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2021-10-19 Public Art Subcommittee To develop, advance, and nurture all facets of the arts to enhance the quality of life for Meridian residents and its visitors PUBLIC ART SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING Parks & Recreation Conference Room, 33 East Broadway Avenue Ste 206 Meridian, Idaho Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at 4:30 PM All materials presented at public meetings become property of the City of Meridian. Anyone desiring accommodation for disabilities should contact the City Clerk's Office at 208-888-4433 at least 48 hours prior to the public meeting. Agenda VIRTUAL MEETING INSTRUCTIONS To join the meeting online: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup- join/19%3ameeting_ZDRmOWUzNjMtZGMwNS00MjViLWI1MGUtZTkxNDRiMzdmNmUz% 40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22b844df29-8272-41a9-9862- 5a8e63e5f93a%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2241e2fc1d-e723-4cd9-9cd3- c847775577fe%22%7d ROLL-CALL ATTENDANCE _____ Lizzie Taylor _____ Raeya Wardle _____ Jessica Peters, Chair _____ Thomas Vannucci _____ Bobby Gaytan APPROVAL OF MINUTES [ACTION ITEM] 1. Minutes from September 21, 2021 Public Art Subcommittee Meeting DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Location Identification for Sector Seventeen Mural Design 3. Review and Provide Feedback for the Drafted Outline of the Guide to Meridian Public Art Document REPORTS 4. Update: Meridian Mural Series- Unbound Location 5. Update: Meridian Cycles Mural Unveiling 6. Update: Ten Mile Trailhead Public Art Installation 7. Inclusivity Highlight: Women in Public Art NEXT MEETING - November 16, 2021 ADJOURNMENT PUBLIC ART SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING Parks & Recreation Conference Room, 33 East Broadway Avenue Ste 206 Meridian, Idaho Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at 4:30 PM MINUTES VIRTUAL MEETING INSTRUCTIONS To join the meeting online: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZDRmOWUzNjMtZGMwNS00MjViLWI1MGUtZTkxNDRiMzdmNmUz%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22b844df29-8272-41a9-9862-5a8e63e5f93a%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2241e2fc1d-e723-4cd9-9cd3-c847775577fe%22%7d ROLL-CALL ATTENDANCE __x___ Lizzie Taylor __x___ Raeya Wardle arrived at 4:39pm __x___ Jessica Peters, Chair __x___ Thomas Vannucci __x___ Bobby Gaytan APPROVAL OF MINUTES [ACTION ITEM] 1. Minutes from September 21, 2021 Public Art Subcommittee Meeting L. Taylor made motion to approve minutes, seconded by T. Vannucci All ayes DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Location Identification for Sector Seventeen Mural Design A. Belnap reviewed all properties suggested by the Subcommittee and requested a vote. Life Church: 1 vote Fred Meyer: 4 votes Winco: 0 votes Mt. View Landscaping: 0 votes D&B Supplies: 6 votes Business complex off Meridian: 4 votes Confirmed ranking within the Subcommittee: 1. D&B Supply 2. Albertsons 3. Fred Mayer 4. Business complex off Meridian A. Belnap will reach out to the businesses one by one and report back to the Subcommittee. 3. Review and Provide Feedback for the Drafted Outline of the Guide to Meridian Public Art Document A. Belnap explained the drafted outline for the Public Art Plan to the Subcommittee, asking for the feedback of the Subcommittee on the draft. L. Taylor expressed she thought it was all a bit too much, might overcomplicate the idea. J. Peters brought up the examples of other city’s plans and how in-depth they go, usually becoming 40+ pages long. B. Griffith stated that she felt the plan would answer any questions anyone has related to public art in Meridian. R. Wardle agreed that all the documents separately seem overwhelming, but when put together in a single document with an index is better to manage. T. Vannucci warned to beware of the passive voice- look for a more active, specific voice- “do x to achieve y.” He also suggested to add a measurement tool. A. Belnap will fill out the draft and the Subcommittee will plan a workshop for the first half of January. REPORTS 4. Update: Meridian Mural Series- Unbound Location A. Belnap will follow up during the month. 5. Update: Meridian Cycles Mural Unveiling All commissioners are invited to the unveiling scheduled for November 2 at 5:00pm. The McKennas from Meridian Cycles are planning on catering a mingle afterwards and A. Belnap is putting together a short program. A media announcement will go out the week before, A. Belnap will advertise via social media as well. 6. Update: Ten Mile Trailhead Public Art Installation A. Belnap is communicating with Stephanie about the Subcommittee’s suggestions for a revised design. She will be able to present at the November or December meeting. 