This week Matthew Mazzotta came with me to Athens, Ga., as the second artist-in-residence for the Athens Public Art Master Plan
During his visit, Mazzotta conducted five “outdoor living room” public conversations about art, place and community in Athens. The conversations were held at the University of Georgia student center, the UGA art school, a supermarket, a farmers market, and downtown. On Friday, Mazzotta was interviewed by me and Michael Lachowski (a member of the Athens Cultural Affairs Commission and founder of the seminal Athens band Pylon) about his experiences.
Click below for links to newspaper articles about Matthew’s visits, and posts of video and audio of various events.
Public Art Planning Process Moves Outdoors This Week
Visiting Artist Suggests Strategies for Athens
Athens Cultural Affairs Commission Public Art Master Plan Blog