Doris Freedman in the public art office at Central Park, 1968. (NYC Parks Department/New York City Parks Department)
First Director of Cultural Affairs for New York City, President of The Public Art Fund, and Host of WNYC's Artists in the City.
In the 1970s, Freedman led a fight to legalize artists residences in Soho, and also pushed for the Percent for Art legislation, which requires one percent of all city construction budgets be spent on art. The plaza at the southeast corner of Central Park is named in her honor.
Doris C. Freedman appears in the following:
The Opening of the New York Feminist Art Institute
Tuesday, July 10, 1979
The founders of The New York Feminist Art Institute discuss the environment and educational opportunities their new institute will offer.
Martin Scorsese and the American Underground
Friday, July 17, 1970
Early interview with Scorcese provides a glimpse into his formative years.
