{"id":4064,"date":"2021-04-28T14:07:43","date_gmt":"2021-04-28T19:07:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.wnpt.org\/arts\/?p=4064"},"modified":"2021-08-02T13:56:52","modified_gmt":"2021-08-02T18:56:52","slug":"public-art-collection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.wnpt.org\/arts\/public-art-collection\/","title":{"rendered":"Public Art Collection"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"652\" height=\"367\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HwPpxa-SCqA?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Public Art Collection comprises more than 100 permanent art installations throughout Nashville and Davidson County. The art is located in libraries, parks, community centers and other everyday accessible public spaces. Since 2000, the projects have been funded by an ordinance requiring that 1% of Nashville\u2019s annual construction budget be allocated to commissioning, collecting and displaying public art around Davidson County. The art installations vary in size and media. Large-scale pieces make up the centerpieces of parks and roundabouts, while other pieces are more understated and utilitarian \u2013 bike racks and bus stops, for example. Notable pieces in the Public Art Collection include \u201cGhost Ballet\u201d on the east bank of Cumberland River in downtown Nashville, \u201cReflection\u201d in Shelby Park, and \u201cWitness Walls\u201d located at the Historic Metro Nashville Courthouse. \u201cPublic art creates an opportunity for every single Nashvillian to engage in a creative life,\u201d says Van Maravelli, Metro\u2019s Public Art Manager. \u201cIt becomes part of our everyday lives in a way that\u2019s really subtle, but impactful, too.\u201d The Public Art Collection is cataloged on the Metro Arts Website, with pictures, maps, and information about the artists who created the work. 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