{"id":66657,"date":"2022-04-13T14:19:10","date_gmt":"2022-04-13T14:19:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.artspainter.com\/?p=66657"},"modified":"2022-04-13T14:19:10","modified_gmt":"2022-04-13T14:19:10","slug":"the-benefits-of-supporting-public-art","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.artspainter.com\/blog\/the-benefits-of-supporting-public-art\/","title":{"rendered":"The Benefits of Supporting Public Art"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"420\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yBPm7DWrTbI?autoplay=1&#038;mute=1\"><\/iframe>Public art is the term used to describe any work of art that is accessible to the public. Public art can be found in places of worship, schools, parks and even privately owned buildings.<\/p>\n<p>Truly great public art is something that can be appreciated by everyone. It should encourage people to interact with it and also contemplate on its meaning and beauty.<\/p>\n<p>Artists who create public art installations often have a very different process than artists who create art for private collectors or galleries. In some cases, they must consider the environment or transportation issues that their creation will go through before it ever reaches its final destination.<\/p>\n<p>The benefits of supporting public art are many; however, those benefits are not realized without your support. Here are just a few of the reasons why you should support public art:<\/p>\n<p>-Public Art creates community<\/p>\n<p>-Public Art promotes travel and tourism<\/p>\n<p>-Public Art can be inspirational to others<\/p>\n<p>T he benefits of supporting public art are many and varied. Public art is a great way for the community to express its values, personality and vision. Public art can enhance the aesthetics of an area, and make it more attractive to businesses and residents. It can also beautify the environment, create jobs, and attract tourists.<\/p>\n<p>Public art can be found in many different places: parks, schools, libraries and museums are just some examples. Some types of public art are better suited to certain locations; for example, sculptures are more likely to be found outdoors than paintings or photographs.<\/p>\n<p>There is no single definition of public art; instead there are many different types that suit different purposes. Some forms of public art involve interactive components such as fountains or musical instruments. Others consist solely of sculptures or other objects displayed in a gallery-like setting. One type involves paintings or photographs displayed on the street, while another involves murals painted on walls. And sometimes you&#8217;ll even find advertising considered a form of public art!<\/p>\n<p>Artists often create their own work as part of a competition sponsored by local government bodies or organizations such as non-profit groups or foundations. The incentive for artists is usually monetary &#8212; sometimes the prize money itself is enough to live on &#8212; but local prestige may<\/p>\n<p>Art is important because it enriches our lives and it is a necessary component of the quality of life in a community. It gives people something to look at, think about, and talk about. In addition, art is good for you. It can help to improve your health and well-being as well as the environment in which we live.<\/p>\n<p>Trying to support public art in your own community can be a challenge but there are many different ways that you can help out. Perhaps you have a special skill or talent that you would like to share with others. If so, volunteering your time to teach art classes or to work with disadvantaged youth might be one way for you to help out. Another way is by writing grants or fundraising for an organization that can benefit from public art. You might even consider becoming an artist yourself and try to get your work displayed in public places around town.<\/p>\n<p>So whatever your interests may be, there are many ways that you can help out with public art in your community.*(see link)*<\/p>\n<p>For a long time, it was believed that public art could only be appreciated by the elite and should therefore not be made available to the masses. However, as time went on and more public art was produced, it became clear that this was an old-fashioned belief. Instead of being appreciated by only rich people, it is now considered to be enjoyed by everyone.<\/p>\n<p>The idea that public art is enjoyed by everyone is also backed up by research. In a study done in Milwaukee in the 1960s, it was found that there was almost no correlation between the affluence of an area and whether or not residents considered public art to be important. This disproves the assumption that public art can only be appreciated by certain kinds of people. As shown in this study and many others, the appreciation of public art is not related to social class, income, or education level. This means that everyone can enjoy public art equally and it should therefore not just be for the elite, but for everyone.*<\/p>\n<p>Most museums are funded by the government. The trend was started by the British Museum, which was the first public museum in the world when it opened in 1753.<\/p>\n<p>In America, art and culture has always been supported by the government. The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) is an independent agency of the United States federal government that offers support and funding for projects exhibiting artistic excellence. Almost $150 million of federal funding goes to thousands of projects annually through a peer review system of applications. There are applications available for most arts disciplines including, but not limited to: visual arts, crafts, performing arts, literary arts, media arts and design. Funding has gone to artists such as Jackson Pollock, Robert Rauschenberg, Willem DeKooning and Jasper Johns.<\/p>\n<p>The NEA is one of many Federal Agencies that fund public art and artists in America. Including The U.S Department of State&#8217;s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and The U.S Department of Transportation&#8217;s Federal Highway Administration Art Program which also supports public art projects like road side sculptures located on interstate highways throughout the country.<\/p>\n<p>Public art is also known as public, outdoor, monumental and site-specific art. It is artwork that is created to be displayed in the open air or permanently sited indoors; usually outside and publicly viewable. It is not confined to a single museum but may be spread out over the landscape. Public art includes sculptures, monuments and other work of visual and often durable media, made to be seen in outdoor public spaces.<\/p>\n<p>Trees are considered public art because they are outdoor pieces of art which enhance our environment. The term public art is used to describe a range of sculpture and architecture in parks, streets, squares and even on buildings.<\/p>\n<p>Public works of art can be created for a variety of reasons including decoration, commemoration and propaganda. They can exist as single works or be part of an entire complex, such as a memorial park. The purpose of public art can range from social issues to the economy and it can play different roles in the community.<\/p>\n<p>Artists create public art either directly for the people or by providing funding for others to create it. Some artists make a living by producing public artworks while others sell their work into other areas of art or use funds derived from their work to fund other ventures.<\/p>\n<p>In the face of a global crisis in public funding for art, visual artists are exploring new ways to make work and to bring it into the world.<\/p>\n<p>One of the most exciting developments in contemporary art is the proliferation of public art. Public art is created by artists who are interested in working in a public sphere and with public funds. The term encompasses work that is made for or with public funds, as well as work that is produced independently but that has significant public impact. It also includes work by artists who donate their time, skills and labor to create projects without payment or in exchange for modest stipends. Public art can take many forms, including murals, sculptures and installations; programs such as arts education or busking; interventions that respond to natural catastrophes or site-specific urban planning; and events such as parades and festivals.<\/p>\n<p>The term &#8220;public art&#8221; can mean many things, but at its heart is a belief that art can be a powerful force for social change. Public art can employ tried and true methods such as community engagement, direct action and political critique, but it also embraces a broader range of practices that are less about making statements than about opening up spaces for dialogue, inclusion and consideration of diverse viewpoints. 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