Americans for the Arts Public Art Network (PAN) develops professional services for the broad array of individuals and organizations engaged in the expanding field of public art. More than 350 public art programs exist in the United States at the state, local, and national levels. PAN connects the field by stimulating dialogue, discussing critical issues, developing public art products and services, and providing information through the website and the PAN Listserv.
The 2009 Public Art Consultants List (pdf, 945KB) is now available. Names were selected from an open call process conducted through PAN in spring 2009. The list is a reference tool for organizations and communities seeking a qualified public art professional for programs and/or projects. The list will be updated - stay tuned to the PAN listserv for the next open call. Special thanks to Council member Martha Peters for developing and producing the consultants list.
Tune into current articles and news about public art from around the world on the Public Art Network blog! Developed by PAN Council member Kendal Henry, the blog is a resource on current public art information including featured projects, news from the field and a Q & A section.
New to public art? Looking for project opportunities? The information you need is available on PAN's listserv with over one thousand public art and design professional subscribers. Stay current with weekly project opportunity postings as well as the monthly e-newsletter. The listserv is available for members. A new members-only section of our website is coming soon offering PAN tools and resources so sign up now!
Click to review the 2009 Public Art Network Year in Review project list.
A new abridged version of PAN's Call for Artists Selection guidelines is available. It's a quick reference tool for arts administrators initiating new programs and/or project specific calls to artists.
A key reference tool for anyone managing public art programs is PAN's Best Practice Goals and Guidelines. The document identifies public art best practice guidelines developed by professionals in the field. The document will be revised periodically with additional topic-specific examples.
Keep current with PAN initiatives. Review the Public Art Network Council Meeting Minutes from our June 17, 2009 meeting at the Seattle Convention.
About the Public Art Network
Learn more about PAN.
Council
The PAN Council acts as a national elected advisory body for the Public Art Network. Learn about current members, terms, committees.
Services and Materials
PAN is dedicated to developing services and products for the field, including nuts and bolts tools such as bibliographies, resource guides, and issue papers.
Resources for Public Artists
If you are new to the field, or an established practitioner, PAN collects resources to help connect you with new ideas, research, and information relevant to public art in your community.
Events and Opportunities
PAN collects and posts to the listserv resources for artists seeking public art opportunities and announcements of annual public art conferences and events.
Online Store
Americans for the Arts' online store has a department dedicated to public art. The bookstore includes all of PAN's publications, including the Year in Review CD plus a selection of must-have public art books.
For more information please e-mail the Public Art Network.