Public Art

The Art in Public Spaces Policy, approved by City Council in November 2003, provides guidelines for the selection, acquisition and/or display of art by the City of Burlington, and authorizes a Public Art Citizens Advisory Committee to play a key role in the public art process. Subsequent to the approval of this Policy, City Council approved the establishment of a public art reserve fund and allocated $25,000 in seed money to the fund. November 2003.

January 2007. Public Art Program.

December 2003. Public Art Policy and Operation Guidelines.

The Township of Esquimalt (population 17,000) is a neighbouring community of Victoria and part of the Capital Regional District. Following a year-long process of public consultation, supported by staff of the Municipal Planning Department, a Public Art Policy for the Township of Esquimalt was approved in 2002.

Kelowna Public Art Committee.

The goal of the public art policy is to contribute to the City’s cultural identity and its strategic priorities. Better quality of life, increased social cohesion, good urban design, broad community involvement, increased potential for economic development and public access to the arts are some of the intended benefits. December 8, 2008.

Appendix A of Creative City Task Force report, released April 2005. Draft.

Creative City Task Force report.

2012. This policy is established to direct the integration of public art into public places in Markham through a well-administered and appropriately funded public art program. Public art is considered to be a key component to the uniqueness and identity of a municipality. A strong policy designed specifically for Markham will ensure a valuable public art program that integrates with our environment and is relevant to Markham.

2012. This policy is established to direct the integration of public art into privately owned public places in Markham. Public art is considered to be a key component to the uniqueness and identity of a municipality. A strong policy designed specifically for Markham will ensure a public art program that integrates with our environment and is relevant to Markham.

Policy to guide acquisition and placement of all public art. Adopted June 2005.

Adopted on November 7th, 2005. The policy will see the City of Moncton allocate 1% of the budget of certain capital projects to the inclusion of a public art component, to a maximum of $200,000.

2010. Nanaimo's Community Plan for Public Art began in 2008 as a Legacy Project under the Cultural Capital of Canada Program. This plan updates and expands upon the "Art in Public Places Guidelines and Procedures" document that was approved by Council in 2003.

The City of Nelson is committed to enhancing economic, social, cultural and other quality-of life opportunities for the community. The Art in Public Places program guided by the Art in Public Places Policy will help to capitalize on Nelson's identity as a diverse community with a vibrant cultural scene as well as providing opportunities in cultural tourism and small business development. Enhancing the appeal of public places and heritage assets is important to residents and visitors alike. April 12, 2010.

This document provides a vision, purpose and goals for the City’s relationship with all public art, while specifically addressing management guidelines and policy forthe public art that currently exists. Effected November 4, 2002. Revised May 26, 2008.

In 2006, the Niagara Falls City Council approved the Arts & Culture Wall of Fame initiative to improve the awareness of the arts in our community, as well as recognize some very worthy residents and pieces of art that made Niagara Falls famous.

In 2006, the Niagara Falls City Council approved the Arts & Culture Wall of Fame initiative to improve the awareness of the arts in our community, as well as recognize some very worthy residents and pieces of art that made Niagara Falls famous.

In 2006, the Niagara Falls City Council approved the Arts & Culture Wall of Fame initiative to improve the awareness of the arts in our community, as well as recognize some very worthy residents and pieces of art that made Niagara Falls famous.

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The policy speaks to the importance of public art, the leadership role the city will take in public art development and how, in reference to its public art guidelines, it will undertake this work. The guidelines include the 7 components of the Public Art Program: Public Art Task Force, Art Acquisition Process, Art Removal Process, Public Art Inventory, Public Art Maintenance, Public Art Education and Promotion, and Public Art Fundraising. Public art policy (2003).

The Richmond Public Art Program, endorsed by City Council in 1997, sets a framework for creating opportunities for people to experience art in everyday life and for artists and the community to participate in the design, look, and feel of our city. The Program consists of three distinct initiatives: civic projects, private sector, and community.

Town of Richmond Hill. Public Art Policy. June 2012.

2004.

The City of St. John’s Public Art Program consists of goals, definitions, policies, and procedures relating to the acquisition, maintenance, funding, and promotion of public art. 2002.

September 2010. The Corporation of the Municipality of Sioux Lookout (the Municipality) recognizes the value of art in public places that reflects the diversity of our community, provides unique attractions for citizens and visitors, and strengthens community pride. Public art will contribute to our unique community identity by affirming a sense of place, strengthening connections between people and place, celebrating the social, historical, cultural and natural environment, and enhancing our economic vibrancy.

An evaluation process to measure the City of Surrey's Public Art Program.

2004.

Thunder Bay is renowned for being one of the initial municipalities in Canada to recognize the value of Public Art. A Policy outlining the definition, value and administration of Public Art has existed since 1988.

Approved June 2006.

For public art on City-owned land.

In 1990, Vancouver City Council adopted a program that provides for public and private-sector funding of public art. The Public Art Program seeks to incorporate contemporary art practices into city planning and development, and encourages art-making of many kinds, from single-artist commissions to collaborations with engineers, architects, and neighborhood groups.

