In recent years, public art has become a more notable feature in the town of Cary, North Carolina. Public art was being recognized for enhancing the quality of life in the city. As a result, it was suggested that a comprehensive public art master plan be initiated. Adopted by the town council on October 11, 2001, this master plan, Art of the Triangle, was developed as a mechanism for directing the implementation of public artworks in Cary over the next five years. The document is divided into five sections: 1. Recommendations: Details about 28 recommendations in 14 categories are provided. 2. Process: Summarizes the four components used to develop the Master Plan. These include research, task force meetings, key person interviews, and the community design charrette. 3. Place: Highlights Cary, North Carolina’s unique and distinct sense of place and recognizes the role that public art can play in furthering community image and identity. 4. Vision: A means to support past planning efforts in the community and to ensure the creation of works that are unique to Cary. Six public art and community vision layers were identified to address the various intangible levels of community that contribute to its character. 5. Program Guidelines: Provides guidelines for the selection of artists and the management of a public art program.

Adopted by the town council on October 11, 2001, this master plan, Art of the Triangle, was developed as a mechanism for directing the implementation of public artworks in Cary, North Carolina over the next five years.