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of public art to the city he considers minimal. It currently budgets $30,000 annually. Of that <br /> amount, $15,000 goes to the community Center for the Arts and $15,000 goes to support public <br /> art projects in the community. For example, the city recently participated in the purchase of a <br /> sculpture at the local ice arena in memory of prominent community member. The other costs to <br /> the city include preparation of concrete pads for sculpture displays and assisting artists in their <br /> installations. <br /> Elected official <br /> The Council Member, and former mayor of Community B believes that public art benefits <br /> the community aesthetically, much like Christmas lights, flowers, or planting trees would do for <br /> the appearance of the city. He stated that he feels public art gives the city a sense of place, <br /> celebrates its history and people, and provides an economic benefit. Visitors that come to the <br /> city like the appearance and decide to come back. The existence of public art makes the <br /> community more attractive as a business location. He believes that public art should be a <br /> priority for communities in general, and that public art adds a lot of value to Community B. <br /> People appreciate the public art and regularly visit the various sculptures with their children. <br /> Sculptures located in the community square have made it a destination for weddings and <br /> wedding photographs. People want to integrate the art pieces into their photographs, and it <br /> creates a memory. The city has also used art to recognize important people and history. <br /> Recently, the city purchased a statue in honor of a long-time supporter of local ice hockey and <br /> skating programs, and placed it at the local ice arena. He believes that the strongest rationale for <br /> public art in the community is the sense of place that it creates. He believes that this sense of <br /> place has helped the city to more resilient by increasing the attachment people feel for the city. <br /> Public art helps to create a positive perception of the city for visitors. He said that some <br /> 100 <br />