Public art is art that is available to everyone PUBLIC ART creating a sense of place which is unique to PLAN the community. “I See What You Mean” Denver, CO Convention Center Artist: Lawrence Argent Example: Stand alone art
Public art supports our economy and entrepreneurial spirit. Artists are 3.5 times more likely than the total workforce to be self-employed. 72% of Americans believe “the arts unify our communities regardless of age, race and ethnicity”. Public art addresses public health by reducing stress, providing a sense of belonging, and addressing stigmas towards those with mental health issues.
Why is Public Art important? “Crown Fountain” Millennium Park Chicago, IL Artist: Jaume Plensa Example: Integrated art
Seventy percent (70%) of Americans believe that the “arts improve the image and identity” of their community. Important tool in attracting new workers, companies, industries and tourists to Wichita. Attachment and Cultural Identity. Public art directly influences how people see and connect with a place. Aesthetics is one of the top three characteristics as to why residents attach themselves to a community.
Why is Public Art important? West Douglas Park Wichita, KS 16th Ave. Steps Artist: Tina Murano San Francisco, CA Example: Integrated art Artist: Aileen Barr & Colette Crutcher Example: Integrated art
Nomar Market Wichita, KS Artist: Conrad Snider Example: Integrated art
Integrated public art enhances the built environment. Public art fosters neighborhood and city pride. Public art can emphasize regional, cultural and neighborhood identity.
Why is Public Art important? Cattail Fence & Gates Watson Park Wichita, KS Artist: Todd Whipple Example: Integrated art
East Kellogg Wichita, KS Artist: Vicki Scuri Example: Integrated art
Little Ark Pedestrian Bridge & Water Line Lincoln Street Dam Wichita, KS Wichita, KS Artist: Kent Williams Artist: Kent Williams Example: Integrated art Example: Integrated art
Integrated public art makes the functional inspiring and beautiful. Integration of artistic elements into infrastructure adds little cost when integrated into the design process. When done well, an integrated design process creates the exceptional out of the mundane.
Why is Public Art important? Council Bluffs Gateway Council Bluffs, IA Artist: Ed Carpenter Example: Gateway
“Aloft” Eisenhower Airport Wichita, KS Artist: Ed Carpenter Example: Integrated art
Public art can make a first impression to visitors to our community. Public art also creates gateways to the city and our unique neighborhoods. Public art tells the story of who we are, where we come from and what we hold dear.
Why is Public Art important? “Troll / Keeper of the Drains” Arkansas River Wichita, KS Artist: Connie Ernatt Example: Discovery
“The Original Dream” Grain Elevator Wichita, KS Salina Municipal Artist: Gleo/Horizontes Waterworks Example: Mural Salina, KS Artist: Kent Williams Example: Education
Public art can enhance perceived negatives and forgotten places. Thoughtful public art can stimulate imagination and storytelling and education. From the largest mural in the world painted by a single artist to hidden gems, public art enhances everyone’s experience of the community.
Why is Public Art important? “Playground” New Your, NY Artist: Tom Otterness “Cloud Gate” Example: Interactive Millennium Park Chicago, IL Artist: Sir Anish Kapoor Example: Interactive
“Bus” Baltimore, Maryland Artist: mmmm…. Example: Interactive
There are approximately 350 public art programs in the United States. Nationally, 283 of the 350 public art programs are housed within government agencies. Public art programs administer the development and management of public art in their communities. In addition to creating new work, public art programs allocate money to maintaining the public art collection.
Percent for Art Program “Skydance” Pedestrian Bridge Oklahoma City, OK Artist: Hans Butzer Example: Integrated Art
“High Trestle” Pedestrian Bridge Des Moines, IA Artist: Schuck Britson/Dalhquist Studio Example: Integrated Art
Peer Cities with Percent for Art Programs Oklahoma City – 1% (2009) Chattanooga – 1% (2009) Pittsburgh - 1% (1977) Des Moines – 1.5% (2001) Austin – 2% (1985) Nashville – 1% (2000) Raleigh/Durham – 1% (2016) Boise – 1% (2010)
Percent for Art Program “LightRails” Existing Bridge Birmingham, AL Artist: Bill FitzGibbons Example: Integrated Art “Her Secret is Patience” Phoenix, AR Artist: Janet Echelman Example: Gateway
Need for an Ordinance: - Have been implementing public art for 20 years in an ad hoc fashion. - Ordinance would codify the process and establish a transparent funding source and process. - Establishes 20% of fund to be utilized for ongoing maintenance of existing and future public art.
Percent for Art Ordinance “Koi Pond” “Check Your Baggage” Boise, ID Artist: Kelsey Hawes Type: Utility
The methods used to build a public art program include: - Clarifies duties/responsibilities of the Design Council and incorporates oversight of the program. - Establishes a process for Design Council to designate eligible projects which require Public Art. - Authorizes Design Council and Staff to recommend funding amounts for Public Art on eligible projects.
Percent for Art Ordinance “Hands” Parking Garage San Jose, CA Artist: Christian Moeller Example: Integrated Art Bill Graham Civic Auditorium San Francisco, CA Artist: Joseph Kosuth Example: Integrated Art
The methods used to build a public art program include: - Assure equitable distribution across districts and neighborhoods. - Establishes guidelines for the selection of public artists and artist consultants - Specifies responsibilities of City Staff and Design Council regarding maintenance of Public Art.
Percent for Art Ordinance “Mircrophone” Nashville, TN Artist: Franne Lee, Keith Harmon, Mac Hill Type: Functional
“Hoops Playing Hoops” Raleigh, NC Artist: Chris Fennell Example: Whimsical
- Past 5 years-City Staff analysis shows an amount equal to 1.4% of entire CIP has been used for public art. Projected forward this level of funding would be: $2,464.00. - Future-City Staff proposes using a defined formula of 1.5% of 3 defined funding streams within the CIP. Projected forward this would be $1,102,866. - Our group recommends using 2% of these 3 defined funding streams within the CIP. Projected forward this would be $1,469,716.
Percent for Art Ordinance Before After
“Art enables us to find ourselves and lose QUESTIONS ourselves at the same time” – Thomas Merton