Title
Fiscal Year 2018-23 Public Art Plan (Ordinance S-44812)
Description
This report requests approval of the Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture's FY 2018-23 Public Art Plan.
Report
Summary
The ordinance establishing the City's Percent for Art Program was adopted in December 1986 and requires the Phoenix Arts and Culture Commission to submit a Public Art Plan in advance of each new fiscal year. The ordinance allows for one percent of funding from City Capital Improvement Program projects to be invested in public art, to enhance the design and experience of public infrastructure, buildings and spaces.
The proposed Public Art Project Plan for FY 2018-23 has been developed by staff of the Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture in consultation with City departments, City Council offices and community groups.
The proposed FY 2018-23 Public Art Project Plan includes 30 funded public art projects with a total budget of $12,078,611 (Attachment A). This total includes $2,234,787 in funding for five new projects, and $9,843,824 for 25 continuing projects. The plan is $2,210,586 less than the FY 2017-22 Public Art Project Plan approved by City Council on June 28, 2017. The plan follows priorities established in the Phoenix Public Art Program Master Plan, which designates a wide variety of opportunities for art to improve public infrastructure throughout Phoenix, and includes goals for involving Arizona artists, fabricators and contractors in the work.
The Arts and Culture Commission has a goal of involving Arizona artists and designers in at least 55 percent of City public art projects. Of the 28 projects in the FY 2018-23 Art Plan that will involve hiring artists and contractors, 18 projects (64 percent) either currently involve Arizona artists and design professionals or are expected to involve Arizona professionals. Arizona artists and designers are encouraged to apply for all projects.
Financial Impact
The proposed FY 2018-23 Public Art Project Plan has five new projects totaling $2,234,787, and has 25 continuing projects totaling $9,843,824 for a total budget of $12,078,611. Funding is available in the Capital Improvement Program.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
The Phoenix Arts and Culture Commission reviewed this item on April 15, 2018, and recommends approval. The Parks, Arts, Education and Equality Subcommittee recommended this item for approval at its May 16, 2018 meeting by a vote of 3-0.
Public Outreach
Public involvement is critical to the success of City public art projects. Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture staff work closely with City Council offices, the community and numerous City departments to ensure that neighborhoods near public art projects are included in the development of each project.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Karen Peters and the Office of Arts and Culture.