What approach should Tri Cities take to Public Art?

Public Art is planned and executed with the specific intention of being sited or staged in a certain area … Thus, Public Art should be pursued proactively alongside the plan(s) for Tri Cities development.

Like other cities, 1% of construction costs could be set aside for art. Thus, public areas and commercial developments would be peppered with public art so to perhaps secure a more unique presence and recognition for the site. Recreation funds could be allocated to art that offers participation and interactive possibilities … such as the hydraulaphone in Ontario Canada or the Battenkill urban oasis in Thomas Paine Park, Manhattan.

Balance sustainable art such as restoring the architecture of downtown Kennewick or creating parks with attractions such as gardens and labyrinths; and performance art such as street theatre, dance, or curbside music; and memorial art that reflects the history of Tri Cities – Lewis & Clark, Kennewick Man, various native tribal customs, current customs ~ with expressive art in all of its forms.

Art attracts an audience. Art can distinguish this area - and it can differentiate the many facets of Tri Cities. Art reflects life and provides an opportunity for reflection on life.

Consider the impact art has on the world:

Barcelona & Gaudi
Statuesque D.C.
NYC's Statue of Liberty
Gateway to the West in St Louis
Fingernail at Howard Ammon Park
What do you remember from where you’ve been?

And, it can provide work for the local creative force, craftspersons, and artists.