We are MA Contemporary Art Theory students giving a talk on public art projects. Some topics that will be discussed include the differences between public and community art, the level of collaboration artists should have with communities, and whether public art needs to be socially engaged and accessible. Examples that will be discussed include Robert Smithson's Spiral Jetty, works by John Ahearn, Suzanne Lacy, Anish Kapoor, and Jaume Plensa. Feedback may also be given on the recipient's own work.