What do you think is the most memorable public art in Vermont? But before answering that, let's back up even a bit further – how does one define public art?
Whether it be sculptures or murals or something else entirely, we'll discuss the possibilities for what constitutes public art and explore the offerings in the state, from the more well-known to the hidden gems, and where to find them.
Joining our discussion are Rachel Elizabeth Jones, an arts staff writer at Seven Days, and Michele Bailey, senior program director at the Vermont Arts Council. We also hear from Elliott Katz, an artist who has done public sculpture work in Vermont and elsewhere.
Also on the program, a debrief from VPR's Taylor Dobbs regarding his piece from earlier this month about Green Mountain Power and "Alternative Regulation."
More from VPR related to public art:
- Block Renaissance: Newport Artists Create Murals On Fencing Around Stalled Project
- Vermont's Mysterious Rest Area Sculptures, Hiding In Plain Sight
- Burlington Boys And Girls Club Can Soar In New Eagle-Emblazoned Van
- Photos: Two Silos In Jeffersonville Are Getting Massive Murals
- Brattleboro Art Installation Aims To Strengthen Town's Relationship With Connecticut River
- Trees Made Of Metal Are Coming To Morristown
- Group Of Artists Turns Chittenden County Recycling Containers Into Works Of Art
Scroll through some photos of public art throughout Vermont below.
Burlington:
East Randolph:
Leicester:
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Orwell:
Proctor:
South Burlington:
Williston:
Correction 3:22 p.m. 01/11/2017 A previous version of this post incorrectly attributed the rain barrel's art to Alex Costantino. The caption has now been updated to reflect that Tara Goreau painted the pictured rain barrel.
Broadcast live on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2016 at noon; re-broadcast at 7 p.m.
