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Student presenters tell council public art boosts community empathy
Summary
Students presenting a public-arts survey to the Oxford City Council said public art strengthens a sense of belonging and called for more participatory, student-inclusive projects after surveying more than 170 respondents, many aged 18–24; councilors asked follow-up questions about demographics and examples from other towns.
Student presenters from the policy advocacy class at CCA VOA, working with the Public Arts Commission of Oxford, told the City Council on April 24 that their survey of more than 170 respondents shows public art strengthens community connection and can increase empathy across age groups. The students recommended more participatory projects, pop-up initiatives in empty retail space and a student liaison to coordinate partnerships with Miami University.
The presenters said the survey returned a broad age representation but a large share of…
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