Public Art Preconference

Redefining the Public Paradigm

In 2010, the Americans for the Arts Public Art Network (PAN) celebrates its 10th anniversary. Join us as we honor the founders of PAN—the arts leaders that established the nation’s only professional network dedicated to advancing the field of public art. Connect with public art professionals in hands-on discussions to examine current key issues and envision the next 10 years. The preconference will feature the Public Art Network Award, 2009 Public Art Year in Review, public art site visits, and keynote speaker interviews with innovators of the field.

The Public Art Preconference will take place at the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) on Thursday, June 24 and at the Baltimore Waterfront Marriott Hotel on Friday, June 25.

Registration and packet pick-up will be available at MICA on Thursday, June 24 beginning at 8:00 a.m.

Wednesday, June 23
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Suzercise Performance
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Informal Public Art Preconference Welcome Reception at Maryland Art Place
Thursday, June 24
8:00 am - 8:30 am Buses Depart Baltimore Waterfront Marriott Hotel for Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA)
8:00 am - 9:00 am Public Art Pin-Up Posters
Registration and Packet Pick-Up at MICA (coffee served)
8:30 am - 9:00 am Public Art Network Newcomer Orientation
9:00 am - 9:30 am Welcoming Remarks
9:30 am - 10:30 am 2010 Public Art Network Award and Keynote Presentation by Judy Baca
10:30 am - 10:45 am Walk-up to Studios for Workshops
10:45 am - 12:30 pm Public Art Preconference Envisioning Possibilities Workshop; International Models: Public Art Process and Projects
Public Art Preconference Envisioning Possibilities Workshop; Temporary Public Art
Public Art Preconference Envisioning Possibilities Workshop; Time-Based and New Media Art in the Public Realm
Public Art Preconference Roundtable Workshop Discussions
Public Art Preconference Technical Assistance Workshop; Conservation of Public Art
Public Art Preconference Technical Assistance Workshop; Contracts and Copyrights
Public Art Preconference Technical Assistance Workshop; Developing an Artist Training Program
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Public Art Preconference Box Lunches in Leidy Atrium
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm 2010 Public Art Network Year in Review
2:30 pm - 2:45 pm Coffee Break in Leidy Atrium
2:45 pm - 4:15 pm A Curatorial Complexity: Prospect New Orleans
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Evening Reception Honoring Founders of the Public Art Network
6:00 pm Buses Depart for Baltimore Waterfront Marriott Hotel
6:15 pm - 7:45 pm Public Art Network Open Meeting, Dinner and Networking in CenterStage
7:45 pm - 9:00 pm Salon des Refuses Presentation in CenterStage
Friday, June 25
7:30 am - 8:30 am Public Art Preconference Breakfast Roundtables
8:30 am - 8:45 am Public Art Network Survey Overview
8:45 am - 9:45 am Public Art Preconference Session: Urban Pedagogy, Public Art, and Activism
10:00 am - 11:15 am Public Art Preconference Envisioning Possibilities Workshop: Innovative Project Management
Public Art Preconference Envisioning Possibilities Workshop; Nonsanctioned: Social Practice and Community Participation
Public Art Preconference Envisioning Possibilities Workshop; Unhinged: New Considerations in Public Art
Public Art Preconference Roundtable Workshop Discussions
Public Art Preconference Technical Assistance Workshop; Developing an Ordinance for Public Art in Private Development
Public Art Preconference Technical Assistance Workshop; Public Art Collections Management
Public Art Preconference Technical Assistance Workshop; Public Engagement and Evaluation Methodologies
11:15 am - 11:30 am Public Art Preconference Summary, Closing, and Thank You's