Here & Gone: Temporary Public Art
RACC offers temporary public art opportunities to artists to engage the public
without being concerned about building a permanent installation. Temporary artworks
may be created with unusual media or installed in unexpected places. They may
benefit a particular cause; pique public awareness of an important or timely
issue; or simply add momentary beauty to a site.
RACC Temporary Public Art Programs:
Installation Space
in situ PORTLAND
intersections: public art residencies
Installation Space (Manager: Peggy Kendellen)
The Installation Art Series features interactive and experimental media installations in a small space in the Portland Building’s lobby. Each installation is a month long and is selected through a juried process. The program presents challenging and diverse works that encourage the general public to re-examine its expectations and definitions of art through dialogue about the role of art in public spaces. With a modest honorarium, artists can share their work with a broad audience. If the accompanying "comment book" is any indication, the series is effective in achieving its aims to stimulate thought and provoke exchanges. See Installation Space website.
in situ PORTLAND (Manager: Kristin Calhoun)
The in situ PORTLAND program is designed to place challenging temporary
artworks in outdoor public sites to serve as catalysts for conversations about
art and/or community issues. RACC invites artists to submit conceptual approaches
for a maximum duration of one year -- there is no minimum. in situ is funded
through a zoning bonus program for developers. Some public sites have pre-approval
by the property owners, but artists may seek permission to use locations of
their own choosing. Prior to final acceptance by a panel, semi-finalists' proposals
are reviewed by site owners for safety, environmental impact and right-of-way
issues. Search for in
situ PORTLAND projects.
intersections:
public art residencies (Manager: Peggy Kendellen)
intersections, a public art residency program, explores the "art
of work" and the "work of art". The program encourages artists
in all disciplines to explore new working methods and develop socially engaging,
interactive art experiences in community settings. Projects have occurred with
the Portland Fire Bureau, the Multnomah County Department of Community Justice,
and the County’s Health Department. Search
for intersection projects
RACC Staff to Contact:
Kristin Law Calhoun
Public Art Manager
503.823.5401
kcalhoun@racc.org
Peggy Kendellen
Public Art Manager
503.823.4196
pkendellen@racc.org
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