7. Inclusivity Highlight: Women in Public Art J. Peters reviewed the articles and resources she put together for the Subcommittee. NEXT MEETING - November 16, 2021 ADJOURNMENT L. Taylor made motion to adjourn, seconded by R. Wardle All ayes Meeting adjourned at 5:45pm To develop, advance, and nurture all facets of the arts to enhance the quality of life for Meridian residents and its visitors PUBLIC ART SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING Parks & Recreation Conference Room, 33 East Broadway Avenue Ste 206 Meridian, Idaho Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at 4:30 PM All materials presented at public meetings become property of the City of Meridian. Anyone desiring accommodation for disabilities should contact the City Clerk's Office at 208-888-4433 at least 48 hours prior to the public meeting. Agenda VIRTUAL MEETING INSTRUCTIONS To join the meeting online: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup- join/19%3ameeting_ZDRmOWUzNjMtZGMwNS00MjViLWI1MGUtZTkxNDRiMzdmNmUz% 40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22b844df29-8272-41a9-9862- 5a8e63e5f93a%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2241e2fc1d-e723-4cd9-9cd3- c847775577fe%22%7d ROLL-CALL ATTENDANCE _____ Lizzie Taylor _____ Raeya Wardle _____ Jessica Peters, Chair _____ Thomas Vannucci _____ Bobby Gaytan APPROVAL OF MINUTES [ACTION ITEM] 1. Minutes from September 21, 2021 Public Art Subcommittee Meeting DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Location Identification for Sector Seventeen Mural Design 3. Review and Provide Feedback for the Drafted Outline of the Guide to Meridian Public Art Document REPORTS 4. Update: Meridian Mural Series- Unbound Location 5. Update: Meridian Cycles Mural Unveiling 6. Update: Ten Mile Trailhead Public Art Installation 1 7. Inclusivity Highlight: Women in Public Art NEXT MEETING - November 16, 2021 ADJOURNMENT 2 PUBLIC ART SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING Parks & Recreation Conference Room, 33 East Broadway Avenue Ste 206 Meridian, Idaho Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at 4:30 PM MINUTES VIRTUAL MEETING INSTRUCTIONS To join the meeting online: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup- join/19%3ameeting_ZDRmOWUzNjMtZGMwNS00MjViLWI1MGUtZTkxNDRiMzdmNmUz% 40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22b844df29-8272-41a9-9862- 5a8e63e5f93a%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2241e2fc1d-e723-4cd9-9cd3- c847775577fe%22%7d ROLL-CALL ATTENDANCE _x____ Lizzie Taylor _x____ Raeya Wardle _x____ Jessica Peters, Chair _x____ Thomas Vannucci _x____ Bobby Gaytan APPROVAL OF MINUTES [ACTION ITEM] 1. Approve Minutes from Regular Meeting on August 17, 2021 L. Taylor made motion to approve minutes, seconded by T. Vannucci All ayes DISCUSSION ITEMS [Action Items] 2. Discuss Meridian Cycles Mural Unveiling A. Belnap informed the commission that Ben Konkol is finishing the mural at Meridian Cycles in the next week or two. She has already discussed potential dates for the unveiling during the last week of October with the McKennas and Ben Konkol. The McKennas also know someone who can bring a prosecco cart. Now we are waiting to hear back from the Mayor to see if he is interested in participating. J. Peters mentioned a plaque for the wall. A. Belnap will look into it. 3. Discuss New Location for the Sector Seventeen Mural Since the Boise Co-op has dropped out of the mural series, the Subcommittee can look for new properties for the Sector Seventeen design. L. Taylor suggested the Fred Meyer on Fairview and the west side of D & B Supplies on Fairview. B. Gaytan 3 Item 1. suggested the orange/brown business complex seek going south on Meridian Road and the new Winco on Chinden and Linder. T. Vannucci suggested Mountain View equipment company at 700 Overland. The Subcommittee also discussed looking at Meridian Middle School, any FFAs, or other school buildings. 3. Review Ten Mile Trailhead Installation Site Location Options The Subcommittee reviewed photos of the Ten Mile Trailhead to identify an appropriate location for the installation. A. Belnap also brought in a map with Steve Siddoway’s opinion for consideration- see attached document. After some deliberation, the Subcommittee identified the center of the seating area on the south side of the Ten Mile Trailhead as most suited for the installation. A. Belnap will work with the Parks Superintendent and other relevant parties to confirm this location. 