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Tag Archives: public art
America’s Top Small Town ArtPlaces 2013
I have consistently stated in this blog that placemaking isn’t just for big cities. A great example of how arts and culture impact quality of place is today’s announcement from our friends at ArtPlace regarding their selection of America’s Top … Continue reading
Posted in Cultural Economic Development
Tagged ArtPlace, ArtPlaceAmerica, Placemaking, public art
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In Detroit this Sunday? Check out the Marche du Nain Rouge
Come join Detroit’s best “pop-up” parade! “Come purge the bad and rejoice the beginning of spring! March 24, 2013in the Cass Corridor, 1 p.m. Detroit · marchedunainrouge.com” Check out my EoP post from last year on this awesome event, “La … Continue reading
Posted in Cultural Economic Development, Messaging & Technology, Physical Design & Walkability
Tagged 21c3, Cass Corridor, Cities, Civic Engagement, Community Engagement, Detroit, Lets Save Michigan, Marche du Nain Rouge, Placemaking, public art, Rustbelt, Urbanism
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ArtPlace Grants Support Creative Placemaking in Communities
Creative placemaking is getting another boost today, as ArtPlace launches its third round of grant applications to support creative placemaking in communities across America. LOIs due November 1. Carol Coletta & Co. Rock! That is all.
Posted in Cultural Economic Development, Messaging & Technology, Multiculturalism, Physical Design & Walkability, Prosperity Agenda
Tagged 21c3, ArtPlace, Carol Coletta, Cities, Civic Engagement, Community Engagement, Economic Development, Economics of Place, Lets Save Michigan, Michigan, National League of Cities, Placemaking, public art, Tactical Urbanism, Urbanism
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DIA Has a Masterpiece With Inside/Out Program
Not every city can afford to adorn its downtown walls with classic art, but an innovative program from the Detroit Institute of Arts just might be the next best thing. The Inside/Out program is in its third year and brings … Continue reading
Posted in Cultural Economic Development, Education, Messaging & Technology, Multiculturalism, Physical Design & Walkability, Prosperity Agenda
Tagged 21c3, ArtPrize, Arts & Culture, Cities, Community Engagement, Complete Streets, Detroit Institute of Arts, DIA, Economics of Place, Lets Save Michigan, Michigan Municipal League, Northville, Placemaking, public art, Urban Design, Urbanism
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ArtPrize, Public Art, Placemaking in GR
The first words on the ArtPrize website read: “ArtPrize®is a radically open competition. Open to any artist in the world who can find space. Open to anybody in Grand Rapids, Michigan who wants to create a venue. Open to a … Continue reading
Posted in Cultural Economic Development, Entrepreneurship, Multiculturalism, Prosperity Agenda
Tagged ArtPrize, Grand Rapids, Placemaking, public art, Rick DeVos
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