| October 8, 2009 | ||
| 4:00 pm | to | 5:30 pm |
| October 9, 2009 | ||
| 9:00 am | to | 5:00 pm |
| October 10, 2009 | ||
| 9:00 am | to | 5:00 pm |
Public Art Theory and Practice Design Charrette
This three-day event provides a learning laboratory and environment where students, faculty and public art professionals from different regions of the country can connect about public art theory and practice, share knowledge, experiences and resources.
SCAD faculty will be joined by local public officials from the Fulton County Arts Council, City of Atlanta Office of Cultural Affairs, City of New York Department of Cultural Affairs, New York Public Art Fund, Metropolitan Transportation Authority Metro Art Program (Los Angeles) and the Arts Council for Long Beach Public Art Program (Ca.).
The symposium features one-hour sessions, panels, breakout workshops and Q & A sessions that address:
• Recent trends in public art theory and practice
• Exploring innovative approaches to sustainability
• Public art within the socio-political landscape, relational aesthetics community strategies and the public audience
• Studio art and public art: What are the differences?
• Public space design and innovative approaches to land use
• Public art: Private/Public partnerships in education and outreach
All sessions take place at SCAD-Atlanta in fifth floor portrait studio, Building C. Pre-registration is NOT required. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, e-mail pmohr@scad.edu.
