City Council Agenda and Packet 2017 11 14 SP

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ABOUT THE PUBLIC ART POLICY The City of Louisville seeks to offer high quality Public Art that engages residents and visitors and celebrates the cultural legacy of Louisville. This policy guides the acquisition of Public Artwork by the City and its placement on public property and in public buildings within the City. The Public Art Policy is created at the direction of the Cultural Arts Master Plan (adopted April, 2017) and the City of Louisville's Comprehensive Plan (adopted May, 2013). This policy seeks to apply the 2016 Best Practices for Public Art Projects established by the Public Art Network Council and the Americans for the Arts. LIMITATIONS OF THIS POLICY For the purpose of this policy, "Public Art" is defined as artwork owned by the City of Louisville and placed on public property. This policy does not address art on privately owned property that is available for public viewing such as murals on private businesses. The policy does not address changing the current City budget or allotting additional funds for the purchase of Public Art. It outlines the process for accepting/rejecting artwork either purchased with City funds utilizing current City of Louisville procurement policies or donated by an individual or organization. The Louisville Cultural Council (LCC) will make recommendations and advise City Council on matters of Public Art. Cultural Arts/Special Events staff will provide support and may recommend that the LCC seek additional guidance or participation from experts such as artists, arts professionals and design professionals. Any new Public Art projects must receive final approval from City Council. The LCC will advise City Council on: 1. Public Art site selection 2. Design and review of commissioned artwork 3. Review, acceptance and rejection of artwork donations, loans and purchases 4. Planning for conservation and maintenance 5. Artwork de -accession and removal GUIDING PRINCIPLES FOR PUBLIC ART IN LOUISVILLE The City of Louisville seeks to offer high quality Public Art that engages residents and visitors and celebrates the cultural legacy of Louisville. Public Artwork in Louisville must align with the following Guiding Principles: 1. Celebrate quality art and design 2. Enhance community identity and place 3. Contribute to community vitality 4. Involve a broad range of people and communities 5. Value artists and artistic process 6. Use resources wisely 6 11.06.17 Draft of Public Art Policy 1