Public Art Workshop Series – Making Artwork Safe + Inclusive
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| April 25, 2026 | 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
- TypeIn-Person
- Location206 Main Street West, Picton, ON
About Public Art Workshop Series – Making Artwork Safe + Inclusive
Public Art Workshop Series – Making Artwork Safe + Inclusive: Structural & Accessibility Considerations for Public Art w/ Victoria Taylor
Join landscape architect Victoria Taylor to understand and discuss the essential technical requirements for public art installation. You will gain a practical understanding of how to structurally support freestanding artworks without wall supports, as well as how to ensure these installations are safe and accessible to the public.
This workshop will cover:
– How to know if your artwork needs structural support / structural engineering review.
– Review of common, approved materials for structural support (concrete, wood, steel and rammed earth) and how to effectively collaborate with construction trades outside of your art practice
– Drawing examples of structural footings to meet local building code.
– Relevant sections of the Ontario Building Code, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act’s Design for Public Space Standard, and local zoning by law
– PEng stamps and when are they required
– Key elements to consider when siting your artwork in public space, such as: the County’s Tree Protection Policy, general environmental considerations, public access points, connections to other green spaces
Saturday April 25th, 2026, 1-5 PM at the County Arts Lab.
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