More organized public art is taking shape in S.C., with Cola helping to lead the way.
Who’s making what, where?
📍 Columbia | One Columbia (public art program mostly funded by the City) involved in 24 arts projects across the Midlands (15 this year); Richland Library (current improvements funded by a $59M bond referendum) will have at least one commissioned work at each 11 branches
📍 Charleston | Mark Sloan, director of the Halsey Institute for Contemporary Art at CofC, calling for a “1% for art” program that would set aside money from public construction for art; City of Charleston’s Office of Cultural Affairs; orgs Enough Pie + chART Outdoor Initiative & Gallery
📍 Lake City | Artfields multidiscipline showcase/festival
📍 Myrtle Beach | The Myrtle Beach Downtown Public Art Initiative establishing physical + performing arts in the Downtown Redevelopment Corporation District
