Calgary Arts Development is launching a new series of workshops, Public Art 101, professional development opportunities for artists, community groups and commissioning bodies who want to learn more about creating public art. Longtime public art consultant and project manager Dawn van de Schoot will lead the workshops.
Dawn van de Schoot (photo courtesy of Calgary Arts Development)
“Workshop topics are based on requests from the community and are intended to demystify the public art process in all phases of development — applications, budgets, community engagement, fabrication and more,” according to the news release.
Sessions are free and open to everyone interested in attending. Each will have a formal presentation, question and answer period and an informal networking period at the end. Sessions will also be recorded and posted free online.
Upcoming sessions include:
- February 7 – The Five Ws of Public Art – register here
- March 6 – Public Art Process: The A-Z of Building a Public Art Project
- May 1 – Community Engaged Practices in Public Art
- ** May 15, 2024 – Budgeting for Public Art: This session will explore the unique budgeting process in Public Art. We’ll examine the best practices for managing Public Art projects. Register here.
- May 29 – How to Work Within the Colonial Processes of Public Art
- ** June 12, 2024 – The Utility Box Program: Celebrate the much-loved Utility Box Program, from its beginnings as a graffiti abatement program to its current role as community connector and the other programs it has inspired. Register here.
- June 19 – Fabricating Public Art Projects
Calgary Arts Development is also creating a Public Art 101 cohort, a specialized training program for emerging local public artists. It will focus on mentorship and career development. More details will be announced later this year.
** File updated April 8, 2024
Source: Calgary Arts Development
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