Public art provides significant cultural enrichment to the public or private realm. It can present social commentary, tell stories, provide beauty, and be an integral component of place making.

Community amenities are made more meaningful by the inclusion of public art. These amenities in the public or private realm can include parks, open space, greenways, streetscapes, plazas, seawall promenades, and courtyards for the delight of users. These amenities enhance the quality of built environment within the community. Integrated public art is an important part of the public realm. Public art creates place making qualities while providing a narrative on a community’s historical, cultural and social progress. Interpretations of our environment, through the use of public art is an opportunity to foster pride in one’s community.