Public art connects community, sparking dialogue and delighting eyes.
From restaurants throughout Naples to spaces lining Old U.S. 41 in Bonita Springs, through their City Hall’s sculpture displays and across the expanding network of public spaces, art continues to reveal its power to tell stories that unite people. And, the cultural landscape residents and visitors see today didn’t happen by accident; rather, it stems from commitment to the arts.
The Art in Public Places program of Bonita Springs was initiated by former Mayor Jay Arend in 2003, acknowledged City Councilman Nigel Fullick. When the city owned only two pieces of art, Arend saw a need, Fullick said. The Program was then established to highlight creative expression and encourage collaboration between artists, residents and local businesses…