Creative Time, Inc. is one such experimental organization, which has won wide recognition for pioneering and supporting emerging artists in the creation of provocative and innovative art in public spaces throughout New York City. Our works and events take place in unexpected areas that generally lack cultural amenities but possess architectural, historic, and artistic value. We do not own any space, but we move freely about the city, using both indoor and outdoor sites that have been vacated, abandoned, or forgotten. We have presented exhibitions in vacant office lobbies and storefronts, abandoned subway stations, empty landmark buildings and underdeveloped landfill sites.

The works created by the artists for these spaces have not been traditional public artworks. Each space has provided an opportunity to experiment. We encourage the artists to consider the social and cultural concerns of the local community, as well as the physical character of a site. Creative Time also seeks to redirect public attention to the artist and to the creative impulse. We strive to stimulate a dialogue between artists and audiences. (p. 39)