Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 01/09/2025

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concerns will be better suited by a request for proposals. It was most common to use an open, public call to artists, rather than a nomination system or direct selection of an artist in order to receive the largest number of potential artists or proposals.The survey of public art programs in 2001 found that 86%of public art programs used an open call for artists and that the programs often used multiple methods of selection. Seventy two percent had used a request for qualifications, and 68% had used a request for proposals. (Americans for the Arts, 2003) Based on the literature, it was found that two major categories of artist selection are recommended to be used. For works where new or local artist selection is not a concern, or where the scale of the project is large and has engineering issues,the multi-step request for qualifications system outlined above was recommended. For projects that have a goal of bringing a new artist into the program, or specify local preference, a request for proposals was recommended to be used as designed above. While the most common practice was a request for proposal or artist competition, literature would suggest municipalities should revisit the design of this process, establishing multiple methods of selection based on project goals and characteristics. Staffinq and Administration Management of a public art program is an important consideration when undertaking public art master planning. Nine of ten plans reviewed included staffing in the plan.The master plans reviewed made a distinction between administration by the municipal government or via contracting with an existing, or newly created private, nonprofit organization.The funding mechanism used for public art was a consideration for this component. Additionally,the other elements outlined in the plan affect staffing and administration. Documentation, maintenance and educational opportunities have a direct impact on staffing needs, and it is recommended that these be considered in the design of this component. Most plans which designate city staffing place this program under the department that manages parks, recreation, and cultural affairs. In addition, the local arts council or commission is 25