Mooresville Public Arts Plan

Mooresville, North Carolina

WHY
As the fastest growing town in North Carolina, Mooresville is a vibrant community that is poised to become THE place to live, work, and play in the greater Charlotte region. Mooresville sought to develop its first Public Arts Plan to help guide the Town as it seeks to enhance economic health and quality of life through public art. Mooresville also wanted to ensure that public input was at the heart of its Public Art Plan. In order to ensure that the strategy is built upon a solid foundation of community support the planning team engaged with community members and key stakeholders through a variety of mediums.

HOW
The process began in early 2023 with regular coordination with the project team and one-on-one conversations with key stakeholders. This initial coordination laid the groundwork for online and in person public engagement. The planning team also undertook an intensive on-the-ground tour of Mooresville to gain a greater understanding of the opportunity for public art in the town. What emerged from this process was a strong vision for how public art could create positive impacts in the community, bring people together, and align with other efforts undertaken by the Town.

WHAT
For Mooresville, the first Public Arts Plan is a blueprint for weaving public art into every facet of the community. With each new installation, Mooresville has the opportunity to create something iconic, that serves the community by enhancing the built environment in such a way that businesses, tourists, and residents are attracted to the area. The strategies in the Public Arts Plan also address the potential to revitalize overlooked spaces, inspire new investment, and support the local economy by creating a distinct sense of place.