laura zucker - public art: making creative places
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Public Art: Policies and Procedures for
Making Creative Places
Civic Art Policy
• Civic Art Policy adopted by the County Board of Supervisors in December 2004
• 1% of construction and design for all County capital projects over $500,000
• Over 130 artworks in the County’s collection
Why Artists?
Creative problem-solvers
Risk
Vision
Passion
Imagination
What can public art DO?
Guiding Principles
high quality
innovation
site-specific
civic engagement/community participation
transformative
Place-making
Civic pride + solidarity
Catalyst for revitalization
Enhance, enliven and humanize built environment
Civic Art Process
Project Coordination Committee• Each project has a unique selection panel that reflects
the project:– Supervisorial Office– Tenant Department– Chief Executive Office– Department of Public Works– Arts Commissioner from District– Two City representatives (when applicable)– Community Member– Arts Professionals– Civic Art Project Manager serves as non-voting
advisor to facilitate consensus
Artist Selection and Design Review
• Establish project values• Identify opportunities for artwork• Determine Selection Process• Interview and select artist• Artwork Design Review Process
Technical Assistance WorkshopsInformation SessionsOpen Office HoursStudio Visits
Civic Art Program Los Angeles County Arts Commission
www.lacountyarts.org