What need is PAUSE responding to?
PAUSE responds to a need for affordable, quality, community-based public art for a variety of in-fill, commercial, multi-unit residential and landscape development and/or renovation needs in Southeast Seattle and beyond.
Why Community-Based Public Art?
Site-designed artwork fostered by community – which embraces community input on design and fabrication. Art that involves area or building residents and youth manifests broad benefits – including increased demand from prospective tenants and buyers, tenant retention, and a decrease in vandalism – all of which translate to reduced risk and added value for the investor.
What does PAUSE do for you?
PAUSE starts by discussing your desired vision, scope and purpose of your project. PAUSE will then work with your development team to customize a plan for selecting an artist, finding a site, dealing with permit issues, fabricating and installing the artwork, and preparing a long-term maintenance plan.
Why work with PAUSE?
SouthEast Effective Development has worked in SE Seattle for over 30 years. Our community contacts and presence makes us an ally for community groups and other organizations. In addition, we boast a:
- Track record of creating community-based public art that provides visible symbols of cared-for buildings and enhances general surroundings
- Knowledge of design elements that encourage community development
- Ability to leverage funding and keep costs down
- Understanding of crime prevention
- Track record of garnering community support for development and re-development
- Flexibility to include community and/or youth in design and fabrication
- Ability to publicize success stories
- Roster of pre-selected project artists and fabricators
What kind of projects can PAUSE offer?
PAUSE provides services for artist-made building parts, as well as sculptures, murals, and water features. Examples of PAUSE Projects include:
- Design and fabrication of a metal and ceramic entry way to a new apartment complex
- Metal Light Pole Banners and Sidewalk Inlay fronting a major thoroughfare
- Sculpture heralding the entry point to a neighborhood or community
- Glass installations in entryways and public spaces
- Environmentally conscious installations using passive water features and sculpture
Who are some of the artists who have worked with PAUSE?
Garry Price, sculptor; Mary Coss, glass and metal artist; Cathy Fields, muralist; Carol Milne, glass artist; Carl Smool, sculptor; Mark Ditzler, Glass Artists; Maurico Robalino, mosaic; Sultan Mohamed, mosaic and muralist; Alessandra Panieri, metal artist and muralist.
If you would like to receive a FREE informational CD-ROM about the PAUSE program, please contact Abbey Norris at (206) 760-4289
