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Public Art Committee
Wednesday – December 14, 2011 - 6:00 PM
Lafayette Public Library – Lower Level – Cultural Arts Classroom
775 W. Baseline Road
Agenda
1. Public Participation
2. Approval of Minutes of the – November 9, 2011 meeting
3. Art on the Street 2012 Selection – see attached criteria and process
4. Reports
- Chair – Alan
- City Council Liaison – Steve
- Staff- Booker
- Treasurer – Pam/Booker
- LCAC – Stacey
5. Next Meeting - January 11, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.
6. Adjournment
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Selection Criteria from City Ordinance Summarized
Artistic Merit—Appropriateness of the materials and design (texture, color, line, shape and value) to the expression of the artist's concept
Permanence of structural and surface components—will the piece withstand being outside for a year and being interacted with in the ways we know people do
Compatibility of the design with the immediate environment of the site—Is it a good visual, thematic fit for downtown in general and perhaps a specific location
Location - As you consider potential locations for this piece are there concerns about landscaping or other changes that would be needed—preservation and integration of natural features for the project
Function-Appropriateness of the design to the function of the site—Are there safety, visibility or code concerns .
Selection Process - DRAFT
1. PRIOR TO THE MEETING: Review the summary of selection criteria from the ordinance. Review of the entire ordinance is recommended. At some point I think we will want to spend some time tweaking criteria to better fit AOTS. If you have ideas about other considerations please email them to me prior to the meeting and I will share them with the group when I get them.
2. On 12/14 Artwork images will be posted on the bulletin board in the art room, but will be covered when you arrive. A map with images of some of the locations will be posted above the new entries to remind you of the locations available.
3. We’ll go through a slide show of the submissions fairly quickly so you have sense of the entire group you will be selecting from. Then we will go through again more slowly. Each slide will include the materials and dimensions of the artwork. You will have an 11 X 17 sheet with all of the images, with dimensions and materials provided so you can make notes if you like.
4. Images on the bulletin board will be uncovered. You will now be able to see the artists names and statements.
5. Everyone will get the usual dots (17 for this year, though you may decide to limit the number to 16) to vote with. Images will be uncovered and dots applied.
6. We’ll see where we are. Are there any clear “Yes!” votes? Any “Definitely Not” votes? You’ll be able to lobby for your favorites and try to convince others that a particular piece would be a mistake.
7. Yes and no votes will be moved to each end of the bulletin board (or removed if it’s that clear) so we can see which pieces need discussion. If there are obvious locations emerging we can line those up under the existing sculptures.
8. We’ll go until we reach our usual consensus as to which pieces are the top ones, and which are alternates. Vote to finalize.
9. Booker will review artworks with City Staff to identify any concerns and eliminate any pieces that the city believes are problematic.
10. PAC will finalize placement locations at their January 11, 2012 meeting.
11. Artists will be notified of their status by January 18.
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