Canton Public Art Master Plan

Canton, Georgia

WHY
Canton is a place of vision offering endless opportunities for all. A city located truly where the metro meets the mountains, the community offers scenic views of the Blue Ridge Mountain foothills and the Etowah River, unique shopping, and unmatched dining experiences. With something for everyone, Canton is known for its family-friendly, small town vibrancy in the Northwest Georgia region. The Public Art Master Plan lays the foundation for the future of public art in Canton and prepares the City to begin injecting artwork into all facets of the community.

HOW
The Designing Local team engaged in many hours of conversation with stakeholders and members of the public. The team worked diligently to engage a variety of community members from November 2022 until May 2023 that provided insight into the community’s desire for public art. The Public Art Master Plan was developed to be a resource to communicate how much Canton cares about creativity, while providing solutions to create unique experiences for residents, further cementing their connection to the place they love most.

WHAT
The Public Art Master Plan represents a culmination of community desires and defined direction for the City of Canton in core values, 5 objectives and 16 strategies. When implemented over the next decade, the objectives will spur additional investment throughout the City and will provide Canton a roadmap to achieve its goals of becoming a destination known for its arts, culture, historic downtown, and outdoor recreation.