Cabarrus Today

The City of Concord is inviting individuals passionate about the arts to join its newly established Public Art Commission. This commission will play a crucial role in implementing the city's inaugural Public Art Master Plan and advising the City Council on fostering public art projects.

Earlier this year, the City Council adopted Concord's first-ever Public Art Master Plan. Developed with community input, this plan outlines a vision for public art programs that aim to strengthen and unite Concord's diverse communities while celebrating its rich history. The plan identifies two main themes: giving voice to the city's diverse communities and affirming their contributions, and strengthening the city's identity and appeal to visitors.

"The Council's approval of Concord's Master Art Plan is an aspirational and transformational moment for our city," stated Council Member Andy Langford. "This plan offers dramatic new ways for Concord to celebrate our rich history and current diversity. It will shape how we and others see ourselves today and in generations to come."

The formation of the new Public Art Commission is underway, described by Langford as one of Concord's most exciting public bodies. He encourages anyone with a passion for public art to apply.

Besides guiding the implementation of the Public Art Master Plan, the commission will identify partnerships, encourage coordination between individuals, organizations, and institutions, and facilitate self-sustaining art programs.

Interested individuals can apply online or obtain an application from the City Clerk’s Office. More information on both the Public Art Master Plan and Commission is available at concordnc.gov/publicart.