[Archived] City of Alexandria Office of the Arts to Host Community Roundtable Discussions on the Public Art Master Plan

For Immediate Release: April 25, 2014 

The Office of the Arts will host two Public Art Master Plan roundtable discussions on Wednesday, April 30, 7 p.m., at the Durant Center, 1605 Cameron St. These discussions are the second in a series of focused roundtables to gather information and opinions that will inform the consultants’ understanding of the nature of the community, public space and community arts, as well as the character and use of valued community spaces in the City of Alexandria. Refreshments will be served.

• Art and the Environment: Community Roundtable Discussion
  Target: Local environmental professionals and people interested in public art and environmental sustainability
• Public Art & Urban Design: Community Roundtable Discussion
  Target: Local design professionals, developers, and people interested in public art and urban design and development

The City of Alexandria Office of the Arts is working with the team of Todd Bressi with Via: Partnership and Lardner – Klein Landscape Architects in developing a Citywide Public Art Master Plan.  Individuals interested in discussing how public art, and the environment and urban design can work together are encouraged to attend these roundtable discussions.

Persons unable to attend the meeting can send written comments to the Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities, Attention: Diane Ruggiero, 1108 Jefferson St., Alexandria, VA 22314, or e-mail diane.ruggiero@alexandriava.gov.

The City of Alexandria is committed to compliance with the City’s Human Rights Code and the Americans with Disabilities Act. To request a reasonable accommodation or to request materials in an alternative format, contact Diane Ruggiero at 703.746.5590 (Virginia Relay 711) or e-mail diane.ruggiero@alexandriava.gov.

The Office of the Arts, a division of the Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities, promotes and cultivates the arts in the City of Alexandria. For more information, visit www.alexandriava.gov/Arts. For additional information, contact Diane Ruggiero, Deputy Director, at 703.746.5565 or diane.ruggiero@alexandriava.gov.