SONARC at light installation using polycarbonate plastic, LED lights, and steel

"Sonarc", 2020, Brian Brush, located at Martin Marietta Center for Performing Arts. Photograph by Tzu Chen.

Public Art Process, Plans & Policies

Raleigh Arts


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Process Plans Policies

Raleigh Arts works hand in hand with community boards and commissions to create thoughtful processes, long-term plans, and policies for the public art program. Learn more in the links below.

Process

Public Art Process

Some public art projects are temporary and created quickly, while large capital improvement projects can take years of planning. Learn more about timelines and how different types of public art projects are funded and managed.

Public Art and Design Board

Established in 2009 as part of Raleigh’s public art program, the mission of the Public Art and Design Board is to promote and facilitate the inclusion of art into Raleigh's public realm by establishing processes that create a connection between artists, partners, and communities to enhance the City's vitality.

Plans

Raleigh Public Art Strategic Plan

This strategic plan is a roadmap for the future of Public Art in Raleigh. Learn more about the mission, vision, and goals of the program.  

Public Art Strategic Plan

This Strategic plan is a roadmap for the future of Public Art in Raleigh. Learn more about the mission, vision, and goals for the program.   

Raleigh Arts Plan 

Raleigh Arts led the development of the Raleigh Arts Plan, a ten-year master plan to strengthen arts and culture for all of the City’s many communities and people. The planning process began in July 2014 and ended with the City Council's adoption of the plan in February 2016.  

City of Raleigh Strategic Plan 

The strategic plan guides the work of the City of Raleigh as it grows and responds to the evolving needs of residents. The plan articulates areas of strategic focus that target the City's efforts and resources in ways intended to have the greatest impact in six key focus areas over the life of the Plan. Over the next three to five years, the strategic plan will point the way toward maintaining and improving the qualities that make Raleigh an outstanding city. 

Policies

Community Initiated Policy 

Policies specifically relating to Do-It-Yourself public art projects. 

Percent for Art

The Percent for Art program allocates one percent of municipal construction funds for public art funding.

Public Art Policy

The rules and ordinances that govern the Public Art Program. Adopted in 2009.

Contact

 

Kelly McChesney
Public Art Director, Raleigh Arts
kelly.mcchesney@raleighnc.gov
919-996-5657

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Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources
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Raleigh Arts
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