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West Palm Beach launches year-long ‘Collection Connection’ passport to get residents exploring public art
Summary
The City of West Palm Beach and the Mandel Public Library will launch Collection Connection on Feb. 12, a year-long passport program that links the library and the city—s Artlife public-art map to encourage residents to visit works across the city, with kid and adult versions, stamps, prizes and guided launch activities at the Urban Living Room.
The City of West Palm Beach and the Mandel Public Library will launch Collection Connection, a year-long public-art "passport" program, on Tuesday, Feb. 12, at 4 p.m. at the Urban Living Room, city arts staff announced on the City Center podcast.
The program pairs Artlife West Palm Beach—s public-art map with library-distributed passports that prompt participants to visit pieces across the city. Participants pick up a passport at the Mandel Public Library, visit artworks listed on the city—s GIS-based Artlife map (wpb.org), collect stamps for visits and earn enamel pins and entry into quarterly prize raffles, city officials said.
Sibile Contal, director of arts, culture and community building for the City of West Palm Beach, said the passport is intended to slow viewers down and push them to engage with art beyond a quick glance. "Start at the artwork without glancing away ... at least a…
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