Education and outreach is paramount as part of a comprehensive public art program. Public art initiated without dialogue and educational opportunities often incites a controversial reaction from a segment of the public. Due to its democratic nature, public art is often a platform for the expression of political ideas or communication, or for the representation of power within a community. Education and outreach strategies manage expectations of the public, to promote the understanding that the public deserves free art with a dynamic, inspiring, and challenging collection of public artwork.
Is Graffiti Simply Free Art or a Crime?, by Kristy Trinier
Context and Controversy: the incendiary potential of public art, by Kristy Trinier
Taking Care: a position for the Conservation and Maintenance of Public Art, by Kristy Trinier
Dérive Edmonton: a psychogeographic exploration of the city, an Interview with Kristy Trinier by Marcus Miller
Dérive Guide & Flash Cards: take a psychogeographic tour in your city
Download our Dérive Guide and Flash Cards and create your own psychogeographic tour!
Design by Vikki Wiercinski, Research by Christopher Payne
Subscribe to our newsletter and get updates on events and information