Lexington has established a new Public Art Map, inviting individuals to locate, view, and learn about the city’s public artwork.
The Public Art Map is the first comprehensive and searchable GIS map to document public artworks in Lexington. Public art, simply put, is art in public spaces.
“Our public art tells the unique story of Lexington, connecting with our past, highlighting our present, or visualizing our future. It is an expression of our identity and character,” Mayor Linda Gorton said. “This map makes our public art easy to find. There is no cost to the public, just an opportunity to enjoy.”
The map features over 140 Public Art works, including murals, sculptures, memorials, integrated architectural or landscape architectural works, community art, and sound installations.
The map features works of art from the year 1857 to the present day. The city owns almost 70 of the works.
The map can be searched by artist, title, district, or owner. As new works are developed, the map will be updated. Many details are included on each work of art, including photos of the work, location, artist, and other details.
“We are so delighted to be able to showcase Lexington’s beautiful and diverse range of public art, and make it accessible and searchable through our online GIS database,” said Heather Lyons, Director of Arts and Cultural Affairs. “We look forward to continuing to add and update our online data, and to increase the awareness and appreciation of Lexington’s public art works, and the artists who created them.”
The map has been a joint project between the Mayor’s Office and the city’s Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Office. To view the map, you may visit the Public Arts Commission website, or directly visit the map’s website.
For more information, contact Heather Lyons, Director of Arts and Cultural Affairs at (859) 258-3123 or via email, hlyons@lexingtonky.gov.
