DEPARTMENT: Department of Arts & Culture
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Debbie Racca-Sittre
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: All
Briefing and possible action of the following items related to Public Art: (A) Adopting the Public Art Strategy; (B) Approving a Pre-Qualified List of Public Art Professionals to be available for selection by the San Antonio Arts Commission and/or contracting through the Department of Arts & Culture for projects that have available funding; and (C) Authorizing the submittal of, and acceptance upon award, of a 2018 Public Art Challenge grant application to Bloomberg Philanthropies, in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000 for two years beginning late 2018, including up to $2,000,000 in 2017 Bond Funds as match.
SUMMARY:
This item provides a briefing and possible action on the Public Art Strategy which will enhance public art policies, prioritizes community input on public art project development, expands the artist selection process and proposes neighborhood and signature projects that align with community desires. Additionally, the Department of Arts & Culture is requesting approval to submit a grant application to Bloomberg Philanthropies.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The Cul-T?-Art Plan is a coordinated planning document that will be used to guide the City of San Antonio's investments in the arts to provide equitable opportunities that encourage San Antonio's arts community, residents, and visitors to thrive in a culturally inclusive environment that celebrates San Antonio's identity.
There are six components to the Cul-T?-Art Plan: Film, Centro De Artes, Arts Funding, Music, Cultural Districts, and Public Art. The public outreach for the Cul-TU-Art Plan was extensive and included a Community Wide Survey, seven public meetings, stakeholder briefings, and meetings in each Council District. The most recent component of the Plan to be completed was the Public Art Strategy.
The San Antonio Arts Commission and Curatorial Committee served as the Steer...
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