The Taylor Public Arts Advisory Board will hold two public listening sessions to gather input as part of its strategic planning efforts.
The sessions will be held 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27 at the Taylor Public Library and 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15 at the Dickey-Givens Center.
“Public art often means different things to different people,” said Richard Stone, chair of the arts board. “Our mission is to make Taylor a destination for artists and those who enjoy public art.
To help us meet that mission, we want to hear what folks in Taylor think of as public art.”
The sessions will include white board activities designed to determine the kinds of art Taylor residents are interested to see, where art should be located and, in general, what subject matter should be addressed.
Some current examples of public art in Taylor include the bronze statue of Bill Pickett, painted portals along the hike and bike trail and murals on several buildings in the downtown area and in Potters Alley.
For those who want to participate but who are unable to attend the sessions, there is a brief survey posted on the Taylor Public Arts and City of Taylor Facebook pages.
