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PUBLIC ART:
A GUIDE TO FREE-STANDING SCULPTURE

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FOREWORD


Public Art: Artistic endeavours, produced for decorative or functional purposes, which are displayed in Public Areas.

The mandate of the Art Allocation Committee of the City of Halifax is to promote increased awareness, display and appreciation for the myriad forms of Public Art throughout Halifax that enhance our cultural atmosphere. To that end, the Committee has prepared a pictorial guide to one of Halifax's many forms of Public Art -- Free-Standing Sculpture.

The following information is not intended as an historical or authoritative text on all of Halifax's delightful Public Art, but rather as a brief guide to selected free-standing sculptures located throughout the City. The list and descriptions are based on an inventory commissioned by the Art Allocation Committee in 1988 and prepared by Research Assistant Chris Trotter. The inventory has since been updated by Committee members with the kind assistance of Dr. Lou Collins, our Civic Historian, and includes the more recently dedicated pieces. We have attempted to ensure accuracy of information and to provide descriptions, as comprehensive as possible, given the space available.

We hope you enjoy your visit with our sculptures.

JOYCE H. GRAY, CHAIRPERSON
"PUBLIC ART SUBCOMMITTEE" (1991-95)
ART ALLOCATION COMMITTEE


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A MESSAGE FROM
FORMER MAYOR MOIRA DUCHARME


The importance of Public Art -- and easy access to Public Art -- cannot be stressed too strongly. "Art for the sake of the people" has replaced the old slogan of "Art for the sake of the Art," and as a result our daily lives have been greatly enhanced.

Halifax is fortunate to have so many forms of Public Art, and I know this information will assist you in exploring each and every one.

MOIRA DUCHARME, MAYOR
(FEBRUARY 1, 1994)

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Last Revision: April 21, 1996




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