Art is integral to DOT’s goal of world class streets, and public plazas, fences, barriers, footbridges, and sidewalks serve as canvases for temporary art in all five boroughs. DOT’s Urban Art initiatives rely on partnerships with community organizations and the creativity of artists to present site-responsive artwork. Over 85 projects have been presented since October 2008. Attendees are invited to join Urban Art Program staff on a tour of Downtown Brooklyn and Dumbo to discover a variety of public art projects produced by the NYC Department of Transportation’s Urban Art Program. Artists and representatives from partner organizations will provide first-hand accounts of their experience partnering with DOT to produce these installations.
Led by:
Emily Colasacco, New York City Department of Transportation