It is the opinion of an individual City Councilor. It may or may not reflect the opinion of the City Council as a whole. Public art in Lake Oswego is more than the paintings in our library or city hall. Public art is the art that is part of our everyday life, part of our public spaces. It is part of our cultural environment, enhancing and defining our community.
Public art is an important civic asset.
It expresses community pride, enhances our streets, and it improves our parks, open spaces, and community places. It reaffirms our sense of place. Public art recognizes and celebrates the importance of art outside galleries and museums. Because public art is accessible to all persons, it creates opportunities for people to experience art as part of their daily routine. The creation and collection of public art for our parks, our public buildings, and our public spaces enhance the quality of life for Lake Oswego residents.