The reasons for each commission will vary. Here follows a list of comments collected through consultation with colleagues, planners, artists, developers, architects and local residents.
Public Art is important because it:
- Creates unique identity for an area
- Adds interest, quality and distinctiveness in the physical environment
- Fosters pride among communities
- Provides a legacy for the future - creating tomorrow's heritage
- Provides employment for artists and craftspeople
- Encourages debate about art and change in public spaces
- Can be enjoyed by local people and visitors
- Can bring people together
- Encourages individual well being, aspirations and empowerment
- Integrates new developments into existing townscapes
- Gives places personality and a positive image
- Indicates a passion for a local community
- Gets the local community involved in art
- Can be used as a good consultation tool, to empower local communities and allow people to feel 'listened to'
- Celebrates local communities' creativity
- Unlocks identity and heritage
- Makes sense of the surroundings and creates a sense of belonging
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