HomeMy WebLinkAboutITEM 9 - GIFTED PUBLIC ART POLICY PRESENTATION - 5.17.16City of Tustin
Gifted Public Art Policy
City Council –May 17, 2016
Purpose
Public art can contribute to the cultural and economic vitality of the community and
enhance the quality of life.
The policy provides procedures for submission, evaluation, acceptance, or denial of
public art gifted to the City.
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Proposed Policy
The proposed policy also outlines procedures for installation, maintenance and, if
necessary, the removal of public art.
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Definition
Gifted public art is existing or created artwork given free and clear of any liens or
attachments.
Examples of Artwork:
•Paintings
•Sculptures
•Mosaics
•Designs in any media for the purpose of expression.
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Procedures
•Letter of Interest and Application (submitted to Parks and Recreation Department)
•Presentation to Community Services Commission (accept, delay or reject)
•Commission Review and Recommendation to the City Council
•City Council Review and Final Decision (accept, delay or reject)
•Installation (if accepted, artwork becomes city property)
•Maintenance
•Removal (if necessary)
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Criteria for Acceptability of Public Art
•Aesthetics
•Quality
•Style
•Permanence
•Public Liability
•Feasibility
•Duplication
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Criteria and Factors for
Placement of Artwork
•Visibility
•Lighting
•Public Safety
•Impact to Facility or Programs
•Traffic (interior, exterior, foot and auto)
•Location (relationship to facility, architecture and natural setting)
•Future Development Plans of Facility and Area
•Impact on Community and Neighborhood
•Installation and Maintenance
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If the artwork is accepted by the city council, it becomes the responsibility and property
of the City of Tustin.
Installation of the artwork is the responsibility of the artwork sponsor/organization
unless otherwise determined.
Artwork shall be installed and sited in a manner that ensures public access, including
ADA access.
Artwork will be installed to the satisfaction of the City of Tustin and it’s officials.
Routine maintenance of the artwork, after installation, will be the responsibility of the
City of Tustin.
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Removal of Artwork (if necessary)
•Theft –piece of the artwork is stolen and cannot be retrieved.
•Damage Beyond Reasonable Repair
•Site Altercation –new construction, renovations, demolition, etc.
•Safety –Documented Incidents
•Excessive Maintenance
•Comparable Quality –artwork quality has eroded over time or is inferior quality
related to other nearby artwork.
* The City reserves the right to remove the public art at its own discretion.
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Recommendation
That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 16-32 outlining policies and procedures for
submission, evaluation, acceptance or denial of public art, installation and maintenance
and, if necessary, removal of public art.
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