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AGENDA STATEMENT
CITY OF HERITAGE AND CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION
DUBLIN MEETING DATE: April 11, 2013
SUBJECT: Public Art Master Plan Update
Prepared by Ann Mottolo, Heritage and Cultural Arts Manager
ATTACHMENTS: 1. Pages 1—7 of the Public Art Master Plan
2. Public Art Opportunities Status Report and Update
RECOMMENDATION: Receive report and provide feedback on priorities for public art
projects for the next five years
FINANCIAL STATEMENT: None
DESCRIPTION: The Public Art Master Plan was adopted in March 2006, and since
then there has been considerable development in the City of Dublin, allowing an exciting phase of
growth in Dublin's Public Art Program. In the next five years, Staff anticipates sufficient funding will be
available in the Public Art Fund to embark on several public art projects.
Over the next year, Staff will be seeking input from Commission and direction from City Council to
update the Public Art Master Plan and to establish priorities for public art projects. The intent is to be
responsive to changes within the community since the Public Art Master Plan was originally authored.
The first step in this process is to identify and prioritize opportunities for public art.The first seven pages
of the Public Art Master Plan Document have been provided (ATTACHMENT 1) as a point of reference
and background for discussion. Also attached is a document indicating the status of projects identified in
the Public Art Master Plan (ATTACHMENT 2).
PUBLIC ART MASTER PLAN
The Public Art Master Plan eloquently states in the guiding vision for the Public Art Program to "inspire
residents and attract visitors with high quality artworks, both freestanding and incorporated in
Dublin's public spaces...enhance urban planning goals and portray the dreams and visions of the
community." The goals of the program acknowledge the value of "giving character" to both
neighborhoods and business districts.
The Public Art Master Plan also identifies various public art opportunities, or Opportunity Types
including: Capital Improvement Projects for parks and facilities, Neighborhood and Community Parks,
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Public Art Venues and Private Development. ATTACHMENT 2 provides an overview of the projects listed
in the Public Art Master Plan. It also includes potential new development areas to apply public art that
have been approved since that Public Art Master Plan was adopted.
The flexibility of the Plan's vision and goals presents some very interesting choices for which
Opportunity Type or types to pursue, and how the City can best provide an environment for Dublin's
residents to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for visual art.
BUILDING THE COLLECTION
The City of Dublin is a living, dynamic entity and has grown considerably since the Public Art Master Plan
was adopted in 2006. The Public Art Master Plan is dynamic as well. In addition to listing projects that
were immediately identifiable as public art opportunities in 2006, the Master Plan document also
described potential Opportunity Types as well as criteria for site selection. As such, it allows the public
art program to grow and become more diverse as the community continues to grow.
The priorities recommended by the Master Plan when originally adopted were to place public art in
every park and to consider some type of a public art venue or sculpture garden. While there is a list of
eligible Neighborhood and Community Parks and potential Art Venues identified within the Public Art
Master Plan, there are also a number of development projects that have come on-line after the release
of that document, some of which are located in one of Dublin's business district.
The Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission has been provided with the exciting task of recommending
the plan for the next phase of growth for the Public Art program by recommending how the public art
fund should be prioritized. The Commission is being asked to consider if the priorities established in
2006 still resonate or if a new approach to building the Public Art collection should be considered. The
goal is to consider a balance of diversity of scale and placement of artwork in order to have the
maximum reach to the Dublin community.
It is the hope that the next five years will allow the Public Art Program to grow in a manner that creates
regular activity of acquiring and installing new artwork; and creating places to celebrate Dublin's artistic
and cultural identity.
PRIORITIES FOR COMMISSION CONSIDERATION
Neighborhood and Community Parks
The "Art in the Parks" program was a partnership between the City of Dublin and the Dublin Fine Arts
Foundation (DFAF), and was a priority when the Public Art Master Plan was adopted. As part of the
partnership the Dublin Fine Arts Foundation would take the lead in selecting artwork with approval of
City Council, which was funded 75% by DFAF and 25% by the City. DFAF would ultimately gift the
artwork to the City for ownership and maintenance.
