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.
Louisville Public Art Program Overview
Program History
Roles and Responsibilities of the Office of Arts + Creative Industries and the Commission on Public Art
Object Mapping
Research and Recommendations
Future public art sites
Funding structures
New Project Development Pathways
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Integrating public art planning into all appropriate Metro capital construction projects.
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A program to feature short-term or temporary public artworks, rotating throughout Louisville neighborhoods .
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Collaborative projects between the Office of Art + Creative Industries, the Commission on Public Art, and external partners.
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First-time projects, initiated by Metro Government, to establish new processes and points of access for community-driven artworks.
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Processes for the acquisition of existing artworks through donations and loans.
New Creative Frameworks
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Artwork that explores the physical, cultural, and social landscape of our region.
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Public art that builds community through interaction and participation from both residents and visitors. Connection-focused projects can also emphasize way-finding and placemaking.
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New projects that acknowledge the multitude of histories that have shaped the community, address narrative gaps in the public art collection, and invite residents to share their perspectives.
York, Ed Hamilton, 2003
Top Banner: Jaylin Stewart & Monet Murals Team, Parkland Asphalt Art Project, 2024
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