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…
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…
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…
Getting Ready for the Holidays with the Public Art Archive!
It’s that time again! It’s the most wonderful time of the year, which means it’s also time to plan the perfect place to take your holiday photos. The Public Art…
Celebrating the Public Art Archive’s Second Edition of Have You Seen My Public Art? Map!
*This map is an illustration. Artworks are not drawn to scale and their placements on the map may not be exact. For accurate information regarding artwork locations, we welcome you…
New Tools and Resources for the Public Art Field Check in with the Public Art Archive to learn more about our recent symposium, The Future History of Public Art. Proceedings…
Help the Public Art Archive make public art more public by submitting your completed public artworks at NO COST.The Public Art Archive, a program managed by WESTAF, is a growing…
Written By: Elysian Koglmeier on behalf of the Public Art ArchiveColleges are gardens that nurture the growth of our future generations. Young minds attend college to learn and prepare themselves…