My 2 cents, others may disagree-

When compared against a more traditional and established “Public Art/Percent for Art” model, the concept and practice of “placemaking” has widened the opening of how art occurs in public places and who participates. Without hard data, it at least appears that are a greater variety of organizations and entities commissioning placemaking projects and a greater diversity of artists receiving these commissions or asked to contribute to these projects than a more traditional commissioning model allowed for.

However, placemaking projects seem to avoid or forget many best practices, considerations that experienced public art practitioners (administrators, and artists) are aware of . These might include ownership & copyright of the work, long term maintenance or conservation considerations, and/or VARA rights.

I’m sure there are good examples of creative placemaking projects that doe include these.  But as more local developers and business incentive districts get involved in commissioning artist lead projects, they often leave out some of the aspects most important in protecting the artist and artwork.

C. Ryan Patterson | Public Programs Manager | BALTIMORE OFFICE OF PROMOTION & THE ARTS

Direct: 443-263-4338|Mobile:  443-956-2032| rpatterson@promotionandarts.org

10 E. Baltimore Street, 10th Floor |  Baltimore, MD 21202  |www.promotionandarts.org

From: public_art_network@americansforthearts.simplelists.com [mailto:public_art_network@americansforthearts.simplelists.com] On Behalf Of Christina Lanzl
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Subject: Question about important placemaking topics

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Greetings PAN,

I am working on a list of important issues in placemaking for a short essay and invite you to contribute topics you consider important. You will be credited.

Looking forward to your message,

Christina

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Christina Lanzl, PhD | Director
Urban Culture Institute | DBE/WBE certified
placemaking | public art | strategies for public places

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