Public Art Resources

The Maryland State Arts Council provides public art professional development tools and information on an array of public art topics to assist artists and organizations. Recordings of previous webinars are available on our YouTube channels with links below.

Public Art Topics

Community Engagement

• Embracing Community Engagement as the Foundation of Public Art: Three public art practitioners delved into practical and innovative strategies for fostering genuine connections and amplifying community voices in public art projects.

Getting Started

• Public Art 101: An overview of how to plan a public artwork including the Call to Artist process, artist selection committees and steps to applying for the Public Art Across Maryland grant.

Fabrication 

• The Artist and Fabricator/Foundry:  An artist and fabricator discuss artwork fabrication and how to design and plan a project 

For Artists - Getting the Gig

• Structuring Your Public Art Interview:  Now that you have the invitation to meet with a committee about a public art opportunity, what’s next? This session will help artists plan for an effective interview. Topics include choosing your work samples, describing your process, building rapport, asking questions, and planning ahead to avoid tech glitches.

Memorials

• Memorializing the Moment: A discussion about the purpose, planning, public grief, and healing power of creating a memorial 

Murals

• Practical Practices of Mural Making: Creating and planning public murals including community engagement, materials, budgets, surface preparation, and execution.

Public Art in Arts & Entertainment Districts

• Policy, Placemaking and Public Infrastructure: Public infrastructure like signal boxes and bike racks are opportunities for creative placemaking. Artists and local experts discuss best practices and policies. 
• Public Art Murals and Projects in A&E’s: Directors of the Bethesda A&E and Caroline County Arts Council & Denton A&E discuss murals and other public art projects attracting residents and visitors alike.
• Flash A DIY Approach to Lighting in Public Realm: A multimedia community project in Baltimore’s Station North A&E that illuminated cultural sites transforming the public realm.