Public Art and Culture Commission

Public Art and Culture Commission

Mission, Goals, and Accomplishments

Fiscal Year 2012-2013

MissionMission• Facilitate public art in public buildings and

public spaces; • Engage the creative sector as a major

attraction; • Encourage public confidence for and

appreciation of the arts; • Build partnerships and collaborations; • Aid in strengthening the organizational structure

of public and cultural arts delivery

Acquisition – Capital Improvement

Public Parking Garage

51 Biltmore Ave.

Acquisition – Capital Improvement

Concept Design WNC Nature Center Entrance Gate

Acquisition – River-to-Ridge

Multi-Model Connectivity Initiative

Acquisition - Donation

Magnolia Park Temporary Mural – Before and After

Public Art Maintenance & Repair

Urban Trail Station #15 Market Place

Public Art Maintenance & Repair

Urban Trail Station #12 Guastivino’s Monument

Public Art Maintenance & Repair

Urban Trail Station #13 Appalachian Stage

Public Art Maintenance & Repair

Volunteers Clean Urban Trail Plaques

2013 Creative Summit

Asheville Area Arts Council, March 6-8, 2013

Grassroots Art Grant Program

LEAF Schools & Streets – educational outreach program matching artists with youth in schools and communities 

Grassroots Art Grant Program

AMICI MUSIC’s “Beethoven Lives!” Educational Outreach Program

Community Challenge Grant

Creative Place Making

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