Public Art as a Community Building Strategy | Jack Becker | TEDxMahtomedi

The world of public art is vast and diverse. Today artists have become creative problem solvers, working across sectors to address challenges faced by people everywhere. Can you imagine ways in which artists can address problems facing your community? Jack Becker helps you imagine, to shed light on the possibilities, and share examples of incredible, colorful, wild and crazy public art that not only adds visual beauty to our environment, but help address everything from environmental stewardship and social cohesion to community health and access to healthy foods. Jack Becker is a public artist, administrator, and consultant. He founded Forecast in 1978 and now directs Forecast’s Consulting and Creative Services program. He has
organized dozens of exhibitions, publications, and creative events, and is the founder of Public Art Review. Jack received a BFA degree from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design and studied at Washington University, Webster University, and the Croydon College of Art and Design. He is recipient of the Public Art Network Award of Excellence from Americans for the Arts and a lifetime achievement award from the College Art Association. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

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