Portland, Oregon is leading the way in exposing its residents to art as opposed to empty storefronts. With the continued economic struggles, many businesses and storefronts are empty these days. In heavily populated urban areas, specifically the downtown business sector, there is a lot of foot traffic and wandering eyes as commuters pass by. In collaboration with The Regional Arts and Culture Council, the Portland Business Alliance and the Portland Development Commission, several local artists have been given the opportunity to display their artwork in the windows of Portland Storefronts that are currently vacant. As a public artwork display, there are no limitations on when the artwork can be viewed as it is available around the clock. Currently there are five different artists with open exhibits, and the artists works travel across multiple different mediums. This type of open public exposure to the arts is beneficial in the arts continuing to make an imprint on our society.
Link to article: RACC unveils temporary art installations in vacant downtown storefronts
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