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28925
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Three North Carolina artists have used their work to shine a light on change and its effect on our culture. The artists focused on the subjects of a furniture plant closing, construction of an interstate highway, and war.
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28920
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The Art for Public Spaces Bill was introduced in the North Carolina Senate in mid-march. The bill calls for one-percent of the construction costs for new and remodeled state properties to be used for art. While modifications were made in the new legislation to make the program stronger, valuable and effective elements in the former Artworks for State Buildings Program were left intact.
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2554
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A sculpture by Thomas Sayre depicting a bullet's path on Franklin Street in Chapel Hill creates controversy over what public art should be and the nature of artistic expression.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 13 Issue 41, Oct 1995,
p11-13, il
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28901
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The North Carolina Arts Council has faced a number of risks and challenges to support artists across the state. This article covers the history, politics, and direction of public funding of artists in North Carolina.
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28884
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Controversies over public art are political and involve questions about what is considered art. Debates have been raised over public sculptures in Raleigh and sign ordinances in Asheville.
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28885
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The Art-in-State Buildings Program, managed by the Visual Arts Section of the North Carolina Arts Council, is a process of utilizing an appropriation from the General Assembly to place art in or around government buildings. The process of selection and placement of art in public spaces is discussed.
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28886
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North Carolina artists give their perspectives on the challenges presented when working in a public context. Among these challenges are the specific sites of public art, scale, concessions to utility and public taste, and developing public awareness.
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29425
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This exhibition of public art by forty individuals from across North America and Europe will be on display in the Contemporary Gallery this summer and fall. The artistic media includes video, photography, posters, placards, type, logos, diagrams, and other forms. The purpose of theism works is to critique the way that traditional art functions in our society and to reveal the myths, ideals, and realities that form our opinions and control us as individuals. The exhibit, its artworks, and art theory are all discussed.
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28850
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In towns across North Carolina, the arts are becoming big business in communities with well-developed cultural programs. The arts have the potential to improve the local economy through urban revitalization projects.
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28852
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The importance of the arts is a topic of debate in North Carolina. While there are many valuable public utilities, art is also a good investment for a healthy and prosperous state. The North Carolina Arts Council is increasing their efforts to get the arts supported by state government, business and industry.
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28859
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John Ehle is identified with the start of the North Carolina School of Arts, and recently published his latest novel, Last One Home. Ehle discusses the future of North Carolina’s arts and its role in society.
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