Time and Place
About Time and Place
Time and Place is periodic, curated exhibitions of temporary public art projects that examine aspects of the city’s history. The focus of each exhibition is determined by a curator through conversation with the Office of the Arts, Office of Historic Alexandria, and relevant tasks forces and commissions. Artists could be given the opportunity to draw on the historic and archaeological resources that the City has available, or be challenged to look for meaningful locations elsewhere throughout the city. Projects could be developed in many media.
The inaugural Time and Place exhibition featured works by artists Lauren Adams and Stewart Watson (collaborating) and Sheldon Scott. Their works were presented in early 2017, and were recognized by the Public Art Network’s Year in Review as one of the most exemplary projects completed that year.
Two major anniversaries are approaching in Alexandria: Alexandria’s 275th anniversary in 2024, and the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in 2026. Both offer opportunities for Time and Place installations related to those milestones. Leading up to 2026, there will be statewide and national celebrations that Alexandria can connect with as well.
For more information about the project, parameters, and timeline, review the approved project plan .