Public Art
What We Do
Public art provides a sense of meaning and beauty to places in our community. Durham County’s public art enlivens our streets and neighborhoods while celebrating our unique history, diversity, and creativity. Our goal is to engage, enlighten, inspire, and educate all citizens now and in the future through public art.
Durham County and the City of Durham use the same program administration processes to provide consistency within our community for Artists, Donors, and Partners with whom we work. We rely upon the participation and advice of the Durham Cultural Advisory Board and Durham Public Art Committee as the subject experts who represent the County's diverse population.
The Durham County Public Art Program implements the Resolution Establishing a Public Art Program, adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on September 9, 2019.
Public Art Links and Resources
Contact Us
Reach out to us with your questions or ideas about public art—we’re here to help!
Sarah A. Martin, MFA, Public Art Coordinator, Project Management Division
Phone: (984) 332-2390
Fax: (919) 560-0740
Brenda Hayes-Bright, Assoc. AIA, CDT, MPM, Project + Public Art Manager
Project Management Division
Phone: (919) 560-7991
Fax: (919) 560-0740