2018-08-28 SLAC PacketCity of Southlake Values:
Integrity ♦ Innovation ♦ Accountability ♦ Commitment to Excellence ♦ Teamwork
M E M O R A N D U M
August 22, 2018
TO: Southlake Arts Council
FROM: Cassie Tucker, Assistant to the Director of Community Services
SUBJECT: Agenda Item Comments for the Southlake Arts Council meeting
– Tuesday, August 28, 2018
This meeting will be held in Town Hall, 3rd Floor, Room 3D, at 6:00 p.m.
If you are not able to attend this meeting, please notify staff at 817.748.8184 or
lcarpenter@ci.southlake.tx.us.
1. Agenda Item No. 1. Call to Order
2. Agenda Item No. 2. PUBLIC FORUM: This is the public's opportunity to address the
Arts Council about non-agenda items. During this proceeding the Arts Council will
not discuss or take action on any item brought up at this time.
3. Agenda Item 3A. Consent: Approve the minutes from the June 26, 2018 Southlake
Arts Council meeting – Please make any corrections to the minutes part of the
motion.
4. Agenda Item No. 4A and 4B. Consider: Recommendation on renewal of Community
Services Agreement with APEX Arts League and Arts Council Northe ast for the term
October 1, 2018 – September 30, 2021 – The purpose of these items is to make
recommendations on the renewal of the Community Services Agreements with
APEX Arts League and Arts Council Northeast for another three (3) year t erm to
expire September 30, 2021. The agreements with APEX and Arts Council Northeast
mirror their previous agreements with the exception of changing the reporting
requirement to an annual report instead of a quarterly report, and including
clarifications regarding the use of The Marq Southlake. The Arts Council Northeast
Agreement also includes a change from requiring eight (8) events to a minimum of
six (6) and a maximum of ten (10). The actual number of events will depend on
scheduling and market pricing. The funding and all other service provisions are the
same as previous agreements. Copies of the proposed agreements are included in
your packet.
5. Agenda Item No. 4C. Consider: Approval of the permits for the FY2019 Art Gallery
Exhibits and Receptions – The purpose of this item is to approve permit requests
allowing art gallery receptions and exhibits to be held in Town Hall Lobby. Approval
is needed for the FY2019 art gallery events:
Southlake Arts Council
Meeting Date – August 4, 2015
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City of Southlake Values:
Integrity ♦ Innovation ♦ Accountability ♦ Commitment to Excellence ♦ Teamwork
Art in the Square (Feb 2019)
Summer Historical Society Exhibit (July 2019)
Annual Fall Art Exhibit (Sept 2019)
A copy of each permit and the Public Art and Display policy is included in your
packet.
6. Agenda Item No. 4D. Consider: Recommendation on CP18 -0004, Ordinance No.
1199, adopting the City of Southlake Public Arts Master Plan, an element of the
Southlake 2035 Comprehensive Plan – Southlake Arts Council will review
recommendations to the 2035 Public Arts Master Plan by topic areas: Public Art
Collection, Projects, Programs and Partnerships, Staffing, Funding, and Ordinance
and Policy, and make a recommendation to City Council. A copy of the proposed
Public Arts Master Plan is included in your packet.
7. Agenda Item No. 4E. Consider: Approval of the Call to Artists for an art piece to b e
installed in a roundabout at the intersection of Tower Blvd. and Zena Rucker Rd. --
Southlake Arts Council will review the proposed Call to Artists for an art piece to be
installed in the City’s 7th roundabout at the intersection of Zena Rucker Rd. and
Tower Blvd. A copy of the proposed Call to Artist is included in your packet.
8. Agenda Item No. 4F. Consider: Approval of art pieces to be displaced in Town Hall
for the Fall Art Gallery Exhibit – This is the Arts Council’s opportunity to review art
submittals and select pieces to be displayed in the Town Hall Lobby for the annual
Fall Art Gallery Exhibit in September 2018. Artists’ submittals will be presented at
the meeting. No packet documents.
9. Agenda Item No. 5A. Discussion: Staff Report – This item is for staff to provide an
update about projects within the City. The APEX Arts League 3rd Quarter Report and
the Fall 2018 Apex Presents schedule is also included in your packet.
10. For Your Information – Attendance Report – A copy of the Southlake Arts Council
attendance log is included in your packet.
We appreciate your commitment and service to the City.
CHT
STAFF CONTACT INFORMATION:
Telephone – (817) 748-8019
1400 Main Street, Ste. 210, Southlake, Texas 76092
Cassie Tucker, Assistant to Director of Community Services, (817) 748-8036; ctucker@ci.southlake.tx.us
Linda Carpenter-Elgin, Administrative Secretary, (817) 748-8184; lcarpenter@ci.southlake.tx.us
City of Southlake Values:
Integrity ♦ Innovation ♦ Accountability ♦ Commitment to Excellence ♦ Teamwork
SOUTHLAKE ARTS COUNCIL MEETING, JUNE 26, 2018
LOCATION: Southlake Town Hall
3rd Floor Room 3D
1400 Main Street
Southlake, Texas
TIME: 6:00 p.m.
SOUTHLAKE ARTS COUNCIL PRESENT: Chair Leslie Bartlett, Secretary Jesika
Cook; and Southlake Arts Council members Heather Engelhardt, Tamara McMillan
SOUTHLAKE ARTS COUNCIL ABSENT: Mimi Tran, Terri Messing and Vice Chair
Miriam Murray
STAFF PRESENT: Assistant to the Director and board liaison Cassie Tucker
REGULAR SESSION
1. CALL TO ORDER
Southlake Arts Council Chairman Leslie Bartlett called the meeting to order at
6:03 p.m.
2. PUBLIC FORUM
Chair Leslie Bartlett opened the Public Forum at 6:03 p.m. There being no one
wishing to address the Arts Council, Chair Bartlett closed the Public Forum.
3. CONSIDER AGENDA
3A. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM THE MAY 22,, 2018 SOUTHLAKE
ARTS COUNCIL MEETING
APPROVED
A motion was made to approve the minutes of the May 22, 2018 Southlake Arts
Council meeting.
Motion: McMillan
Second: Cook
Ayes: Bartlett, Cook, Engelhardt, McMillan
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Vote: 4-0
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Minutes of the June 26, 2018 Southlake Arts Council Meeting
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City of Southlake Values:
Integrity ♦ Innovation ♦ Accountability ♦ Commitment to Excellence ♦ Teamwork
4. DISCUSSION
4A. SEPTEMBER 2018 ART GALLERY EVENT
The Arts Council finalized plans for the September 23, 2018 (5:00-6:30pm) art
gallery event. Art pieces will be hung in Town Hall lobby two weeks in advance of
the reception on September 7, 2018 to draw attention to the exhibit and to help
publicize the art gallery event.
4B. PUBLIC ARTS MASTER PLAN RECOMMENDATIONS
Assistant to the Director of Community Services and liaison to Southlake Arts
Council Cassie Tucker reviewed recommendations of the 2035 Public Arts
Master Plan for Arts Council input. Included in the recommendations to edit are:
McPherson Park
Add language to prioritize the large iconic art piece and add multiple smaller
pieces as cost allows
Carillon Park
Add language to add interactive art that draws people, and consider functional art
such as pathways, benches or pieces that promote a healthy lifestyle
The proposed Arts Master Plan will tentatively be presented for public input at a
SPIN meeting and to the Planning & Zoning Commission in August, followed by
presentation to City Council at the August 21st Work Session. The Arts Council’s
formal recommendation will be made at the August 28th meeting. City Council will
consider approval of the ordinance September 18 (1st Reading) and October 2
(2nd Reading and Public Hearing).
Arts Council members brainstormed ideas for a logo for the 2035 Public Arts
Master Plan document and favored a star or musical note icon.
5. ADJOURNMENT
APPROVED
A motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 6:34 p.m.
Motion: Cook
Second: Engelhardt
Ayes: Bartlett, Cook, Engelhardt, McMillan
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Vote: 4-0
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Minutes of the June 26, 2018 Southlake Arts Council Meeting
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City of Southlake Values:
Integrity ♦ Innovation ♦ Accountability ♦ Commitment to Excellence ♦ Teamwork
Attest:
Leslie Bartlett, Chair Community Services Department
A digital audio recording of this meeting is available in the Office of the City Secretary.
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City of Southlake Values:
Integrity ♦ Innovation ♦ Accountability ♦ Commitment to Excellence ♦ Teamwork
M E M O R A N D U M
August 21, 2018
TO: Southlake Arts Council
FROM: Cassie Tucker, Assistant to the Director
SUBJECT: Recommendation on renewal of Community Services
Agreement with APEX Arts League for the term October 1,
2018 – September 30, 2021
___________________________________________________________
Action Requested: Southlake Arts Council recommendation on the renewal of
the Community Services Agreement with APEX Arts
League for the term October 1, 2018 – September 30,
2021.
.
Background
Information: The City works with non-profit community organizations such
as APEX to provide important social, educational, economic
and cultural programs and services to Southlake citizens and
businesses. Having a Community Services Agreement in
place allows for these services to be provided without the
City having to fund additional personnel and capital
investments, as well as the ongoing administrative and
operational expenses that would be required to provide
these services to the community.
The renewal agreement with APEX is for a three year period,
October 1, 2018 - September 30, 2021. APEX will schedule
twelve (12) professional programs or events featuring local
talent at minimal or no cost to the public between October 1st
and September annually, during the term of the agreement.
Other community services to be provided or promoted by
APEX include at least three (3) educational programs in the
arts for all ages and at least three (3) programs or events
with a community arts component including, but not limited
to, the display of public art.
The proposed agreement mirrors their previous agreement
with the exception of the following changes:
Require annual reporting instead of quarterly reports,
mirroring the reporting structure for other Community
Services Agreements.
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Southlake Arts Council
Meeting Date – August 28, 2018
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City of Southlake Values:
Integrity ♦ Innovation ♦ Accountability ♦ Commitment to Excellence ♦ Teamwork
Address use of the City facilities at The Marq
Southlake. APEX will be able to utilize The Marq
Southlake for up to four (4) events, in partnership with
the City of Southlake. Additional request for
reservations at The Marq Southlake shall follow
current reservation procedures and fee schedule as
outlined in the City’s Fee Schedule.
Incorporate the payment increase from $5,000 to
$6,000. The base payment was increased by $1,000
in FY16 through the budget process. The increase
allowed for programming enhancements when
Legends Hall and Aria at The Marq Southlake
opened.