This program is largely responsible for the City of Dublin's reputation for excellence in public art. The
desire to place a unique artwork in every park has emphasized the cultural identity of the community. In
an effort to honor the "Art in the Parks" program while also being responsive to new opportunities that
are now available as a result of the changing community, Staff recommends evolving the scope of the
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"Art in the Parks" program to encourage artworks that are on the scale of uniquely fabricated public
amenities, and become part of the park design process, rather than something that is plopped in place
at a later time. Many agencies, as part of their public art programs, have created unique seating
elements, water fountains, seat walls, shade structures. This evolution continues to provide unique
artistic elements in each park on an economic scale that will also allow responsiveness to opportunities
that were not available at the time the Master Plan Document was adopted, when the program focused
on placing artwork in existing parks. While Staff still recommends the vision of ultimately every park in
Dublin having unique artwork, the focus over the next several years should be on new parks that are
being developed.
Staff would continue to reach out to the Dublin Fine Arts Foundation to determine their interest in
partnering on the "Art in the Parks" program as had been done in the past.
Public Art Venues: Sculpture Gardens
Sculpture gardens were also identified as a priority at the time the Public Art Master Plan was authored.
In addition to permanent sculpture gardens, this concept has also been implemented successfully on a
temporary basis in other communities. In a number of communities, there is a space designated where
monumental sculptures or installations rotate quarterly to annually. The rotation of artwork creates an
opportunity to directly engage the community in arts-focused community celebrations on a regular
basis. Additionally, there are successful examples of invitational exhibits where a diverse range of
sculptures has been located for a predetermined period of time. This type of sculpture venue also
engages the community since it becomes marketed similar to an "event." In some jurisdictions, the
community uses this type of "sculpture garden" forum to select one sculpture that becomes part of the
permanent collection.
Private Development
There are also opportunities that will become available when a private developer decides to pay an "in
lieu" fee rather than install artwork themselves. At this time, the new General Motors Dealership on
John Monego Court identified a site at the turnabout circle that has high visibility to 1-680. While in lieu
fees do not necessarily need to be spent at the site of the developer who paid those fees, since the City's
public art fund exists due to developer contributions, high visibility projects should be considered.
Private developers are business partners in the arts. Continuing the judicious placement of public art
within select private developments will serve to nurture the relationship the City has with the
development community.
INNOVATIVE OPPORTUNITIES
The City of Dublin's Ten Year Strategic Plan's Vision includes the following statement: "As Dublin grows,
it will balance history with progress, to sustain an enlightened, economically balanced and diverse
community. Dublin is unified in its belief that an engaged and educated community encourages
innovation in all aspects of City life."
The history of the public art program has resulted in acquisition of artworks representing public artists of
the highest caliber. There has been balanced placement of artwork in neighborhood parks and in
commercial developments. This stewardship has created an impressive foundation for the public art
program, allowing Dublin residents a unique level of exposure to the visual arts.
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Progressive art communities also balance programs that encourage understanding and appreciation of
the arts with creating communities where artists live and gather. Given the goals of the public art
program, there are a number of potential opportunities that allow the City to invest the public art fund
resources into active art experiences in addition to passive enhancements of public spaces. The intent of
exploring these options is to create a balance that will fully develop a vital and vibrant public art
program.
In the spirit of innovation, Staff recommends Commission consider exploring several new public art
opportunities. If the Commission has interest in recommending some of these concepts to City Council,
it may ultimately require updating City Ordinances and Plans, and would need City Attorney review
before adoption by City Council.
Streetscapes
There are two opportunities related to City planning documents that present opportunities for public
art. The first opportunity is centered on the Downtown Specific Plan, and the upcoming Kingsmill
project. Streetscapes present an opportunity to enhance and humanize the urban or commercial
environment. Enhancements can be made to existing public works fixtures or private development, such
as sculptural elements of durable materials added to the pinnacle of light standards and cutouts on
building frontage to allow for artwork. A series of related artwork can be installed in a repetitive format
at a height that adds verticality to a long narrow corridor, or installed on a pedestrian level.
The Streetscape concept can also be implemented as a temporary concept by commissioning artists to
create "art banners" that are exhibited throughout the City on light standards that typically hang various
City banners throughout the year. This type of opportunity is a way to grow awareness within the local
arts community since the ability to be successful, as a participating artist, does not require mastery of
durable materials, as is typically the case in most public art projects.
