Doris Chanin Freedman (1928–1981) was a pioneer in the field of public art, active in New York City.
[1] Freedman graduated from Albright College, Pennsylvania in 1950, where she would later help fund the creation of the school's art gallery.
[5] Freedman served as New York City's first Director of Cultural Affairs during the Lindsay Administration, and as President of the Municipal Art Society.
[9] In 1982 the Doris C. Freedman Award, dedicated to her memory was established by Executive Order by Mayor Koch.
The Award honors “an individual or organization for a contribution to the people of the City of New York that greatly enriches the public environment”.