4. Follow-up Discussion from August 2021 Meridian Arts Commission Meeting: Roles & Responsibilities A. Belnap reviewed the powerpoint and major points of E. Kane’s presentation to the Arts Commission from August 2021. She also introduced a document of responsibilities related to the projects the Public Art Subcommittee is involved in. The Subcommittee and A. Belnap reviewed the document and the distribution of responsibilities together. The Subcommittee members added their thoughts and adjustments were made. See attached document for edited version. A. Belnap will combine this list with other Subcommittee responsibilities and the Commission will review it again at the next Commission meeting in October. REPORTS 5. Inclusivity Highlight: Hispanic Heritage Month B. Gaytan briefly reviewed the articles that he submitted for the inclusivity highlight of the month. NEXT MEETING - October 19, 2021 ADJOURNMENT L. Taylor made motion for adjournment, seconded by B. Gaytan All ayes Meeting adjourned at 6:34pm 4 Item 1. 5Item 1. Generalized list of PAC responsibilities: • Public Art Development o Hold regular meetings  Schedule meetings  Prepare agenda  Prepare minutes o Public Art planning (independently & in conjunction with other city groups)  Long- range budget planning (MAPS funding) • Advocating for budget increases • Determine budget size for future public art projects • Submitting budget amendments when needed  Long-range location planning • Meeting with other City/community entities to determine possible locations  Ensure fulfillment of Strategic Plan goals o Grant applications  Finding grant opportunities  Application management  Grant management o Develop relationships with the community & City groups  For funding, locations  Public input on projects o Manage master agreements with partners  Traffic box vinyl vendor  Parks Identity Roster o Liaise/coordinate/contact • Public Art Installations o Determine budget for project in accordance to public art plan o Determine format of selection- RFQ/RFP o Location selection  Identifying locations in accordance to public art plan  Finalizing specific installation location  Coordinating with private property owners, as needed o Artist selection  Creating RFQ/RFP • Developing content, criteria 6 Item 1. • Drafting content, criteria • Finalizing RQP/RFP content, criteria  Determine distribution strategy  Select artist from submissions  Negotiating/contracting artist  Liaise between Subcommittee & other City departments o Design/refinement process o Project management  Overseeing fabrication & installation  Maintenance for public art o Unveiling  Program creation- speakers, comments, recognitions  Media/marketing • Traffic Box Art o Repository creation  Creating RFQ/RFP • Developing content, criteria • Drafting content, criteria • Finalizing RQP/RFP content, criteria  Determine distribution strategy  Select artist from submissions o Annual artwork selection process o Location selection  Location identification o Submitting to vendor Subcommittee approval required: • RFQ/RFPs o budget size for MAPS projects o location of MAPS projects o selection criteria • Artist Selection • Final design 7 Item 1. Legacy Life Church-744 Square Feet •Approximately 62 x 12 •1830 North Linder Road 8 Item 2. Fred Meyer •1850 E Fairview Ave-West Side 9 Item 2. D& B Supply •1725 E Fairview Ave-East Side 10 Item 2. Business Complex •1608 Meridian Road 11 Item 2. Guide to Public Art in Meridian Table of Contents Introduction: History of Public Art and the Meridian Arts Commission Mission & Vision for the Future: Mission of the Meridian Arts Commission: To develop, advance, and nurture all facets of the arts to enhance the quality of life for Meridian residents and its visitors Vision proposed by Via Partnerships For reference, see Appendix A for full Via Partnerships Report Meridian Public Art: Vision A vision statement is an important foundation to any public art program or initiative. It provides focus and guides the work of City staff, MAC, and its Public Art Subcommittee. The strategies are broad approaches that MAC can employ to achieve the vision. The proposed vision and strategies below were informed by the results of the Meridian Public Art Questionnaire, as well as individual interviews and the work session with the MAC and Public Art Subcommittee. Public Art Vision 12 Item 3. Every public art project that the City of Meridian undertakes should support its vision for public art. The vision describes the impact that public art will have in the community. This proposed vision for public art was developed based on the findings of the survey, input from interviews, and discussion at the MAC work session. VISION: Public art in Meridian builds and strengthens the city’s unique identity in the region, develops Meridian as a creative city, and makes its public spaces more active and attractive. The vision also supports several goals in the City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan, namely Goal 5.01.00 - Sustain, enhance, promote, and protect elements that contribute to livability and a high quality of life for all Meridian residents; Goal 5.02.00 - Celebrate Meridian's historical, cultural, and agricultural heritage; Goal 5.03.00 - Create opportunities for all Meridian residents and visitors to experience public art; and Goal 5.04.00 - Support hands-on experiences in the arts. Strategies for Fulfilling the Vision and Mission of the Meridian Arts Commission through Public Art Meridian Arts Commission Strategic Plan 2020-2025 I. PUBLIC ARTS Goal: Create opportunities for all Meridian residents and visitors to experience public art. Objective Strategy Action Item Priority Comp Plan Goal A. Encourage the integration of public art as a component of community development. 