Overview

The Town of Cary’s Citizen Advisory Artist Selection Panelselected the concept design presented by artist Michael Stutz for public art that will be used on a pedestrian greenway bridge to span U.S. Highway 1/64 just north of Cary Parkway. Artist Judy Bales was recommended as an alternate.

The bridge will link with two parks – Marla Dorrel Park and McDonald Woods Park - and will provide the only north-south connection with Cary’s proposed extended greenway system. The pedestrian bridge will be a highly visible, identifying landmark for the Town of Cary, and the selected public art project will successfully reflect the energy of Cary’s dynamic community and help create a unique, distinctive and memorable destination for visitors.

Project Budget – The total budget for this project shall not exceed $165,000.

Public Art in Cary

The Town of Cary has adopted a Public Art Master Plan that provides guidelines and recommendations for integrating and placing public art throughout the Town. The public art program’s goals include:

1. To use public art to enhance the identity of the Town locally, regionally, and nationally;
2. To contribute to the visual character and texture of the Town;
3. To use public art as a means to foster the community’s sense of spirit, pride, and community values;
4. To recognize that the Town of Cary is a leader in neighborhood and community planning initiatives and integrate public art into those initiatives;
5. To use the public art program to provide opportunities to engage citizens in the public process in meaningful and responsive ways;
6. To enhance the individual’s experience of public spaces;
7. To recognize public art’s contribution as an economic catalyst;
8. To make public art and artistic experiences available to the public;
9. To put art in public view.

The Public Art Master Plan will guide the process for this public art project.  

Contact

Denise Dickens
Public Art Coordinator
(919) 465-4791
denise.dickens@townofcary.org