Art in Public Places Policy
The Art in Public Places Policy contributes to the vision of the Dunedin City Council Arts and Cultural Policy:
- "Dunedin is an environment that encourages, facilitates and embraces expressions of its communities culture"
Purpose
The Art in Public Places Policy sets guidelines for the role of art in public places of Dunedin.
Guidelines
The guidelines are set in four areas: Place, People, Piece and Process. All sites, works and processes considered under the Art in Public Places Policy must be evaluated according to these guidelines.
1. Place
Dunedin City has a large land area with very diverse environments including, urban, suburban, semi-rural and rural.
Place is about maintaining and enhancing an environment which recognises, values and celebrates Dunedin's dynamic identity and heritage. The key principles that this Policy adheres to about place and art are that:
- Art encourages urban and suburban regeneration
- Art is an integral part of public space development
- Art is a way of valuing place
- Art makes the city a more attractive and interesting place
- Art encourages people to visit and explore the city
- Art is situated where people live, pass and visit
2. People
Dunedin City has a unique cultural history regarding settlement and this, combined with the City's geography, has served to give Dunedin a rich cultural identity.
People and art is about ensuring Dunedin's identity reflects and supports the City's cultural and social character. The key principles that this Policy adheres to about people and art are that:
- Art enhances the social and economic environment of the city
- Art is a way of valuing people and their communities
- Art is for people and must be accessible
- Art is a reflection of who we are
- Art involves and engages communities
- Art is a tool for building relationships between developers, communities and arts practitioners
3. Piece
Dunedin has a strong commitment to the quality and integrity of its natural and built environments. When a piece is developed there is an obligation to care for the piece throughout an appropriate life-span. The key principles that this Policy adheres to about the pieces are that:
- Art can be temporary or permanent
- Art works will be maintained and cared for
- Art works will be physically safe
4. Process
The wide variety of sites, communities, and pieces covered by this Policy clearly indicate the Policy's flexibility. The processes used must also reflect the differing needs of each project. The key principles that this Policy adheres to about processes are that:
- Art can be used as a community development process
- Art in public spaces can be temporary installations and exhibitions
- Art is an investment in economic development
- Art can be integrated into public space development processes
The Council's roles
In implementing this Policy, the Council may play all or some of these roles for different projects. The projects will be developed differently for each of the four processes in the Process section above.
- Land Owner: the Council is a significant guardian of public space and is able to make space available on a temporary or permanent basis for the purpose of art in public places.
- Facilitator/Co-ordinator/Broker: the Council has significant experience in resourcing, empowering and sustaining effective partnerships, consultation and planning.
- Funder: the Council has a $10,000 budget specifically for art in public places and can provide help to access other funding sources.
- Designer: the Council staff can incorporate artworks into other Council developments.
- Professional advice, arts and technical: the Council can provide advice on areas such as maintenance, design and consultation.
- Evaluation: the Council can help design and/or carry out evaluation processes.
- Administrative Support: the Council can help access support for the implementation of works through communities and community employment projects.
- Developer: the Council carries out public space developments that can incorporate art to enhance the development.
- Promoter: the Council can help develop city-wide promotion of art.
Last reviewed: 29 Apr 2009 12:24pm
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