Leadership and Community Art

The Terry Fox statue located near the BC Place Stadium is a monument representing Terry Fox, a Canadian athelete, humanitarian, and cancer research activity. He embarked on a run from east coast to west coast, after having a leg amputated due to cancer, to raise awareness for cancer research. Fox left a legacy, uniting people from many different walks of life and no letting himself be pitied due to being disabled. It signifies how an ordinary person can accomplish remarkable feats. Fox is heralded as a national hero.

The art stands to remind and emphasize Fox’s qualities as cherished Canadian values, such as compassion, commitment and perseverance. His accomplishment helped with inclusion of disabled people in society by emphasizing a person’s ability instead, proving this by completing his nation wide run. 

This piece of local art, “Return of the Sockeye”, can be viewed at the heart of Coquitlam’s Spirit Square.

When viewed in-person, the sculpture is composed of various madia including metal, glass, and water to represent a sockeye salmon. First created in 2010 by the collaborative efforts of Ross Ireland, Chris Phillips, and Phillips Farevaag Smallenberg, Return of the Sockeye can be seen during the day or in the night when it is illuminated in the square.

The sculpture itself is composed of three pieces, the metal salmon, two concrete pillars, and a water feature in the summer. The metal salmon is arched over the concrete pillars that represent a dam and in the summer streams of water and red glass (representing salmon eggs) can be viewed from one side of it. As the standalone piece of art in the square, the sculpture stands out and can be witnessed from any end of the park. As a whole, the sockeye represents the stories embedded in Coquitlam’s First Nation’s and their rich history.

The abstract, intricate, and immediately recognizable nature of the statue has served to be the anchor of Spirit Square for almost a decade. As a local piece of art, the statue represents the dense past of Coquitlam’s First Nations as well as the cultural and genetic significance of sockeye salmon that annually spawned in the Coquitlam River.

As a community, Coquitlam—kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem) literally meaning “red fish up the river”— had an abundance of sockeye salmon until the 1900s until the BC government built a dam that led to their disappearance. However, since the 2000s multiple local First Nation’s groups have been successful in bringing sockeye back to the Coquitlam River. 

Today, the statue holistically represents the joining of nature with people and pays specific tribute to the sockeye that exist at the heart of Coqutilam’s history. Furthermore, the statue symbolizes the resilience of Coquitlam’s First Nations and their efforts to maintain the community’s closely knit relationship with nature as time passes.

As a creative landmark, a photography opportunity, a stepping stone for individual or community art.

Despite being the community art itself, the Pink Alley has substantial meaning as a subject of art, particularly photography.  It inspires creativity in the community, invoking local artists to represent its appeal in their own work and transform it into something unique.

This piece of artwork is located a little tucked away on the main street in Catonsville. I was conditioned when the building decided to get its exterior redone and they decided to put something up that shows what kind of community we are. In the Painting you can see children biking towards the market sign wile a dog looks back smiling. This shows to fun and sweet nature that we have here in Catonsville. it shows how we are a close nit one.

This installation is one of many that have been introduced here over the past few years. Catonsville has gained a lot of attention and its popularity has risen significantly. However this painting shows us what the community is all about. It reminds people what we hold dear.

It is seen as a beautiful, shining tree.

The tree was created by a person named Bob Benson. who was fascinated by mirrors.

it has everything that makes up for what the area “Towson stands for” all in the wording of the Towson. the Maryland state flag. Towson university’s mascot Doc, the blue gophers is the Goucher gopher’s basketball team mascot. the 2 main things Maryland is famous for which are its sunflowers and crabs along with Towson university’s Stephens Hall clock Tower.

I think it was a way for people to get a grasp of what the Towson area is along with being so close to Towson university college.

The art is specifically seen through sculptures that are visible to the public.

I think the art has made meaning in the community by helping engage children in creativity and learning, improving the livelihood of the environment, and also by helping promote business in the community.

It’s very likely than an individual and their family will walk by these life-size duck sculptures located at The Avenue. The sculptures consist of a mother duck followed by several ducklings on the sidewalk. The life-like size, realistic positioning and exuberant expressions catch the attention of people everyday.

Community art brings people of all different backgrounds together. First, the duckling sculptures help improve the economy at The Avenue by increasing overall foot traffic in the location. Second, the sculptures help engage children and other emerging artists in learning new things. The different styles of art, colors, materials, locations, etc. help broaden the acceptance of learning. Additionally, displaying these sculptures and promoting community art strikes the creativity of other people in a community. The emotions felt while noticing the art usually bring people back again and may trigger a sense of creativity some people didn’t know they had.  Finally, this piece of sculptural art increases the livelihood of the community, helping uplift the production of people in this area.

