Public Art Implementation: 10 Years of Lessons Learned

Thank you for joining our session at APA Virginia in Williamsburg and visiting this resource page to learn more about our public art program and how to develop art and artist supportive policies.
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APA Virginia Presentation

In 2014, the City of Alexandria approved a comprehensive Implementation Plan for Alexandria’s Public Art Policy, and allowed for public art to be negotiated as a part of the development review process. This was a milestone for public art in Alexandria. Over the past ten years, the City of Alexandria has seen growth in arts in public spaces. During this presentation, the City of Alexandria’s planners and Public Art Program administrators discuss the city’s public art implementation efforts over the past 10 years. Staff instrumental in developing the Implementation Plan share lessons learned and friendly tips for planners interested in developing arts and culture policies for their own jurisdictions.

 

Plans and Initiatives

 

Public Art Archive

Explore this page to learn more about public art throughout the City of Alexandria. The public art featured includes public and privately-owned works of art, as well as permanent and temporary works, that have been planned in collaboration with the community and executed by artists with the specific intention of existing in the public realm, accessible to all. 

 

City of Alexandria Development Process

Through the City's development review process, staff works to retain and enhance Alexandria’s unique character and livability by ensuring that development proposals are consistent with the Master Plan and Zoning Ordinance, consist of the highest quality building design, urban design and site planning, provide an overall public benefit, and are responsive to community input and engagement.

 

Public Art Maintenance

Visit the page above for more information about public art maintenance in the City of Alexandria. Every five years, the Office of the Arts commissions a professional conservation assessment of the City’s Public Art Collection, which includes prioritization and budget estimates. 

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Public Art in Alexandria

Public art is permanent or temporary works of art that have been planned in collaboration with the community and executed by artists with the specific intention of existing in the public realm, accessible to all.

Office of the Arts

The Office of The Arts promotes the value of arts and culture in Alexandria by nurturing, investing in and celebrating the creative contributions of artists and arts organizations. Through engaging the community, encouraging participation, and facilitating access to the arts, the Office of the Arts works with local artists and arts organizations to build a vibrant community for all of the City's residents, workers and visitors.