Public Art Policies

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Public Art Policies

In order to create an efficient, transparent, and successful Public Art Program, the policies outlined below have been developed for the Public Art Commission. These will operationalize the Public Art Program as established by the Public Art Ordinance and should be used as the basis for decision making for the program.

Section 1: Introduction This section lays out definitions for the remaining policies.

Section 2: Collection Management This establishes the management practices of artworks acquired through the solicitation and donation processes. These pieces are considered part of the City’s Permanent Collection and must be cared for in accordance with the Maintenance Policy. The Collection Management Policy is intended to maintain the value of the City’s Permanent Collection and guard against inappropriate disposal of any of its pieces.

Section 3: Roles and Responsibilities This section details who are the responsible parties for public art in Mount Dora and the role that each plays in executing a successful public art program. Section 4: Annual Public Art Plan This policy creates a requirement for a yearly work plan (the Annual Public Art Plan) for the Public Art Program and defines how the work plan will build consensus on what the program can accomplish each year.

Section 5: Use of Funds This policy details how Public Art Program funds may be used throughout the development and implementation of public art projects.

Section 6: Artist Selection This policy establishes the practices for acquiring artworks through the Public Art Fund. This detailed policy will ensure a transparent process for acquiring artwork and favors open ended selection processes in order to promote artistic excellence and further the goals and strategies of the program.