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PUBLIC ART - What's it all about? Join Constance Y. White for answers.

How do artists navigate it all: getting started, processes, public comments, earning a profit?

Date and time

Saturday, June 14 · 10 - 11:30am CDT.

Location

African American Museum of Dallas

3536 Grand Avenue Dallas, TX 75210

About this event

  • Event lasts 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Free venue parking

Great public art has the potential to draw people and to frame shared experiences for communities and visitors alike. It can establish a sense of place, memorialize people and events and even mark moments to celebrate. It can also be a topic of great controversy. How do artists navigate it all: getting started, processes, public comments, earning a profit?

Join us.

We’ll get into the weeds about commissioning agencies, applications, managing budgets, paying yourself, Studio practice v. Public practice, Temporary v. Permanent commissions and whatever else you’d like to discuss.


Frequently asked questions

What will be covered?

We’ll get into the weeds about commissioning agencies, applications, managing budgets, paying yourself, Studio practice v. Public practice, Temporary v. Permanent commissions and whatever else you’d like to discuss.

Who is Constance Y. White?

Constance is a professional visual artist and a nationally recognized public art management professional with over twenty years. The City of Dallas public art program launched her start in the field and she is currently with the City of Austin overseeing a multi-million dollar public art program.

What is the public art piece and artist on the cover photo?

Artist Madeline Wiener, "Family Life" located at Pleasant Oaks Recreation Center. 8701 Greemound Drive, Dallas, Texas 75227.

Where is the African American Museum Dallas located?

The African American Museum is located in Fair Park. Enter through Gate 5 on Second Avenue. Free parking is available in the front of the museum. 3536 Grand Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75210

Is there a cost to attend?

This is a free event.

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FreeJun 14 · 10:00 AM CDT