It’s very likely than an individual and their family will walk by these life-size duck sculptures located at The Avenue. The sculptures consist of a mother duck followed by several ducklings on the sidewalk. The life-like size, realistic positioning and exuberant expressions catch the attention of people everyday.

Community art brings people of all different backgrounds together. First, the duckling sculptures help improve the economy at The Avenue by increasing overall foot traffic in the location. Second, the sculptures help engage children and other emerging artists in learning new things. The different styles of art, colors, materials, locations, etc. help broaden the acceptance of learning. Additionally, displaying these sculptures and promoting community art strikes the creativity of other people in a community. The emotions felt while noticing the art usually bring people back again and may trigger a sense of creativity some people didn’t know they had.  Finally, this piece of sculptural art increases the livelihood of the community, helping uplift the production of people in this area.

It’s very likely than an individual and their family will walk by these life-size duck sculptures located at The Avenue. The sculptures consist of a mother duck followed by several ducklings on the sidewalk. The life-like size, realistic positioning and exuberant expressions catch the attention of people everyday.

Community art brings people of all different backgrounds together. First, the duckling sculptures help improve the economy at The Avenue by increasing overall foot traffic in the location. Second, the sculptures help engage children and other emerging artists in learning new things. The different styles of art, colors, materials, locations, etc. help broaden the acceptance of learning. Additionally, displaying these sculptures and promoting community art  strikes the creativity of other people in a community. The emotions felt while noticing the art usually bring people back again and may trigger a sense of creativity some people didn’t know they had.  Finally, this piece of sculptural art increases the livelihood of the community, helping uplift the production of people in this area.

When individuals and their families visit The Avenue in White Marsh it’s very likely they will walk by this contribution to community art and stop for a peek at these adorable life-size duck sculptures! There are several individual ducklings in line behind the mother who can easily be noticed on the edge of the sidewalk. The life-like size, realistic positioning, and joyful expressions on the sculptures bring so much delight to people of all ages during their experience.

This piece of art brings people, not only of, but in a community together. Regardless of someone’s beliefs, culture, or where they’re from, art gives them something in common to connect over and a reason for good emotion.  First, this particular piece of art in the community serves a good purpose for the economy in Baltimore County, MD. People who visit this location stop to check out the art and the increase in foot traffic brings more attention and business to everything else located at The Avenue. Second, these sculptures help engage children and young emerging artists in learning. Observing different kinds of artwork, different styles, colors, materials, etc. helps to broaden acceptance to learning new things. Additionally, overall community art has a tendency to strengthen the livelihood of an environment which then in turn, can increase production of people there.

This art is displayed at Suspended Brewery located at 912 Washington Blvd, Baltimore, MD 21230 in the neighborhood that is known as Pigtown. People can see it on Friday from  4:00–9:00pm, & Saturday from 1:00–8:00pm.

Community art provides people with a very important way in which they can express themselves. Sometimes it is hard for them to express themselves with mere words, but art allows them to present an idea in a visual way that other people can understand and appreciate. Baltimore city has a long history of gun violence which frustrates a lot of our residents. One of the paintings displayed at Suspended Brewery features an expression and plea from the artist to stop the killing. This is an example of how art can speak to the community.

It is located outside the old navy and it has been there since 1998. I remember as kid a playing around the statues and wondering if they were real when I was a kid. I did not take a picture of them for obvious reasons but when I was taking pictures I saw some Kids playing with the statues as if they were real before I walked up. It has also been there longer than I have been alive So It has been a staple at the avenue for me as they change almost everything inside.

The sculpture was dedicated R. Mclean “Mac” Campbell who was responsible in the development of the avenue. The statue is to represent the children and dog all having a good time in harmony at the avenue and I feel like that is the general felling when you go there. It is a very tranquil and fun place with many events.

The artist himself, Miyara is part of the community and thus making his art part of the community. In detail, many of the survey participants viewed the artwork seen around the Essex community as being positive and expressing happiness and that is what exactly this piece represents. Miyara’s artwork that is seen in the community helps express and instill his values and sharing his experiences and emotions by allowing his artwork to be public.

The artist’s work can bring the people in the Essex community by sharing his backstory and love for his work. When artists such as Miryara shares their artwork, it creates a space that encourages expression, tells a story to everyone alike, and can even bring a sense of joy to those around. Not only that, but his work also promotes business and thus results in the building of professional and personal relationships alike.

