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February 21, 2024

Product Spotlight: A Collection Management System that Works for You

If you work with public art collections, it's likely that most days you find yourself wearing many hats. A day may shift from managing a slew of artwork commissions in…

Sam Ortega

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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November 21, 2022

Getting Ready for the Holidays with the Public Art Archive!

It’s that time again! It’s the most wonderful time of the year, which means it’s also time to plan the perfect place to take your holiday photos. The Public Art…

Lori Goldstein

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September 16, 2022

Celebrating the Public Art Archive’s Second Edition of Have You Seen My Public Art? Map!

*This map is an illustration. Artworks are not drawn to scale and their placements on the map may not be exact. For accurate information regarding artwork locations, we welcome you…

Lori Goldstein

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Product Spotlight: A Collection Management System that Works for You

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

Getting Ready for the Holidays with the Public Art Archive!

Celebrating the Public Art Archive’s Second Edition of Have You Seen My Public Art? Map!

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