Public Art
Enliven, connect, build
Public art is a community-centered tool used to enliven spaces, connect individuals, and express and define the cultural heritage, history, and identity of its community.
Typically when people think of public art they think of murals. While murals are a great example of public art, the field encompasses so much more. It can be ephemeral, permanent, interactive, large scale, tiny, memorializing, or any combination of those.
Whom we serve
- Artists seeking to add public art to their portfolios.
- Municipalities and institutions seeking to make vibrant communities using the arts (creative placemaking).
Commissioning and creating public art is a great way to connect the community and create a sense of pride, unity and belonging among residents. Public art is often one of the easiest ways to access arts experiences with one of the lowest barriers for entry or enjoyment.
Main image: Francis Marion University “Young, Gifted, and Blessed” Gospel Choir performing at the Jubilee Festival (9/16/2023). Photo by Dennis Davis.
Meet the Team
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Public Art Coordinator
With infectious, authentic energy, Harvee serves at the connection point of art, artists, and communities to build engagement and participation in public art.
A public historian from Atlanta, Harvee White holds a bachelor’s degree in art history from Georgia State University and a master’s in public history as well as a museum studies certificate from the University of West Georgia. Her prior experience includes working in education and program management roles at History Cherokee (Canton, Georgia) and the Augusta (Georgia) Museum of History. She also manages the South Carolina Cultural Districts program and State Art Collection.
Contact Harvee
- hlwhite@arts.sc.gov
- 803.734.8253 (office)
Programs
These are direct programs of the SCAC or partnerships.