Ralston Art Museum

The Ralston Art Museum would be located Ward 2 nestled with most of the other popular attractions in that area. This would be a great addition to the area and would be a very influential contact zone. The museum would showcase local artists and artisans from Ralston. It would also have installations from all over the world, bringing the world to transition. This would intersect cultures and cause them to meet, and grapple with each other. Art is universal and has brought people together for ages. It showcases the world in a multitude of mediums. Ralston is strongly centered around its individuality and artisans, this Museum would showcase these values and give the citizens a center of the exhibition. The community could be showcased alongside world-renowned artists and bring publicity to local artist. Museums draw visitors year-round and with frequent exhibit rotations, the community would always have something new to enjoy. Anyone can come and view the installations which means that there is an intersection between all the people of Ralston. No one is excluded from art and community members have chances to be featured. The building itself has a more traditional shape to match the small-town feel of Ralston but with a minimal and contemporary feel. The architecture fades into the surroundings but stands out and clearly states “art lives here.” It may seem to stick out but the building itself is a piece of art and is there to be enjoyed and draw attention. Artisans are at the center of Ralston’s community and they should be showcased.