Public Art Strategy

Outdoor public art exposes us to the unexpected, provokes us, inspires us, and roots us in the history of this place. It makes art part of our daily lives.

Reconciliation Pole, carved by 7idansuu (Edenshaw), James Hart, Haida Hereditary Chief and Master Carver, was raised according to Haida tradition on the UBC campus in April 2017.
Reconciliation Pole, carved by 7idansuu (Edenshaw), James Hart, Haida Hereditary Chief and Master Carver, was raised according to Haida tradition on the UBC campus in April 2017.

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Overview

The Public Art Strategy provides guidance on the goals and implementation strategies for UBC Vancouver's outdoor art collection. The University Art Committee has a Subcomittee on Outdoor Art which oversees the outdoor art collection. 

Outdoor, public artworks include:

Artworks are acquired by commission, created for an artistic event or festival, purchased and donated to UBC.