Bikeway Master Plan
The second plan-specific opportunity is the Bikeways Master Plan. This plan presents a rather unique
and timely opportunity. With the City's recent adoption of a parking ordinance that requires commercial
developers to provide permanent and temporary bike racks based on the number of parking spaces
required of them,there is potentially an opportunity to commission an artist or series of artists to design
an artwork template for bike racks unique to the City of Dublin that then can be reproduced. In the same
way that developers who are required to install tree grates are given one option of tree grate to
purchase, uniquely designed and fabricated bike racks can be designed that can become the standard
for the City, elevating the aesthetic of a basic public amenity.
Public Artist-in-Residence Program
Depending on funds and resources identified, an Artist-in-Residence program could be supported in a
number of ways. Staff could identify and pursue a vacant commercial space and broker a use agreement
that will allow an artist the opportunity to work on a large-scale artwork within the community. The
Artist-in-Residence could develop a large-scale artwork. The artist could be required to: develop their
work through a community input process; provide forums and open houses to understand and observe
the fabrication process. There might also be the opportunity for outreach to the schools as well as a
community-build component.
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Live/Work Spaces
There may be opportunities to incentivize developers to include in their projects live/work spaces for
artists. Spaces of this nature are particularly well-suited for areas zoned for mixed use residential and
retail. Live/work spaces can be built with industrial, less refined finishes than those offered to the buyer
seeking more traditional uses for their residence. The addition of artist live/work districts serves to
attract artist-residents. With conditions imposed for residents requiring participation in regularly
occurring open houses, similar to Oakland's "First Friday's" gallery stroll, these districts can also create
gathering places to regularly celebrate the arts.
"Phantom Gallery" Program
Many communities have successful models of utilizing vacant retail space as galleries when permanent
spaces have been lacking. This program activates the art experience by providing places for timely and
relevant exhibits to be installed and creating arts-based community gatherings. This program also
fosters development of the artist community by providing opportunities for new and emerging artists to
exhibit their work. This program is also a benefit to the economic vitality of the City, since the galleries
activate business districts that seeking to attract tenants.
Permanent/Fixed Site Gallery
The most innovative concept that Staff would like to vet out is the potential for incentivizing a developer
to offer as their public art in-lieu contribution art space rather than artwork. A permanent gallery,
potentially within Dublin's Downtown Specific Plan, offers an exciting opportunity to create a permanent
space where dynamic exhibits can rotate on a regular basis. This opportunity also fosters development
of both the artist community and the Dublin community.
All of these Innovative Opportunities serve to strengthen the public art program by supporting goals
identified in the Public Art Master Plan in an active manner. The gallery concepts establish places where
people will gather, and even travel to, in order gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for visual
art. By partnering with developers to create art spaces or live/work districts, on-going opportunities are
created to celebrate Dublin's history and natural environment and elevate the discussion of art in the
community.
SUMMARY
The primary consideration before the Commission is if the priorities established by the Public Art Master
Plan still resonate with this community, or if Commission recommends there could be a different
approach to diversifying the opportunity types that have recently become available. While the intention
of this report is not to develop an art plan of any one particular site, Staff would like to receive input and
feedback on the various public art opportunities, get an assessment of which are the most appealing to
Commission and City Council, so Staff can create a more specific five-year Public Art Plan for review that
is quantitative with regard to budget.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Commission provide feedback and input
on the priorities and diversity of the various Opportunity Types for public art projects as funds become
available in the next five years.
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BACKGROUND
In 2001, the Dublin Heritage and Cultural Arts
The City of Dublin has seen remarkable change Commission completed its first long-range
over the last decade. Since the late 1990s, the plan that called for the development of a
City has grown dramatically with new housing, Public Art Master Plan to identify
retail and office development, and public opportunities for public art and to also revise
improvements. Additional housing and retail is the Public Art Policy to identify alternate
currently under construction. funding sources and approval processes for
public art. It was in this context of program
Dublin's public art program has grown along growth and change that Wright & Associates
with City development. Begun as a was hired to develop a Public Art Master Plan
partnership with the nonprofit Dublin Fine in July 2003. A Public Art Master Plan Task
Arts Foundation in the late 1980s, the City Force was created to provide feedback and
boasts a collection of 19 City owned works, guidance during the development of the plan.
two works on long-term loan, and four
privately owned works displayed in public _ sP iiillV ill "91�
places throughout Dublin.
