Temporary art projects transform how people experience their city.
The example Alltagsmenschen shows how public art can enliven places, spark conversations, and strengthen pride in one’s hometown.
Impact on Your City
Visibility &
Image
Art creates attention, media resonance, and new stories about your city.
Activation
City centers become lively meeting places with more activity and longer stays.
Economic
Effect
More visitors mean stronger impulses for retail, gastronomy, and tourism.
Identity &
Pride
Temporary projects create shared experiences and foster a sense of belonging.
How Art Makes Urban Transformation Visible
Not every city has a large budget.
But every city can create momentum with small, targeted impulses.
MidtownVibes.art supports you with temporary art projects that activate vacant spaces, enhance livability, and connect people.
MAKING VACANT SPACES VISIBLE
Shop windows, courtyards, or empty buildings become temporary exhibition spaces.
Small interventions show: something is happening here, something new is emerging.
Ideal for: city centers that want to send an initial visible signal.
ENGAGING AND INVOLVING PEOPLE
Participatory projects such as building, creating, or collecting together get people involved.
Local stories and emotions become visible.
Ideal for: cities that want to foster community and pride.
BRINGING PLACES & PATHWAYS TO LIFE
Sculptures, urban art, or light installations transform central locations into spaces of encounter.
The city becomes a place of exchange and inspiration.
Ideal for: municipalities aiming to strengthen identity and quality of stay.
RE-IMAGINING CITY STORIES
Art projects open new perspectives on familiar places. They show how cities can change creatively.
Art becomes an invitation to see the city with fresh eyes.
Ideal for: cities seeking to strengthen their long-term profile and public image.
Project Example
The Alltagsmenschen
Marktredwitz, Germany, 2024
TIP
Temporary exhibitions in public space can be a true asset for cities:
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High visitor numbers: In Rees (2023), an estimated 100,000 people visited the exhibition.
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Stronger city center activity: Mobile data showed up to 30% more visits during the exhibition period.
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Wide attention: Over 30,000 flyer downloads, 60,000 digital map accesses, and strong social media reach.
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Positive perception: Press and visitors reported a renewed, positive image and stronger identification with the city.
The First Step Is Simple.
A short conversation is enough to explore opportunities and ideas for your city.
Write to us – we will get back to you promptly.
Jan Illerhues
Kerstin Koschnicke