Administrative policies City of Ottawa. Approved By City Council. Category General Administration. Approval Date October 2. Effective Date October 2. Policy Statement. Art can define a city. Chapter 3701 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. Department of health definitions. As used in sections 3701. How To Install Certification Authority Services For The Underserved' title='How To Install Certification Authority Services For The Underserved' />A citys character, history, aspirations and challenges are expressed and reflected by its artists, through their work and with strong public engagement. Ottawa is home to myriad diverse neighbourhoods urban, suburban and rural, as well as active communities of visual artists. The City of Ottawa recognizes cultures role as the fourth pillar of sustainability and the important contribution artists make to a city. This policy is intended to leverage artists talent, vision and experience in order to develop Ottawa as an increasingly vibrant place in which to live and to visit. Public art brings residents and tourists alike into vital everyday contact with original artworks created by professional artists. It adds to the identity and quality of the civic landscape enriches our experience of public spaces pays tribute to particular sites, individuals and events builds civic pride fosters community and enhances the citys cultural heritage. Located in the public domain, public art is the most visible and accessible form of artistic expression supported by the City of Ottawa. The Public Art Program strives to meet recognized professional standards and to address Ottawas full geographic scope. The Program Fosters public awareness, understanding and interpretation of Ottawas rich visual art history, and develops new audiences for artistic practice Holds the City of Ottawa Art Collection in trust for the people of Ottawa and preserves it for future generations Provides opportunities for emerging, mid career and established professional artists across Ottawas full diversity and encourages participation by First Nations, Inuit, Mtis, Francophone and new Canadian artists Promotes Ottawas artists and celebrates Ottawas unique status as a vibrant city and a national capital Is led, supported and developed by municipal employees who work with a network of internal and external collaborators and. Generates significant quality of life and economic benefits for the people of Ottawa, elevating the civic landscape by improving its built and natural environments. The City of Ottawa Public Art Program aligns with the Renewed Action Plan for Arts, Heritage and Culture in Ottawa, 2. Section 2. 5. 1 of the City of Ottawa Official Plan and other related plans, and best practices of other municipalities in Canada. Purpose. Incorporating the strengths of the past 3. Ottawa and building on recent North American best practices, the Public Art Program will be governed by and will operate under one cohesive municipal policy. This renewed Public Art Policy articulates the planning, funding, selection, care and maintenance of public art, to provide the best possible program for residents now and in the future. The goals of the Policy are to Clearly define the Public Art Programs scope and selection practices Enhance and expand public engagement, outreach and interpretation Ensure that municipal visual art assets in the City of Ottawa Art Collection are conserved and maintained, in keeping with professional standards Clearly delineate the roles and responsibilities for municipal employees, members of City Council and external collaborators Provide a  framework for a strategic, planned approach to ensure maximum impact and to extend opportunities into underserved urban, suburban and rural areas Increase professional development opportunities for emerging, mid career and established professional artists across Ottawas full diversity and encourage First Nations, Inuit, Mtis, Francophone and new Canadian artists Align Public Art Commissions funding with Canadian municipal best practices and. Application for and acceptance of gifts or grants. The department may apply for and accept any funds, grants, gifts, or services made available to it by. Increase collaboration and partnership with the private sector, internal and external stakeholders, and underserved communities. The Public Art Policy adheres to the following core values A   Responsible Stewardship That the City of Ottawa Public Art Program use best practices to select, acquire, exhibit and conserve public art for current and future generations. B   Openness and Transparency That policy, governance, process, selection, exhibition and management practices are founded on openness, competitiveness and transparency. Peer assessed selection is a cornerstone of the program. Selection process results from peer assessments are only subject to appeal on the basis of Demonstrated deviation from compliance with the criteria and processes defined in this policy andor. Issues raised through the public consultation process for exhibitions outlined in Section 4. 24 Online Client Ssv Download Itunes. C   Engagement and Collaboration That public art is the result of collaboration between artists, the public, municipal employees, public agencies, local stakeholders and the private sector. D   Encourage Excellence That the policy, process and practice for City of Ottawa Art Collection development and management, commissions and exhibitions adhere to recognized professional standards and promote excellence in artistic practice. E   Planned Strategic Management Framework That a successful Public Art Program is supported by solid planning and an integrated and strategic management framework. Policy Application. The Public Art Policy applies to Public Art Program employees and to all other municipal employees and departments that hold roles and responsibilities related to the Public Art Program. Scope. The Public Art Program collects, commissions, presents and interprets artworks by professional visual artists. The Program is composed of two main areas of focus and function A   The City of Ottawa Art Collection, and. B   Exhibitions, Professional Development and  Public Education. Not included in the scope of the Policy are community galleries and display spaces archaeological, archival and museum collectionsexhibitions the Ottawa Mural Program signage by laws graffiti management commemorations and monuments. The scope of the Policy applies to the following Public Art Program activities A City of Ottawa Art Collection. Visual art, media art, fine craft and cross disciplinary work with a visual art focus is acquired and accessioned into the City of Ottawa Art Collection through commission, purchase and donation. The Art Collection, held in trust for residents, is an asset that requires professional stewardship, care, maintenance and conservation. The City of Ottawa Public Art Program follows standard collections management practices to protect the City of Ottawa Art Collection, and employs effective risk management through the provision of insurance coverage and regular appraisals of this municipal asset. Primary collections management functions include acquisition, documentation, maintenance, conservation, interpretation and de accessioning. Public Art Commissions. Professional artists are commissioned to create original artworks that are funded from eligible municipal capital project budgets. Public Art Commissions enliven and add unique character to public gathering places and significant civic sites. Public art as creative place making can also spark revitalization of and social engagement within a particular community or place. These artworks can vary in scale from art in a neighbourhood park to a major visual and iconic landmark contributing to the establishment of local distinctiveness. Public Art Commissions are proactively integrated into the planning and implementation of municipal development and may be linked with strategic municipal objectives. Public Art Commissions may take the form of a standalone or architecturally integrated artwork, temporary or ephemeral artwork, digital artwork and other visual art forms. The Public Art Program recognizes that public art is a constantly evolving visual expression. Purchase and Donation of Artwork.