In consideration for the services rendered by APEX on
behalf of Southlake citizens, the City agrees to an annual
payment of $6,000 to APEX which will be dispersed by
November 1st of each year. In addition, $3,000 will be
budgeted annually in the Public Art Fund for cultural arts
programming. Final payment amount is subject to City
Council authorization.
A copy of the Community Services Agreement, detailing the
organization’s scope of services and the City’s obligations ,
and highlighting the proposed changes is attached.
Financial
Considerations: Funding for the Community Services Agreement is included
in the proposed FY 2019 annual budget, and will also be
included in subsequent budget proposals for FY 2020 and
FY 2021 as required by the term of the agreement.
Strategic Link: This item is linked to the City’s Strategy Map through the
following strategic objectives: promote opportunities for
partnerships and volunteer involvement and collaborate with
select partners to implement service solutions.
Citizen Input/
Board Review: APEX has reviewed the proposed agreement and been
notified of the board and city council approval process.
Southlake Arts Council recommendation August 28, 2018
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Southlake Arts Council
Meeting Date – August 28, 2018
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City of Southlake Values:
Integrity ♦ Innovation ♦ Accountability ♦ Commitment to Excellence ♦ Teamwork
City Council consideration September 18, 2018
Legal Review: The Agreement was modeled after the standard Community
Services Agreement utilized by the City and reviewed by the
City Attorney.
Alternatives: Alternatives may include the following:
Arts Council recommendation to approve the Community
Services Agreement as presented
Arts Council recommendation to approve the Community
Services Agreement with input as desired.
Arts Council recommendation not to renew the proposed
Community Services Agreement
Supporting
Documents:
Proposed APEX Community Services Agreement
Current APEX Community Services Agreement (October
1, 2015 – September 30, 2018)
Staff
Recommendation: Southlake Arts Council recommendation to approve the
renewal of the Community Services Agreement with APEX
Arts League for the term October 1, 2018 – September 30,
2021.
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AGREEMENT BETWEEN
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE
AND
APEX ARTS LEAGUE
STATE OF TEXAS §
§
COUNTY OF TARRANT §
THIS AGREEMENT is entered into by and between the City of Southlake,
Texas, a home rule municipal corporation located in Tarrant County and Denton
County, Texas, acting by and through its duly authorized Mayor (hereinafter
referred to as “City”), APEX Arts League, a non-profit corporation of Texas,
acting by and through its duly authorized Chairman (hereinafter referred to as
“AAL”), an organization exempt from taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the
Internal Revenue Code.
WHEREAS, the mission of AAL is to enhance appreciation and
participation in music and dance, as well as literary, visual and theatrical arts in
our region and to forward efforts of creating a regional arts center, a home for
community arts, a stage for professional performances and an educational and
civic center for all; and
WHEREAS, City and AAL desire to enter into a Renewal Agreement
whereby AAL will continue to provide for the creation of a regional focal point,
enhance community awareness and appreciation, and promote education
instruction for all ages for the arts, a meeting facility for civic and community
groups, create a home for area arts groups, and provide a venue for all
performing and visual arts in the region.
NOW, THEREFORE, City and AAL, in consideration of the mutual
undertakings hereunder set forth, do hereby covenant and agree as follows:
SECTION 1
SCOPE OF SERVICES
A. AAL shall provide the services as outlined in the attached Appendix,
Section A.
B. City shall provide services as outlined in the attached Appendix, Section
A.
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SECTION 2
CITY AND AAL STAFF CONTACTS
AAL and the City shall both provide staff liaisons as outlined in the attached
Appendix, Section A.
SECTION 3
GOVERNANCE
AAL shall be solely governed by its board of directors, who shall meet in
accordance with the bylaws and articles of incorporation. The time, date, place
and agenda of these board meetings shall be the responsibility of the AAL board
of directors.
SECTION 4
CONSIDERATION
In recognition that the City elected to support the AAL and their promotion of the
arts rather than provide such service, City agrees to an annual payment to be
paid to AAL in the amount of $6,000 to be dispersed annually on November 1 of
each year. In addition, $3,000 will be budgeted annually in the Public Art Fund for
cultural arts programming. Final payment and budget allocations are subject to
City Council authorization.
Payment by the City shall be applied by AAL as described in the attached
Appendix, Section A.
SECTION 5
REPORTING
A. AAL shall generate and provide to Cassie Tucker, Assistant to the Director
of Community Services of the City, annual reports regarding the
performance measures outlined in the attached Appendix, Section B.
B. The City shall have the right to review the books and records kept incident
to the services provided by AAL to the City.
SECTION 6
INSURANCE AND INDEMNIFICATION
AAL AGREES TO INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS AND DEFEND CITY, ITS
OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS AND EMPLOYEES, FROM AND AGAINST
ANY AND ALL CLAIMS OR SUITS FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE OR LOSS
AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH, TO ANY AND ALL
PERSONS, OF WHATSOEVER KIND OR CHARACTER, WHETHER REAL OR
ASSERTED, (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, REASONABLE FEES AND
EXPENSES OF ATTORNEYS, EXPERT WITNESSES AND OTHER
CONSULTANTS), ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH, DIRECTLY
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OR INDIRECTLY, THE NEGLIGENT ACT OR OMISSION OF APEX, ITS
OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES AND AGENTS, IN THE PERFORMANCE OF
SERVICES UNDER THIS AGREEMENT. APEX SHALL NOT BE REQUIRED
TO INDEMNIFY THE CITY, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, AND EMPLOYEES FOR
ANY DAMAGES OR LIABILITY FOUND BY A COURT TO HAVE ARISEN
FROM THE NEGLIGENT ACT OR OMISSION OF THE CITY, ITS OFFICERS,
AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT OF ANY APPLICABLE
INSURANCE COVERAGES.
SECTION 7
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
In performing the services hereunder, AAL is acting as an independent
contractor, and shall not be deemed an employee, agent or partner of the City.
City shall have no power to direct or supervise its activities in carrying out its
responsibilities under this Agreement. Neither party shall have the authority to
make binding representations or agreements on behalf of the other.
SECTION 8
TERM OF AGREEMENT AND REVIEW OF PERFORMANCE
A. The term of this Agreement shall be for a period beginning October 1,
2018 and ending September 30, 2021.
B. At the end of the term, the City will undertake an annual review of the
performance based upon performance and quality measures outlined in
the attached Appendix, Section B.
C. Notwithstanding any provision herein to the contrary, either party may
terminate this Agreement upon 30 days written notice to the other. Upon
termination, or if AAL ceases to provide services under this Agreement,
AAL shall return to the City any unexpended funds paid pursuant to this
Agreement.
SECTION 9
NO WAIVER OF GOVERNMENTAL IMMUNITY
Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement to the contrary, nothing
contained in this Agreement shall be construed to limit or waive any
governmental or sovereign immunity of the City, or any immunity applicable to its
officers, agents, servants or employees. To the extent there may be a waiver of
immunity under state law, the remedies available to enforce this Agreement are
limited to mandamus, specific performance or injunctive relief. All other remedies,
including suits for damages and recovery of attorney’s fees are specifically
waived by both parties.
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SECTION 10
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE – STRATEGIC LINK
The City has adopted a Strategic Management System to improve the
organization’s ability to define and execute its strategy. Effective strategic
management systems provide the mechanism to link the mission, strategy,
department goals, citizen perceptions, and service delivery efforts in a
continuous feedback loop. AAL, its mission and the services outlined in the
attached Appendix, link to the City’s strategy through the following strategic
objectives:
Promote opportunities for partnerships and volunteer
involvement
Collaborate with select partners to implement service
solutions
SECTION 11
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE VALUES
The City has adopted values that are the fundamental principles that guide how
officials, staff, and employees of the City conduct themselves in pursuit of the
mission and vision. All business conducted with the City shall adhere to the City's
organizational values as described below:
Integrity: Being worthy of the public's trust in all things.
We deal honestly and respectfully with each other and the public at all
times.
Innovation: Valuing progressive thinking, creativity, flexibility and
adaptability in service delivery.
Accountability: Taking personal responsibility for our actions or
inaction while putting the interests of the taxpayer first.
Commitment to Excellence: Behaving responsively in our delivery of
service to the public. Our work is characterized by its quality and by the
diligence with which it is carried out. We proactively seek to solve
problems in advance.
Teamwork: Recognizing the importance of working together to meet
our citizen's needs, communicating clearly, sharing resources and
information freely.
The values set forth in Section 11 are goals to which City officials, staff and
employees are expected to adhere to in activities concerning this Agreement.
While perceived failure to adhere to, comply with, or take action consistent with
these values should be reported to an appropriate City official, staff member, or
employee, such action or failure to act shall not be considered a breach of this
Agreement.
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SECTON 12
MISCELLANEOUS
This Agreement sets forth all the agreements between the parties and no
modification shall be effective unless reduced to writing and signed by the part to
be changed therewith.
This document may be executed in duplicate originals.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the City and AAL have executed this Agreement as of
this _______day of ____________________, 201__.
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE
_________________________
Mayor, City of Southlake
ATTEST:
Carol Ann Borges, TRMC
City Secretary
APEX Arts League
_________________________
Chairman, APEX Arts League
Approved as to form and legality:
City Attorney
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AGREEMENT BETWEEN
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE
AND
APEX ARTS LEAGUE
APPENDIX
SECTION A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
A. In return for payment described in Section 4 of this Agreement, AAL shall
provide the following services:
1. AAL staff contact person to serve as a liaison between AAL and the
City:
a. Name: Terri Messing
b. Title: President
c. Phone: 817.251.4300
d. Email Address: terrimessing@verizon.net
2. Enhance the arts in the community and will work toward establishing a
home for the arts.
3. Schedule twelve (12) high quality professional programs or events
featuring local talent at minimal or no cost to the public between
October 1 and September 30 annually, during the term of the
agreement;
4. Provide and promote at least three (3) educational programs in the arts
for all ages.
5. Provide and promote at least three (3) programs or events with a
community arts component including, but not limited to, the display of
public art.
B. In addition to payment described in Section 4 of this Agreement, City shall:
1. Provide a staff contact person to serve as a liaison between City and
AAL. The City liaison shall be apprised by AAL of all AAL board
meetings. AAL shall forward a copy of the agenda for each meeting
prior to any scheduled meetings, and the City liaison may participate
with the AAL board at all scheduled meetings.
a. Name: Cassie Tucker
b. Title: Assistant to the Director of Community
Services
c. Phone: 817.748.8036
d. Email Address: ctucker@ci.southlake.tx.us
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2. Provide a presence on www.CityofSouthlake.com which is limited to:
a. One information page which includes organization name, mission,
contact information and link to organization website; and
3. Consider posting information contained in press releases on
www.MySouthlakeNews.com and/or www.CityofSouthlake.com. Any
and all information in such press releases will be subject to review and
possible revision prior to posting.
