Artist Professional Development- Public Art and Civic Life

Exploring the process behind creating a public art concept and proposal

Instructor: Emily Blumenfeld

Prerequisites: Interest in Art in Public places and community engagement

Location: Virtual Workshop –Zoom

In this three-part, interactive workshop we will discuss the history of public art while exploring the process of creating a public art concept and proposal. Participants will be challenged to consider a civic issue and develop a sculptural, community-engaged, or performance artwork concept design that responds to that civic issue and celebrates creativity, enhances civic identity, and encourages collaboration in the design and/or creation of the artwork. This course is inspired by the Bloomberg Public Art Challenge and The Power of Art which took place in Coral Springs and Parkland in 2019-2020. The first workshop will be a discussion about how public art contributes to community life. The second and third sessions will include opportunities to share the project ideas participants develop with everyone in the group Supplies not included. A supply list is on the website and will be provided in your emailed receipt.

Ages 16+ | $300

Saturdays | January 16, 23 & 30 | 10:00am-12:00pm