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January 25, 2024

New Year, New Ways to Engage with Public Art

Belmonte (2022). By Ernesto Maranje. Fort Lee Mural Project. Courtesy: Ernesto Maranje.At the Public Art Archive (PAA), we are driven by our mission of making public art more public. Our…

Sam Ortega

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December 15, 2023

The Power of Public Art

At the Public Art Archive, we have much to be thankful for! Most notably, we're grateful for the power of creativity expressed through public art and the way it enhances…

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Celebrating Santa Monica's Women's Empowerment Project

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October 31, 2023

Celebrating Santa Monica’s Women’s Empowerment Project

Beyond documenting individual public art records and collections, the Public Art Archive (PAA) team works with organizations, artists, researchers, and enthusiasts to collaboratively cultivate virtual experiences that showcase projects, exhibitions,…

Sam Ortega

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September 25, 2023

5 Fall Artworks to Explore this Season

You step outside and are greeted with the vibrancy of colorful leaves, crisp air, and a cozy ambiance — the fall season has finally arrived! September 23rd marks the first…

Sam Ortega

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August 24, 2023

From Art to Ash: Archiving the Burning Man Arts Collection

When we think of public art, we often focus on tangible experiences — the monuments, murals, and sculptures that act as landmarks in public space. We create maps driving visitors…

Sam Ortega

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July 26, 2023

Celebrating the Legacy and Public Art of Dorothy Gillespie

Born in Roanoke, Virginia, sculptor, painter, and installation artist Dorothy Gillespie made her mark in the public art field. Well known for her large metal ribbon-like sculptures, Gillespie was more…

Sam Ortega

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June 16, 2023

Collections Spotlight: New Works from Featured Collections on PAA

Greetings, public art enthusiasts! At the Public Art Archive (PAA), we believe art should be accessible to everyone — whether that be online (through our newly revamped portal) or in-person…

Sam Ortega

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May 23, 2023

Public Art Adventures: Uncovering Public Art Gems in New Orleans

Summer is just around the corner, and there’s no better time to plan your next road trip or summer vacation! In April, the Public Art Archive (PAA) team got a…

Sam Ortega

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April 20, 2023

Diligent Data: Promoting Equity & Accountability in Digital Collections

Earlier this month, the Public Art Archive’s (PAA) Alison Verplaetse presented at the Midwest Archives Conference in Chicago, IL. Her presentation, Diligent Data: Promoting Equity & Accountability in Digital Collections,…

Lori Goldstein

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March 10, 2023

Public Art Archive’s Public Engagement Portal Demonstration

On March 2, 2023, the PAA team hosted a virtual demonstration of the Public Art Archive’s (PAA's) new public engagement portal. The demonstration provided background of the PAA, a walkthrough of the new site -…

Lori Goldstein

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Featured Blog Content

New Year, New Ways to Engage with Public Art

The Power of Public Art

Celebrating Santa Monica’s Women’s Empowerment Project

5 Fall Artworks to Explore this Season

From Art to Ash: Archiving the Burning Man Arts Collection

Celebrating the Legacy and Public Art of Dorothy Gillespie

Collections Spotlight: New Works from Featured Collections on PAA

Public Art Adventures: Uncovering Public Art Gems in New Orleans

Diligent Data: Promoting Equity & Accountability in Digital Collections

Public Art Archive’s Public Engagement Portal Demonstration

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