4. Publish in the quarterly editions of the Southlake Scene organization
information to include organization name, mission, contact information
and link to organization website.
5. Provide access to the City’s logo for use by AAL. Such use is subject
to review and approval by the Community Relations Coordinator.
6. Provide at no cost to AAL in accordance with current policies and
guidelines, the use of City facilities, excluding The Marq Southlake, for
events and meetings directly related to AAL business. Requests for
use of City facilities shall follow current reservation procedures as
outlined in the Facility Use Policy.
7. Provide to AAL in accordance with current policies, guidelines and
reservation fee schedule, for the use of City facilities at The Mar q
Southlake. Requests for reservations at The Marq Southlake shall
follow current reservation procedures and fee schedule as outlined in
the City’s Fee Schedule.
8. AAL may partner with the City to utilize The Marq, waving the
reservation fee, under the following guidelines:
Up to four (4) programs or events may be hosted at The
Marq Southlake. An event or a program is considered as a
1-day event, not to exceed 8 hours
Programs or events may not be hosted on peak weekends,
Friday evenings or as a full Saturday event
For preferred date, events should be booked six (6) months
in advance
Events must be in partnership with the City of Southlake,
and must be open to the public
APEX may sell tickets-retaining all ticket proceeds--to
directly offset the cost of the event or program, but may not
utilize the event or program as a fundraiser
A post-event/program report detailing expenses, revenue,
and attendance must be submitted to the APEX liaison
within 30 business days of the event
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SECTION B
PERFORMANCE AND QUALITY MEASURES
In evaluating AAL performance pursuant to Section 8 of this Agreement, the City
will determine whether AAL has met the following performance measures:
A. The AAL organization will track attendance at programs/events they
provide throughout the year and provide that information to city staff at the
end of each calendar year.
B. AAL will provide an assessment of value that their program created in the
community for the period of the contract at the end of each calendar year.
C. AAL will track attendance and participation in the creative arts educational
programming it provides the community and will provide that information to
city staff at the end of the calendar quarter.
D. AAL will track attendance and participation in the programs/events it
provides the community with a community arts program and will provide
that information to city staff at the end of each calendar year.
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City of Southlake Values:
Integrity ♦ Innovation ♦ Accountability ♦ Commitment to Excellence ♦ Teamwork
M E M O R A N D U M
August 21, 2018
TO: Southlake Arts Council
FROM: Cassie Tucker, Assistant to the Director
SUBJECT: Recommendation on renewal of Community Services
Agreement with Arts Council Northeast for the term October 1,
2018 – September 30, 2021
___________________________________________________________
Action Requested: Southlake Arts Council recommendation on the renewal of
the Community Services Agreement with Arts Council
Northeast for the term October 1, 2018 – September 30,
2021.
.
Background
Information: The City works with non-profit community organizations such
as Arts Council Northeast to provide important social,
educational, economic and cultural programs and services to
Southlake citizens and businesses. Having a Community
Services Agreement in place allows for these services to be
provided without the City having to fund additional personnel
and capital investments, as well as the ongoing
administrative and operational expenses that would be
required to provide these services to the community.
The renewal agreement with Arts Council Northeast is for a
three year period, October 1, 2018 – September 30, 2021.
Arts Council Northeast will provide a minimum of six (6) and
a maximum (10) concert events free to the public for the
term of the agreement. Actual number of concerts will be
dependent upon schedule requests and market pricing.
Proposed events include, but are not limited to, the Annual
Southlake MasterWorks Music Series in Town Square.
Community Services staff will work with Arts Council
Northeast to develop the proposed performances.
The proposed agreement mirrors their previous agreement
with the exception of the following changes:
Change number of concerts from eight (8) to “A
minimum of six (6) and a maximum of ten (10)
events.” This change gives staff the flexibility to
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City of Southlake Values:
Integrity ♦ Innovation ♦ Accountability ♦ Commitment to Excellence ♦ Teamwork
coordinate with Arts Council North East in providing
events that are high quality and fit the summer
schedule. By including a range, fewer, higher quality
concerts may be provided in lieu of more frequent
concerts. The actual number of concerts will be
dependent upon schedule and market pricing.
Require annual reporting instead of quarterly reports,
mirroring the reporting structure for other Community
Services Agreements.
Address use of the City facilities at The Marq
Southlake. Arts Council Northeast will be able to
continue to utilize Aria at The Marq Southlake for
Master Works concerts. Additional request for
reservations at The Marq Southlake shall follow
current reservation procedures and fee schedule as
outlined in the City’s Fee Schedule.
In consideration for the services rendered by Arts Council
Northeast on behalf of Southlake citizens, the City agrees to
an annual payment of $22,000 to Arts Council Northeast
which will be dispersed by November 1st of each year. Final
payment amount is subject to City Council authorization.
A copy of the Community Services Agreement, detailing the
organization’s scope of services and the City’s obligations,
and highlighting the proposed changes is attached.
Financial
Considerations: Funding for the Community Services Agreement is included
in the proposed FY 2019 annual budget, and will also be
included in subsequent budget proposals for FY 2020 and
FY 2021 as required by the term of the agreement.
Strategic Link: This item is linked to the City’s Strategy Map through the
following strategic objectives: promote opportunities for
partnerships and volunteer involvement and collaborate with
select partners to implement service solutions.
Citizen Input/
Board Review: Arts Council Northeast has reviewed the proposed
agreement and been notified of the board and city council
approval process.
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City of Southlake Values:
Integrity ♦ Innovation ♦ Accountability ♦ Commitment to Excellence ♦ Teamwork
Southlake Arts Council recommendation August 28, 2018
City Council consideration September 18, 2018
Legal Review: The Agreement was modeled after the standard Community
Services Agreement utilized by the City and reviewed by the
City Attorney.
Alternatives: Alternatives may include the following:
Arts Council recommendation to approve the Community
Services Agreement as presented
Arts Council recommendation to approve the Community
Services Agreement with input as desired.
Arts Council recommendation not to renew the proposed
Community Services Agreement
Supporting
Documents:
Proposed Arts Council Northeast Community Services
Agreement
Current Arts Council Northeast Community Services
Agreement (October 1, 2015 – September 30, 2018)
Staff
Recommendation: Southlake Arts Council recommendation to approve the
renewal of the Community Services Agreement with Arts
Council Northeast for the term October 1, 2018 – September
30, 2021.
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AGREEMENT BETWEEN
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE
AND
ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST
STATE OF TEXAS §
§
COUNTY OF TARRANT §
THIS AGREEMENT is entered into by and between the City of Southlake,
Texas, a home rule municipal corporation located in Tarrant County and Denton
County, Texas, acting by and through its duly authorized Mayor (hereinafter
referred to as “City”), and the Arts Council Northeast, a non-profit corporation of
Texas, acting by and through its duly authorized Executive Director (hereinafter
referred to as “ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST”), an organization exempt from
taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
WHEREAS, the mission of ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST is to
encourage, support and facilitate artistic cultural opportunities within the
communities of North Tarrant County; and
WHEREAS, City and ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST desire to enter into a
Renewal Agreement whereby ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST will continue to
provide assistance for art related projects and programs, youth summer art
programs, art classes, citizen access to the arts, community cultural events, and
educational programs while also offering free concerts and concert scheduling;
NOW, THEREFORE, City and ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST, in
consideration of the mutual undertakings hereunder set forth, do hereby
covenant and agree as follows:
SECTION 1
SCOPE OF SERVICES
A. ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST shall provide the services as outlined in
the attached Appendix, Section A.
B. City shall provide services as outlined in the attached Appendix, Section
A.
SECTION 2
CITY AND ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST STAFF CONTACTS
ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST and the City shall both provide staff liaisons as
outlined in the attached Appendix, Section A.
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SECTION 3
GOVERNANCE
ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST shall be solely governed by its board of directors,
who shall meet in accordance with the bylaws and articles of incorporation. The
time, date, place and agenda of these board meetings shall be the responsibility
of the ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST board of directors.
SECTION 4
CONSIDERATION
In recognition that the City elected to support the ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST
and their art initiatives rather than provide such service, City agrees to an annual
payment to be paid to ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST in the amount of $22,000
to be dispersed annually on November 1 of each year. Final payment amount is
subject to City Council budget authorization.
Payment by the City shall be applied by ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST as
described in the attached Appendix, Section A.
SECTION 5
REPORTING
A. ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST shall generate and provide to Cassie
Tucker, Assistant to the Director of Community Services of the City,
annual reports regarding the performance measures outlined in the
attached Appendix, Section B.
B. The City shall have the right to review the books and records kept incident
to the services provided by ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST to the City.
SECTION 6
INSURANCE AND INDEMNIFICATION
ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST AGREES TO INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS
AND DEFEND CITY, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS AND
EMPLOYEES, FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL CLAIMS OR SUITS FOR
PROPERTY DAMAGE OR LOSS AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING
DEATH, TO ANY AND ALL PERSONS, OF WHATSOEVER KIND OR
CHARACTER, WHETHER REAL OR ASSERTED, (INCLUDING, WITHOUT
LIMITATION, REASONABLE FEES AND EXPENSES OF ATTORNEYS,
EXPERT WITNESSES AND OTHER CONSULTANTS), ARISING OUT OF OR
IN CONNECTION WITH, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, THE NEGLIGENT ACT
OR OMISSION OF ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST, ITS OFFICERS,
EMPLOYEES AND AGENTS, IN THE PERFORMANCE OF SERVICES UNDER
THIS AGREEMENT. ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST SHALL NOT BE
REQUIRED TO INDEMNIFY THE CITY, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, AND
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EMPLOYEES FOR ANY DAMAGES OR LIABILITY FOUND BY A COURT TO
HAVE ARISEN FROM THE NEGLIGENT ACT OR OMISSION OF THE CITY,
ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT OF
ANY APPLICABLE INSURANCE COVERAGES.
SECTION 7
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
In performing the services hereunder, ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST is acting
as an independent contractor, and shall not be deemed an employee, agent or
partner of the City. City shall have no power to direct or supervise its activities in
carrying out its responsibilities under this Agreement. Neither party shall have the
authority to make binding representations or agreements on behalf of the other.
SECTION 8
TERM OF AGREEMENT AND REVIEW OF PERFORMANCE
A. The term of this Agreement shall be for a period beginning October 1,
2018 and ending September 30, 2021.