1. Partner with Meridian Development Corporation (MDC) to create public art in the redevelopment area. a. MAC members attend MDC meetings quarterly to identify opportunities. Near- term 5.4.1.B b. Coordinate selection of public art pieces when requested. Long- term c. Request funding from MDC for public art projects. Near- term 2. Incorporate public arts as part of the Meridian parks system. a. Involve the Meridian Parks and Recreation Dept. in upcoming public art plan development. Near- term 5.4.1.B 5.1.1.B 13 Item 3. b. Meet with Parks and Rec. staff regularly (at least annually) to assess opportunities and identify future locations for public artworks. Long- term c. Establish art selection process for public artworks in City parks (i.e., roster vs. RFP). Mid- term d. Participate in Parks and Rec. Plan process. Long- term e. Inventory parks and trailheads to identify thematically relevant opportunities for artworks. Long- term 3. Encourage the placement of public artworks within private development. a. Create a Developer’s Guide to public art Near- term 5.4.1.B 5.1.2.C b. Work with Planning and Zoning to involve MAC in artwork selection and placement. Mid- term c. Engage private developers one-on- one. Long- term d. Engage regional Homeowners’ Associations. Long- term 4. Use public art to create and define regional identity, community gateways, and unique places. a. Identify possible locations and opportunities for regional identity public art projects. Near- term 5.4.1.C 5.1.2.B b. Partner with Meridian Planning Dept. to determine upcoming City projects and public art opportunities. Near- term c. Review ACHD planning documents and partner with ACHD to install public Mid- term 14 Item 3. artworks in conjunction with upcoming road projects. B. Strategically and transparently use funds available through the Meridian Art in Public Spaces (MAPS) ordinance. 1. Establish plans and policies to guide the selection, placement, acceptance, maintenance, and removal of public artworks. a. Contract with arts professional to facilitate public art planning process. Near- term 5.4.1 b. Engage community in public art location and theme planning. Mid- term c. Gain City Council approval of public art policies and priorities. Long- term 2. Install visual artworks in public places in Meridian. a. Install traffic box wraps annually. Near- term 5.4.1.A b. Coordinate the selection and placement of public artworks in public parks. Near- term c. Install public artwork in downtown Meridian. Mid- term C. Promote and monitor Meridian Art in Public Spaces (MAPS) ordinance. 1. Identify MAPS as the project funding source. a. Ensure that project signage includes recognition of MAPS funding source. Near- term 5.4.2.A b. Include MAPS funding source in project press releases and promotions. Mid- term 2. Advocate for and educate elected leaders and community groups about benefits of Percent-for-Arts programs and MAPS. a. Identify specific benefits of MAPS and other like programs. Near- term 5.4.2.A b. Create presentation format for civic organizations, City officials, and public. Mid- term 15 Item 3. Proposed Strategies by Via Partnerships Public Art Strategies The proposed vision builds upon three important ideas: • Strengthening Meridian’s Unique Identity • Developing Meridian as a Creative City • Creating Active and Attractive Public Spaces The following are strategies are designed to support these main ideas in the vision, and can be used to guide the future actions of the City and the MAC. Strengthening Meridian’s Identity Public art will strengthen Meridian’s unique identity, making Meridian a more memorable place, distinct from neighbors. Art will make different parts of the City more distinct from each other. Strategy 1: New public art projects should focus on ideas and stories that are part of what makes Meridian unique, including its agricultural heritage, the landscape and natural environment, and the people that have shaped the community. Artists should be encouraged to develop their artistic concepts based on research and community engagement. Strategy 2: New public art projects should be commissioned at the places that people strongly identify with Meridian, building upon the popular or iconic nature of these locations. This could include parks, trails, downtown, or major entryways to the City. Strategy 3: New public art projects and the collection as a whole should welcome people to Meridian and let them know they are in a place that values art and culture. A critical mass of highly visible, high- quality