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Discussion Item: Options for Creation of a Public Art Policy Working Group
SUBMITTED BY: Elise Sorum-Birk, Deputy City Clerk
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SUMMARY STATEMENT:
The Beautification Commission has had many discussions about the city’s role in public art and potential for a mural program.
Current consensus of the commission is that it would be beneficial to have a select community group to draft a public art policy for the city so that there are clear guidelines and expectations around how, where and when public art projects are solicited, funded and maintained.
The goal of the discussion is to detail the following:
- Who are the key stakeholders or subject matter experts to engage?
- What core components should a policy contain/ what specific direction should be given to the group?
- How will selection of committee work - will this follow a formal task force process and appointment by city council or be a more informal group of volunteers?
- What is the timeline for developing a public art policy?
- What community outreach should take place during the policy development process?
Various examples of adopted municipal public art policies are attached for context as to what a finished product may include.
A memo providing examples of mural grant programs operated by other local governments is all attached for commission review and discussion.