Public Art in Practice: Collaborative Creation & Community Engagement - Spring 2026

FACULTY Adair Rutledge DAY / TIME Wednesday 6-9pm | April 1 - June 3, 2026 + Field Trips TUITION $870 Payment & Refund PolicyScholarship Opportunities FORMAT In-person, enrollment is limited to 12 students. LEVEL Foundation PREREQS Photography I CREDITS 3 – Fulfills Elective requirement for Certificate Program   For those of us typically accustomed to working individually behind the camera or in the darkroom, the idea of proposing or collaborating on public art projects can initially seem intimidating. However, this shouldn’t be the case. Explore the world of public art in this hands-on, collaborative laboratory where students will demystify the process of creating, funding, and implementing impactful public art projects. This course is designed as a dynamic, community-based learning environment where students engage in active dialogue, exploration, and creative development, culminating in the creation of a tangible public art work—a photo-based mural—to be i