LOUISVILLE CREATES:
Public Art


Who is This Document For?

  • This plan will serve as a guiding document for administrators of Louisville Metro’s public art program, as well as a resource for all residents of Louisville Metro/Jefferson County, artists, arts and culture organizations, elected officials, and current and future project partners.

York, Ed Hamilton

  • Program History

  • Roles and Responsibilities of the Office of Arts + Creative Industries and the Commission on Public Art

  • Object Mapping

Louisville Public Art Program Overview

  • Future public art sites

  • Funding structures

Research and Recommendations

New Project Pathway Recommendations

  • Integrating public art planning into all appropriate Metro capital construction projects.

  • Introducing a thematic exhibition series that features temporary work, installed in Louisville neighborhoods based on need.

  • Project support offered by The Office of Art + Creative Industries and the Commission on Public Art for project initiate, technical assistance, and financial/in kind support.

  • A case by case basis of Metro collaborating on public art projects outside of the public art work plan.

  • Policy maintainence for the presentation and/or acquisition of artwork through donations and loans.

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