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Statement of Purpose |
The Public Art Advisory Committee is a volunteer committee established to advise and assist City Council and staff on the development and management of the Civic Art Collection and all public art programs developed using City resources, property or land. The Committee will act as advocates for public art on behalf of the City within the community, and provide informed perspectives on public art-related matters within the municipality. Working within the parameters of the Public Art Policy the Committee will: Advise on:
Advocate for:
Assist with:
The Committee also establishes sub-committees, selection panels and juries for specific public art projects. Notwithstanding the Simplified Meetings Procedures for advisory bodies, the Public Art Advisory Committee may invite non-member participation on its selection panels, juries and sub-committees at the discretion of the Committee. However, a member of the Committee shall act as chair for each sub-committee and all Public Art Selection Panels developed for City-led projects must include and/or be chaired by a member of Committee. Panel composition will be developed by the committee in consultation with staff. |
Composition |
The Public Art Advisory Committee shall be comprised of up to eight members as follows:
Relevant skill sets, knowledge and experience are essential to the success of the committee. Priority shall be given to those with a professional visual arts or design background, as opposed to amateur. |
Reporting Structure |
The committee reports to City Council through the Cultural Sustainability Committee. The Chair of the Public Art Advisory Committee will also be a member of the Cultural Sustainability Committee. Administrative support to the Public Art Advisory Committee shall be provided by the Parks, Recreation and Culture Services department, which shall assign a Secretary to the Committee. Additional staff resources as required from time to time will be provided by the following departments:
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Membership Term |
Term of Council, or as determined by Council |
Membership List |
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Meeting Schedule and Location(s) |
The Committee will meet monthly, or at the direction of the Chair. Check the Meetings Calendar for detailed information and cancellations. |
Other |
The Committee shall conduct its meetings in accordance with and otherwise comply with the City of St. Catharines Simplified Meeting Procedures for advisory bodies. |