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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2-DublinFineArtsFoundation (2) ~_ .1- II. DUBLIN FINE ARTS FoulATION e A) Art in the Parks Program In September of 1993, the City Council approved the concept of the Art in the Parks Program. The program is a multi-year program involving professional artists, neighborhood groups, the schools, and other community organizations. The goal of the program is to place permanent works of art in each of Dublin's parks using concepts developed in collaboration with community members. To date, permanent works of art have been placed in two parks. Artworkfor Stagecoach Park was approved by the City Council in August of 1995 and dedicated in October of 1996. Artworkfor Alamo Creek Park was approved by the City Council in May of 1995 and dedicated in May of 1997. Artwork for Kolb Park was approved by the City Council in May of 1995 but the artist has since withdrawn his project. The Fine Arts Foundation would like to discuss with the City Council the potential placement of art at Mape Memorial Park as well as the future of the Art in the Parks Program. B) Sculpture of People in Downtown Area Councilmember Lockhart would like to pursue the placement of public art in downtown Dublin and, in particular, sculptures of people. C) City of Dublin's Public Art Policy for new development Earlier this year the City Council adopted a Public Art Policy which encourages the design of development projects to include creative visual artwork of artists and craftpeople into public buildings and public spaces. The policy is voluntary. A copy of the Public Art Policy is attached. D) City's Operational Subsidy to Dublin Fine Arts Foundation Since Fiscal Year 1991-92, the City has provided an operational subsidy to the Dublin Fine Arts Foundation. The present amount of the subsidy is $10,000. The Dublin Fine Arts Foundation would like to discuss the future funding of the Foundation with the City Council. E) Appointment of a City Representative to the Dublin Fine Arts Foundation The Dublin Fine Arts Foundation has a Board of Directors made up of community members with an interest in supporting and promoting the arts in Dublin. The Foundation has asked that the City Council consider the appointment of a City Representative to serve as a liaison between the Board and the City. F) Development of a joint Brochure for Heritage Center and Dublin Fine Arts Foundation The Dublin Fine Arts Foundation has proposed the development a joint brochure for the Heritage Center and the Foundation which wouldfeature information on shows, galleries, installations, etc. - 1 - ..r- .. e . (;;~ 0- '$.~ II A ~.:-0 I"{~;\\\i 1191~ ~182) ~~~' (41./ F'O~~\' CITY OF DUBLIN PUBLIC ART POLICY It is the policy of the City Council of the City of Dublin to encourage design of development projects to include creative visual artwork of artists and craftpeople into the public buildings and public spaces of the community. This policy shall not be a mandatory requirement of new development projects. Purpose of Public Art *create more visually pleasing public spaces *enrich community identity and sense of civic pride *provide continuity and historical links to the past and present of Dublin and the Tri-Valleyarea *leave to future generations a visual legacy of the present community *increase public access and understanding of the visual arts * show good taste, be sensitive to art and beauty and the senses Criteria *appropriateness to the site - relationship of visual artwork and site shall be considered in terms of the physical dimensions, social dynamics, environmentally sensitive, durability of materials, and resistance to vandalism *standard of excellence - in the judgment of recognized art experts, the work shall be of exceptional quality and enduring value Policy *the Planning Department and Community Development Department will identify appropriate projects with major public access either visually from the roadways, large outdoor spaces, or heavy foot traffic *the Dublin Fine Arts Foundation will provide initial guidance and structure for the inclusion of art in new development in the City *in consultation with the developer and architect, DF AF will assist in identifying appropriate sites and possibilities for art *the identification process will begin early in the design phase of the project because art designed specifically for a location and integrated into the design is more successful and meaningful than work added later ..- e . *at all phases of the selection process, DF AF and the Planning Department will act in an advisory capacity to the developer *the City Council will have final approval of the artwork Definition of Artworks *fine artworks include but are not limited to: sculpture, murals, fountains, paving designs, paintings and lighting using appropriate materials such as clay, fiber, wood, metal, glass, plastics, and natural plant materials *works that are decorative, ornamental, or functional elements of the architecture or landscape design when commissioned from an artist as an integral aspect of a structure or site and not designed by the architect or landscape architect Location of Public Art The Community Development Director will identify appropriate areas where projects might be located. Such areas might include: *major street intersections that serve as gateways to significant public or private development projects *large outdoor spaces located within private projects *other unique sites The Dublin Fine Arts Foundation (DF AF) will provide initial guidance for the inclusion of art in these potential areas. The developer will be consulted and the DF AF will assist in identifying appropriate sites and possibilities for art. Every effort will be made to identify sites and art possibilities at an early design stage of the project. Selection of Artworks The DF AF and the Community Development Director will act in an advisory capacity to the Developer. The City Council will have final approval of the artwork. g: corresp\ep \proj spec\artpolcy