SECA COMMISSION AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Discuss Community Arts
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DEPARTMENT: Community Services
SUBMITTED BY: Jake Fiedler, Special Events Coordinator
BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW:
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BACKGROUND:
Review Section Three - Community Arts in the SECA Policy and Procedures Manual for Applicants. Section Three is the last piece to be discussed.
DISCUSSION:
Section Three - Community Arts
The City of Naperville is committed to contributing to the intellectual, emotional and creative life of the community by facilitating engaging art experiences and dynamic public spaces. Public art, in all its forms, helps the City of Naperville stand apart from other communities and having a plan and policy for the arts will not only ensure visitors keep coming back, but will also brighten the lives of residents.
In 2022, the City Council approved the City of Naperville Public Arts Program ("Program") and designated the responsibility for program administration to the SECA Commission and Special Events Coordinator. A detailed overview of the Program is below.
A. Mission of the City of Naperville Public Arts Program
To create opportunities for artists to implement a diversity of art and art experiences that bring people together and inspire, beautify, and enhance Naperville public spaces.
B. Public Arts Program - Goals
* City beautification
* Integrate diversity of works into public spaces to promote tourism and contribute to the economic vitality of Naperville
* Facilitate public art initiatives
* Commemorate historic dates and events
* Provide an opportunity for artists to display original pieces/performances
* Represent a variety of media, styles, locations, and community interests
* Build awareness and promote understanding about public art and the benefits of the arts
* Serve as a point of contact for artists
* Establish a process for review, approval, installation, maintenance, and decommission
* Offer a competitive selection process and recommend works ba...
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