The City's Office of Cultural Affairs (OCA) is holding two Visioning Sessions this month as part of an effort to draft a new Public Art Initiative.
The sessions are open forums for Charlestonians to share input on how they'd like to see public art reflected in their communities. Artists and community members are invited to help shape the initiative.
Topics to be discussed include:
- The process for the City to accept public art
- The role artists play in guiding public art
- The inclusion of public art in development
- Development of an artist incubator program for emerging artists
- Development of a citywide murals program
The two sessions are:
- 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14, at the Cannon Street Arts Center, 134 Cannon St.
- 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21, at the Carr-Richardson Park Recreation Center, 1071 Bender St., West Ashley
About the Office of Cultural Affairs
The City of Charleston's Office of Cultural Affairs (OCA) guides the City's investment in and curation of visual and performing arts, culture and history in one of America's greatest cultural hubs. OCA plans the annual Piccolo Spoleto Festival, Juneteenth Block Party and History Lesson, and co-sponsors the annual, national MOJA Arts Festival. OCA also oversees the Charleston Farmers Market at Marion Square and the West Ashley Farmers Market.