works of art will signal that Meridian is a creative community. Developing Meridian as a Creative City Public art will signal that Meridian is a place where art and culture is appreciated and enjoyed and art- making is supported. Strategy 1: Public art projects and related programs can create outlets for community creativity and expression. Some public art projects can be developed with community participation - from artists inviting community members to help paint or create the work, to inviting participation in the creative process. Strategy 2: As the City continues to build its collection, it can look to developing a unique, diverse collection with a wide range of artists. It can include works that are unlike works you can find in other places and that are created specifically for Meridian, with a variety of styles, media, and approaches to siting the work that are driven by the goals and context of the site. Strategy 3: In order to ensure that a portion of the City’s art collection is developed by local artists, some public art projects in Meridian can be specifically developed to play to the strengths of locals. The electrical box project has done this successfully, but other approaches could also be considered. 16 Item 3. Strategy 4: There may be artists in the region that are interested in public art, but are new to the field. Meridian can consider partnering with other arts and educational programs in the region to develop educational programs to support artists new to the public art field, such as a training program and mentorships with experienced public artists. Creating Active and Attractive Public Spaces As the City is developing and envisioning Meridian’s public spaces, public art can be a tool to make these distinctive, attractive environments that people want to use and inhabit. Strategy 1: The City can take the lead by incorporating artwork into what it builds. When the City builds a high-profile or public-facing facility or new public space, it can make it a practice to incorporate art. Strategy 2: In addition to buildings, the City can also look for opportunities to commission artists to develop functional elements for streets, parks, and other public spaces. Instead of purchasing these elements out a catalog, artists could create unique benches, fences, tree grates, shade structures, gazebos, etc., to make places more attractive and unique. Strategy 3: Public art is most successful when it is part of a well-designed public space. MAC can work with other City boards and commissions to advocate for quality design of public places. Strategy 4: Public art is already a “qualified site amenity” in the City’s Unified Development Code. As such, developers can commission public art to meet the City’s requirements for site amenities. However, few (if any) developers have chosen to do so. The City and MAC can encourage developers to incorporate public art in their projects, and provide information to help ensure that they create successful projects that support the City’s vision for public art. Developers and property owners who are not required to create site amenities should also be encouraged to consider public art for their property. Strategy 5: There are other entities and individuals – arts and community organizations, artists, private property owners and developers – that may be interested in developing public art projects. The City can provide guidance and resources for groups and individuals that want to initiate their own projects. Strengths and Weaknesses of the Meridian Arts Commission in the Implementation of Strategic Goals Public Art Implementation The work session, interviews, and review of documents revealed several areas where the City of Meridian is doing a good job with program implementation, and where different processes and procedures could be improved. Overall, the following recommendations aim to clarify roles and responsibilities, paths to good decision-making, and ways to thoughtfully and transparently build the collection. In some cases, these recommendations need to be further developed and adopted by MAC and the City as formal guidelines. Strengths and Challenges 17 Item 3. for Public Art in Meridian Our work revealed several strengths and challenges related to commissioning public art in Meridian. Strengths • An existing funding source has been established by City ordinance. • City staff have experience with public art management. • MAC and the Public Art Subcommittee have broad expertise. • Mayor Simison and the Meridian City Council are supportive of the arts. • The arts program has good relationships with other City departments. • The arts program is embedded in the City’s Parks Department, which allows for coordination and brings additional resources. • MAC has a track record of successful projects. • MAC has an established method for developing annual work plans. • Public art is already an