Arlington Public Art

upcoming:

A Presentation and Conversation about Existing and Future Public Art in Arlington

Thursday, January 12, 7-9pm

Gibbs Gallery
Arlington Center for the Arts

Public Art tells stories, recalls histories, enhances landscapes, builds community, attracts tourism, and strengthens local economies. Come talk about what Public Art can do for Arington!

We will be discussing ideas for a planned 2012 Warrant Article regarding public art in Arlington.

Who are we?

Arlington Public Art is a community group with representatives from the Arlington Center for the Arts, the Arlington Cultural Council, Vision 2020, Arlington High School, the Town Planning Department, and residents from a variety of professional backgrounds. We are committed to art projects that reflect and celebrate Arlington's unique character.

What is Public Art?

As you walk or bike around Arlington, you'll discover a sculpture, a painting on the side of a building, or a mosaic mural. Unlike art in a museum, public art is located on street corners, in schools, senior centers, libraries, parks, plazas and sidewalks.

Artists work with communities, listening to the stories that reveal what makes a place special. The artists translate these stories into artworks that reflect their individual style and unique vision. We each bring our own understanding and interpretation to works of public art, and we each respond differently. We may make discoveries and connections that inspire or challenge our notions of what art is or might be.

Public art can help strengthen a community and create an increased awareness and appreciation of the unique qualities of its history, residents and environment. The Public Art Committee values and welcomes input and involvement of Arlington residents.

Where is public art in Arlington?

View some examples of Arlington's public art in our public art map

Arlington Public Art Blog

follow our Arlington Public Art Blog for the latest news, updates, announcements, and Arlington Windows projects.

What new public art opportunities are being considered?

Boys and Girls Club Mural Project

A mural overlooking Spy Pond?
You can help make it happen!

In the spring of 2011, Arlington High School students were invited to submit an image for a weather-resistant mesh banner celebrating the natural and recreational resources of Spy Pond. From over 60 images, four were chosen to be featured.

And eye catching banner will enhance the view from the Minuteman Bike Trail, lure visitors to Arlington, and highlight the value of the arts in the lives of our students.

Winning artwork was created by:
Jordawn Moses, Joboda Kachi, Lydia Genard and Claire Luneau-Stevens.

Many thanks to Cambridge Savings Bank for their support for the Spy Pond Mural Project of the Arlington Public Art Committee

Brattle Street Mural

Arlington resident Alex Uzgin is spearheading an effort to create a mural along the Minuteman Bikepath. Learn more about the Brattle Street Mural Project.

How can I get involved?

Arlington Public Art meets every third Thursday of each month at 9:00am in the Gibbs Gallery at the Arlington Center for the Arts, 41 Foster Street, Arlington, MA. If you are interested in attending a meeting, joining the committee, or have an idea for a public art project you want to share with the committee, we ask that you contact Don Benjamin by email or by phone at: (781) 316-3090.

If you are interested in supporting the Public Art Committee through a tax deductible contribution, contact John Budzyna by email or by phone at (781) 648-6220.

To make a donation:

donate online fast, easy & secure

or send a check payable to:
The Arlington Center for the Arts
41 Foster Street
Arlington, MA 02474

All contributions are tax deductible.

We Thank you for your support!