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Staff Presentation on the 2017-2018 Pilot Program, "Art in City Hall"
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To: Members of the Public Art Commission
From: Jill Keimach, City Manager
Re: Staff Presentation on the 2017-2018 Pilot Program, "Art in City Hall"
BACKGROUND
For several years the Alameda Free Library was home to a public art exhibit, showcasing art by community and area artists in an effort to provide better access to educational, informational, and cultural resources to the community. The exhibit was well received but was a volunteer program; current staffing and volunteer levels could not sustain the program and it recently ended.
The City Manager's office, in partnership with the Community Development Department, would like to bring a similar program to City Hall, with the mission of celebrating Alameda's diverse history and community, increasing exhibit opportunities for professional and emerging Alameda artists and the greater arts community, and creating a memorable experience for the public.
Staff proposes that the City pilot the Art in City Hall program for one year, which will consist of two gallery spaces, one on the first floor and one on the third floor. The infrastructure needed to create a rails system would be purchased through the City Manager's office. The system will build a rail along the wall of the designated spaces with cables attached for easy hanging of artwork.
The gallery space will be open to all professional and emerging artists and groups in Alameda. In the pilot year, each gallery will facilitate four shows, with a total of eight artists or artist groups showcased.
During the one-year pilot program, the City will publish a Call for Artists to fill the eight gallery dates. City staff will organize an orientation meeting that is open to the public, but mandatory for artists selected. Exhibiting artists will be selected by lottery.
Pilot program details, artwork requirements, an exhibit schedule, artist's agreement, and application, which...
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