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In 1997, the City of Dublin adopted its first !
Public Art Policy. The Policy encouraged
development projects to include artwork in ,
buildings and public spaces, and set out
criteria for artwork selection and guidelines for
implementation. The Policy identifies the
Dublin Fine Arts Foundation to act in an
advisory capacity to the City and developers
on public art projects.
Since the adoption of the Public Art Policy,
many fine artworks have been created for the 4 -4
City of Dublin. However, many of the - ^
conditions on which the 1997 Policy was
based have changed. In 1999, the Heritage
and Cultural Arts Commission was established
to act in an advisory capacity to City Council
on matters pertaining to art, including public
art. City Departments were reorganized in
2000, to include arts and culture within the
Department of Parks and Community Services. «a '
In 2002 a full-time Heritage and Cultural Arts "GALA"by Ned Smyth(1990)
Supervisor position was created, with the
management of public art as a major
responsibility.
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Public Art Master Plan Page 1 of 7
ATTACHMENT 1
PUBLIC ART MASTER PLAN Staff responsibilities, procedures for site and
artist selection, eligible artworks, collection
This Public Art Master Plan describes the review, and funding options.
principle methods used to develop public art in
the City of Dublin including: Program Policies
These policies will give the City Council,
City Projects: Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission, Staff
Projects developed and funded by the City of and the public guidance on issues that often
Dublin. These projects are planned by City arise in the administration of a public art
Staff in conjunction with the development of program. They reflect the best practices in the
the annual Capital Improvement Program field, adjusted to fit the unique circumstance of
based on available funding. the City of Dublin.
City Projects in Partnership with Program Implementation
Community Organizations: Strategies for implementation of the Public Art
Projects developed in partnership with Program as well as potential funding
nonprofit and community organizations such mechanisms for both City and private
as the Dublin Fine Arts Foundation (DFAF) development projects are summarized in this
which may be funded, in part, by the City of section.
Dublin.
Private Development: _
Projects on private property funded and
constructed by private developers.
The Plan outlines opportunities, guidelines and
policies for the City's Public Art Program as
well as implementation strategies.
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Public Art Opportunities
The Plan summarizes potential opportunities
for the placement of public art both on public
and private property. Opportunities were
developed based on a review of the existing
City infrastructure, proposed City specific
plans, private development projects and
proposed City capital projects.
.Art Guidelines n
The guidelines establish administrativef
procedures for implementing the proposed
Public Art Program including City Council, y
Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission and
"The Risinjz Blue"by Yoshio Taylor(2003)
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PUBLIC ART PROGRAM - 3) Provide numerous opportunities for
OVERVIEW Dublin's citizens to gain a deeper
understanding and appreciation for visual
Public Art Vision art.
4) Enhance the City's identity and regional
The City of Dublin celebrates humanity and image by actively promoting Dublin's
promotes a healthy civic society through the unique public art collection.
administration of its Public Art Program. The
Public Art Program and its collection inspire 5) Encourage the creation of artworks that are
residents and attract visitors with high quality integrated into the City's built
artworks, both freestanding and incorporated environment, including signage, gateways,
in Dublin's public spaces. sidewalks, bus stops, bollards, parking
structures, crosswalks and other public
The Public Art Program will create a unique amenities.
sense of place and a strong identity for the 6) Involve artists in the planning of public
City as a whole. This vision will be furthered spaces such as parks, and transit corridors.
through the creation and promotion of a 7) In existing neighborhoods and parks,
citywide collection of art works specifically ensure community support for the artworks
placed within the community, which enhance through public participation in artist
urban planning goals and portray the dreams selection and artwork development.
and visions of the community. g) In new developments, support the design
themes, goals and objectives of City
Public Art Program Purpose planners and private developers by
The purpose of Dublin's Public Art Program is working closely with these parties in the
to inspire civic pride among its residents and development of public art.
strengthen the City's regional identity by 9) In rehabilitation of existing developments,
enhancing public spaces, giving character to further the design themes and goals of the
neighborhoods and business districts, and area by working with residents and
providing numerous opportunities for people business owners as well as City planners
to experience visual art. and private developers in public art
planning and development.
