Chris Adkins, Jeffersonville, with the Jeffersonville Construction Department, installs "Growth of Cycling", a bicycle rack made by New Albany artist R. Michael Wimmer, at the corner of Spring and Chestnut streets in downtown Jeffersonville in December. The functional art is one of eight pieces made by local artists that are being installed around the city through the Jeffersonville Public Art Commission. Staff photo by Christopher Fryer
Chris Adkins, Jeffersonville, with the Jeffersonville Construction Department, installs "Growth of Cycling", a bicycle rack made by New Albany artist R. Michael Wimmer, at the corner of Spring and Chestnut streets in downtown Jeffersonville in December. The functional art is one of eight pieces made by local artists that are being installed around the city through the Jeffersonville Public Art Commission. Staff photo by Christopher Fryer
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JEFFERSONVILLE — The first of three surveys on Jeffersonville public art has opened to the public, according to Public Arts Administrator Dawn Spyker.

The survey includes questions on the role of public art to the community and which areas of Jeffersonville need more art installations. It is available online at surveymonkey.com/s/R63DW8R.

Spyker announced in mid-January her plan to work on 16 new projects throughout the city. Her plans are part of a ramped up effort in Jeffersonville to increase the city’s public art presence.

Spyker was hired as a full-time city employee for a one-year contract.

Spyker’s direction involves partnering with several public and private entities — such as Greater Clark County Schools, City Pride, neighborhood associations and local businesses — on projects and funding.

The theme for the entire plan is “Momentum,” which many city officials say defines Jeffersonville’s public arts movement in the last couple of years. The five categories in the 2015 plan are streetscapes, art in the park, public engagement projects, neighborhoods and school connect.
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