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The City of Toronto currently delivers three public art programs: the Public Art & Monuments Collection, the Percent for Public Art Program and StreetARToronto (StART). The programs have had a transformative effect on the city’s vitality, gathering a collection of public art that is of international significance.
Pubic Art & Monuments collection
The City commissions (委托制作) and accepts donations of high-quality public art works and monuments that are relevant to their prospective community, and enrich the urban experience of Toronto’s residents and visitors. These City-owned works of public art and historical monuments enhance public spaces all over Toronto.
Percent for Public Art Program
The governing principle for the Percent for Public Art Program is that art is a public benefit to be enjoyed and experienced by residents and visitors through the city. The privately-owned art is intended to make building and open spares more attractive and interesting and to improve the quality of the pubic spaces. The Program requires that the artwork must be clearly visible at all times from publicly accessible areas.
StreetARToronto
StreetARToronto (StART) is a series of programs designed specifically for streets and public spaces. Launched in 2012 as part of the City’s Graffiti（涂鸦）Management Plan, StART has been successful in reducing graffiti vandalism and replacing it with colourful, community-engaged street art.
StART programs encourage active transportation (walking and cycling), make out streets more beautiful and safer, showcase local artists and more.
21. What is the main purpose of the programs?
A. To host an art competition. B. To display Toronto’s art collection.
C.To attract residents and visitors. D. To improve the city’s appearance.
22. What do we know about the public art works?
A. They are donated by artists. B. They are owned by the city government.
C. They are free to experience. D. They are replacing graffiti.
23. What does StART focus on?
A. Community services. B. Streets and pubic spaces.
C. Privately -owned buildings. D. Green travel means.