This art resides in beautiful Angel Run Park–located within the Perry Hall community. Nestled right between the Perry Hall library and a multitude of active housing developments, Angel Run comes equipped with a children’s playground, as well as a rec field just across the street. The art seen at Angel Run can be enjoyed by everybody–children and their parents enjoying the playground, and even patrons of the library looking to find their next great read. It is a welcome treat to any individual enjoying the summer sunshine–walking their dog, or breaking a sweat on a run.

The art situated at Angel Run radiates positivity–just as the name of the park would suggest. By the entrance to the park and near the playground sits the butterfly themed statue. As Perry Hall is a young and thriving community, and the park is most often frequented by children and their parents looking to make use of the playground, I feel that the butterfly motif represents the hope and freedom of youth; a true representation of the children who light the way for the future. In that regard, Angel Park represents a breath of fresh air to all for visit the park. It has become the de-facto location for events within the community, which include performing arts, such as dances and music, as well as the yearly Angel Park Run–a 5k that is open to the entire community. To the members of Perry Hall, Angel Run park represents the place where we all come together to enjoy our neighbors, as well as the people we cherish the most. It is truly the heart, and the soul, of the Perry Hall community.

This artwork is painted on a high wall of Armistead Elementary Middle School. It is high enough to been seen while passing by on Erdman Avenue. You can see it close up by going to the school but it also big enough to be seen from a distance.

This artwork is one of the many included in the Baltimore Love Project. It connects multiple communities throughout Baltimore City. It shows multiple hands spelling out “Love” without showing age, race, or ethnicity in the artwork. It spreads the message of love and togetherness while connecting all communities.

One of Baltimore’s oldest neighborhoods, at the heart of Mount Vernon, is the original Washington Monument. It’s easily accessible from downtown and retains its original charm even as the modern age has evolved around it. Sprinkled among museums, theaters, libraries, and performance venues are a number of eclectic boutiques and tried and true eateries. George Washington – first American president, commander of the Continental Army, president of the Constitutional Convention, and farmer. Through these roles, Washington exemplified character and leadership. In recognition of the unique status of Mount Vernon Place in the cultural history of Baltimore and the United States, the National Park Service began a multiphase effort in 2003 to shed new light on this National Historic Landmark’s storied past. The first major public monument in the United States to honor the nation’s first president, and the only known urban landscape with an architectural pedigree that includes Robert Mills, the Olmsteds, and the firm of Carrere & Hastings, Mount Vernon Place also plays an important commemorative role as a war memorial and symbol of Franco-American cooperation. The combined Historic American Buildings Survey and Historic American Landscapes Survey recording project got started with photo documentation of the four squares collectively known as Mount Vernon Place, along with historical research on several neighboring historic buildings. In addition, a comprehensive site history of the four squares has highlighted important periods in the site’s evolution. Built in the shape of an Egyptian obelisk, evoking the timelessness of ancient civilizations, the Washington Monument embodies the awe, respect, and gratitude the nation felt for its most essential Founding Father.

The Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place with Their Rich History Have an Important Place in the Cultural Development of Baltimore and the Nation. For over two hundred years, Mount Vernon Place has contributed to life in the city of Baltimore. When a group of private Baltimore citizens came together in 1809 to erect the first monument to George Washington in the country, they likely did not know that its construction in the woods of Revolutionary War hero John Eager Howard’s Belvidere estate, would reorient the development of their city, and create a place as unique as Mount Vernon Place. For two centuries residents and visitors have toured the Monument and climbed to its top, and the surrounding squares of Mount Vernon Place have hosted important civic events. Explore its history through beautiful monuments. The Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place, both of which have a long and interesting history Have a significant role in the development of Baltimore’s and the nation’s cultural landscape. Mount Vernon Place has made a positive contribution to the city of Baltimore’s quality of life for more than two hundred years. When a group of private Baltimore citizens banded together in 1809 to erect the country’s first monument to George Washington, they had no way of knowing that the monument’s construction in the woods of Revolutionary War hero John Eager Howard’s Belvidere estate would reorient the development of their city and result in the creation of a place as unique as Mount Vernon Place. The Monument has been visited and climbed by residents and tourists for more than 200 years, and the surrounding squares of Mount Vernon Place have served as venues for key civic events throughout the years. Beautiful monuments provide a window into the city’s past. In nutshell, art has made so many positive meanings in the community.