B. At the end of the term, the City will undertake an annual review of the
performance based upon performance and quality measures outlined in
the attached Appendix, Section B.
C. Notwithstanding any provision herein to the contrary, either party may
terminate this Agreement upon 30 days written notice to the other. Upon
termination, or if ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST ceases to provide
services under this Agreement, ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST shall
return to the City any unexpended funds paid pursuant to this Agreement.
SECTION 9
NO WAIVER OF GOVERNMENTAL IMMUNITY
Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement to the contrary, nothing
contained in this Agreement shall be construed to limit or waive any
governmental or sovereign immunity of the City, or any immunity applicable to its
officers, agents, servants or employees. To the extent there may be a waiver of
immunity under state law, the remedies available to enforce this Agreement are
limited to mandamus, specific performance or injunctive relief. All other remedies,
including suits for damages and recovery of attorney’s fees are specifically
waived by both parties.
SECTION 10
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE – STRATEGIC LINK
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management systems provide the mechanism to link the mission, strategy,
department goals, citizen perceptions, and service delivery efforts in a
continuous feedback loop. Arts Council Northeast, its mission and the services
outlined in the attached Appendix, link to the City’s strategy through the following
strategic objectives:
Promote opportunities for partnerships and volunteer
involvement
Collaborate with select partners to implement service
solutions
SECTION 11
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE VALUES
The City has adopted values that are the fundamental principles that guide how
officials, staff, and employees of the City conduct themselves in pursuit of the
mission and vision. All business conducted with the City shall adhere to the City's
organizational values as described below:
Integrity: Being worthy of the public's trust in all things.
We deal honestly and respectfully with each other and the public at all
times.
Innovation: Valuing progressive thinking, creativity, flexibility and
adaptability in service delivery.
Accountability: Taking personal responsibility for our actions or
inaction while putting the interests of the taxpayer first.
Commitment to Excellence: Behaving responsively in our delivery of
service to the public. Our work is characterized by its quality and by the
diligence with which it is carried out. We proactively seek to solve
problems in advance.
Teamwork: Recognizing the importance of working together to meet
our citizen's needs, communicating clearly, sharing resources and
information freely.
The values set forth in Section 11 are goals to which City officials, staff and
employees are expected to adhere to in activities concerning this Agreement.
While perceived failure to adhere to, comply with, or take action consistent with
these values should be reported to an appropriate City official, staff member, or
employee, such action or failure to act shall not be considered a breach of this
Agreement.
SECTON 12
MISCELLANEOUS
This Agreement sets forth all the agreements between the parties and no
modification shall be effective unless reduced to writing and signed by the part to
be changed therewith.
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This document may be executed in duplicate originals.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the City and ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST have
executed this Agreement as of this _______ day of ____________________,
201__.
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE
_________________________
Mayor, City of Southlake
ATTEST:
Carol Ann Borges, TRMC
City Secretary
ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST
_________________________
Chairman of the Board,
Arts Council Northeast
Approved as to form and legality:
City Attorney
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AGREEMENT BETWEEN
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE
AND
ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST
APPENDIX
SECTION A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
A. In return for payment described in Section 4 of this Agreement, ARTS
COUNCIL NORTHEAST shall provide the following services:
1. ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST staff contact person to serve as a
liaison between the ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST and the City:
a. Name: Bobbie McFarland
b. Title: V.P. Operations
c. Phone: 817-283-3406
d. Email Address: bmcfarland@artsocouncilnortheast.org
2. Perform minimum of six (6) and a maximum of ten (10) concert events
free to the public between October 1 and September 30 annually, for
the term of the agreement. Actual number of concerts will be
dependent upon schedule requests and market pricing. Proposed
events include, but are not limited to, the annual Southlake
MasterWorks Music Series in Town Square. Community Services staff
will work with ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST to develop proposed
performances and the Southlake Arts Council will review the proposed
line up each year.
3. Scheduling of concerts and make up concerts, if necessary, will be by
agreement of the City’s Community Services Director and ARTS
COUNCIL NORTHEAST.
4. Provide citizens access and opportunity to participate in the arts,
support community cultural events, and provide educational programs
to both children and adults in the community at no charge
B. In addition to payment described in Section 4 of this Agreement, City shall:
1. Provide a staff contact person to serve as a liaison between City and
ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST. The City liaison shall be apprised by
ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST of all ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST
board meetings, ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST shall forward a copy
of the agenda for each meeting prior to any scheduled meetings, and
the City liaison may participate with the ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST
board at all scheduled meetings.
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a. Name: Cassie Tucker
b. Title: Assistant to the Director of Community Services
c. Phone: 817.748.8036
d. Email Address: ctucker@ci.southlake.tx.us
2. Provide a presence on www.CityofSouthlake.com and/or
www.experiencesouthlaketexas.com which is limited to:
a. One information page which includes organization name, mission,
contact information and link to organization website; and
3. Consider posting information contained in press releases on
www.MySouthlakeNews.com and/or www.CityofSouthlake.com and/or
www.experiencesouthlaketexas.com. Any and all information in such
press releases will be subject to review and possible revision prior to
posting.
4. Publish in the quarterly editions of the Experience Southlake magazine
organization information to include organization name, mission, contact
information and link to organization website.
5. Provide access to the City’s logo for use by ARTS COUNCIL
NORTHEAST. Such use is subject to review and approval by the City’s
Deputy Director of Communications.
6. Provide at no cost to ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST in accordance
with current policies and guidelines, the use of City facilities , excluding
The Marq Southlake, for events and meetings directly related to ARTS
COUNCIL NORTHEAST business. ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST
may utilize Aria at The Marq Southlake for the MasterWorks Concert
Series. Requests for use of City facilities shall follow current
reservation procedures as outlined in the Facility Use Policy.
7. Provide to ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST in accordance with current
policies, guidelines and reservation fee schedule, for the use of City
facilities at The Marq Southlake. Requests for reservations at The
Marq Southlake shall follow current reservation procedures and fee
schedule as outlined in the City’s Fee Schedule.
SECTION B
PERFORMANCE AND QUALITY MEASURES
In evaluating ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST performance pursuant to Section 8
of this Agreement, the City will determine whether ARTS COUNCIL
NORTHEAST has met the following performance measures:
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A. The ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST organization will track attendance at
concerts they provide throughout the year and provide that information to
city staff at the end of each calendar year.
B. ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST will provide an assessment of value that
their program created in the community for the period of the contract at the
end of each calendar year.
C. ARTS COUNCIL NORTHEAST will track attendance and participation in
the arts programming it provides the community and will provide that
information to city staff at the end of the calendar year.
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City of Southlake Values:
Integrity ♦ Innovation ♦ Accountability ♦ Commitment to Excellence ♦ Teamwork
M E M O R A N D U M
August 23, 2018
To: Southlake Arts Council
From: Cassie Tucker, Assistant to the Director
Subject: Permits for FY2019 Art Gallery Exhibits and Receptions
Action
Requested: Southlake Arts Council approval of permits for the FY2019 Art
Gallery exhibits and receptions
Background
Information: Each year the Southlake Arts Council partners with select partners
and community groups to bring art to the community. The purpose
of this item is to approve the permits allowing for all FY2019
exhibits and receptions, including:
Art in the Square (exhibit, February 17, 2019 – April 28, 2019;
reception, February 17, 2019)
Summer Historical Society Exhibit (exhibit, July 12, 2019 –
September 8, 2019; reception, July 28, 2019)
Fall Art Exhibit (exhibit, September 7, 2019 – November 3,
2019; reception, September 22, 2019)
For each exhibit the artwork will not exceed 30% of the lobby wall
space and will be hung on wall panels using the same gallery
display system used for previous displays. The pieces will be
placed based on size and aesthetic concerns related to color and
composition.
The art gallery receptions will be held in the Town Hall lobby on
Sundays from 5:00 – 6:30pm. The receptions will require 100% of
the lobby area and will include a program, refreshments and
entertainment.
The permits for the exhibits and receptions comply with provisions
of the Public Art Display and Performance Policy. A copy of each
permit is attached for your review.
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Meeting Date – August 28, 2018
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City of Southlake Values:
Integrity ♦ Innovation ♦ Accountability ♦ Commitment to Excellence ♦ Teamwork
Financial
Considerations: The public art budget allocates up to $2,000 for each gallery
reception (excluding the Southlake Historical Society event, which
is funded by the Southlake Historical Society). The budget includes
funding for refreshments, entertainment, and marketing. Funding is
available in the FY2019 Public Art budget and upon City Council
approval of the FY2019 Public Art budget.
Strategic Link: This permit is linked to the City Council Focus Area of Partnerships
and Volunteerism. The permit also addresses the corporate
objectives of providing opportunities for partnerships and volunteer
involvement and enhancing the sense of community by providing
excellent customer service and citizen engagement opportunities.
Citizen Input/
Board Review: Southlake Arts Council consideration August 28, 2018
Legal Review: The permit form was reviewed previously with the Public Art
Display and Performance Policy by the City Attorney
Alternatives: Approve the permits as presented
Approve the permits with modifications
Decision not to approve the permits
Supporting
Documents:
Permit Application: Art in the Square
Permit Application: Summer Southlake Historical Society Exhibit
Permit Application: Fall Art Exhibit
Public Art and Display Policy
Recommendation: Southlake Arts Council approval of permits for the FY2019 Art
Gallery receptions
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Southlake Arts Council
Public Art Display and/or Performance
Facility and Property Use Permit
Please Note: All requests are taken on a first-come, first-served basis. Art Exhibit agreement is also
required to be signed before any display or performance may occur. Extensions may be granted by staff.
City Facility requested: Southlake Town Hall, 1400 Main Street, Southlake – 2nd floor main lobby
___________________________________________________________________________________
CONTACT INFORMATION
Applicant: Cassie Tucker, on behalf Southlake Arts Council
Phone: 817.748.8036
Cell Phone: 262.565.7949 E-Mail Address: ctucker@ci.southlake.tx.us
Address: 1400 Main Street #210 City: Southlake State: TX Zip: 76092
Alternative Contact: Terri Messing
Phone Number: 817.307.2224 E-mail: terrimessing@verizon.net
DISPLAY or PERFORMANCE INFORMATION
Requested Date(s):
1) Reception – Sunday, February 17, 2019, 5:00 – 6:30 pm for a Gallery Reception
2) Exhibit – February 17, 2019 – April 28, 2019 (Art in the Square weekend)
Type of Display or Performance:
1) Reception – The Strokes of Art in the Square gallery reception will be held to kick-off the annual
Art in the Square festival.
