Public Hearing-- Art in Public Places Program Ordinance Changes
Dear Art in Public Places Program Supporter:
As you know, the Art in Public Places Program is seeking changes in the city ordinance to improve our commitment to the citizens and artists within our community. If you are available, we would be honored if you would speak at the hearing. It is our hope that the speakers address a wide variety of issues of importance to the program and thus ask if you could address specific issues that are relevant to you. Please let us know if you are available and willing to speak in support of the Art in Public Places Program. You will need to limit your comments to 3 minutes or less.
Public Hearing: Art in Public Places Program Ordinance Changes at the Arts Commission Meeting
Monday, September 23, 2002 at 6:30 p.m.
Boardroom at Parks & Recreation Department
200 S. Lamar by Zachery Scott Theater
A list of points to be made:
-- change from 1% to 2% and its affects;
-- removal of cap (i.e., Town Lake Children's Garden could not be built as is above the cap);
-- infrastructure as to increased monies but also as identifiers of place;
-- cultural awareness and pride;
-- community involvement and past histories;
-- enhanced aesthetic beauty; economic development;
-- artists 2 year commitment to city on projects;
-- increased artist's responsibility;
-- new insurance requirements for artists;
-- cost of living and materials increases since 1985;
-- artistic community involvement including artisans, architects, artists, designers, landscape architects and fabricators;
-- multicultural awareness;
-- the creative city;
-- return on investment;
-- and anything else that you feel is important.
If you would identify some areas that you might discuss so that all issues are covered, when you reply, it would be most appreciated.
