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
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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
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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
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_____ 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
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7. Inclusivity Highlight: Women in Public Art
NEXT MEETING - November 16, 2021
ADJOURNMENT
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PUBLIC ART SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING
Parks & Recreation Conference Room, 33 East Broadway Avenue Ste 206 Meridian, Idaho
Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at 4:30 PM
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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
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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
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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
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• 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
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Legacy Life Church-744 Square Feet
•Approximately 62 x 12
•1830 North Linder Road
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Fred Meyer
•1850 E Fairview Ave-West Side
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D& B Supply
•1725 E Fairview Ave-East Side
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Business Complex
•1608 Meridian Road
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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;
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● 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
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● 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
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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
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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
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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
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