2) Exhibit – The Strokes of Art in the Square exhibit will showcase artwork from the 2019 Art in the
Square Featured Artists.
Duration of Event(s) or Performance:
1) Reception – The art gallery reception duration is February 17, 2019, 5:00 – 6:30 pm only.
2) Exhibit – The art exhibit duration is for approximately two (2) months (February 17, 2019 through
April 28, 2019).
Detailed Information including a wall or floor space plan, display or performance details, including
planned activities and/or any equipment/special needs required:
1) Reception -- The art gallery reception Sunday, February 17, 2019 will require 100% of the lobby
area in Town Hall. The reception will include a program and will feature brief speeches by event
sponsors, recognition of the artists, entertainment and refreshments. The reception will be
managed and arranged the same as previously approved events.
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Non-Profit: Yes X No ___
Is this display or performance to include a fund raiser? Yes ____ No X
Note: Must provide at least 6 weeks notice and cannot be a continuous fundraising effort throughout the duration
of the exhibit, but must occur in a specific event(s)
Please answer the following:
Does your organization maintain a Southlake Mailing address or PO Box? Yes X No ______
Do a majority of your members, including officers, reside in Southlake? Yes X No ______
Will your event cause any impact on City Staff or City resources? Yes X No ______
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Public Art Display and/or Performance
Facility and Property Use Permit
Please Note: All requests are taken on a first-come, first-served basis. Art Exhibit agreement is also required
to be signed before any display or performance may occur. Extensions may be granted by staff.
City Facility requested: Southlake Town Hall, 1400 Main Street, Southlake – 2nd floor main lobby
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CONTACT INFORMATION
Applicant: Southlake Historical Society, Connie Cooley
Phone: 817-223-9606
E-Mail Address: cecooley@verizon.net
Address: City: Southlake State: TX Zip: 76092
DISPLAY or PERFORMANCE INFORMATION
Requested Date(s):
1) Reception – July 28, 2019
2) Exhibit – July 12, 2019 through September 7, 2019
Type of Display or Performance:
1) Reception – The gallery reception will be held, date to be determined.
2) Exhibit – Southlake Historical Society exhibit will consist of 8-12 assorted historical objects including
photographs, paintings, and artifacts selected by the Southlake Historical Society. The theme of the
exhibit celebrates the centennial of the 1919 Carroll school.
Duration of Event(s) or Performance:
1) Reception – The art gallery reception duration is July 28, 2019, from 5:00-6:30pm.
2) Exhibit – The duration of the historical arts exhibit is approximately eight (8) weeks (July 12, 2019
through September 7, 2019).
Detailed Information including a wall or floor space plan, display or performance details, including
planned activities and/or any equipment/special needs required:
1) Reception – The art gallery reception will require 100% of the lobby area in Town Hall. The reception
will include a program and refreshments. The reception will be managed and arranged the same as
previous approved events.
2) Exhibit – The historical arts exhibit will include photographs and artifacts. The exhibit will require less
than 30% of the lobby wall space and 30% of the floor space and will be displayed using the same
gallery display system used for previous displays. The exhibit will be managed and maintained by City
of Southlake staff. The exhibit is sponsored by the Southlake Historical Society. Publicity for the
exhibit and reception will be provided by the City of Southlake and the Southlake .
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Non-Profit: Yes X No ___
Is this display or performance to include a fund raiser? Yes ____ No X
Note: Must provide at least 6 weeks notice and cannot be a continuous fundraising effort throughout the duration
of the exhibit, but must occur in a specific event(s)
Please answer the following:
Does your organization maintain a Southlake Mailing address or PO Box? Yes X No ______
Do a majority of your members, including officers, reside in Southlake? Yes X No ______
Will your event cause any impact on City Staff or City resources? Yes X No ______
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Public Art Display and/or Performance
Facility and Property Use Permit
Please Note: All requests are taken on a first-come, first-served basis. Art Exhibit agreement is also
required to be signed before any display or performance may occur. Extensions may be granted by staff.
City Facility requested: Southlake Town Hall, 1400 Main Street, Southlake – 2nd floor main lobby
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CONTACT INFORMATION
Applicant: Cassie Tucker, on behalf Southlake Arts Council
Phone: 817.748.8036
Cell Phone: 262.565.7949 E-Mail Address: ctucker@ci.southlake.tx.us
Address: 1400 Main Street #210 City: Southlake State: TX Zip: 76092
Alternative Contact: Terri Messing
Phone Number: 817.307.2224 E-mail: terrimessing@verizon.net
DISPLAY or PERFORMANCE INFORMATION
Requested Date(s):
1) Reception – Sunday, September 22, 2019, 5:00 - 6:30 pm
2) Exhibit – September 8, 2019 – November 3, 2019
Type of Display or Performance:
1) Reception – The art gallery reception will be held to kick-off the art exhibit.
2) Exhibit – The exhibit will consist of assorted art pieces selected by the Southlake Arts Council.
Duration of Event(s) or Performance:
1) Reception – The art gallery reception duration is September 22, 2019, 5:00 – 6:30 pm.
2) Exhibit – The art exhibit duration is for approximately two (2) months (September 8, 2019 through
November 3, 2019).
Detailed Information including a wall or floor space plan, display or performance details, including
planned activities and/or any equipment/special needs required:
1) Reception -- The art gallery reception will require 100% of the lobby area in Town Hall. The
reception will include a program, refreshments and entertainment. The reception will be
managed and arranged the same as previously approved events.
2) Exhibit – The art exhibit will include art work from local artist(s) selected by Southlake Arts
Council. The exhibit will require less than 30% of the lobby wall space and will be hung on wall
panels using the same gallery display system used for previous displays. The exhibit will be
managed and maintained by City of Southlake staff. The exhibit is sponsored by the Southlake
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Arts Council and Apex Arts League. Publicity for the exhibit and the reception will be provided by
the City of Southlake and Apex Arts League.
Organization Represented: Southlake Arts Council and Apex Arts League.
Non-Profit: Yes X No ___
Is this display or performance to include a fund raiser? Yes ____ No X
Note: Must provide at least 6 weeks notice and cannot be a continuous fundraising effort throughout the
duration of the exhibit, but must occur in a specific event(s)
Please answer the following:
Does your organization maintain a Southlake Mailing address or PO Box? Yes X No ______
Do a majority of your members, including officers, reside in Southlake? Yes X No ______
Will your event cause any impact on City Staff or City resources? Yes X No ______
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Public Art Display and/or Performance Policy
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Policy: Display and/or Performance of art in public facilities or other city
properties
Source: City Council
Effective Date:
_____________________________________________________________________
1.0 Purpose:
The purpose of this policy is to create a procedure to determine what art can be
displayed within public facilities or other city property, and for how long, as well
as to create an administrative framework for control of displayed artwork and
related issues of liability, while epitomizing the City’s core values of integrity,
innovation, accountability, commitment to excellence, and teamwork.
2.0 Goals:
2.1 To create a process and to put controls in place for temporary display of
art in public facilities and parks.
2.2 To provide a policy and a process for temporary art displays in public
facilities by:
2.2.1 Requiring little or nominal expense to the City to display works of
local and nationally recognized professional artists;
2.2.2 Providing a more satisfactory esthetic experience for citizens
visiting public facilities or parks;
2.2.3 Creating an incentive or destination for citizens to utilize public
facilities in order to involve them more in local government; and,
2.2.4 Drawing citizens and others to shopping venues contiguous to
public facilities and parks.
2.3 To provide a policy and a process for permanent art displays in public
parks and city facilities.
3.0 Definitions:
3.1 Arts in public places – Any art displayed, performed, or demonstrated in
City parks, rights of way, or the interior/exterior of any City facility.
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3.2 Artwork – Includes, but is not limited to, a sculpture, monument, mural,
painting, fountain, or stained glass.
3.3 Artist – A practitioner in the visual and/or performing arts generally
recognized by critics and peers as a professional of serious intent and
recognized ability that produces fine works of arts.
3.4 City – Shall mean the City of Southlake, Texas.
3.5 Deaccession – The removal, relocation, selling, auctioning, or trading of
artworks owned by the City.
3.6 Donations (and Gifts) – Arts donated to the City from a private individual
or institution and/or other outside sources.
3.7 Loan – Works of art provided to the City to display for a predetermined
period of time and to be returned to the owner after the loan period has
expired.
3.8 Southlake Arts Council - A board appointed by the City Council that makes
recommendations to the City Council regarding the public arts program.
3.9 Permanent arts in public places - Any visual work of art displayed in City
parks, rights of way, or the interior/exterior of any City facility.
3.10 Donor - An individual, private company, community group, or other
organization who places artwork in City parks, rights of ways, the interior
or exterior of any City facility and/or private facilities and/or properties.
3.11 Public Arts Collection – Consists of all City of Southlake owned or
controlled fine works of art.
3.12 Art Exhibit Agreement – Agreement that will exist between the City of
Southlake and artists who display temporary exhibits in city facilities or on
city property.
3.13 Temporary arts in City facilities or property – Any visual or performing
work of art in city facilities or property.
3.14 Facility Arts Display Performance Use Permit - Form is required to be filled
out and processed by staff for Arts Council review six weeks prior to
display, with the exception of art displays or performances initiated by city
departments or divisions, which will be coordinated with the Southlake
Arts Council staff liaison for scheduling purposes.
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4.0 Placement of temporary art exhibits or performances at public facilities or other
city property:
4.1 Planned Visual Art Exhibits, temporary – The Southlake Arts Council may
present up to three Calls to Artists per annum and would select the
artist(s) to present artwork in accordance with the Call to Artist SOP. The
dates for presentation of the artwork and length of the exhibit will be
determined by the Southlake Arts Council. Temporary exhibits would
occur no more than five times per year with one of those times being
reserved for CISD student art. Art exhibits will be managed and
maintained by the City of Southlake staff liaison to the Southlake Arts
Council. City department art displays, events or programs may be
available for Arts Council review but not approval. All other applications
will require Arts Council review and approval. No exhibit will be allowed to
take up more than thirty percent (30%) of the floor space and/or thirty
percent (30%) of the wall space in common areas of city facilities. A plan
will be required detailing wall and floor space needed. Exceptions may be
granted with City Council approval only.
