ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
Date: 12 June 1995
Dept. File No. SP
TO: Vancouver City Council
FROM: Director, Office of Cultural Affairs
SUBJECT: 1995 Community Public Art Program Allocation
RECOMMENDATION
A. THAT Council approve $60,000 for the 1995 Community Public Art
program, with individual projects and budgets reported back to
Council for approval in November, 1995; source of funds to be
the Public Art Unallocated Account.
B. THAT Council approve up to $4,500 for public art work at 19th
and Fleming Greenway; source of funds to be the Public Art
Unallocated Account.
GENERAL MANAGER'S COMMENTS
The General Manager of Community Services RECOMMENDS approval of A
and B.
COUNCIL POLICY
On May 5, 1994, City Council approved $255,000 for the Civic Public Art
Program.
When considering the 1995 Capital Works Budget on May 2, 1995, Council
approved $426,000 for the Civic Public Art Program.
PURPOSE
This report recommends an allocation to the 1995 Community Public Art
Program of $60,000, and recommends $4,500 for public art at a local
Greenway in Cedar Cottage. Complete recommendations for the 1995
Capital Works program will be presented to Council in July.
BACKGROUND
In May 1994, City Council approved $55,000 for a pilot Community Public
Art Program. A coordinator held four public meetings and several site
visits; 20 applications were received and Council approved six projects
totalling $45,000 in December, 1995. Two of these projects are
completed and three others are nearing completion. Staff are reviewing
some neighbourhood concerns, potentially affecting the success of the
"Sahalli Pillars" project in Mount Pleasant.
DISCUSSION
In the opinion of staff and the Public Art Committee, the Community
Public Art program was a good success despite our current review of the
Mount Pleasant's Sahalli Pillars project. Five good projects are
finished or underway, and, more importantly, disparate citizens came
together on projects which created community ownership and pride, and
which materially improved public parks and facilities.
For 1995, staff recommend an increase of $5,000 over 1994, making a
total 1995 Community Public Art budget of $60,000. This modest increase
is recommended to meet the anticipated demand, including some projects
developed since the Program was announced last year. A draft Community
Public Art Program budget and Terms of Reference for the co-ordinator
are provided in Appendix A. As in 1994, part of that budget will pay
for program coordination, public meetings, printing and advertising.
VANCOUVER FOUNDATION FUNDING
In response to our success last year, Vancouver Foundation has indicated
considerable interest in community public art and is now reviewing a
basis for participation. The Foundation has identified tentative
contributions of $25,000 for 1995 and for 1996. Foundation funds would
partner with City funds for allocation to Vancouver projects. Staff
will advise Council as this initiative develops.
FLEMING STREET GREENWAY PROJECT
Cedar Cottage residents in association with Tyee School have created a
model Greenways mini-park and connector at 19th between Fleming and
Dumfries. It links pedestrians to three local schools and three
churches. City Council approved a Community Public Art project costing
$3,500 for the site in 1994.
Artist Thomas Chavez has worked on the site since 1994, and also
supervised the Community Public Art project. Mr. Chavez proposes a
mosaic at the west entrance to the Park; his statement and budget are in
Appendix B. The mosaic would refer to Cedar Cottage's early-settlement
history as a farm. Mr. Chavez has worked with City Engineering crews to
develop the site; the mural would be of a professional quality, complete
the west entrance, and consolidate the memory of Cedar Cottage Farm in
the com-munity.
This project is supported by the City Engineer, the Cedar Cottage
Neighbourhood Association and the Public Art Committee. Staff recommend
it as a completion to a first-rate community process and model Greenways
result. Subject to Council's approval, staff would prepare a detailed
project specification and contract the artist.
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APPENDIX A
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COMMUNITY PUBLIC ART
BUDGET
The following D R A F T budget is based on a total City allocation of
$60,000 and a total Vancouver Foundation allocation of $25,000 in 1995.
Adjustments to expense items will be made if Foundation support does not
materialize.
CITY: $60,000
VANCOUVER FOUNDATION: 25,000
85,000
Program expense:
Printing 200
Mailing 300
Materials 100
Honoraria 600
Advertising 800
Facilitator 10,000 12,000
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Available for projects: $73,000
APPENDIX A
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COMMUNITY PUBLIC ART PROGRAM FACILITATOR
TERMS OF REFERENCE
Under the direction of the Public Art Program Manager, the facilitator
will:
1. Prepare program materials and a Program outreach plan.
2. Arrange and conduct information meetings or workshops with artists,
citizens and community groups to:
- advise on Program goals, provisions and requirements
- provide examples of successful projects
- facilitate ideas for project development
- advise on other issues as required.
3. Arrange and assist facilitation of orientation workshops for City
staff in the community (Health Units, Libraries, Firehalls,
Community Police Offices, etc.) to:
- explain Program aims and provide examples of projects
- evaluate project ideas and advise on project development
- evaluate support for program communication via networking
with integrated service delivery teams, etc.
4. Identify and advise on Project development in priority areas or
with priority communities.
5. Facilitate evaluation process including staff technical reviews,
independent panelists, City staff (Parks, e.g.).
6. Provide updates as required to meetings of City Council, the Public
Art Committee and the Public Art Planning Team.
7. Prepare recommendations for subsequent Program implementa-tion.
8. Generally assist as needed with program implementation.
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