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Public Arts Master Plan Open House

Public Arts Master Plan Open House. November 14th and 19th Leander Public Library Sponsored by the Leander Public Arts Commission. Tonight’s Agenda. Why are we here? Program Overview Public Arts Commission Community Survey Draft Goals & Objectives Open Discussion. Why are we here?.

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Public Arts Master Plan Open House

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  1. Public Arts Master Plan Open House November 14th and 19th Leander Public Library Sponsored by the Leander Public Arts Commission

  2. Tonight’s Agenda • Why are we here? • Program Overview • Public Arts Commission • Community Survey • Draft Goals & Objectives • Open Discussion

  3. Why are we here? • The Leander Public Arts Commission is preparing a master plan for public art in our community. • A survey was conducted to inquire about the types of art the community would like to experience. • Open House Meetings are scheduled to discuss draft goals and objectives. • Draft plan will be available for public comment by July 2014. • LPAC hopes to complete the master plan by November 2014 and then seek City Council approval.

  4. Leander Public Arts Commission • Stan Holcomb, Chair • Don Bradley • Jen Daugherty • Simon Garcia, Council • Sherry LeBlanc • Cindy Tauer-Eckart • Ashli Williamson • Established by the City Council in 2008 • Members are appointed by the Council • Up to 7 members • 4-year terms • Funding Sources • Utility Bill donations • Certain City CIP’s • Commercial CIP’s (Voluntary)

  5. About the Survey • Community-wide survey conducted in March and April • Publicized in the print media and City website • Could be completed on-line. Hard copies available at City Hall, Library, Parks & Rec. and Chamber Office • 130 respondents

  6. What types of art would you like to see in public spaces? • 79% - Concerts (Rock, Pop, Country, Jazz, Popular) • 69% Visual Art (Sculpture, Paintings, Murals, Mosaics) • 58% Symphony, Opera, Classical, Chamber Music • 52% Dance and Theater

  7. Rate the Benefits of Art Projects, Programs or Features • 65% Wine & Food Festivals • 62% Civic Infrastructure (Park benches, lamp posts, signs, etc.); Interactive Play Space • 61% Art Festivals; Education & Interactive Art Programs • 59% Architecture Incorporated into Public Buildings • 53% Private Loaned Art Collections Displays

  8. What are the Best Places for the Placement of Public Art? • 74% Parks • 65% Old Town Area • 49% Municipal Facilities • 48% Gateways to the City; Capital Metro Station

  9. Draft Goals • Three goals were drafted to reflect the findings of the survey. • 1. To bring performing and visual art to public places • 2. To bring art projects, programs and features to Leander • 3. To increase communication and art awareness in Leander

  10. Goal 1: To bring performing & visual art to public places • Objectives • To support musical events & concerts • Continue funding for Leander Car Show concerts • Seek new opportunities and partnerships for new music events • To bring permanent and temporary visual art to parks, Old Town and municipal buildings (Sculpture, paintings, murals, mosaics, etc.)

  11. Goal 2: To bring art projects, programs & features to Leander • Objectives • Support the creation of art, food and wine festivals • Support the incorporation of art into the design of city infrastructure (park benches, light posts, signage, bridges, buildings, etc.) • Encourage interactive playscapes in public and private parks • Support and promote art education

  12. Goal 3: To increase communication & awareness of art in Leander Objectives • Promote local art and artists • Encourage young artists in public and private schools • Secure resources to bring art into the community

  13. Now Let’s Talk…

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