4.2 Ad Hoc Visual Arts Exhibits, temporary – Unlike the planned exhibits,
these would be initiated by the public or City of Southlake staff, and would
occur when space is available as determined by staff. A Facility Arts
Display/Performance Form will need to be submitted to the Arts Council
liaison at least six weeks in advance of the showing. The Southlake Arts
Council will review and approve or deny all applications in order to
determine appropriateness of the application in a requested venue. The
dates for presentation of the artwork and length of the exhibit will be
determined by the Southlake Arts Council. Exhibits will be managed and
maintained by the City of Southlake staff liaison with the Southlake Arts
Council. City department art displays, events or programs may be
available for Arts Council review but not approval. All other applications
will require Arts Council review and approval. No exhibit will be allowed to
take up more than thirty percent (30%) of the floor space and/or thirty
percent (30%) of the wall space in common areas of city facilities. A plan
will be required detailing wall and floor space needed. Exceptions may be
granted with City Council approval only.
4.3 Performing Arts Programs, temporary – These programs are limited to
single performances. A Facility Arts Display/Performance Form will need
to be submitted to the Southlake Arts Council liaison at least six weeks in
advance of the performance and will be subject to review and approval by
the Southlake Arts Council. City sponsored performances in City facilities
that are not generally used for programming will be the responsibility of
the department or division sponsoring or providing the event. The
sponsoring department or division is responsible for submitting proper
forms to the Southlake Arts Council liaison. City department art displays,
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events or programs may be available for Southlake Arts Council review
but not approval; all other applications will require Southlake Arts Council
review and approval.
4.4 Donated art to be placed in public facilities – Donated art will be reviewed
by the Southlake Arts Council and a recommendation will be made to the
City Council for placement of the art in a city facility or on city property.
Credence and a clear preference will be given to location indicated by
donor, but the City Council will make any and all final determinations on
placement.
4.5 Art Exhibit Agreement – Art displayed on a temporary basis will require
that the artist and the City of Southlake sign an agreement that determines
the length of time for displays. Key components are:
4.5.1 Artwork and agency: The artist shall agree to lend his/her artwork
for temporary display at no cost to the city;
4.5.2 Installation and curatorship: The artist shall deliver the artwork in a
form that is ready for immediate display;
4.5.3 Artist’s assumption of liability and waiver removal of artwork: The
artist shall acknowledge and agree that the City will not provide
security for the exhibition, including without limitation, set up,
operation and tear down of the exhibit, and the City should not, for
any reason, be liable for lost, stolen, or damaged artwork and/or
any related materials associated or used with the exhibit; and,
4.5.4 Conflicting events: The City will coordinate scheduling of exhibits.
Should a conflict arise between the exhibit and a function of the
City, the City’s event and/or function will take precedence.
4.6 Facility Arts Display Performance Use Permit: The permit is required to
be filled out and processed by staff for the Southlake Arts Council review
six weeks prior to display, with the exception of art displays or
performances initiated by City departments or divisions, which will be
coordinated with the Southlake Arts Council staff liaison for scheduling
purposes. Extensions of time can be requested for both ad-hoc and
planned art displays for a period to be determined by the city staff
members who administer the arts program. Any extension of time will be
based on, but not limited to, the following: upcoming displays, City
Manager’s office requests, approval by City Council and other staff-
determined administrative needs.
4.7 Sales of displayed art work: Art work that is displayed can be made
available for sale by the artist, but the artist or their representative cannot
actively solicit the sales of art other than passively indicating (discreetly)
the artists’ contact information and pricing near the artwork. The city will
not be involved in any such transactions and will not solicit sales of items
on behalf of an artist or their agents.
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4.8 Art displayed and sold for fundraising: Art can be displayed and sold as
part of a fundraising event, but the fundraising can only occur actively at
specific events that need to be negotiated with the City. City facilities will
not be a site for continuous/ongoing fundraising. Fundraising events can
only occur for non-profit organizations. Applications specifically for Town
Hall will be reviewed by the Arts Council, and they will make a
recommendation to the City Council for final approval.
5.0 Placement of permanent art exhibits or pieces at public facilities or other city
property:
5.1 Purchased Public Art – The placement and purchasing process of the
Southlake Arts Council, which includes a Call to Artists, and subsequent
selection process will be followed. The Southlake Arts Council will make
recommendations on placement, artwork, and artists to the City Council
who will make any and all final determinations on the said placement and
the artwork/artists.
5.2 Donated Public Art - The Southlake Arts Council will make
recommendations on placement to the City Council who will make any and
all final determinations on the said placement of the donated art.
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City of Southlake
Permit for the Display and/or Performance of Art in a Public
Facility or Property
Please Note: All requests are taken on a first-come, first-served basis. Art Exhibit agreement is also
required to be signed before any display or performance may occur. Extensions may be granted by staff.
City Facility requested__________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
CONTACT INFORMATION
Person Responsible: ___________________________ Phone: _______________________________
Cell Phone: _________________________ E-Mail Address: ________________________________
Address: _____________________________ City ___________________________ State ________
Zip ________
Alternative Contact:
Name: ______________________________________________________________________________
Phone Number: ________________________________ E-mail: ________________________________
DISPLAY or PERFORMANCE INFORMATION
Requested Date: ______________________________________________________________________
Type of Display or performance: __________________________________________________________
Detailed Information including a plan of needed wall or floor space about the display or performance,
including planned activities or any equipment/special needs:____________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
Organization Represented: ______________________________________________________________
Non-Profit: Yes _______ No _______
Is this display or performance to include a fundraiser? Yes ________ No ________ Note: Must
provide at least 6 weeks notice and cannot be a continuous fundraising effort throughout the
duration of the exhibit, but must occur in a specific event(s).
If YES, please answer the following:
Does your organization maintain a Southlake mailing address or PO Box? Yes _____ No ______
Do a majority of your members, including officers, reside in Southlake? Yes _____ No ______
Will your event cause any impact on City staff or City resources? Yes _____ No ______
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ART EXHIBIT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE,
TEXAS, AND
(Artist)_________________________________________
This Art Exhibit Agreement (“Agreement”) is made and entered into this ___ day of
__________________, by and between the City of Southlake, Texas (“City”), a Home-
Rule Municipal Corporation and __________________________________ (“Artist”) on
the terms and conditions set forth below.
WHEREAS, the Exhibition is anticipated to be held from __________ through
___________ and any additional dates agreed to in writing; and,
WHEREAS, the Exhibition will be located at a facility of the City of Southlake; and,
WHEREAS, in exchange for the promotion of the arts, Artist desires to lend, at no cost
to City, his/her Artwork (hereinafter defined) for display at the Exhibition as set forth
below; and,
WHEREAS, the City has investigated and determined that it would be beneficial and in
the best interest of the City and its citizens to allow the Artist to place the artwork at City
Hall to promote visual arts in the City on the terms and conditions set forth below.
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the premises and the mutual promises,
covenants, and agreements hereinafter set forth, Artist and City agree as follows:
1. Artwork and Agency. Artist agrees to, at no cost to City, lend his/her Artwork,
as more particularly described and/or depicted on Exhibit A, attached hereto and
incorporated herein for all purposes, for display at the Exhibition (“Artwork”). All
modifications or additions to Exhibit A shall be in writing, signed by both parties,
and attached to this Agreement. Artist and City agree that City is not, under any
circumstance, acting as Artist’s agent, dealer and/or exclusive seller. The parties
acknowledge and agree that the Exhibition is the sole and exclusive event of the
City in its promotion of public art.
2. Delivery/Loan Period. Artist hereby agrees to loan the Artwork to City from
__________ through ___________. Artist shall, at his/her sole cost and expense,
be responsible for delivery and removal of the Artwork from the Exhibition, said
removal to occur no later than ___________(“Removal Date”). Artist
acknowledges and agrees that space is limited in City Hall and that all artwork
submitted for display during the Exhibition is subject to the review and approval
of the Southlake Arts Council.
3. Installation and Curatorship. Artist shall deliver the Artwork in a form that is
ready for immediate display. Two-dimensional (“2D”) Artwork shall be wired for
hanging and three dimensional (“3D”) artwork must be ready for installation
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immediately upon delivery to the Exhibition. Artist shall tape the following
information on the back of 2D pieces and attach temporarily to 3D pieces: Artist’s
name, title of piece, and medium.
The Artwork must be approved, in its sole discretion, by the Southlake Arts
Council.
4. Artist Assumption of Liability and Waiver/Removal of Artwork. Artist
acknowledges and agrees that City will not provide any security for the
Exhibition, including, without limitation, set up, operation and teardown of the
Exhibition, and City shall not, for any reason, be liable for any lost, stolen and/or
damaged Artwork and/or the related materials, equipment and/or any other items
associated and/or used in conjunction with the Artwork and/or Exhibition.
ARTIST HEREBY RELEASES CITY, ITS COUNCIL MEMBERS, OFFICERS,
AGENTS, REPRESENTATIVES AND EMPLOYEES, FROM, AND WAIVES
ANY AND ALL RIGHTS TO ANY AND ALL CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES, OR
OTHERWISE, HE/SHE MAY HAVE WITH REGARD TO LOST, STOLEN
AND/OR DAMAGED ARTWORK AND/OR RELATED MATERIALS,
EQUIPMENT AND/OR ANY OTHER ITEMS ASSOCIATED AND/OR USED IN
CONJUNCTION WITH THE ARTWORK AND/OR EXHIBITION.
Should Artist fail to remove the Artwork by the Removal Date, City shall have the
right to dispose of the Artwork and any other items related thereto in any manner
deemed appropriate solely by City. Artist shall be responsible for any and all
costs and expenses associated with City’s removal of the Artwork and/or the
related materials, equipment and/or any other items associated and/or used in
conjunction with the Exhibition as provided in this Paragraph. ARTIST HEREBY
RELEASES CITY, ITS COUNCIL MEMBERS, OFFICERS, AGENTS,
REPRESENTATIVES AND EMPLOYEES, FROM, AND WAIVES ANY AND
ALL RIGHTS TO ANY AND ALL CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES, OR OTHERWISE,
HE/SHE MAY HAVE WITH REGARD TO, CITY’S REMOVAL OF THE
ARTWORK AND/OR RELATED MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT AND/OR ANY
OTHER ITEMS ASSOCIATED AND/OR USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE
EXHIBITION AS PROVIDED IN THIS PARAGRAPH.
5. Photographic Rights. Artist hereby grants permission to City to photograph
and/or videotape and/or to authorize others to photograph and/or videotape the
Artwork and Exhibition for any non-commercial use, including but not limited to,
installation documentation, publicity of the Artwork and/or Exhibition, record
keeping and additional non-commercial purposes such as, among others,
educational, public relations and promotion of the arts.
6. Representations and Warranties Regarding Copyright. Artist hereby warrants
and represents that the Artwork is an original creation of Artist and will not
infringe the copyright, trademark or other intangible rights of any third party.