It is seen in the community as a place that people come to, to take pictures or even to make art of there own

I think it has meaning because this is how people express themselves so others can enjoy it and even make some art of there own if they would like too

It all started with one man. Clement Knefel was a major in the U.S. Army, stationed in Germany during the Nuremberg War Crimes Trials, when he learned about the Katyń Forest Massacre. He dreamed of commemorating the victims of this crime with a memorial plaque in Patterson Park. In the early 1970s he began raising money by selling soft drinks and sandwiches at local festivals, collecting small donations, and appealing to veterans’ organizations. He managed to raise $1,600 after 10 years. Major Knefel approached the Maryland Division of the Polish American Congress for help to honor the Katyń victims and all mistreated prisoners-of-war. In 1989, the Katyń Memorial Committee of Baltimore was born.

Baltimore is full of surprises. And this monument is one of them. Located on a round-about across from the Hopkins Business School, on Aliceanna and President streets. the sculpture commemorates the massacre of Polish soldiers by the Soviet forces in 1940. The bronze monument towers above the surrounding street with abstract forms. It looks like a giant flame, with human figures engulfed in the fire. The base has a fountain with water trickling, a counterpoint to the rising forms. You would miss the impact of the figures if you drove by in a car. During my stay in the area, I would walk by the monument until I stopped to admire it. The history it memorializes is very shocking. Nonetheless, its art moves you to reflect and remember the lives of those killed. It honors the fallen and gives the living a reminder of the atrocities of history. If you are in the area, don’t miss this spectacular monument.

The Van Gough museum of art travels the world to show off his work.

It is learning history, creativity, self-expression, and thought.

This local favorite is often seen as an expression of justice, perseverance, freedom, and strength.

The black panther motif has a strong legacy within Africa American culture. The black panther has always been synonymous with self autonomy , strength and liberation. The piece acts as a reminder to stay strong  and to  continue working towards a better future.

This art is by Fairmont Ave. It is in Towson on the corner near Towsontown Mall.

This art showcases the legacy of cancer survivors. It gives the community hope and encouragement to beat cancer. It is a lovely symbol of resilience.

This art can be seen in the school of Perry Hall High. This art might help to create a sense of common space and brings community together. It is important for any community to have public art regardless of size. This piece of art in Perry Hall High, which was drawn by the senior of Perry Hall High, serves as a source of inspiration for the students.

This piece was painted on the wall of the hallway to serve as a reminder that time flies and that we must enjoy every moment of our lives, while we can. Art in public spaces can also be a tool for social change. Like this piece serves a reminder that art in public places can also make a community feel special and unique. It can be a source of inspiration and a reminder to be creative.

One of the most interesting aspects of public art is what it represents to the community. Perry Hall High has a piece of art on the wall of the hallway that represents the diversity of the community. This piece was painted by a senior who wanted to show that time flies and we must enjoy every moment of our lives, while we can. This piece of art is a reminder that we should live in the moment and enjoy every moment of our lives because time flies.

It also serves as a source of inspiration for the students to be creative in their artwork and to express themselves. It is a reminder to the community that they are special and unique, and that they should be creative and express themselves. Art in public spaces can also be a tool for social change. It can represent many things to many different communities. It can also be a source of inspiration and a source of comfort.

This art can be seen inside, at the cafeteria of Perry Hall High School.

After the horrible first day incident at Perry Hall High School in 2012, this art not only remove the bad memories of the incident, but it also made a positive impact to the community. This art represents that there are no boundaries when showing hope, love and positivity to everyone.

Art may help people communicate more effectively and reduce feelings of loneliness. Self-esteem, confidence, and self-awareness have all been demonstrated to improve with this form of treatment. A few art therapists started thinking about how art therapy may be done in communities in the late 1990s. In this paradigm, art might serve communities rather than simply people who met in a common area to create personal work. As art therapists began collaborating with community workers, they used their creativity to bring positive changes to communities and neighborhoods (Malchiodi, 2007).

Bourdieu (1984) defined cultural value as symbolic capital. He felt that cultural worth is authoritatively embodied in objects or indications of cultural creation.

When housing buildings and their people are ignored as cultural icons, it is easy to presume that those who live there are worthless.

Mosaics were another type of art that was put in the housing project to combat the impacts of being neglected.

Babushka wants his work to let others know that we have cultural contributions. The Babushka project was regularly featured on council flyers promoting children’s and family services, on government postcards promoting community events, and on many magazine covers and fanzines. This community art initiative attempted to express the inhabitants’ concerns and aspirations in order to change the public’s perspective of a marginalized group. That film gave a collective voice to a previously unheard community.

Jonathan Borofsky’s Male/Female is a 15.5-meter (51-foot) tall hollow stainless-steel sculpture near the entrance to Pennsylvania Station in Baltimore, Maryland. With pulsating light-emitting diode light, it shows overlapping enormous masculine and female shapes.

