A selection of publications that offer information about best practices, advice, and current events.
Add Value Add Art:
The Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh published this resource guide for private developers who are considering works of art for their projects.
Public Art Monographs:
Americans for the Arts has published several monographs on public art topics. Recent documents include:
Public Art: An Essential Component of Creating Communities by Jack Becker
Public Art Controversy: Cultural Expression and Civic Debate by Erika Doss.
Public Art Network Blog:
The PAN Council maintains a blog of up current projects, issues, and opportunities. It also includes links to a wide range of resources.
Pittsburgh Art in Public Places Walking Tours:
The Office of Public Art has published guides for Downtown and Oakland.
Public Art by the Book:
Looking for a general overview of how public art projects and programs work? Read Public Art By The Book, edited by Barbara Goldstein. This publication contains chapters on master planning, artist contracts, conservation, education, copyright, the Visual Artist’s Rights Act of 1990 (VARA) and more. Published by Americans for the Arts and the University of Washington Press.
Public Art Review:
This journal is the only magazine in the United States dedicated to public art. Recent issues have focused on public art and transportation, conservation, and public art education programs.
Sculpture:
The International Sculpture Center publishes this monthly magazine, which is dedicated to all forms of sculpture, including works of public art.