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7. Termination/Waiver of Damages. This Agreement may, at any time, be
terminated for any reason or no reason at all. Should City terminate this
Agreement, ARTIST HEREBY RELEASES CITY, ITS COUNCIL MEMBERS,
OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS, REPRESENTATIVES AND EMPLOYEES,
FROM, AND WAIVES ANY AND ALL RIGHTS TO ANY AND ALL CLAIMS
FOR DAMAGES, OR OTHERWISE, HE/SHE MAY HAVE WITH REGARD TO
CITY’S TERMINATION OF THIS AGREEMENT, INCLUDING WITHOUT
LIMITATION, ACTUAL AND/OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
8. Conflicting Events. City will coordinate the scheduling of the Exhibition so as
not to conflict with any event and/or function of the City. Should a conflict arise
between the Exhibition and an event and/or function of the City, the City’s event
and/or function shall take precedence over the Exhibition.
9. No Security/Waiver of Damages/Liability. Artist acknowledges and agrees that
City will not provide any security for the Exhibition, including, without limitation,
set up, operation, viewing by the public and/or removal of the Artwork at the
conclusion of the Exhibition, and City shall not be liable for any lost, stolen and/or
damaged property, materials, equipment and/or the Artwork and any other items
associated and/or used in conjunction with the Exhibition and/or Artwork.
ARTIST HEREBY RELEASES CITY, ITS COUNCIL MEMBERS, OFFICERS,
AGENTS, REPRESENTATIVES AND EMPLOYEES, FROM, AND WAIVES
ANY AND ALL RIGHTS TO ANY AND ALL CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES, OR
OTHERWISE, IT MAY HAVE WITH REGARD TO LOST, STOLEN AND/OR
DAMAGED PROPERTY, MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT AND/OR THE ARTWORK
AND ANY OTHER ITEMS ASSOCIATED AND/OR USED IN CONJUNCTION
WITH THE EXHIBITION AND/OR ARTWORK.
10. Indemnification. ARTIST SHALL DEFEND, INDEMNIFY, SAVE HARMLESS,
AND EXEMPT CITY, ITS COUNCIL MEMBERS, OFFICERS, AGENTS,
REPRESENTATIVES, SERVANTS AND EMPLOYEES FROM AND AGAINST
ALL LAWSUITS, ACTIONS, LEGAL PROCEEDINGS, CLAIMS, DEMANDS,
DAMAGES, COSTS, EXPENSES, AND ATTORNEYS’ FEES INCIDENT TO
THE PERFORMANCE OF THIS AGREEMENT AND/OR THE SET UP,
OPERATION, VIEWING BY THE PUBLIC AND/OR REMOVAL OF THE
ARTWORK AND ARISING OUT OF A WILLFUL AND/OR NEGLIGENT ACT
AND/OR OMISSION OF THE CITY AND/OR ARTIST, THEIR RESPECTIVE
OWNERS, OFFICERS, PARTNERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS,
REPRESENTATIVES, CONTRACTORS, SUBCONTRACTORS, VOLUNTEERS
AND/OR EMPLOYEES. This Paragraph shall survive the termination of this
Agreement.
11. Entirety of Agreement, Governing Jurisdiction and Mediation. This
Agreement constitutes the entire Agreement between the parties. No
modification will be enforceable except in writing and signed by both parties. This
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Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Texas. In the event that any
dispute arising under this Agreement results in litigation or mediation, such action
or proceeding will be brought exclusively with the state court of Tarrant County,
Texas.
12. Reference to Artist. When referring to Artist herein, this Agreement shall refer to
and be binding upon Artist, his/her agents, representatives, servants, employees,
volunteers and assigns.
13. Reference to City. When referring to City herein, this Agreement shall refer to
and be binding upon the City of Southlake, its Council Members, officers, agents,
representatives, servants, employees and assigns.
14. Compliance with Laws. Artist shall comply with any and all local, state and
federal ordinances, rules, laws and regulations, as they currently exist, may be
amended or in the future arising.
15. Default. In the event Artist fails to comply with any of the provisions of this
Agreement, City shall have the following remedies, in addition to City’s other
rights and remedies:
a. to immediately terminate this Agreement without any liability to City as
previously provided herein; and/or
b. to require the immediate cessation of the set up, operation and/or removal
of the Artwork and/or Exhibition.
16. Miscellaneous Provisions.
a. No Third Party Beneficiaries. Nothing in this Agreement shall be
construed to create any right in any third party not a signatory to this
Agreement, and the parties do not intend to create any third party
beneficiaries by entering into this Agreement.
b. Assignment. This Agreement is not assignable without the prior written
consent of City.
c. Notices. Any notice provided or permitted to be given under this
Agreement must be in writing and may be served by depositing same in
the United States Mail, addressed to the party to be notified, postage pre-
paid and registered or certified with return receipt requested, or by
delivering the same in person to such party via a hand-delivery service,
Federal Express or any courier service that provides a return receipt
showing the date of actual delivery of same to the addressee thereof.
Notice given in accordance herewith shall be effective upon receipt at the
address of the addressee.
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For purposes of notice, the addresses of the parties shall be as follows:
If to the Artist:
Attn: ________________________
________________________
________________________
If to the City of Southlake:
Attn: City of Southlake, Public Arts Liaison
1400 Main Street, Suite 210
Southlake, Texas 76092
d. Sovereign Immunity. The parties agree that City has not waived its
sovereign immunity by entering into and performing its obligations under
this Agreement.
e. Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire agreement of the
parties with respect to the matters contained herein and may not be
modified or terminated except upon the mutual written agreement of the
parties hereto.
f. Execution. This Agreement is executed by the parties hereto without
coercion or duress and for substantial consideration, the sufficiency of
which is forever confessed.
g. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in a number of identical
counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original for all purposes.
A facsimile signature will also be deemed to constitute an original if
properly executed.
h. Authority to Execute. The individuals executing this Agreement on behalf
of the respective parties below represent to each other and to others that
all appropriate and necessary action has been taken to authorize the
individual who is executing this Agreement to do so for and on behalf of
the party for which his or her signature appears, that there are no other
parties or entities required to execute this Agreement in order for the same
to be an authorized and binding agreement on the party for whom the
individual is signing this Agreement and that each individual affixing his or
her signature hereto is authorized to do so, and such authorization is valid
and effective on the date hereof.
i. Binding Effect. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the
benefit of the parties hereto and their respective heirs, executors,
administrators, legal representatives, successors and assigns, as allowed
herein.
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j. Savings/Severability. In case any one or more of the provisions
contained in this Agreement shall for any reason be held to be invalid,
illegal or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality or
unenforceability shall not affect any other provision thereof, and this
Agreement shall be construed as if such invalid, illegal or unenforceable
provision had never been contained herein.
k. Miscellaneous Representations. Each signatory represents this
Agreement has been read by the party for which this Agreement is
executed and that such party has had an opportunity to confer with its
counsel.
l. Miscellaneous Drafting Provision. This Agreement shall be deemed
drafted equally by all parties hereto. The language of all parts of this
Agreement shall be construed as a whole according to its fair meaning,
and any presumption or principle that the language herein is to be
construed against any party shall not apply. Headings in this Agreement
are for the convenience of the parties and are not intended to be used in
construing this document.
m. Waiver. Waiver by either party of any breach of this Agreement, or the
failure of either party to enforce any of the provisions of this Agreement, at
any time, shall not in any way affect, limit or waive such party’s right
thereafter to enforce and compel strict compliance.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement and caused this
Agreement to be effective on the latest day as reflected by the signatures below.
CITY: ______________________________ DATE: ________________
City of Southlake, Texas
1400 Main Street, Suite 210
Southlake, Texas 76092
817-748-8019
ARTIST: _______________________________ DATE: ________________
_______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________
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Integrity ♦ Innovation ♦ Accountability ♦ Commitment to Excellence ♦ Teamwork
M E M O R A N D U M
August 16, 2018
TO: Southlake Arts Council
FROM: Cassie Tucker, Assistant to the Director of Community Services
SUBJECT: Recommendation on CP18-0004, Ordinance No. 1199, adopting the
City of Southlake Public Arts Master Plan, an element of the
Southlake 2035 Comprehensive Plan
______________________________________________________________________
Action
Requested: Southlake Arts Council recommendation on CP18-0004, Ordinance
No. 1199, adopting the City of Southlake Public Arts Master Plan,
an element of the Southlake 2035 Comprehensive Plan
Background
Information: On September 19th, 2017, the Southlake City Council appointed the
Southlake Public Arts Council to oversee the development of the
2035 Public Arts Master Plan. The Southlake Arts Council
discussed the future and vision for the arts in Southlake at eight (8)
Southlake Arts Council meetings between September 2017 and
June 2018. This updated plan expands upon the original 2030 plan
and seeks to identify priorities and to establish a collective vision for
what public arts can accomplish in Southlake through the year
2035.
It provides a list of prioritized recommendations, organized by topic
area:
Public Art Collection
Recommendations in this section focus on maintaining the current
collection, establishing maintenance standards and protocol for
future art projects (specifically partner projects), and the
procurement process.
Projects
Recommendations in this section establish a vision for future
projects and identify ideal locations for public art placement,
including recommendations for the proposed Carillon project.
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City of Southlake Values:
Integrity ♦ Innovation ♦ Accountability ♦ Commitment to Excellence ♦ Teamwork
Programs and Partnerships
Recommendations in this section expand on current partnerships,
identify new partner opportunities, and identify marketing
opportunities.
Staffing, Funding, and Ordinance and Policy
Recommendations in these sections focus on evaluating staff and
budget resources, and ensuring ordinances and policies are up-to-
date.
Financial
Considerations: Recommendations will be implemented as resources are allocated
annually by the City Council.
Strategic Link: The City’s public art program is aligned to the strategic focus areas
of “Quality Development” and “Performance Ma nagement and
Service Delivery” and the corporate objective: “provide attractive
and unique spaces for the enjoyment of personal interests” (C3).
Citizen Input/
Board Review: City Council appointed the Southlake Arts Council to oversee the
development of the 2035 Public Arts Master Plan (September 19 th,
2017)
Eight (8) Southlake Arts Council meetings (September 2017 – June
2018)
City Council review and feedback on recommendations during City
Council work session (August 7th, 2018)
Southlake Arts Council recommendation August 28, 2018
Legal Review: The City’s legal counsel has reviewed the recommendations related
to ordinances and policies.
