Public art

ArtsWestchester Announces Visionary CEO Janet Langsam to Move on After 33 Years of Stalwart Leadership

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Acquisition, NYS, Multimedia, City, ARTS, Government, Queens Museum, Immediate, Hudson Valley, Boston Ballet, Creativity, Public art, Imagination, The arts, Management

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- After 33 years leading ArtsWestchester, nurturing artists and bolstering the county's cultural infrastructure, Janet Langsam will transition from CEO to CEO Emeritus effective June 30.

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  • WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- After 33 years leading ArtsWestchester, nurturing artists and bolstering the county's cultural infrastructure, Janet Langsam will transition from CEO to CEO Emeritus effective June 30.
  • A seasoned arts executive with an exceptional track record, Langsam's leadership has been transformative for ArtsWestchester since taking the helm in 1991.
  • The arts council flourished under Langsam's leadership, seeing its annual budget grow from $1 million to nearly $7 million.
  • Her visionary leadership at ArtsWestchester built the leading cultural organization from the ground up and made it the beacon that it is today.

City of Wilton Manors Collaborates with Broward County Cultural Division Public Art & Design Program to Launch Innovative Public Art Plan and Survey

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Thursday, January 4, 2024
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WILTON MANORS, Fla., Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The City of Wilton Manors, in partnership with Broward County Cultural Division Public Art & Design Program, is seeking the public's input for a survey that will inform its new Public Art Plan .

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  • WILTON MANORS, Fla., Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The City of Wilton Manors, in partnership with Broward County Cultural Division Public Art & Design Program, is seeking the public's input for a survey that will inform its new Public Art Plan .
  • The Public Art Plan will serve as a pivotal starting point, shaping the City's arts and culture policy, and establishing the process for selecting public art for the City.
  • By adopting a strategic approach to public art, Wilton Manors aims to create inclusive and engaging artistic experiences throughout the City.
  • "We are thrilled to collaborate with Broward County Cultural Division's Public Art & Design Program to bring this Public Art Plan to fruition.

Chongqing IFS Collaborates with the Brazilian artist to present the Asia's First Exhibition of a Mirrored Digital Art Installation

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Digital, Camellia, 3D, POP, Public art, Digital studio, Illusion, History, Golden Door, Gathering Place (Tulsa park), Fantasy, Light, Creativity, Multimedia, Digital technology, Nature, City, Culture, Perception, Museo del Prado, Entertainment

CHONGQING, China, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Chongqing International Finance Square (Chongqing IFS), in collaboration with Brazilian national treasure artist Gustavo Prado, proudly presents a large mirrored digital art installation from October 20 for a three-month debut exhibition in Asia.

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  • CHONGQING, China, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Chongqing International Finance Square (Chongqing IFS), in collaboration with Brazilian national treasure artist Gustavo Prado, proudly presents a large mirrored digital art installation from October 20 for a three-month debut exhibition in Asia.
  • Prado has created and revitalized his inaugural public art installation, named "Gathering Place," with a custom-crafted design exclusively tailored for Chongqing IFS.
  • Chongqing IFS will remodel the landmark of leading art, reflecting a new light of Chongqing's city culture.
  • Digital artist Sheepmaomao has exclusively customized a glasses-free 3D artwork, titled " Camellias Bloom in the Mirror Oasis ", for Chongqing IFS.

MAYOR WU AND EMBRACE BOSTON ANNOUNCE UNVEILING OF "THE EMBRACE," A MEMORIAL HONORING DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. AND CORETTA SCOTT KING

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Saturday, January 14, 2023
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The new memorial, initiated by a partnership between the City of Boston and Embrace Boston, aims to honor the life and legacy of Rev.

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  • The new memorial, initiated by a partnership between the City of Boston and Embrace Boston, aims to honor the life and legacy of Rev.
  • Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King, celebrate their history in Boston, and spark a public conversation on advancing racial and social justice in Boston today.
  • "The Embrace is a commemoration of their relationship and journey and represents the meaningful role Boston served in our history.
  • The Embrace is a bronze figural abstraction based on a photo of an embrace between Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King after he won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964.

Public Art Archive Launches New Website to Make Public Art Available for All

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Thursday, January 12, 2023
Western States Arts Federation, Digital, US Regional Arts Organizations, History, Tablet, Public art, PDF, Multimedia, PAA, Index, Learning, Online shopping, Surveying

DENVER, Jan. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Public Art Archive™ (PAA) announces the launch of an expansive new website designed by digital agency Bilberrry.

