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Skip to main content MENU * Projects * Guide Search Submit Search ASPHALT ART INITIATIVE Explore all asphalt art projects HELPING CITIES USE ART AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT TO IMPROVE STREET SAFETY AND REVITALIZE PUBLIC SPACE. Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Asphalt Art Initiative responds to the growing number of cities around the world embracing art as an effective and relatively low-cost strategy to activate their streets. While cities incorporate art into public spaces in a variety of ways, the focus of this initiative is what we’re calling asphalt art: visual interventions on roadways (intersections and crosswalks), pedestrian spaces (plazas and sidewalks), and vertical infrastructure (utility boxes, traffic barriers, and underpasses). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW THE DATA PODCAST: MAKING STREETS SAFER WITH ASPHALT ART -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RECENT NEWS The New York Times: Taking Art to the Streets, Just Look Down Route Fifty: An Initiative to Improve Street Safety through Public Art Monocle’s The Urbanist Podcast: Rebirth of Public Art -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE GUIDE In October 2019, we released the Asphalt Art Guide, produced by our pro bono consulting arm, Bloomberg Associates. The Guide features over two dozen case studies highlighting successful plaza and roadway art activations around the world, and a how-to section for cities interested in undertaking their own projects. Download the free guide Underground at Ink Block in Boston, MA. Mural by Silvia López Chavez. Photo by @Rediovision. Butterfly mural in Asheville, NC, by Sound Mind Creative. Photo by Justin Mitchell. GRANTS The Asphalt Art Initiative grant program is supporting pilot projects in U.S. cities to demonstrate the impact of asphalt art projects and encourage cities to develop their own processes for implementing these low-cost activations effectively. 16 winning cities were announced in June 2020, with projects installed in 2020 and throughout 2021. 26 cities were announced in September 2021 for second round of grants, with projects installing in 2022. See the Current Projects -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Previous Stop Carousel AnimationStart Carousel Animation Every transportation department should give the community it serves the pens for its plans and the paintbrushes for its places. Ryan Russo, Director for the Oakland Department of Transportation Public art has the power to reshape the way we experience our cities. We saw that time and again during my time as Mayor of New York City: art could remake streets and improve public safety, inspire people, draw in visitors, and enhance residents’ quality of life. Michael R. Bloomberg, Founder of Bloomberg Philanthropies From vibrant designs on Broadway through Times Square to community-led art on neighborhood streets in our partner cities, we’ve seen the power that new color adds to old blacktop, and now Asphalt Art gives cities everywhere the tools to paint their own urban canvas. Janette Sadik-Khan, Principal for Transportation at Bloomberg Associates Streets and public spaces are unique to their cities, but urban leaders and residents all share an interest in making them safer, more beautiful and accessible. Kate D. Levin, Principal for Cultural Assets Management at Bloomberg Associates When developing a design for a street mural, consider yourself as the user. What is the user experience for someone biking, walking, driving through the project? Is the design legible? Is it effective? Kristen Ramirez, Art & Enhancements Project Manager for the Seattle Department of Transportation Every transportation department should give the community it serves the pens for its plans and the paintbrushes for its places. Ryan Russo, Director for the Oakland Department of Transportation Public art has the power to reshape the way we experience our cities. We saw that time and again during my time as Mayor of New York City: art could remake streets and improve public safety, inspire people, draw in visitors, and enhance residents’ quality of life. Michael R. Bloomberg, Founder of Bloomberg Philanthropies Next Previous * Go to slide 1 of 5.You currently on slide 1 of 5. * Go to slide 2 of 5.You currently on slide 2 of 5. * Go to slide 3 of 5.You currently on slide 3 of 5. * Go to slide 4 of 5.You currently on slide 4 of 5. * Go to slide 5 of 5.You currently on slide 5 of 5. Next -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Grants * Guide * Projects * © 2021 Bloomberg IP Holdings LLC. All rights reserved. * Privacy Policy * Terms of Use