Mayor Buddy Dyer has commissioned the new project: See Art Orlando. Designed as a public sculpture community project, it aims to enhance the aesthetic experience and cultural image of Downtown Orlando through the installation of iconic works of art throughout the city.
The great thing about this project is that See Art Orlando is a non-profit organization comprised of community leaders who represent a cross section of arts organizations, including United Arts, Downtown Arts District, Orange County Cultural Arts Advisory Board, City Arts Factory and Florida Theatrical Association. PLUS~ Each installation will be underwritten by corporate sponsors and maintained by the City of Orlando without utilizing taxpayer dollars. Fabulous idea.
The great thing about this project is that See Art Orlando is a non-profit organization comprised of community leaders who represent a cross section of arts organizations, including United Arts, Downtown Arts District, Orange County Cultural Arts Advisory Board, City Arts Factory and Florida Theatrical Association. PLUS~ Each installation will be underwritten by corporate sponsors and maintained by the City of Orlando without utilizing taxpayer dollars. Fabulous idea.
Many medium sized cities, such as Charlotte, have similar projects that draw tourists and citizens, alike, to experience these cultural pieces in an urban setting. In Orlando, the common misnomer about our great city is that we have no culture- that all we have is "The Mouse". So hopefully this will help put us on the cultural road map. Looking forward to seeing these great works! Below is a map of where the pieces will be placed. 
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