Public Art Program Goals
1) Establish and enhance pedestrian friendly 1 �yd�na
public spaces such as parks, plazas,
pathways, public restrooms, parking lots
and other places where people travel or
gather.
2) Strengthen the unique character of
individual neighborhoods, business _
districts and transit corridors with artwork aye
that relates to the site's purpose, history `
and natural environment.
"Aaron and Dillon"by Katherine Keefer(2002)
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PUBLIC ART PROGRAM - Dublin Library
OPPORTUNITIES "Know Way"by Robert Ellison(2003)
"Seasons"by Peter Mollica(2003)
The City of Dublin has extensive plans to "Cutouts"by Mark Evans and Charlie Brown
build new neighborhoods and rehabilitate (2003)
others. As the plans are implemented, there
will be many opportunities to involve artists in Dublin Senior Center
the early design of urban' development
projects. Artists will be encouraged to work "Wisdom Through the Ages"by Rowland
with the City's Heritage and Cultural Arts Cheney(2005)
Commission and Staff, Community
Development Department, private developers, Art in the Parks
neighborhood residents and business owners to Commissioned by the Dublin Fine Arts
enhance constituents' goals and design themes Foundation
for each neighborhood. Shannon Park: "Sirius" by Peter Voulkos
(1990)
This opportunities section summarizes existing Stagecoach Park: "Mosaic Tile Seating
public art projects both public and private and Area/Wagon Wheel"by Twyla Arthur(1996)
identifies potential projects for the placement Alamo Creek Park: "Black Pool"by Alan
of public art in the City of Dublin. Counihan(1997)
Mape Memorial Park: "Archway"by Donna
Existing Public Art—City Proiects Billick and Troy Corliss (1999)
Beginning in 1990, the City has actively Kolb Park: "Dust in the Universe"by John
pursued the development of public art. King (2000)
Identifying public art opportunities at local Ted Fairfield Park: "Birdwatch"by Johanna
parks and City facilities, Dublin's collection Poethig(2002)
now includes 21 artworks for public display.
A listing of the public artwork and locations Dolan Park: "Dreams of Longing After
Nothing"by Bryan Tedrick(2004)
follows.
Emerald Glen Park: "Divided Sea"by Ned
Dublin Civic Center Kahn, (2004)
"GAIA"by Ned Smyth (1990)
"Gail"by Katherine Keefer(1994) Underpass Murals
1-680 at Dublin Boulevard and I-680 at
"Aaron and Dillon"by Katherine Keefer Amador Valley Boulevard
(2002) "Historic Crossroads"by Daniel Galvez, John
"20th Anniversary Quilt"by Linda Schmidt Pugh, and John Wehrle(2003)
(2002)
"Sisyphus"by Roger Berry (1989, on loan Bus Shelter Art
since 1992) Dublin Boulevard, north at Village Parkway
"Steel Water Color#99"by Fletcher Benton Dublin Boulevard north and south at Golden
(1989, on loan since 1996) Gate Drive.
By Dan Dykes (2003)
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Existin!Public Art—Private Development students in collaboration with artist Johanna
In 1997 the City of Dublin adopted its first Poethig(1997).
Public Art Policy. The Policy encouraged Nielsen Elementary School: "We Make the
development projects to include artwork in World" an entry-way mural created by 200
buildings and public spaces. To date four students in collaboration with artists Gary
private development projects have included
artwork. A listing of the artwork and locations Carlos and Jennifer Trammel (1998).
follows.
Dublin Elementary School: "Soaring to New
Dublin Boulevard Safeway: "Dublin Time''
Heights" a mural created by students from
by Dan Dykes (2004) y. kindergarten through 6th grade in collaboration
with artist Argunnur Yr Gylfadottir(1999).