Male/Female is made of metal and comprises of two figures that intersect at a 90-degree angle, like oversized cut-out dolls. The sculpture looks to be a man body from one angle. It looks to be a female shape from another angle. When seen from a different perspective, the silhouettes seem to be merging – part man, part woman.

They are mental representations that represent the idea of a person, a character, or the presenter of a political or social ideal since they are imagined rather than actual. It’s referred to as “freedom” in Germany and “humanity” in Baltimore. The figures, on the other hand, are invariably some components of Borofsky himself, larger than life, standing, acting, and eventually directing us through his own ideas and imagined actions.  As such, the first objective was to connect neighbors through art making as a way of establishing relationships rather than allowing the community to be defined as a static collection of buildings (Elmendorf, 2010).

You can see it when you first walk into the building.

It makes the building feel more alive, it’s something you can easily miss if you don’t pay attention to it, but you can definitely feel it when it’s gone.

The Koi Fish Project is a community group who raises money to fight cancer in young children. As a Asian cultural symbol for strength, independence, and ambition, the koi fish stands as a symbol to celebrate the resilience of children. In 2019, this mural on the front of Kerb Restaurant was made to show support to a local child who was fighting leukemia.

The Koi Fish Project is a community group who raises money to fight cancer in young children. As a Asian cultural symbol for strength, independence, and ambition, the koi fish stands as a symbol to celebrate the resilience of children. In 2019, this mural on the front of Kerb Restaurant was made to show support to a local child who was fighting leukemia.

The Koi Fish Project is a community group who raises money to fight cancer in young children. As a Asian cultural symbol for strength, independence, and ambition, the koi fish stands as a symbol to celebrate the resilience of children. In 2019, this mural on the front of Kerb Restaurant was made to show support to a local child who was fighting leukemia.

Childhood cancer is a topic that people should be more aware of.  The support this mural brings to children is impactful, and shows them that they are not alone. The mural depicts community, solidarity, and determination to not give up fighting. It also advocates for more art in the community and calls for people to come together and create something new.

Hurt, anger, unrest and HOPE. The mural is of Freddie Gray, a 25-year-old black male from West Baltimore neighborhood of Sandtown-Winchester, who was arrested in his neighborhood and later died in police custody due to a severed spine. The mural depicts Freddie Gray’s face with the riots that followed his death behind him. There are 2 sides of the mural one with people from his community fighting for and advocating for him and others affected by police brutality. On the left side there are several mean in suits holding an American Flag, this depicts the justice system that continues to fail African Americans. It depicts a system that was not made for the community Freddie Gray was a part of.

This work of art in particular for the Baltimore City community provided an outlet for healing and expression. The unrest that followed after Freddie Gray’s untimely death in police custody shocked the world. The lasting impact for the community was devastating. They had ruined their own community where they live. To have something beautiful in the midst of chaos was meaningful to the community. Because of Freddie Gray, the community and even people outside of the community continue to fight and advocate for African Americans who are victims of police brutality.

This is a digital photograph located in Terminal D in BWI airport. It is part of a larger art exhibit amongst other artwork created by Baltimore artists. The art displayed at this terminal shows how Baltimore celebrates art in it’s different forms and celebrates various cultures as well. As described on a sign accompanying the display “This artwork celebrates natural and intellectual resources. our regional flavors, and the wonders of exploration and aviation.” (BWI Airport, Terminal D)

This photograph explores how we often create isolation for ourselves amongst others. We feel the need to look busy, so we turn to our phones as an escape. This artist is encouraging the viewer to be comfortable sitting with their thoughts by joining the line.

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This art is seen for free in an alley. The alley is located at Howard St & W 19 1/2 St, Baltimore, MD 21201.

The alley has beauty and meaning. The alley is full of graffiti which is why it’s called graffiti alley and graffiti is a form of art.  The alley is meaning full because it has so much history. People of different race and age can come to the alley to graffiti which is a representation of art. They can express their self, be there self. As a person who is born and raised in Baltimore, I know Baltimore people take pride and where they are from, and the alley shows people of different race and age can come together admire art in their city.

It is showcased in a senior citizen community.

It brings in a fresh look for the newly renovated Atrium village.

This art can be seen at the entrance of Angel Park on Honeygo Blvd in Perry Hall, MD.

The art shown at the entrance of Angel Park is a reflection of something good and positive.  Angel Park is an all-inclusive playground and amphitheater facility in Perry Hall that has a very real and personal meaning to members of our community.  The name itself was purposely chosen to represent a vision of an ideal setting for happiness and reflection.

On North Point Road and Kimberly Road next to 7 eleven.

