By. S.Ortiz 73, CCB Contributor

Editor’s Note: I think that this article is very remarkable, because it’s telling people how you shouldn’t mess with people’s hard word. The following was presented on a previous morning meeting.

Respecting public art is important because it takes a lot of time, skill and patience from the artist to create it.  People use art as a way to express themselves.  If you disrespect it by vandalizing it then you are not being kind to the person who created it. Also, other people won’t have the chance to enjoy the artwork. Public art adds great value to the culture and atmosphere of a community.  There are many murals, statues and sculptures all around Philadelphia.

Public art creates community pride and a sense of belonging.  It enhances the quality of life for its residents and visitors. It’s important to many people for many reasons. From this I can conclude that respecting public art is important because artists take time to create meaningful work for their communities to enjoy.  We should appreciate their talent,  time, and effort.

Edited by N. Champion – CCB Staff Editor