Expo Design Center: "Indesign" by Ray Lamb
(2001) Public Art Opportunities—City Proiects
Archstone Apartments: "Ironhorse Trail" by
Vickie Jo Sowell (2002) Capital Improvement Projects
Waterford Shopping Center: The Rising A Capital Improvement project means any
pp g
Blue by Yoshio Taylor (2003) permanent public improvement project paid
for wholly by monies appropriated by the City
Existing Public Art- School Proiects to construct, improve, or renovate a building,
including its appurtenant facilities, a
In 1994, the Dublin Unified School District decorative or commemorative structure, a
and the Dublin Fine Arts Foundation formed a park, a sidewalk, a parking facility, a utility, or
partnership to create permanent art projects in any portion thereof, within the City limits or
each of Dublin's schools involving a under the jurisdiction of the City.
collaboration between professional artists and
the students, using Measure "B" monies. The In large capital projects it is recommended that
goal of the project was to create works that artworks be located on site, using a general
would enhance the environment of each school budget guideline of 1% - 2% of the total
and create a sense of ownership for the capital project budget. Potential capital
students as well as providing much needed arts projects include:
education. A listing of the artwork and
locations follows. . Shannon Community Center
Reconstruction
Murray Elementary School: "A Cultural . Emerald Glen Park Recreation and Aquatic
Voyaae" a courtyard mural created by six Center
classes from 1 st through 5th grade under the . Emerald Glen Park Community Center
supervision of artists Sofie Siegmann and . Community Theater/Cultural Arts Center
Kenneth Huerta(1995).
Wells Middle School: "Tell me and I will Parks
forget. Show me and I may not remember. Public art should be included in neighborhood
Involve me and I will understand" and and community parks. Potential artwork
"Equations" a tile wall pattern created by locations should be identified as part of the
park design. Installation of art shall occur at
such time that occupancy of the surrounding
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development reaches a minimum of 25%. development. Artworks should be located in
Neighborhood Selection Committees should an area which is accessible to the public and
be convened to assist with artwork selection. allow for unrestrained viewing from a variety
Coordination with the Dublin Fine Arts of vantage points. Sites may include urban
Foundation on the award winning "Art in the gateways, vistas, public spaces and plazas, or
Parks" project should be continued, as deemed other interior or exterior, publicly accessible
appropriate. Potential park projects include: places.
• Bray Commons As a condition of approval, public art will be
• Dublin Ranch Neighborhood Parks included in the following private development
• Dublin Historic Park projects:
• Fallon Sports Park
• Fallon Village Neighborhood and • Gateway Medical Center
• General Motors
Community Parks
• Schaefer Ranch Parks • Ikea
• Transit Center Park • Metropolitan Dublin Station
• San Ramon Village
Public Art Venue • Sorrento
A Public Art Venue is a location where several • Tralee
pieces of public art are on display in a • Ulferts
consolidated area. The size of the site can
typically vary from 1/3 acre to 10 acres in a Other potential private development projects
park location, or in the case of a streetscape, may include, but are not limited to:
one to several blocks long. Usually, a large
number of different types of art sculptures are • Camp Parks
on display for the public's view, in some • Dublin Land Company
cases, surrounded by a garden like setting. • Dublin Place Shopping Center
Some Venues are thematic in nature whereas • Dublin Transit Center
others can be educational. Public Art Venues • Emerald Place
can range in cost from $350,000 up to $5 . Fallon Villages
million or more, depending on the amount of • Wallis Ranch
art pieces and possible land costs. Potential . West Dublin BART
locations for a Public Art Venue include:
Site Selection Process
• Camp Parks Sites will be selected based on the Public Art
• Dublin Historic Park Master Plan and goals of the public art
• Emerald Glen Park
program:
Public Art Opportunities—Private
Development 1) Establish and enhance pedestrian friendly
public spaces where people travel or
As the City embarks on development of area gather.
specific projects, opportunities for public art
thrive. Public art can be included in a single
development project or part of a larger planned
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2) Sites that are accessible to the public a
minimum of eight hours a business day
may be considered suitable locations for
public art.
3) Site spaces may be interior or exterior.
4) Locations can include surface treatments
of buildings, retaining walls and bridges.
The definition of "location" can also be
expanded by an artist's ability to extend
the possibilities for public art, and would
then be determined on a case-by-case
basis.
5) Strengthen the unique character of
individual neighborhoods, business
districts and transit corridors with artwork
that relates to the site's purpose, history
and natural environment.
6) Provide numerous opportunities for
Dublin's citizens to be exposed to and gain
a greater appreciation for visual art.
7) Enhance the City's identity and regional
image by actively promoting Dublin's
unique public art collection.
In addition, sites should have maximum public
exposure.
