December 15, 2023
The Power of Public Art
At the Public Art Archive, we have much to be thankful for! Most notably, we're grateful for the power of creativity expressed through public art and the way it enhances…
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October 31, 2023
Celebrating Santa Monica’s Women’s Empowerment Project
Beyond documenting individual public art records and collections, the Public Art Archive (PAA) team works with organizations, artists, researchers, and enthusiasts to collaboratively cultivate virtual experiences that showcase projects, exhibitions,…
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September 25, 2023
5 Fall Artworks to Explore this Season
You step outside and are greeted with the vibrancy of colorful leaves, crisp air, and a cozy ambiance — the fall season has finally arrived! September 23rd marks the first…
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August 24, 2023
From Art to Ash: Archiving the Burning Man Arts Collection
When we think of public art, we often focus on tangible experiences — the monuments, murals, and sculptures that act as landmarks in public space. We create maps driving visitors…
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July 26, 2023
Celebrating the Legacy and Public Art of Dorothy Gillespie
Born in Roanoke, Virginia, sculptor, painter, and installation artist Dorothy Gillespie made her mark in the public art field. Well known for her large metal ribbon-like sculptures, Gillespie was more…
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June 16, 2023
Collections Spotlight: New Works from Featured Collections on PAA
Greetings, public art enthusiasts! At the Public Art Archive (PAA), we believe art should be accessible to everyone — whether that be online (through our newly revamped portal) or in-person…
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May 23, 2023
Public Art Adventures: Uncovering Public Art Gems in New Orleans
Summer is just around the corner, and there’s no better time to plan your next road trip or summer vacation! In April, the Public Art Archive (PAA) team got a…
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April 20, 2023
Diligent Data: Promoting Equity & Accountability in Digital Collections
Earlier this month, the Public Art Archive’s (PAA) Alison Verplaetse presented at the Midwest Archives Conference in Chicago, IL. Her presentation, Diligent Data: Promoting Equity & Accountability in Digital Collections,…
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March 10, 2023
Public Art Archive’s Public Engagement Portal Demonstration
On March 2, 2023, the PAA team hosted a virtual demonstration of the Public Art Archive’s (PAA's) new public engagement portal. The demonstration provided background of the PAA, a walkthrough of the new site -…
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February 28, 2023
Do you know about ALL that the Public Art Archive offers?
Learn more about our Products & Services: Developed with the mission of making public art more public, the PAA provides free and low-cost resources for the public art field. Built…
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