option for developers as a public benefit. Challenges • Funding is limited. • Staff has other responsibilities in addition to public art. • MAC does not have a strong vision for public art. • MAC does not have any criteria for identifying and prioritizing public art opportunities. • There are no set guidelines for commissioning art. The selection process doesn’t follow best practices and is not attracting the best artists. • Local artists don’t have much experience with public art. • A small handful of artists are receiving the larger commissions. • MAC, the Public Art Subcommittee, and the public art program are not on radar of other City departments. • The art program is not always involved with defining the scope (location, goals) for public art projects. • The public art in private development option is not used by developers. • There is no consistent name or identity for the public art program. Setting Strategies into Action: Location Identification and Selection Reference Strategic Plan and Via Partnership Strategies related to Location In order to ensure public art is fairly and equitably distributed throughout the city, and that it is sited in such a way as to enhance and activate public spaces, we have listed below criteria to guide the placement of art projects. Sites where public art is to be displayed should: ● Experience high levels of pedestrian traffic and be part of the city's circulation paths; ● Be easily visible and accessible to the public; ● Serve to anchor and activate its site; ● Enhance the overall public environment and pedestrian streetscape experience; 18 Item 3. ● Help to create a place of congregation and activity; and ● Establish landmarks and neighborhood gateways. Placement criteria Artworks displayed in interior public spaces should be publicly accessible at least during normal building operating hours without obtaining special passes or permits to view them. Artworks displayed in exterior public spaces should be publicly accessible 24 hours per day or, if they are sited in a setting such as a park, be accessible during the normal hours of that site's operation. Some other guidelines about public art site placement include: ● Artworks should not block windows or entranceways, nor obstruct normal pedestrian circulation in and out of a building (unless such alteration is specifically a part of the experience or design of the artwork). ● Art should not be placed in a given site if the landscaping and maintenance requirements of that site cannot be met. ● Art should be sited so as to be either immediately visible or in a location where it will be visible by the most people. ● Art should be placed in a site where it is not overwhelmed by nor competing with the scale of the site or adjacent architecture, large retail signage, billboards, etc. ● Art should be placed in a site where it will enhance its surroundings or at least not detract from it (creating a "blind" spot where illegal activity can take place). ● Art should be sited where it will create a place of congregation or in a location that experiences high levels of pedestrian traffic and activity. ● Art should be located in a site where it will effectively enhance and activate the pedestrian and streetscape experience. On-site locations for public art projects include, but are not limited, to: ● Walls ● Ceilings ● Floors ● Windows ● Staircases ● Escalators ● Entrances and Exits ● Rooftops In addition, locations for public art projects could include, but are not limited, to: ● Parks ● Plazas ● Along roadways, traffic islands, or medians ● Bridges 19 Item 3. ● Historic places or landmarks, such as Martin Luther King Boulevard Combine with any additional ideas from March 2021 workshop Project Design Reference Strategic Plan and Via Partnership Strategies related to Theming/Subject Matter/Design Once the site has been selected, MAC seeks out artist submissions through the Request for Proposals (RFP) process. Proposals must include drawings and/or maquettes showing the size and scope of the piece and should include fabrication, installation, and maintenance requirements. The project selection committee will convene in order to review submitted designs, maquettes, and design proposals. The selection committee must consider: ● The relevance of the piece to the building or city, its values, culture, and people; ● The suitability of the work for outdoor display, including its maintenance and conservation requirements; ● The relationship of the work to the site and the host community, especially how it serves to activate or enhance public space; ● The appropriateness of the scale of the artwork; ● How closely the proposed artwork meets the goals set out in the RFP and envisioned by the community. If approved by the selection committee, the artist's designs would be forwarded to all of the MAC commissioners for review and approval; following MAC’s approval, the final