This art has made meaning in the community  because it shows how Dundalk was a location where the Revolutionary War took place. Leaving a lasting mark on the community. This is where rich true history of the US took place. With a multi diverse community what better place.

This art is on display at the American Visionary Art Museum. It is a part of the gallery called “Healing and the Art of Compassion (And the Lack Thereof)” It can be seen as a contributing factor of an art exhibit dedicated to visually depict what physical and mental health means and how compassion is a defining factor.

The art explains to the community that compassion is what improves, schooling, policing, hospital care, etc. The quality is improved and changes circumstances that may seem upsetting of depressing. Baltimore is known for high crime rates and poverty. Compassion can be a healing factor.

This mural has been very well known for years now in the Bel Air area. Marshall Adams had painted this amazing mural years back and it is now still very popular. This mural represents the historic downtown Bel Air compared to modern day Bel Air and is very interesting. I love being able to drive by and see the beautiful art.

I think this art has made meaning because fellow community members love where they are from and this is a great mural of downtown Bel Air. Especially to community members who have been around to see the changes in Bel Air, I think they appreciate the art that represents the historical portion from what the town used to be compared to modern day. It is a beautiful way to show appreciation to the town and community.

It’s seen simply by driving pass or through the alley.

I think the art serves various different meanings, it’s a lot of different art from a lot of different people with different objectives.

This work is viewed as groovy and incredibly lovely to look at in the community, while it also symbolizes many of the artists that we have spread throughout it. Many people in the community have been brought together by art, and this mural has brought together the artist and those who are interested in art. This mural has brought a lot of people into an art supply store, which is yet another way that artists and non-artists have been acquainted. Even if someone is only passing by, they’ll be drawn to come in because of the mural, this painting has effectively brought different members of the community together.

What this work of art has done to the community was bring together the artists in our community as well as those who are not. Another way that artists and non-artists have been connected is through this mural, which has generated a lot of foot traffic into an art supply store. Even if someone is only passing by this painting has effectively brought different members of the community together.

To View this artwork you would have to go to Pennsylvania Avenue where it is displayed.

The artwork has made a positive impact to the community because the art displayed helps the community recognize the talent and history of Baltimore

I mean so the background of the whole wall is to reflect and support the LGBTQ. With the amount of graffiti on it and how that wall has always been treated its just seen as a visual is all.

The mean meaning is to support LGBTQ. It’s not really visited at all or talked about on our community page. I wish art did have a bigger meaning in this community. The only thing that kind of brings everyone together is a Christmas tree lighting and an event called Essex Day.

This art can be seen coming down Fairmont Ave in Towson on the corner near Towsontown Mall.

This art is a symbol of cancer survivors. It gives the community hope for beating cancer and that it is possible. It is a beautiful symbol of survival.

This art can be seen coming up York Road on the side of the old Wells Fargo building. It used to be a blank wall, but is now a mural to celebrate Towson University.

This art has brought the community together by showing the love and support for our local university, Towson. Many students walk by and can feel proud to be a part of this great community.

This art can be seen while walking up York Road to uptown Towson. It is located on the side of the public library.

This building used to be blank and bare. This new paint job has brought life and color the the uptown Towson area. It has made Towson look more upscale and fun.

The art is seen as a symbol of freedom, creativity, and social justice. Along the walls of graffiti alley you can see various types of arts ranging from purely artistical standpoints, to social matters such as BLM, and other related topics.

The art in graffiti alley has allowed people to shed more light on social injustice in more peaceful ways (through art). While getting the point across, it allows others to view the pressing matters of the community through a different perspective. Furthermore, it is also used as an area where people seek to expand upon their artistical skills, which allows an individual to express their creativity and uniqueness through art, which in turn brings more positivity, and life to the surrounding area/community.

The art is seen as a symbol of freedom, creativity, and social justice. Along the walls of graffiti alley you can see various types of arts ranging from purely artistical standpoints, to social matters such as BLM, and other related topics.

The art in graffiti alley has allowed people to shed more light on social injustice in more peaceful ways (through art). While getting the point across, it allows others to view the pressing matters of the community through a different perspective. Furthermore, it is also used as an area where people seek to expand upon their artistical skills, which allows an individual to express their creativity and uniqueness through art, which in turn brings more positivity, and life to the surrounding area/community.

Student see all the art work if they have to go into the CCBC art room and they also have art shows to display all of the hard work student put into their art all semester.

