City and public art stakeholders collaborate for the future
20 March 2023
Visual and performance artists from around the city were invited to the
first public art stakeholder engagement session at the Woodstock Community Hall
on Saturday, 18 March 2023.
The engagement was designed to hear from those in the sector in a bid to take public art forward in Cape Town.
During a breakaway session, participants were able to share their views on the public art sector as it is.
Discussions focused on:
- What is currently happening in the Public Art sector in Cape Town
- Current challenges faced within the sector
- What are other cities and/or countries currently doing in relation to public art
- What assistance and/or support is needed by artists/performers
- Recommendations and suggestions in terms of growing the Public Art sector in Cape Town
A panel discussion also formed part of the proceedings, with subject matter experts speaking on different forms and aspects of Public Art, including fine art, murals and busking.
'Culture is essential to creating a more welcoming, integrated and innovative city. And, the way culture is experienced through public art is an effective way of harnessing its power. Through its various forms, public art can beautify the immediate environment, transform public spaces, raise the quality of public facilities, and increase public awareness of topical issues. By engaging with the sector in this way, we are able to foster a spirit of collaboration and consensus on this very important issue,' said Mayoral Committee Member for Community Services and Health, Councillor Patricia Van der Ross.
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Published by:
City of Cape Town, Media Office
