Public art

survey said they either take part in artistic activities, study or practice the arts. This is more than half the population when applied to the global population (Madden). If so many people partake and enjoy the arts, why are an exponential number of art extracurricular programs being cut from so many school districts across the nation? Not only high school students, but middle and elementary schools are even facing budget cuts. Even though to some it can be seen as a waste of time, the integration of art education into curricula of public K-12 schools is important and should be valued because it provides support for every and all student and offers academic care. Two decades of people trying to raise the bar for art in education. It has been a race to see who can do it better, and American public schools have been focusing too heavily on the fundamentals…

are all part of the arts. The arts have been used for many years for entertainment or even ways of therapy. Are the arts important to have in public schools, or are they distractions? The arts actually help students achieve more academically. Many people have different opinions on whether or not the arts should be kept in schools. The arts can help students get out of their shell and be who they actually are or they want to be. The arts are important to have in public schools because they help…

Public Art is a very important part of our community. Public art is a way for others to see what our community is based on. It conveys our community's background and history, recreating our isolated dull community into a community with hope and inspiration. By paying for this beautiful sculpture to be apart of our town center, it could bring our community closer together that others would want to join. This sculpture could make us go from a small town to a big famous city. Public Art has been…

Public art is a phenomenon that has existed in humanity for thousands of years. The very first example of this would be Lascaux Cave. In this cave, located in France, hundreds of paintings and engravings are be found (most of which are animals). These illustrations are dated back between 17,000-15,000 BCE (Ancient.eu). Public art has only continued to increase in numbers and variations, as we see murals, sculptures, statues, and many other forms everywhere throughout our daily lives. It has many…

Art, in its various forms, is an important part or society with many benefits. Although often not recognized as such, the arts have as much value in society as maths or sciences, and should have adequate funding. Arts bring beauty and culture to communities and participating in art helps people to develop real life skills. Having public art programs available would create a safe space for creative expression and would give more people access to materials, space, and instruction to make art.…

For my project, I decided to use the large selection of stained glass mosaics at the Broadway Junction train station (The Canarsie Line) as my basis for the public artwork. Out of around 75 pieces of artwork, I chose to do one of the ones towards the end, which doesn’t have a name due to it being part of a collection of artwork. The rest of the collection are on either side of the escalators at the station. The collection they are all a part of is the Brooklyn, New Morning collection made by Al…

in artwork are three dimensional street art. Three dimensional street art is so intriguing because the artist takes an ordinary concrete public space and transforms it into something unrecognizable. So, does that mean artwork can have an influence, impact, or emotional effect on the viewer? Indeed, artwork does have the power to change who we are or how we think which is why it is important that people educate themselves on the various ways it can affect us. When artwork, such as 3-D street art,…

Art is a driving force for many people and a way that they can express their selves and issues that are happening around the world. It creates a sense of welcoming and shows future generations what their culture was like in past times. However, many artist rely on the use of funds from direct public, private sectors contributions, federal department and agencies. Public art funding can be a good thing for artist but just like anything else it has its pros and cons. It provides artist with the…

Public Art has been with us since the dawn of time back even when the Roman Empire was alive. It has always been around us, reminding us of historical figures, giving us a taste of the world of art itself for those who cannot access it, and simply showing us something that may be pleasing to the eye. Therefore, our local city council should use city funds to pay for a sculpture to be created and placed at the center of our town. It would be beneficial to our community in many ways. Some of us…

Public art is all around us, and when you take a moment to look around you’ll find some amazing pieces. While walking around downtown there is always one mural that catches my eye every time. Located on the back side of the Burton Cummings Theatre (formerly known as the Walker Theatre, 364 Smith Street.) is an untitled piece by Winston Leathers (1932-2004). Maybe it’s the vibrant colours, or the fact that I spent just over 14 hours waiting outside the theatre two years ago waiting to see my…