Draft Public Art Policy No. 0100-053 Presentation

Background:

• 2006 Helmcken Road project – lamp standards with banner “arms”
• 2006 Roaming Art Gallery
• 2007 tunnel painted by community in the Chilco neighbourhood

Through the years donated art:

• 1988 from City of Colwood upon incorporation
• 1999 photo of wildflowers from VR Natural Habitat Action Group
• 2002 traditional landscape from Hanoi, Vietnam delegation
• 2016 quilt block duplicate commemorating CRD’s 50th anniversary
• 2 Cole Island paintings (artists D. Malcolm and S. Linggard)
• 2011-2012 Island Highway Improvement Project – Kunert/Zettle (Ancient Art of Stone) retaining wall (“Love Story”)
• 2018 co-hosted Art Fest and purchased People’s Choice Award
• 2020/2021 work underway on totem by T. Lafortune for Public Safety Building

Purpose:

• Standardized & transparent process for selection, acquisition, maintenance, and de-accession
• Funding model for the above

Objectives:

1. enhance quality of life
2. strengthen community pride
3. reflect neighbourhood vibrancy
4. improve public environment aesthetic
5. potentially contribute to economic vitality
6. celebrate the Town’s culture and heritage
7. reflect the Town’s diversity
8. express shared values
9. define the Town’s unique identity

Exemptions:

• Temporary/ephemeral works
• Site furnishing amenities and street fixtures
• Commemorative plaques and memorials

Acquisitions:

1. Buy
2. Borrow
3. Donated

Procured Public Art:

1. Follow Purchasing Policy
2. Terms of Reference by Staff, where required
3. Evaluation process – Community Development Adv. Cte.& Staff a. Comply with TOR b. Quality/merit c. Suitability for display d. Durability of materials/use of sustainable materials e. Maintenance requirements/costs f. Relevance to TVR’s environment and “Objectives” g. Legal considerations
4. Council has final decision

Borrowed Public Art:

1. For temporary display purposes
2. Evaluation process – Community Development Adv. Cte.& Staff a. Quality/merit b. Suitability for display c. Duration of installation d. Condition e. Use of sustainable materials f. Maintenance requirements/costs g. Ability to safely display h. Relevance to TVR’s environment and “Objectives”
3. Council has final decision

Donated Public Art:

1. Evaluation process – Community Development Adv. Cte.& Staff a. Quality/merit b. Condition/remaining lifespan c. Suitability for display d. Monetary/appraised value e. Durability of materials/use of sustainable materials f. Maintenance requirements/costs g. Relevance to TVR’s environment and “Objectives” h. Legal considerations
2. Donation must be unencumbered and be transferable by donor
3. Independent appraisal required by donor to receive receipt
4. Council has final decision – donation may be declined

Roles & Responsibilities:

1. Council

• Advocate for art on Public land
• Establish and approve contributions to Public Art Acquisition Reserve Fund through annual financial plan
• Authorize expenditures from this Fund
• Provide final approval – pieces and locations

Roles & Responsibilities:

2. Community Development Advisory Committee

• Review TOR for acquisitions as required
• Provide recommendations to Council on Procured and Borrowed Public Art acquisitions
• Provide advice/recommendation on Donated Public Art if referred
• Work with Staff on recipient site identification