Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo

Committee Agenda Item

Program Updates

Information

Department:Public Art CommitteeSponsors:
Category:Report

Meeting History

May 12, 2021 6:00 PM  Public Art Committee Meeting

Public Art Plan:

Theresa Buller, Department Administrator, indicated that Sharon Heading, Chair, will be accompanying Administration at the May, 25, 2021 Council Meeting to present the Public Art Plan.

Council Chamber Artwork:

Theresa Buller, Department Administrator, advised that Administration continues to work closely with the Indigenous and Rural Relations Department on networking and engagement with the Region's Indigenous Communities. A tentative timeline for moving forward with the program was provided, noting that a meeting with the facilitators is scheduled for June 3, 2021, with Artist Selection on June 4, 2021 followed by community engagement on June 29, 2021.

igNIGHT:

Theresa Buller, Department Administrator, advised that the deadline for artist submissions has been extended to May 20, 2021 with the selection panel now being held on May 25, 2021. It was noted that to date 7 applications have been received from artists both locally and across the province.

Franklin and Main Park:

Theresa Buller, Department Administrator, provided a brief update on the enhanced fencing and benches, noting that Administration is moving forward with the artist call. Additionally, an update was provided on the mural program, it was advised that the program no longer aligns with the Inside Out Campaign, however; the mural program will proceed with a new direction.