For site selection to be maximized, the artist
will work with developers, city planners,
residents and business owners so that the
theme and development goals of the project
are enhanced. This will allow the artist and
community to decide if a work is best
incorporated into the building or other
infrastructure, or created as a freestanding
artwork. This process underscores the
importance of involving the artist at the same
time as the project architect.
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CITY OF DUBLIN PUBLIC ART MASTER PLAN
OPPORTUNITIES STATUS REPORT AND UPDATE
The projects contain in the tables below include those specified in the Public Art Master Plan as well as
new opportunities that have become available since the plan was adopted.
• Opportunities specified in the Master Plan that are complete.
O Opportunities included in the Master Plan that are either available for consideration as a public art
site,or are active via the Capital Improvement Project process.
B Included in the Master Plan but on hold, scheduled beyond the five-year outlook, or have been
combined with another project on the list.
* New opportunities that have developed since the Master Plan was adopted.
TABLE 1:CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Active or
Complete Available On Hold NEW
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS:Capital improvement projects are those paid for wholly by funding
from the City to construct, improve or renovate a building.
Shannon Community Center Reconstruction •
Emerald Glen Park Recreation and Aquatic Complex 0
Emerald Glen Park Community Center
(Project is combined with above item)
Community Theater/Cultural Arts Center
TABLE 2: NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY PARKS Active or
Complete Available On Hold NEW
NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY PARKS: Opportunities of this nature are typically activated once a
development has reached 25%of its occupancy to ensure the immediate community can be engaged
in artist selection process. (Dublin Ranch and Fallon Neighborhood and Community Parks are listed
individually.)
Bray Commons
Heritage Park O
Piazza Sorrento O
Devaney Square O
Positano Hills Park 0
Sean Diamond Park 0
Jordan Ranch Neighborhood Park O
Passatempo Park O
Fallon Sports Park O
Schaefer Park 0
Transit Center Park O
ATTACHMENT 2
TABLE 3: PUBLIC ART VENUES Active or
Complete I Available On Hold NEW
PUBLIC ART VENUES:A public art venue is a location where several pieces of public art are on display in
a consolidated area.The artwork located in public art venues can be permanent or temporary.
Artwork can be thematically related or can include acquisitions diverse in nature.The art can be
monumental or on a pedestrian scale. It can be "art for art's sake"or it can elevate the aesthetic of a
utilitarian object that is in the public right of way. Public Art Venues can be transformed into sculpture
gardens,streetscapes—either of which can take many forms.
Camp Parks/Dublin Crossing B
Heritage Park p
Emerald Glen Park p
Civic Center
Kingsmill Project
(at Dublin Boulevard and Golden Gate)
Bikeways Master Plan
(City-Wide implementation) IF
TABLE 4: PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT Active or
Complete Available On Hold NEW
PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT: Private developers have the option of installing public art or paying an "in lieu"
fee that is contributed to the Public Art Fund.Typically a site is identified for placement of public art
when the"in lieu"fee is paid. (Of the active Private Development projects, General Motors has an
identified public art location identified with high visibility to the freeway.)
Gateway Medical Center
John Monego Court O
(Turnabout Circle new General Motors Dealers)
The Green at Park Place
(noted as IKEA and Emerald Place in Master Plan) O
Metropolitan Dublin Station m
San Ramon Village B
Sorrento
Tralee
Ulferts
Camp Parks/Dublin Crossing B
Dublin Land Company p
Dublin Place Shopping Center
Fallon Villages p
Wallis Ranch m
Essex
(West Dublin BART—before Public Art Ordinance)
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TABLE 5: INNOVATIVE OPPORTUNITIES Active or
Complete Available On Hold NEW
INNOVATIVE OPPORTUNITIES:These are opportunities that,in some cases, propose investment of public
art fund resources into active art experiences.This will balance the passive enhancements of public
spaces.The intent of exploring these options is to create a balance that will fully develop a vital and
vibrant public art program.The last four program concepts will require review by the City Attorney.
Streetscapes
Kingsmill Project
at Dublin Boulevard and Golden Gate
Bikeways Master Plan �c
City-wide implementation
Public Artist-in-Residence 'k
Live/Work Spaces
"Phantom Gallery" Program
Fixed Site/Permanent Gallery
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