I think it help people express themselves and to have other people Interpret what they were feeling or thinking while creating their masterpiece

For me, this art is the representation of simplicity, tradition, and sensibility. It brings a refresh to the street otherwise covered in concrete and gray, busy, and in a rush. This art brings some colors to the place and great vibes to the place

The Charm City Crabs represents the main cultural and gastronomic charms of Baltimore, and more specific Maryland, the Blue Crabs of Maryland the state’s most tasty dish. It is known that crabs are very important to the community since they are predator and prey living in Chesapeake Bay food web. They are necessary in maintaining the sea food chain in the bay in contained levels. Yet their famous comes from the buttery taste and delicate texture of the meat. Even though there are blue crabs in many other locations and countries, the taste and texture are very different considering that only the crabs from this region need to hibernate in the winter times due to low temperatures, the proper sea life cycle in the bay. So, to conclude, this art represents part of the culture of Maryland and Baltimore, as well as the pride of having the best crab. This art now is part of Baltimore eternalizing a character that is part of many family dinners, and friends’ parties, and celebrations

This is on the lake Roland nature trail

This amazing art is located at the Community College of Baltimore County (Essex). It is specifically in the gallery of the Arts and Humanities Hall, on the first floor.

I think art has meaning for the community. Art unifies CCBC students and everyone who belongs to the institution. I think this encourages initiative and supports the creativity of the community to be involved together as one. Reflecting on the artwork, the piece adds positivity to the community. A very beautiful piece.

It is located within an amazon facility. Once you walk into the building past the security doors you will be greeted to balloon sculptures at the back entrance

Its spreads positivity to its workers and ensures a welcoming atmosphere. They are always a conversational starter and a great background for selfies

The art piece chosen for this project was at a pop-up art gallery that was created by the artist, Ace. The artist created different works of art that reflected his own emotions and struggles that he has faced all while growing up in the Essex community. The pieces displayed have been shared on social media by the people who were at the gallery that also live in the local community, thus showing more locals the work created by Ace. Analyzing different forms of art that are shown in the community, the themes usually fall under paintings or graffiti that express sadness, anger, happiness, or a way for someone to express their sense of self. Ace incorporated almost all of those themes that are seen throughout the local community.

Reflecting on the artwork, the piece adds meaning and uniqueness to the Baltimore County area, all while incorporating one’s struggles and emotions that others in the community could also relate to. The artist put their heart into their work, and through people going to the pop-up event and thus sharing the work on social media, the work done pays off. When local artists create art, it influences the area around them by expressing or changing opinions, sharing experiences, and humanizing the community. I believe the art piece can resonate with others who live in the same area and inspire other local artists to create work that can further be shared in the county.

We drive by this daily, and if you are not living in the community, being the one of the last drive ins around, people will come to visit.

The people in my community are very proud to have such a wonderful piece of history and contributor of art.

the art can be seen in the community by just going to the back of Towson High School and it’s the first thing you see going to it. Anyone is aloud to walk up to the piece since it’s on a wall just outside of the high school. The art represents unity of a nice learning environment of the school: Towson high school. There also more art to the side of the school that’s meant to put more color around the school. it seen as a sign of unity in the community

I think it’s there to give the school a little bit more of color and instead of having nothing on the wall to really give a message to the students that walk by the wall every day on their way to class. I think it made a meaning to really put together the image of unity in the community regardless of what race you are and where you come from. it’s also another meaning to say the even the students have a say in making art for the school. Since I remember when I went to Towson high school, I saw students painting on the wall during the summer.

the art can be seen in the community by just going to the back of Towson High School and it’s the first thing you see going to it. Anyone is aloud to walk up to the piece since it’s on a wall just outside of the high school. The art represents unity of a nice learning environment of the school: Towson high school. There also more art to the side of the school that’s meant to put more color around the school

I think it’s also there to give the school a little bit more of color and instead of having nothing on the wall to really give a message to the students that walk by the wall every day on their way to class. I think it made a meaning to really put together the image of unity in the community regardless of what race you are and where you come from. it’s also another meaning to say the even the students have a say in making art for the school. Since I remember when I went to Towson high school, I saw students painting on the wall during the summer.

The art can be seen when you go to the high school it’s painted right on a huge wall at the back of the school. I think to the community art isn’t as big of a looked thing really people just come and go and passed by the paint on the wall but to a few people I know they like the look of It and it lets them know the place is supposed to be a nice place to spend time together with other people. The art represents that unity that the school has I think it’s also to be a piece of social acceptance no matter who you are.

The school would let a senior buy a spot in the parking lot for their car and would let them design it as long its not harmful and doesn’t spark conflict.

I think the art has made meaning in the community because it can let people to express themselves with emotions or giving students a opinion on modern issues.