proposal would be sent to City Council for final approval. After all requisite approvals and the final installation and maintenance description as specified in the artists' contract are received, the art project would go into final design and fabrication. Combine with any additional ideas from March 2021 workshop Temporary Art Projects Temporary art is defined as art being limited in its duration. If artworks are to be installed on a temporary basis, the artist's designs would only require approval of the selection committee and project funder (a city agency, private property owner, or private donor). After design approval, the artwork would go immediately into the final design stage; no maintenance program would be required. However, the artist should include documents regarding how and when the work is to be removed after display, as well as plans for returning the site to its original condition (if necessary). Combine with any additional ideas from March 2021 workshop 20 Item 3. Community-Based Art Projects The same process for developing and reviewing public art projects is used even if, during the project conceptualization phase, the project selection committee decides that funds should be pooled and used to commission a community-based art project. Participatory public art initiatives, such as community-based public art projects, provide communities with the means to positively impact their environment and develop a sense of pride and ownership over their parks, streets, and public institutions. Here, the artist serves as a collaborator, interpreter, visionary, teacher, mentor, and liaison between client and community. The goal of these community-centered processes is to facilitate the creation of public art works that are accessible to the public not simply by virtue of their placement in a public space, or because of content, but through engaging people in the community into the process of creating the art, as well as making their knowledge and experience part the art's design. Combine with any additional ideas from March 2021 workshop Maintenance and Conservation Reference Strategic Plan and Via Partnership Strategies related to Conservation Public art policies spell out procedures, responsibilities, and methods of funding for the ongoing maintenance and conservation of public artworks so that the public art program itself does not become burdened with this cost and responsibility, unless it chooses to do so. These delineations also prevent - to as full an extent as possible - the possibility that a work of public art will fall into disrepair, become dirty, damaged, or even disappear. The conservation and maintenance of some works of art can be painstaking and require a large degree of care. Giving the artist and the commissioning agency or client an opportunity to work out the artwork's maintenance techniques and schedule helps to ensure that the piece will remain in good condition for many years to come. It is important to note: Routine maintenance of an artwork becomes the responsibility of the agency that houses the artwork. As part of the contractual requirements, the artist should develop a maintenance program in cooperation with the commissioning agency, for the proper day-to-day care of the artwork. The maintenance program should include a statement regarding the materials from which the piece is fabricated. The commissioning agency will be responsible for communicating this information to its custodial staff and providing any necessary additional tools or equipment to ensure proper daily maintenance of public artworks. Combine with any additional ideas from March 2021 workshop Community Development/Outreach for Public Art Reference Strategic Plan and Via Partnership Strategies related to Theming/Subject Matter/Design Combine with any additional ideas from March 2021 workshop 21 Item 3. Public Art Planning MAPS Planning Document Policies and Guidelines Approved Selection Process Outline Appendices Full MAC Strategic Plan Via Partnerships Report Questionnaire Workshop MAC March 2021 Workshop Charrette 22 Item 3. MEMO TO PUBLIC ART SUBCOMMITTEE Topic: Inclusivity Highlight- Women in Public Art October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so this month's inclusivity highlight features women as public artists and asks us to think about the depiction of women (and of all people of color) in public art. How many public art pieces are created by women? How many statues are of women, especially women of color? How are women depicted in public art? The Future Is Female for San Francisco’s Public Art Scene Portals to a future of healing: uplifting women of color in public art The Renegades Making Feminist Art In the Streets 6 Important Black Women Sculptors You Probably Didn’t Know Public Art: It’s (Still) A Man’s World Celebrating Women and Public Art in Philadelphia 10 Mexican Women Muralists to Watch Out For 23 Item 7.