Atlantic Ave Public Art
Atlantic Ave Public Art
Artist: David Wilson will be creating artwork along Atlantic Ave. You can find out more about David and his work here.
Project: The Atlantic Avenue Public Art Project is funded by the 2017 Transportation Bond. Capital Improvement Projects that meet the Percent for Art Ordinance standards, such as this one, are eligible to use 1% of construction funding for Public Art. The project is located between Highwoods Boulevard and New Hope Church Road. Public Art is being proposed for the retaining wall alongside the multi-use path.
After in person design review workshops were held, two out of five concept designs rose to the top. Please review the top two designs below and choose the answer that aligns the closest to your opinion of the designs.
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Atlantic Ave Public Art - Final Concept Design 1
For more information please watch the artist's video presentation about his process and designs for Atlantic Avenue.
Atlantic Ave Public Art - Concept Design
We would love to hear your thoughts on public art opportunities along Atlantic Avenue.If you have questions about the project, or would like a project team member to meet with you or a group you...
Atlantic Ave Public Art - Brentwood Neighborhood Story Collection
Would you like to become a project stakeholder and contribute stories to the Atlantic Ave Public art project? Your insight will help artist David Wilson create an artwork that contributes to the identity...
Thank you for your input! Your comments are important and will help the public artists understand what residents value and want to see along Atlantic Avenue.
If you have questions about the project, or would like a project team member to meet with you or a group you represent, please contact Public Art Director Kelly McChesney at (919) 996-5657 or Kelly.McChesney@Raleighnc.gov
Visit the project websites at https://raleighnc.gov/SupportPages/public-art-active-projects for more information.
About Raleigh Public Art
Mission: To create and integrate diverse artworks into Raleigh's landscape in order to establish a vibrant visual environment that provides public places with civic distinction, as well as fostering meaningful connections between people and place.
History: In 2009, the City of Raleigh adopted ordinances creating the Percent Art Program. The program allocates 1% of funds from capital construction projects for public art. Public art associated with City of Raleigh construction projects is managed by the Raleigh Arts Office. More information about Raleigh Arts can be found at https://raleighnc.gov/raleigh-arts
The Atlantic Avenue Public Art Project is funded by the 2017 Transportation Bond. Capital Improvement Projects that meet the Percent for Art Ordinance standards, such as this one, are eligible to use 1% of construction funding for Public Art. Inclusion of aesthetics and artwork is an investment in our communities, with a focus toward community identity and equity in quality of life.
In-Person Design Conversations & Family-Friendly Art Activities
Enjoy family-friendly arts activities and refreshments.
Drop in to see designs by David Wilson and help create art designs for the Atlantic Avenue retaining wall.
4/20 10am-12pm
at Brentwood Community Center
4/22 10am-12pm
at Brentwood Community Center
Community Meetings - Final Concept Design
Please join us to talk with artist David Wilson as he talks through his concept designs for public art on Atlantic Avenue. After reviewing community feedback on previous design interations, David will be presenting revised designs and available to hear additional community input. Meetings will be held virtually by Zoom, and they will be recorded and posted on this project page for those who are unable to attend.
Tuesday, March 21st, 6-7pm
Thursday, March 23rd, 12-1pm
Final Concept Design Survey March 2023
Click here to view comments from the Final Concept Design Survey.
Final Concept Design Workshop
November 5th, 2022 at Brentwood Community Center. 9-11am.
Concept Design Meetings 1 & 2
April 20th, 2021 and August 13, 2021
Community Input Meetings 3 &4
August 25th, 2020 at 12pm and August 27th, 2020 at 6pm
Community Input Meetings 1 & 2
July 28th, 2020 at 11am and July 30th, 2020 at 6pm
Frequently Asked Questions
The Public Art and Design Board (PADB) works with staff to allocate capital improvement project (percent for art) funds for public art, develop calls for artists and designate community selection panels to select artists for projects. The artists calls developed are published and shared widely through the City website, newsletters, social media, local and regional partners, and national public artist resources.
From these open calls for artists, the finalists are selected by a panel that includes community members, local artists and representatives from the project stakeholders. These panels are built to reflect the demographics of the City, at minimum and optimally to reflect the area we are working in. The panel usually includes neighbors, representatives from nearby community organizations, community leaders, a member of the design team or staff from the facility, local artists and a PADB member. Their goal is to select an artist who will do the best job from the pool of applicants who apply using criteria developed for the project based on stakeholder goals.
The panel will review artist applications and select 3-5 artists to interview. After the interviews, the panel will either select a finalist or will request that the artist call be republished. Once a finalist has been selected, the PADB will review and approve the selection before staff can begin the process of contracting with the artist. The artist selection process is typically 3-5 months.