PUBLIC ART IN PARKER

THE GOAL

Encourage the connection of the Parker community by highlighting the authentic character of our town through original artwork

THE PLAN

With feedback from our residents and partnering with Parker Arts, our organization will develop a plan to enhance our town with unique artwork created by area artists

Public Art Projects

Utility Box Beautification

The Town of Parker’s Cultural Department, Public Works Department, CORE, and the Art in Public Places Committee, have been working together to spruce up twelve utility boxes around town with artistic images. The first four, located in downtown, are complete.

Existing Public Art in Parker

10 Reasons Why Public Art is Important to Parker

  1. IT'S PUBLIC
    Everyone has access to public art. It's directly in the public sphere and not confined just to galleries or museums.

  2. ENRICHMENT
    It enriches our physical environments, bringing streetscapes, plazas, town buildings and parks to life.

  3. ENJOYMENT
    It supports an active community and encourages walking, gathering, and enjoying destinations.

  4. CREATIVE OPPORTUNITIES
    It provides professional opportunities for artists and cultivates an environment in which the creative class thrives.

  5. BOOSTS LOCAL ECONOMIES
    Businesses supply materials and labor; restaurants, hotels and transportation companies benefit from a site that attracts visitors.

  6. ENHANCES QUALITY OF LIFE
    Its’ an investment in place making-measured by livability and quality of life that also engenders community pride.

  7. IT CONNECTS US TO CULTURE AND HISTORY
    It connects citizens to their shared history through documentation and shared celebration, and makes cultural heritage a tangible community asset.

  8. IT IMPROVES PERSPECTIVE
    It enlivens places where people work, which can improve employee morale, productivity and respect.

  9. IT’S EDUCATIONAL
    It creates supportive learning environments. It opens eyes - and minds! It attracts people to environments that are conducive to both learning and fun.

  10. IT JUST MAKES PEOPLE HAPPY
    It positively impacts mood. Studies consistently show that art drastically improves our mental health and overall well-being.