Originally seen as a positive part of the community, being a statue of one of the founding members of Granville, it has somewhat recently been under scrutiny due to the history of the figure the statue is portraying, John Deighton. He once owned a bar in the Granville area called the “Globe Saloon,” with his patrons nicknaming him “Gassy Jack” due to his talkative nature. He was such a pillar of the community that the locals started calling the area around his bar “Gastown.” However, it has come to light that after his wife’s death, he ended up taking her 12 year old niece as his new wife. Activists have petitioned to have the statue removed due to the age of his second wife as well as her ethnicity as both his wives were Squamish women.

The Gassy Jack statue was commissioned in 1970 to promote business in the area. For some, it respects the past and aesthetically complements the area of Gastown. For others, it is a reminder of the colonial history of Canada and how influential members of society can take advantage of more vulnerable groups.

This is located outside of the CCBC Owings Mills Campus library in Grand Central Avenue, Owings Mills, MD

This area has a large section where many families will sit and relax as well read since it is right outside of the library.

It’s locked up. Only accessible through key-cards

No, it just brings excitement

A number of smaller light columns line the sides of the road, and a large light column is installed in front of the Coquitlam City Hall, which is near the end station of the Evergreen line. The bottom section of the column is sculpted to look like pine tree bark. Pine trees are a type of evergreen tree, matching the name of the Skytrain line.

The upper and largest section of the columns are illuminated with LED lights. The patterns and colors of the light are programmable, and can be customized for holidays and special events.

The tree design of art reflects the local environment, creating a focal point that the diverse community can all appreciate. The nature element is also reflected in other pieces of nearby art, reflecting the natural-resource driven history of logging and fishing. The tree is also relevant in today’s climate conscious world.

The LED displays help create a sense of community around events, and give a vibrant feel during the nighttime in the downtown area.

Its located in front of the Holy Rosary Cathedral.

The statue is a statement about the state of poverty. Putting poverty in peoples faces. Homeless people sleep on benches, but across the street are benches with bars that prevent homeless to sleep on it.

It is a message about treating people kindly.

Some people may dehumanize the impoverished, but this is a piece of art that humanizes them instead.

Rejuvenation is seen as a positive art installation in the Edmonds community. However, due to its small size and location not being near a major foot traffic area, the art installation is perceived but does not invoke any deep thoughts by the majority of residents. When residents are inquired regarding the art piece, it is generally viewed with positivity while others see it as a sign of a changing community; this view point arrives from the knowledge that this art piece was commissioned by private real estate developers.

Rejuvenation was commissioned by Bosa Properties Inc. as an art piece for the City of Burnaby and sculpted by George Pratt. This piece honors the civic vision of Burnaby (Edmonds) of protecting it’s waterways, and volunteer stream keepers, young and old, who care for Byrne Creek. Located next to a coffee shop and Burnaby Public Library, this piece is a welcome addition to the community. The fountain reminds Edmonds residents of a small stream that used to be located in that area, however has since disappeared due to urbanization.

The Goddess of Democracy statue at UBC is a replica of the famous “Goddess of Democracy” statue created during the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests. It is a radical symbol that is seen positively by supporters of democratic movements in China, and negatively by the supporters of the Chinese government, or those who value economic stability over involvement in politics. The statue is a public display of Vancouver’s stance on this controversial issue, and an example of when Vancouver did not kowtow to foreign governmental pressure.

Vancouver has a large Chinese Canadian demographic, with 37% of UBC students identifying themselves as Chinese, according to UBC demographic information of 2012. Built with the support of the Chinese Canadian community, the Goddess of Democracy statue is a symbol of the fight for the democratic rights and it has become a place where people can lay flowers and pay respects to the victims of the Tiananmen Square Massacre of 1989, where pro-democracy student demonstrators were killed by Chinese soldiers.

The cross shape of the sign is seen as a shield that protects the local residents of the “evils” of the downtown area.

The cross is also seen as a logo that represents the area or is mentioned as a “Shining beacon in the night” based off of how it glows at night.

The original shape of the sign was based off graffiti that is used in the area to represent the population living in the area. The original design is currently more seen with a sense of pride for the locals who some of the residents wear clothes or jewellery bearing the same design.

The sculputre is seen in the community as it represents the war efforts Canadians have made in the Korean war between North and South Korea. It reminds people of the Canadian lives that have been lost in wars to create peace and how we should maintain the peace in the world.

The art has made meaning in the community by being a constant reminder of the tragedies of war and how it should be prevented from happening ever again.

It’s in a park.

This art honors Canadian soldiers who died in the Korean War. It reminds us that we should live in peace.