152 pieces of public art in Charlotte, mapped

152 pieces of public art in Charlotte, mapped
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There’s art everywhere around town, if you know where to look.

The Arts & Science Council has managed a public art program since 1995 and since 2003, both the city and the county have required 1 percent of their capital projects to go toward artwork. Private landowners have chipped in as well. Together, they make our city a more interesting place to live.

There are more works of public art out there. But 152 are on file with the city of Charlotte, which keeps them in a database. Here’s where you can find them.

Everyone knows classics like the Firebird, on South Tryon Street by the Bechtler.

Firebird statue

But here’s a few more places to find public art that you might not have thought of.

Fire stations

Several around the city have ornate gates, and another has a neat fire into water installation inside.

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Photo via city of Charlotte

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Time Warner Cable Arena

There’s a ton here, from the sculptures at the entryway to the paintings inside.

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Photo via city of Charlotte

Photo via city of Charlotte

Photo via city of Charlotte

Photo via city of Charlotte

Photo via city of Charlotte

The airport

Look outside on the drive in, and in the terminal while waiting for your flight.

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Photo by city of Charlotte

Photo by city of Charlotte

Photo by city of Charlotte

Photo by city of Charlotte

Photo by city of Charlotte

Photo by city of Charlotte

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