Inclusive public art empowering unhoused creatives in Austin
Art for All is a public art initiative in Austin led by Raasin in the Sun and the City of Austin, offering paid creative opportunities to unhoused individuals. By.
Inclusive Public Art: Los Angeles’ Public Artists in Development programme for underrepresented artists
In 2023, Los Angeles County’s Civic Art Division launched Public Artists in Development (PAiD), a new initiative funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Through funding, apprenticeships and professional.
Cultural Olympiad: Joint Los Angeles-Paris poster competition strengthens Olympic values and culture
The 2024 Paris Cultural Olympiad Poster Competition connected art students from Paris and Los Angeles in a cross-city collaboration that celebrates Olympic values, civic engagement, and cultural diplomacy. Organised.
Creative Strategists: Integrating artist residencies into Los Angeles County governance and initiatives
Los Angeles County's Creative Strategist Programme embeds artists within government departments to address civic challenges through creative strategies. Since 2018, 12 artists have collaborated with various departments, enhancing public.
Reimagining San Francisco’s public monuments through equity and engagement
Launched by the San Francisco Arts Commission in 2023 and funded by the Mellon Foundation, Shaping Legacy is a groundbreaking initiative reimagining the city’s monuments to reflect more inclusive.
Art in Transit: How San Francisco is integrating public art into its transportation infrastructure
San Francisco’s 2% for Art Program transforms transit infrastructure into cultural landmarks, embedding site-specific artworks that celebrate neighbourhood identity and weave creativity into the city’s daily rhythms of movement.
Tourism Tax: How San Francisco leverages its hotel tax to fund the arts
Launched in 2018, San Francisco’s Proposition E law redirects a portion of the city’s hotel tax to directly fund arts and culture. This voter-backed initiative created a virtuous circle:.
Creative Space: How Austin’s Cultural Trust has developed affordable art spaces
Launched in 2020, Rally Austin (formerly AEDC) protects Austin’s cultural identity by creating affordable cultural spaces through public real estate tools. Its Cultural Trust supports venues in key districts,.
Cultural District Policy: Driving Austin’s equitable urban development
The City of Austin’s Economic and Cultural District Framework Policy was developed in 2024 to formalise and support the sustainability of cultural districts across the city. Focused on preserving.
Arts Councils: How New York expanded cultural equity by boosting funding to borough-based arts programming
To address cultural inequities and affordability challenges, NYC's Department of Cultural Affairs increased funding for local arts councils through the Greater New York Arts Development Fund. By distributing $3.4.