Public Works in the Urban Jungle
Local creators explore what it takes to make art for industrial spaces
Art Corridor Opening
Join us as we welcome a vibrant transformation with the launch of our new Creekside Art Corridor, featuring three distinct public art installations designed to activate community spaces and reflect the city's diverse culture and rich heritage. The initiative brings 9,000 square feet of art and inspiration to all in unexpected places, enhancing the urban landscape at Hapa’s Brewing Company's new outdoor beer garden, The Lot at Creekside, and the Landmark Lot.
4:30 pm- Invitation (meet at 105 S. Montgomery Street)
5:00 pm- Walking Tour starts
1st stop: 408 Innovates at 105 S. Montgomery Street
2nd stop (aprox 5:55pm): Flora & Fauna at 140 S. Montgomery Street
3rd stop (approx 6:25pm): The Buzz at 59 Barack Obama Blvd
The Avenue of the Arts
How can we envision the future of public art in the California Avenue District in Palo Alto, CA?
The Question we should be asking is, “Does it work?”
In an era dominated by Facebook, blogs, Twitter, and Yelp!, where we are constantly invited to hit the "like" button and share our reviews, it’s tempting to wade into evaluating public art without asking the question “why?” After all, anyone can should have a valid opinion of anything that lives in the public realm, right?
New Mural Celebrates Diverse Heroes in Nursing
The UC San Francisco School of Nursing has unveiled a new mural that commemorates a diverse set of nurse heroes whose work and advocacy revolutionized health care and paved the way for diversity and inclusion in nursing.
Seven Reasons To Become A Public Art Leader
Usually when people ask me what I do and I say “public art planner” a lot of confusing questions follow. Many lay people identify murals and public sculpture as public art; others consider public art to be concerts in the park, painted utility boxes and Cows on Parade ™
It’s All About Our Base
Barbara Goldstein’s takeaways from the American for the Arts Annual Convention