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Presentation by Forecast Public Art and City Staff on Draft Public Art Master Plan
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To: Honorable Chair and Members of the Public Art Commission
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Forecast Public Art (Forecast) and staff will provide a presentation on the revised draft Public Art Master Plan (Plan). The presentation and facilitated discussion will focus on the revisions to the Plan following feedback from the Public Art Commission (PAC) and the public during the April 17, 2023, meeting. Following this discussion, staff intends to present the Plan to the Recreation and Park Commission on June 8, 2023, and the Planning Board on June 26, 2023, before bringing the final Plan back to the PAC for approval in July. If approved by the PAC, staff would bring the Plan before City Council for final approval in September 2023.
BACKGROUND
The completion of a Plan was recommended by the PAC to guide the implementation of the City of Alameda's (City) public art program, in alignment with the vision and goals of the Alameda community, PAC and City Council. A Request for Proposals from qualified consultants was issued in June 2021 and Forecast was selected in November 2021.
In June of 2022, Forecast provided an introduction to the PAC that included a review of initial timelines and work plans, a discussion of definitions, and a collaborative effort to agree on next steps in the planning process. In August of 2022, Forecast's second facilitation focused on defining the mission, vision and goals of the Plan and introducing the PAC to new community engagement approaches. In October, Forecast facilitated a third discussion exploring the role of the PAC as well as artwork selection and installation processes.
In addition to these facilitated discussions, Forecast conducted a robust community engagement strategy, which involved collaboration with local artists, arts organizations, and community members. This community engagement strategy has played a key role in shaping the develo...
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