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Arts Ambassador Talks Government Support For Public Art

WUSF Public Media - WUSF 89.7 | By Person: Lisa Peakes

Published October 5, 2016 at 11:31 AM EDT

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Patriot Plaza at Sarasota National Cemetery Designed and built by The Patterson Foundation - Testimonies

Craig Collins

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Patriot Plaza at Sarasota National Cemetery Designed and built by The Patterson Foundation - Guard Eagle

Stephen Brooke

Artist: Dzine 2012 Architect: SchenkelShultz

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MCAT Downtown Bradenton bus transfer station -

Ben Tanner

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Miniature ceramic beach scene in waiting room of Radiology Clinic at Johns Hopkins All Childrens Hospital

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Elevator lobby at Johns Hopkins All Childrens Hospital - Photo mural of Florida cowboys

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Entrance to cafeteria at Johns Hopkins All Childrens Hospital

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Millennium Gate: Sundial walkway; St Petersburg

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Millennium Gate (detail): Sundial walkway; St Petersburg

Ann Wykell is a consultant to nonprofits and local government on public art. She's been involved with many public art projects in the Tampa Bay area.

She developed and managed the art plan for Sarasota National Cemetery’s Patriot Plaza and established St. Petersburg’s first Office of Cultural Affairs. She's currently advising the City of St Petersburg on art selection for the Pier Park project.

She spoke with WUSF's Lisa Peakes about government support for public art and what makes for effective projects.

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Arts Ambassador Talks Government Support For Public Art

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