Themes

City Beautiful

Document Type

Article

Comments

Bring art to downtown. Spoleto in Charleston.

Subject Headings

Art, Culture, Lifestyles, Local government, Music, Performing arts, Society, Theater, Urban planning

Keywords

arts; city planning; community interests; contemporary city; theater; urban development; urban youth

Article Date

Spring 5-1-1980

Abstract

"It is only the beginning, but it is a step in the right direction. The recently announced proposal by the Mayor of Providence for the purchase of art works for city buildings and parks is a welcome sign that the city is finaly recognizing the value of an aesthetically pleasing enviornment. Called "Art in City Life," the program could funnel as much as $300,000 next year into works of art for city public spaces, much of it in the downtown area (see Citiartnews, Fall/Winter Issue, 1979-1980). This important measure deserves the full support of the arts community as well as the citizenry at large."