Creating an artistic buzz
In a New York Times article, the publication states that public art commissions in 2023 totaled $4.4 billion from corporations, cities, airports, hospitals, churches and other organizations.
“Public art has emerged as a key component of urban revitalization,” says Hyesun Jeong, a University of Cincinnati assistant professor of urban design whose public art research study was mentioned in the NYT article.
Jeong recently received a National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) grant to expound on a research project she undertook that was specific to Cincinnati. This research indicates that foot traffic in areas with murals is three times greater than in other areas. She also found that public art in proximity to local commerce and mixed land use is significantly associated with a decrease in violent crime over the long term.
The NEA funded research examines the impact of public murals on street vitality, investigating their associations with foot traffic, crime, and commerce in Cincinnati and other U.S. metropolitan areas.
Featured image of mural in downtown Cincinnati by Jenny Ustick/UC Marketing + Brand.
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