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<br> <i>Public Art by the Book</i> is a nuts and bolts guide for arts professionals and volunteers creating public art in their communities. Should a public art program depend on public funding, public-private partnerships, or both? What are the roles that citizens can play in their community's public art program? Can artists themselves ever initiate public artworks? With a wealth of wisdom on practical issues, this book offers information on a variety of topics such as public art planning, funding, and governance; establishing legal agreements with artists; and commissioning single artworks or creating comprehensive art programs. <p>Since the earliest monuments and memorials were installed in the United States, definitions of public art have continued to evolve. Franklin D. Roosevelt's presidency saw the creation of the Works Progress Administration and the beginning of comprehensive federally sponsored art programs, and 1950s Philadelphia became the first city to pass percent-for-art legislation. As artists have turned their attention toward creating in the public realm rather than simply placing their art in public spaces, public art has assumed a much broader role in community

Author

Barbara Goldstein, Barbara Goldstein

Publisher

Seattle: Americans for the Arts in association with University of Washington Press

Published

2005

Language

EN

ISBN

9780295985213

Subjects

Art, Political Science, Arts

Rating

5 / 5 (3 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14