Image Art Here Workshop Presentation - March 12, 2013City of Salem
Public Art Master Plan
Tonight’s Agenda
1.Welcome and introductions
2.Project background
3.Approach, work plan, project schedule and
next steps
4.Discussion of public art around the world and
its role in Salem
5.Group Discussions about public art in Salem
6.Reporting out
7.Adjourn
Via Partnership works
with public and private
sector organizations to
develop and
implement public art
strategies.
What will the Plan include?
A framework that supports public art projects
city-wide, with a special focus on Essex Street
Pedestrian Mall.
•Vision to guide the City’s public art program;
•Opportunities for public art projects city-wide
and the Pedestrian Mall;
•Policies and procedures to guide
implementation of the City’s public art
initiative.
What is your role here today?
•To help establish a vision for public art in
Salem.
•To share your insights regarding Salem and the
important public places in the community.
•To generate ideas regarding potential public
art sites, goals and partnerships.
Imagine Art Here!
What is public art and what can
it bring to Salem?
Public Art: A Definition
Permanent or temporary elements of a public
space that are designed by artists, reflect an
awareness of the site, and often involve
community engagement and collaboration.
Public art can take many forms.
Bela Pratt, Nathaniel Hawthorne
Willow Tree,
Cao+Perrot Studio
Kenny Scharf
James Surls, Big Bronze Walking Eye Flower
Patrick Dougherty,
Arcadia
ReBar, Bushwaffle
ReBar, Bushwaffle
Callum Innes, the
Regent Bridge
Ilan Sandler, Ursa
Anthony Schrag
Edinburgh Festival, 2012
Proposed Vision
Culture: Public art contributes to Salem’s
identity as the cultural hub of the
North Shore and a center for
creativity.
Community: Public art fosters community pride,
ownership and a sense of
belonging.
Design: Public art contributes to the quality
of Salem’s built environment.
Proposed Vision
CULTURE
COMMUNITY DESIGN
Culture
Public art contributes to Salem’s identity as the
cultural hub of the North Shore and a center for
creativity.
Create innovative and distinctive art experiences that
draw upon Salem’s unique character.
Chris Doyle, What I See When I Look At You
Liz Magor, Lightshed
Janet Echelman, 1.26 Amsterdam
Commission
artwork that
reveals important
ideas, issues, and
cultures that are
present in Salem
today.
Amanda Catching, People of the Ivanhoe
Jean Shin, Celadon Remnants
Michele Angela Ortiz and Tony Rocco, Different Paths, One Market
Create opportunities for
artists to create new
work and explore new
ideas. Arne Quinze, Japanese Stilthouse
Yinka Shonibare, Nelson’s Ship in a Bottle
Stacy Levy, Tide Flowers
Create landmark
artworks that become
part of the City’s
cultural landscape.
Tom Otterness,
Immigrant Family
Jim Sanborn, Cyrillic Projector
Douglas Hollis, Mist Tree
Jim Dine, Three Hearts on a Rock
Ellen Driscoll, Aqueous Humor
Create changing art experiences that encourage
return visits.
Beforelight, Syn-oikia Pittaki
Jessica Stockholder, Color Jam
Seyed Alavi, Golden Gateway
Site art in areas that are frequented by visitors.
Jeppe Hein, Appearing Rooms
Niki de Sainte Phalle
Choi Jeong-Hwa, Welcome
Site artworks in such a way as to encourage
exploration.
Gunda Förster, Lightlines on the Water
Leni Schwendinger, Glowing Waterway
John Runnels,
Key of Sea
Stacy Levy,
Watermap
Community
Public art fosters community
pride, ownership and a sense
of belonging.
Create moments of whimsy and delight in the
everyday spaces of Salem. Bob Cassilly
Thomas Heatherwick, Spun
Kurt Perschke, Red Ball
Jeppe Hein, Social Benches
Create opportunities for artists to work
collaboratively with community in the creation
of public art. Valerie Theberge, Glade Underpass
Brett Cook & Wendy Ewald, Amherst College Portraits
Mel Chin, Seven Wonders
Create artwork that encourages participation
and social interaction. The Big Hammock
Lucy + Jorge Orta, 7X7
Candy Chang, Sidewalk Psychiatry
Create opportunities
to bring people
together, build
bridges and stimulate
conversation.
Wing Young Huie,
The University Avenue
Project
Bob and Roberta Smith, Should I Stay or Should I Go (Dilemmas for Margate)
Jon Rubin, Conflict Kitchen
Valery Rizzo
Design
Public art contributes to the quality
of Salem’s built environment.
Elevate the quality and creativity of design
of public spaces. Thomas Heatherwick, Blue Carpet
Stanton Sears and Andrea Mykelbust.
Weatherdance
Anne Marie Karlsen, Subdivisions
Stacy Levy,
Tampa Wind
Mark important community thresholds
and pathways. Jorge Pardo, Penelope
Cliff Garten, Sentient Beings
Andrew Leicester
Create opportunities for artists to collaborate in
the design of civic infrastructure. Ross Lovegrove
Cliff Garten, Salt Lake Vignettes
Kent Bloomer,
University Theater Display Cases
Brad Goldberg, Planting Vessels
Jackie Brookner, Urban Rain
Patrick Blanc, Caxia Forum
Anchor important gathering places.
Sidney Simon,
The Four Seasons
Roxy Paine, Conjoined, Defunct and Erratic
Robin Brailsford, Double Play
Breakout discussions
•Share words that you would like to use to
describe Salem five years from now.
•Where is the most important site for public art
in Salem now and five years from now?
•Why is it important to do these projects?
•What are the top 3 projects to plan for over
the next three years?
Use the maps, pictures, and pens to draw,
describe and notate your thoughts. Imagine!
Potential Sites
•Essex Street
•Derby Square
•East India Square
•Artists’ Row
•Harbor Walk
•MBTA Station
•Wharf
•Trails
•Parks
•Schools
•Senior Center
Candy Chang