2010.

Art in Public Places Policy. 2010.

The first public art policy for the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, adopted in 2002.

On November 1, 2005, Windsor City Council voted to create a new Department of Corporate Cultural Affairs. On November 7, 2005, Council then adopted a public art policy, which includes the creation of a public art advisory committee.

The Public Art Program develops projects in public spaces, facilitates community-based projects, holds workshops and organizes forums and other public events.

A 38-page guide to the City of Berkeley's public art process, including the Civic Arts Commission, the Percent for Art Program, and guidelines for public art.

Acceptance criteria for donations of memorials in public parks. The document defines seven different types of memorials, the approval criteria, the maintenance of the memorials, and the review process.

Artist-in-Residence, Daniel Mihalyo has put together a comprehensive plan of action detailing how Seattle can become a national leader in creating a more humane, layered, beautiful and relevant transportation system. The structure of this art plan has been subdivided into three distinct books available in PDF format.

Les répertoires de l'art public dans trois secteurs dans la ville du Lévis, disponible à télécharger en version PDF au site Web.

The public art inventories of the City and District of North Vancouver are jointly catalogued and housed on the website of the Arts Office of North Vancouver.

An inventory of public art in the City of Ottawa with photographs.

A sample view of the public art collection in the City of Toronto.

Links to public art works, with artist information, pictures, and location.

A Toronto-based organization to promote and facilitate the creation of public art murals for the benefit of the communities in which they are located.

An evolving directory developed by Benbow Bullock, a private artist in California.

Downloadable series of public art walking tours.

This organization helps preserve and document the murals of the Greater Los Angeles area.

Online profiles of public art projects in public housing communities.

City of Kelowna Public Art Agreement.

(Public Art Program)

Example of a contract for public art, chosen by jury, for the Region of Waterloo.

A free step-by-step guide to developing a request for proposals and/or request for qualifications for public art projects. 2003. Public Art Network, Americans for the Arts.

Comprehensive RFP in which public art is to be integrated into a preferred concept landscape design for a park entrance. March 2004.

The bilingual (English and French) RFP for a two stage public art competition for the creation of a sculpture/ fountain for the Plaza in front of Moncton City Hall. 2003.

A call to artists to design a public art feature that included a drinking fountain accessible to human and dog visitors.

The Ghost Project is sponsored and managed by the Red Deer Downtown Business Association. The Project comprises one of the largest life-size bronze sculpture collections in Canada, an interactive depiction of the community's history. The Ghost collection combines art, culture, heritage, tourism and economic development into one project.

The Toronto Transit Commission's Spadina LRT Public Art Competition awarded eight public art commissions for Spadina Avenue complementing the transit line.

The Vancouver Biennale creates an open air museum exhibition every two years featuring world-class international sculptures, new media and performance art. The objective of the Biennale is to celebrate art in public spaces, inviting the entire community to experience the brightest new and world renowned talent in contemporary art. Through a diversity of artistic mediums, aesthetic sensibilities and cultural perspectives, an open dialogue about the art and the importance of art in public spaces begins. Education is a priority mandate of the Biennale; outreach to the local communities is achieved through artist in residence program, professional symposium and public lecture series. The Biennale education program extends its reach to the global audience through this online learning resource centre, international media coverage and publications.

The Public Art Fund is a non-profit arts organization that identifies, coordinates, and realizes a diversity of major projects by both established and emerging artists throughout New York City.

Developed by ixia and OPENspace (Edinburgh College of Art and Heriot-Watt University). In response to the U.K. government's evidence-based approach to the development and implementation of policy, two tools have been developed: the matrix and personal project analysis. They help users appraise feasibility, identify stakeholder goals and agree on outcome measures and systems for collecting, storing, analyzing and reporting on data gathered. In addition ixia has constructed a database to hold information about public art commissions evaluated using the toolkit. The team will present the toolkit in workshops throughout 2007-8.

Website provides information on public art programs and sample documents for public art development.

Bilingual, quarterly magazine dedicated to the promotion of sculpture. Published in Montreal.

(Book) Richard Brecknoc (Brecknock Consulting), Adelaide, Australia, 2003. A practical guide to assist artists and commissioners through the process of public art commissioning.

Americans for the Arts' Public Art Network (PAN) is the only professional network in the United States dedicated to the field of public art. As a program of Americans for the Arts, PAN strengthens efforts to advocate for policies and best practices that serve communities creating public art. The PAN network brings together artists, community members, and art and design professionals through online resources, professional development and education opportunities, knowledge-sharing practices, and strategic partnerships.

A free step-by-step guide to developing a request for proposals and/or request for qualifications for public art projects. 2003.

An issue paper by Greg Esser, Director of Public Art, Phoenix Arts Commission, Phoenix, Arizona. March 2004.

A model contract between an agency or individual commissioning a work of public art and the artist with discussion of a number of key issues.