August 12, 2011 - Omahans can now find over 300 pieces of public art using their smart phones. By downloading the new, free Public Art Omaha mobile application on iPhone or Android, citizens can find art near them, identify works they are unfamiliar with and search art by location, title, artist and more.
The app requires a GPS signal and mobile data connection to operate. The database is constantly being updated as new artworks are identified and added to the landscape.
"Our city is full of wonderful examples of public art, and this app makes it easier for our citizens to find and enjoy the offerings that are available to them," Mayor Jim Suttle said.
Launched last year, Public Art Omaha is a partnership between Omaha by Design and the Public Art Commission designed to provide art lovers with comprehensive access to the city’s public art offerings. The new mobile app was developed by students in the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) College of Information Science and Technology.
Development was made possible through the support of the H. Lee and Carol Gendler Charitable Fund, Omaha by Design and the Omaha Public Art Commission.
To download the app, visit www.publicartomaha.org, or visit iTunes or the Android Market.
