File #: 2018-5877   
Type: Regular Agenda Item
Body: Public Art Commission
On agenda: 8/16/2018
Title: Review of Art in City Hall Pilot Program. The Public Art Commission will hold a public meeting to review and consider changes to the Art in City Hall Pilot Program. Consideration of this program is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act.
Attachments: 1. Exhibit 1 - 2019 Art in City Hall Program Guidelines
Title

Review of Art in City Hall Pilot Program. The Public Art Commission will hold a public meeting to review and consider changes to the Art in City Hall Pilot Program. Consideration of this program is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act.

Body

CITY OF ALAMEDA
Memorandum

To: Honorable Chair and
Members of the Public Art Commission

From: Lois Butler
Economic Development Manager

Date: August 16, 2018

RE: Review of Art in City Hall Pilot Program. The Public Art Commission will hold a public meeting to review and consider changes to the Art in City Hall Pilot Program. Consideration of this program is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act.
BACKGROUND

In 2018, the City of Alameda initiated the Art in City Hall Pilot Program, which provides exhibit opportunities for professional and emerging Alameda artists and arts organizations. The goals of this program are to support the local arts community, create a memorable experience for the public, and celebrate Alameda's diverse history and community. The program is open to all artists living in Alameda, or arts organizations based in Alameda.

As part of the pilot program, eight artists or arts organizations were selected at random to display their artwork in one of two gallery spaces: one on the first floor and one on the third floor of City Hall. Each gallery space holds four exhibits per year, for a total of eight exhibits in the 2018 pilot year:

Previous Exhibits

January 12-April 12, 2018
1st Floor Featured Artist: Michael Sibio
3rd Floor Featured Artist: Wendy Rabin

April 13-July 12, 2018
1st Floor Featured Artist: Patti Heimburger
3rd Floor Featured Artist: Mtaani Foundation

Current and Upcoming Exhibits

July 13-October 11, 2018
1st Floor Featured Artist: Alameda on Camera @ the Frank Bette Center for the Arts
3rd Floor Featured Artist: Jennifer Daily

October 12, 2018 -January 10, 2019
1st Floor Featured Artist: Federica Colla
3rd Floor Fe...

Click here for full text