[Press Release] : FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: City announces public art tour mobile application

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Contact: Sarah Dresser, Program Specialist, 573-874-6387
OCA at GoColumbiaMo.com


City announces public art tour mobile application

COLUMBIA, MO (October 6, 2014) - Columbia’s collection of public art can now be experienced on your mobile device. The city’s Office of Cultural Affairs has announced the launch of a free mobile app to guide users on a tour of over 35 pieces of public art around town. Each stop on the tour includes photos, written and audio descriptions and geo-location mapping to guide you along the way.

Each artwork in the tour has its own connection to Columbia’s history and is part of the city’s cultural legacy. The works were initiated by a range of businesses, individuals and organizations, each with a different mission but all sharing the common view that art enriches the city.

Powered by Otocast, LLC, the app is currently available for download in the iTunes store. Otocast is a platform for guided audio tours that encourages exploration and discovery and helps people gain a better appreciation for what is around them. It can accommodate multiple themes and multiple tours, making it easy for visitors to find and select a guide appropriate to their interest, whether it is exploring public art, historic sites, general areas, architecture or nature trails.  

The free mobile application is available for download for iPhone with a version for Android coming soon. To download the app, visit the iTunes store and search “Otocast.” For more information, visit the Office of Cultural Affairs page of the city’s website at www.GoColumbiaMo.com/Arts.

 



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