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  • DENVER, Jan. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Public Art Archive™ (PAA) announces the launch of an expansive new website designed by digital agency Bilberrry.
  • The site, publicartarchive.org , includes a public art documentation database with interactive maps, bringing thousands of public artworks to visitors across the country and beyond.
  • With the mission to make public art more public, the PAA aims to be the essential, authoritative resource for discovering and learning about public art, engaging and simple to use with something for everyone, from art curators, historians, researchers, and urban planners to casual users like public art enthusiasts and cultural tourists.
  • The newly redesigned Public Art Archive launches January 23, 2023 at https://publicartarchive.org .

Research shows U.S. Memorials for Veterans, Heroes & Survivors Offer Healing & Connection; Examples Seen in New Huether Artworks

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Tuesday, November 9, 2021
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According to recent research, well designed memorials can relieve stress, promote human connection and strengthen communities.

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  • According to recent research, well designed memorials can relieve stress, promote human connection and strengthen communities.
  • "It's an honor to create commemorative sculptures and memorials, and to see their powerful effect on survivors and families," said Huether, a Napa, CA-based artist.
  • Memorials and statues date to earliest recorded history, and are a continuing, popular vehicle for commemorating tragic, historical or important events.
  • Atlanta Children's Memorial: Commissioned by the City of Atlanta, Huether designed the Eternal Flame Monument to memorialize 30 black children, adolescents and adults killed between 1979-81.

Local Street Artist Creates Unique Art Exhibition 'Something Beautiful' With Love by West

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Monday, September 6, 2021
Public art, Street art

Also, I'll be releasing new streetwear collaborations with another great friend, John Scaffidi, owner/designer of AT WAR.

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  • Also, I'll be releasing new streetwear collaborations with another great friend, John Scaffidi, owner/designer of AT WAR.
  • I'm just honored to have this opportunity, and my goal is to make something beautiful out of it."
  • A self-taught painter, Westbay still lives and works in Brooklyn, where he initially made a name for himself as a street artist in 2013 by tagging his signature LOVE logo.
  • Since then, Westbay has made a shift from the street to the canvas by showcasing his work in prominent galleries and exhibitions across the country.

Writing the Future: 4 Street art legends at 2B Art & Toys Gallery

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Friday, June 4, 2021
Designer toys, Public art, Street art, Art toys, Human activities, Learning, Human behavior

This one-of-a-kind show will bring four internationally acclaimed street artists working together for the first time.

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  • This one-of-a-kind show will bring four internationally acclaimed street artists working together for the first time.
  • The exhibition will also showcase some unique NFT drops created by these street art legends.
  • Located on one of the world's most spectacular islands, 2B Art & Toys Gallery is Majorca's major contemporary art venue where you can find unique and provocative artworks from prominent artists.
  • The gallery is focused on contemporary, urban & street art, and collectible art toys and is famous for its wide collection of rare art.

Writing the Future: 4 Street art legends at 2B Art & Toys Gallery

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Friday, June 4, 2021
Designer toys, Public art, Street art, Art toys, Human activities, Learning, Human behavior

This one-of-a-kind show will bring four internationally acclaimed street artists working together for the first time.

Key Points: 
  • This one-of-a-kind show will bring four internationally acclaimed street artists working together for the first time.
  • The exhibition will also showcase some unique NFT drops created by these street art legends.
  • Located on one of the world's most spectacular islands, 2B Art & Toys Gallery is Majorca's major contemporary art venue where you can find unique and provocative artworks from prominent artists.
  • The gallery is focused on contemporary, urban & street art, and collectible art toys and is famous for its wide collection of rare art.

Fountain Earns 2021 Great Place to Work Certification™

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Visual arts, Works of art, Fountain, Landscape architecture, Public art, Water, Sculptures

SAN FRANCISCO, May 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Fountain, the world's leading all-in-one applicant tracking system for high volume hourly hiring, is proud to be Certified by Great Place to Work .

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, May 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Fountain, the world's leading all-in-one applicant tracking system for high volume hourly hiring, is proud to be Certified by Great Place to Work .
  • The survey revealed 91% of employees said Fountain is a great place to work32 points higher than the average U.S. company.
  • We are thankful and appreciative to all of our Fountaineers who have contributed to making Fountain a great place to do meaningful work."
  • To be certified as a "Great Place to Work," organizations must pass a rigorous process that uses validated employee feedback gathered with Great Place to Work's data-driven "For All" methodology.