Cultural Council Agenda and Packet 2021 08 19

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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 is intended to supplement Chapter 14.20 of the Louisville Municipal Code (LMC) regarding Public Art, to guide the acquisition of works of art by the City and their placement on public property and in public buildings within the City. The Public Art Policy (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), and 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 a work of art owned by the City of Louisville and placed on public property. "Work of art" means and includes, but is not limited to, a sculpture, monument, mural, fresco, relief, painting, mosaic, ceramic, weaving, carving and stained glass. This Policy does not address art on privately owned property that is available for public viewing such as murals on private businesses. This policy also does not apply to works of art within the exemptions in Section 14.20.090 of the LMC. 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 selecting works of art to be purchased with City funds utilizing current City of Louisville procurement policies, or for accepting/rejecting works of art proposed for donation to the City by individuals or organizations. The Louisville Cultural Council (LCC) will have the authority to make decisions 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. The LCC will make decisions regarding: 1. Public Art site selection 2. Design and review of commissioned works of art 3. Review, acceptance and rejection of donations, loans and purchases of works of art 4. Planning for conservation and maintenance 5. De -accession and removal of works of art The City Council may review an LCC decision regarding proposed installation of Public Art in accordance with the LMC. Public Art 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