Public Art Conference Archive—2003

Study Session: Success Built Into Program Structure: Art, Funding, & Community Buy-In
Friday, June 6, 2003   10:45 – 12:45

Presenters:             
Cheryll Leo-Gwin, Artist, Director ArtZone, Belleview Community College, Belleview, WA
Amy McBride, Tacoma Arts Commission, Tacoma, WA
Linda Oestreich, City of Olympia Arts Program, Olympia, WA

Overview
Great art, sound funding and community participation are essential to building successful public art programs. In this session, you'll learn how three communities have brought it all together. Take a look at public art from both the artist and administrator perspectives. Learn how artists are transitioning from studio work to public art.  Explore innovative partnerships that lead to unique funding opportunities. See how to move a community from controversy to celebration. This is two hours that will leave you inspired!