CODAzine: a new journal from CODAworx.

CODAzine is the premier news source for the global public art industry. Highlighting the stories, projects, facts, and opinions affecting creatives, businesses, and communities, CODAzine is on a mission to provide a trusted voice on how public art is shaping our world.
    Across America, Towns are Betting on Public Art
    Creative Placemaking
    Economic Development
    Across America, Towns are Betting on Public Art
    2 min read

    As people who work in this industry know, there are a thousand reasons for a town to commission a work of public art. Sometimes it's to beautify a neglected plaza, to strategically spearhead the economic revitalization of an area, or to giv...

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    Inside Public Art Commissioning: Who Issues Open Calls & What Drives Engagement?
    Economic Development
    Inside Public Art Commissioning: Who Issues Open Calls & What Drives Engagement?
    5 min read
    An Empirical Analysis of Issuing Entity Profiles, Capital Allocation, and Artist Participation Metrics Across Budget Tiers (2024–2026 Q2) In...
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    CODAsummit Artist Showcases Highlight Independent Artists + Creators
    Economic Development
    CODAsummit Artist Showcases Highlight Independent Artists + Creators
    2 min read
    Among the most anticipated experiences at CODAsummit Santa Fe are the Artist Showcases, spotlighting some of the most compelling voices work...
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    The Preface and Promise of Discovery Green’s Art Lab
    Economic Development
    The Preface and Promise of Discovery Green’s Art Lab
    2 min read
    Houstonians have cultivated a profound appreciation for the public art program at Discovery Green.
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    Public Art Trends: Budget Insights and Shifting Categories from 2024-2026
    Economic Development
    Public Art Trends: Budget Insights and Shifting Categories from 2024-2026
    4 min read
    Every year, CODAworx processes hundreds of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and open calls for public art. This steady influx of commissions of...
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    New Engagement Data Makes the Case for Public Art
    Creative Placemaking
    Economic Development
    New Engagement Data Makes the Case for Public Art
    3 min read
    Who is to say what the impact of public art is? Thanks to the efforts of several players in the industry, the answer is becoming clearer by ...
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    Public Art's Role in Revitalizing Brick-and-Mortar Retail Spaces
    Creative Placemaking
    Economic Development
    Public Art's Role in Revitalizing Brick-and-Mortar Retail Spaces
    2 min read
    The concept of retail shopping as an experience – manicured, elevated, or exaggerated – is inextricably linked to the history of the departm...
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