Art Encouragement
Among the finer points to living in Aurora is the Aurora Public Art Commission, which works to present public art in all its forms and provide a formal art presence for the residents of the city and enhance Aurora's image throughout the region in terms of the visual arts.
The Aurora Public Art Commission is a civic organization dedicated to the presentation of public art in all its forms. The commission provides a formal art presence for the residents by selecting sites for sculpture and art forms, selecting artists, overseeing projects, developing programs in art education and establishing an exhibit schedule for the Aurora Public Art Commission Gallery.
In addition, the commission supports a variety of initiatives promoting public awareness of the positive value of diversity in Aurora.
The Aurora Public Art Commission was established in 1985 by the City of Aurora for the purpose of developing a cohesive public art program. The Commission consists of nine members, who serve on a volunteer basis.
APAC encourages community participation in the Public Art program.
Demographics
The median income for a household in the city is about $54,861 and the median income for a family, $61,113.
Men had a median income of $41,429 versus $30,150 for women.
Approximately 70 percent of Aurorans own their homes with an estimated median housing value of about $185,000.
Over the past 25 years Aurora and its economic base has expanded considerably: Aurora’s population has increased from 84,540 to approximately 175,000 and Aurora’s size has dramatically increased from 15.68 square miles in 1972 to 42 square miles in 2005.