Public Art
Public art is a cultural resource and a source of community pride in Cary. Pieces of art have been placed throughout Cary through the efforts of the Cultural Arts Division of the Cary Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department and Cary Visual Art.
Fall 2011
Public Art Master Plan Workshops
The Town of Cary is updating its Public Art Master Plan. Learn more about how you can participate in the planning process, including two important workshops in November that will help shape public art policy in Cary.
Public Art in Cary
Collection Pieces
US 1/64 Pedestrian Greenway Bridge.
Online Feedback – Provide comments on existing art and suggestions for new pieces
Artist Registry and Imagebank
The Town has established an Artist Registry and Imagebank to be used by persons interested in including the services of an artist in their projects. The registry includes professional artists from across the region and the United States. The Artist Registry and Imagebank will be refreshed with a new call to artists in 2010. For more information, contact the Public Art Coordinator (919) 465-4791.
Public Art Mentorship Program Public Art in Private Development
Public Art in Cary is a highly desirable contributor to "Creating a Sense of Place" and is facilitated by the Town’s Public Art Master Plan.
The Town's Site Design Standards encourages that public art can be a key element in the design of open public spaces. Additionally, the Standards support the installation of artwork that can be purely aesthetic enhancements and/or functional in nature. Public art can be integrated into building facades, landscaping, and streetscaping if created by artists as unique elements or limited editions. The purpose is to incorporate, at the planning or design stage, the ideas and work of artists in order to affect the highest standards of creativity and innovation in the planning and design of buildings and public spaces.
An application to incorporate public art into your development project is required and you are encouraged to submit the application at the earliest possible phase of your Site Plans submittal for the Town's review. For more information, contact the Public Art Coordinator (919) 465-4791 to discuss your project.
Download a Public Art Placement Application Form (html).
Public Art Master Plan (2001)
Executive Summary
Full Plan
Public Art Masterplan: Presentation 2005 (you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view this file)
Contact
Denise Dickens
Public Art Coordinator
(919) 465-4791
denise.dickens@townofcary.org
