Artist: Brad Dinwoodie / Carver: Doug Morrison
What is Public Art?
Public art is defined as original artworks of permanent or temporary nature, often developed by or with direct input from an artist, placed in publicly-accessible locations for the benefit of the public. It may also include installations owned and controlled by the City on non-municipal property, where the City has entered into an agreement with the property owner for the care and maintenance of the installation.
Public art media may include, but is not limited to:
- sculpture in any material or combination of materials;
- artworks in any form including mobile, kinetic or electronic;
- murals, fiber works, glass and/or mosaic installations;
- fountains or water features;
- hard or soft landscape elements that contribute aessthetically to their surroundings;
- special decorative engineering or architectural features and elements added to such structures as: walkways, entrances, arbors and trellises, fencing, benches or platforms, windows, walls, floors or ceilings, in areas that are publicly accessible.
Public art can be found in libraries, community centres, along nature trails and in parks or shopping plazas. It can create gateways or animate streetscapes. Public art has the ability to address social issues, celebrate community or cultural identity and heritage and so much more.
Find out about the public art pieces in Pitt Meadows by viewing our collection. Each piece is an original, one-of-a-kind work that is specifically created to reflect and express Pitt Meadows' local heritage, culture and environment.
Past Public Art Projects
Enjoy creative artwork found throughout the City!
Discover the many pieces of art in public places throughout Pitt Meadows. Learn more about each piece, the artist and the stories that inspired the project. View the "map" below to explore each piece of work by location, or select "list" view to see the details of each piece of work. Let these artists fuel conversation throughout our community.