Attachments: 2035 Public Arts Master Plan (PDF) – DRAFT
2035 Public Arts Master Plan (Web) – DRAFT
Ordinance No. 1199 – DRAFT
Presentation
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City of Southlake Values:
Integrity ♦ Innovation ♦ Accountability ♦ Commitment to Excellence ♦ Teamwork
Recommendation: Recommend approval of CP18-0004, Ordinance No. 1199,
adopting the City of Southlake Public Arts Master Plan, an element
of the Southlake 2035 Comprehensive Plan
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CITY OF SOUTHLAKE
P UBLIC ARTS MASTER P LAN
An Element of the Southlake 2035 Comprehensive Plan
Adopted by Southlake City Council
Ordinance No. 1199
September, 18th 2018
Prepared by:
Community Services Department
Planning & Development Services Department
In partnership with John Kinkade, National Sculptor’s Guild
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1 INTRODUCTION…….…………………………………………………………… 5
1.1 History of Public Art ...…………………………………………………… 5
1.2 What is Public Art? .….…………………………………………………… 6
1.3 Mission and Vision ….…………………………………………………… 7
1.4 Relationship to the Southlake Strategic Management System ……….... 8
1.5 Prioritization Schedule …………………………………………………. 10
1.6 Link to Vision, Goals and Objectives ……………………………………. 11
1.7 Master Plan Development Process and Public Involvement ……………... 14
2 BACKGROUND …….…………………………………………………………… 15
2.1 Demographics, Growth, and Economic Impact ………………………… 15
2.2 Visual Aspects of Southlake’s Civic Identity …………………………….. 17
2.3 Thematic Aspects of Southlake’s Civic Identity …………………………. 18
2.4 Existing Programs and Project Types ……………………………………. 19
2.5 Existing Comprehensive Plan Recommendations ………………………. 21
2.6 Focus areas of the Public Art Master Plan ……………………………….. 27
3 PUBLIC ART COLLECTION …….………………………………………………... 28
3.1 Current Collection ……………………………………………………….. 28
3.2 Collection Management ………………………………………………..… 36
3.3 Procurement Process ……………………………………………………... 36
3.4 Public Art Collection Recommendations …………….………………….. 37
4 PROJECTS ……………………………………………………………………...… 39
4.1 Vision for Future Projects ………………………………………………… 39
4.2 Locations for Future Projects ……………………………………………... 40
4.3 Project Recommendations …………………………………………….…. 43
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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5 PROGRAMS AND PARTNERSHIPS ……….………………………………………… 45
5.1 APEX ……………………………………………………………………... 45
5.2 Arts Council Northeast ………………………………………………..….. 46
5.3 Southlake Public Library ………………………………………………..… 47
5.4 Partnership Opportunities ………………………………………………... 47
5.5 Venues …………………………………………………………………… 48
5.6 Marketing ………………………………………………………………… 49
5.7 Program and Partnership Recommendations ……………………………… 50
6 STAFFING ……..…………..……………………………………………………… 53
6.1 Staffing Assessment ………………………………………………………. 53
6.2 Staffing Recommendations …………………………………………….… 54
7 FUNDING ………………………………………………………………………… 55
7.1 HOT Taxes ……………………………………………………………….. 55
7.2 Percent for Art: Capital Improvement Program Projects ………………….. 55
7.3 Matching Funds Policy …………………………………………………… 56
7.4 Funding Recommendations ………………………………………………. 56
8 ORDINANCE AND POLICY …………...…………………………………………… 58
8.1 Current Ordinances Policies ……………………………………………… 58
8.2 Ordinance and Policy Recommendations ………………………………… 59
9 PUBLIC ARTS MASTER PLAN RECOMMENDATIONS………………...……………… 60
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In September 2017, the Southlake City Council appointed the Southlake Public Arts Council to
oversee the development of the 2035 Public Arts Master Plan. This updated plan expands upon the
original 2030 plan and seeks to identify priorities and to establish a collective vision for what public
arts can accomplish in Southlake through the year 2035.
The plan sets forth a vision for the ways which public arts can meet the
goals established in the enabling ordinance, including potential projects.
It enriches the vision of the public arts policy and establishes a strategy
for selecting the art projects that will be commissioned. It details the
priorities, location, and themes that should be considered as public arts
projects and programs are developed. It also provides a list of prioritized
recommendations to be implemented through the year 2035 and
beyond.
1.1 History of Public Art
In the United States, the first public art programs started as part of the New Deal, with the
formation of the Treasury Department's Section of Painting and Sculpture in 1934. This program
commissioned artists through competitions to create high-quality work for federal buildings. One
percent of each federal building's cost was to be reserved for artistic decoration. The reason: to build
morale, create jobs (you need someone to construct, install and maintain) and reduce crime.
On a more regional level, one of the first nationally
recognized movements in creative placemaking was
the Better Block organization and their work in the
Dallas Oak Cliff neighborhood in 2010. Some of the
most innovative programs in the United States can be
found in Texas, especially in the Dallas - Fort Worth
Metroplex. The cities of Dallas and Fort Worth, the
DART system, and the Dallas - Fort Worth Airport
have had long standing commitments to public art,
with diverse and high quality collections. Numerous
suburban cities have adopted programs as well—
notably Frisco, which has commissioned dozens of
pieces to anchor public facilities. Neighboring cities, Keller and Grapevine also have robust public
art programs.
INTRODUCTION
"It is impossible to have a
society that is civil and
educated without public art, it
lifts up humanity and
challenges the individual who
encounters it to think
differently about the world."
-Darren Walker, Vice President of the
Rockefeller Foundation
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The current creative economy in North Texas is the largest in the state of Texas and among the
largest nationwide; and, employment in the creative industry in DFW is growing faster than the
national average (Economics Research Group of North Texas).
Recognizing the value public arts add to a community and the economy, Southlake established its
own Public Arts Program. In 2001, the City Council adopted an ordinance establishing the Public
Art Advisory Committee. Ordinance 803-A was adopted in 2007, creating a funding mechanism for
the development of public art in association with Capital Improvement Projects (CIP). The
ordinance dedicates “up to 1%” of funding for a capital project to the purchase of art.”
In addition to capital funding, the City Council annually considers the allocation of up to 15% of
the revenue from the Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) to be allocated to public arts initiatives during
the budget approval process. Additional details regarding HOT funding and its usage to further
public arts initiatives can be found on p. 55. Outside of securing funding, the City also
commissioned the development of the 2030 Public Art Master Plan, which was developed by the
City of Southlake in partnership with art consultant, Todd Bressi and adopted in December, 2011.
Concurrent with the adoption of the plan in 2011, the City of Southlake commissioned its first set
of public art pieces, installing art into several city roundabouts. Since those first pieces were installed,
the public art collection in Southlake has continued to expand. Details regarding the current
collection are outlined on p. 28.
In addition to purchasing sculptures, the creation of the Public Art Advisory Committee – now
Southlake Arts Council – also initiated partnerships with local arts organizations. Community
Services Agreements were entered into with APEX Arts League, Arts Council North East, and the
Southlake Community Band. These organizations have partnered closely with the City and its
governing bodies to bring life to the vision for art programming and art education. A comprehensive
overview of art partnerships is provided on p.45.
1.2 What is Public Art?
Public art is a reflection of how we see the world – the artist’s response to our
time and place combined with our own sense of who we are. Public art may be
thought provoking, controversial, forward-thinking, interactive, traditional,
playful or whimsical. Monuments, memorials, and civic statues and
sculptures are the most established forms of public art, but public art can
also be transitory, in the form of performances, music, dance, theatre, and
poetry.
Because public art is often highly visible and can be easily and freely accessed,
it can educate, inspire and challenge many people who might not otherwise
experience art on a regular basis. Public art can express community values, “Taking Flight”
By Seth Vandable
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enhance the environment, transform a landscape, heighten awareness, or question assumptions.
Placed or performed in public sites, this art is there for everyone, a form of collective community
expression and appreciation
The intent of public art is to create a sense of engagement within the community and contribute to
its long term sustainability. Public art highlights a community’s commitment to culture and
enhances quality of life. The Knight Foundation’s Soul of the Community initiative surveyed some
43,000 people in 43 cities and found that “social
offerings, openness and welcome-ness,” and,
importantly, the “aesthetics of a place – its art,
parks, and green spaces,” ranked higher than
education, safety, and the local economy as a
“driver of attachment.”
It encourages a community’s fullest use and
enjoyment of its public spaces and provides
distinctive gateways and landmarks, aesthetically
enhanced gathering areas, and unique cultural
experiences.
1.3 Mission and Vision
The City of Southlake recognizes that public art is an essential component of a thriving community,
a livable city, and a world-class destination. It is committed to developing and maintaining a high
quality, sustainable public arts program that will benefit its current citizens and future generations.
Mission
The mission of the Southlake Public Arts program is to enrich the cultural life of the community
through the arts.
Vision
The vision of the Southlake Public Arts program is to establish a thriving and vibrant arts
community.
The Southlake Public Arts Program has set the following goals:
• Integrate art into the daily life of residents and visitors
• Create engaging public spaces
• Create a unique sense of place and distinction
• Stimulate discussion and thoughtful reflection
• Celebrate the history of Southlake through the arts
• Cultivate patrons of the arts
"67% of Americans believe ‘the
arts unify our communities
regardless of age, race, and
ethnicity." -American for the Arts
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The most important goal for the Public Arts Program, however, is to ensure that every art project
and program achieves the highest level of artistic excellence and has significant public impact.
1.4 Relationship to the Southlake Strategic Management System
Strategic planning is an ongoing process where resources, critical concerns, community priorities and
citizen needs are combined to produce both a plan for the future and a measure for results. More
specifically, Southlake’s Strategic Management System links the City’s day-to-day activities to a
comprehensive long-term strategy for public policy and management decisions.
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Results
City Activities and Operations
Comprehensive Plan Elements
Southlake 2035 Vision, Goals and Objectives
Strategic Management System
Citizen Satisfaction Survey
The Strategic Management System identifies Strategic Focus Areas and Objectives to guide effective
and efficient resource allocation and provides benchmarks to assess performance. The Strategic Focus
Areas and Objectives are driven by the City’s Citizen Survey and are outlined in City’s Strategy Map
shown above.
The Strategic Management System guided the
development of the Southlake 2030 Vision, Goals
and Objectives (VGO), which define a desired
direction for growth in the City. All
recommendations in the Southlake 2030 and
subsequent Southlake 2035 plans are tied to at least
one Strategic Focus Area from the Strategic
Management System and at least one objective from
the adopted Southlake 2030 Vision, Goals and
Objectives. The recommendations from the
comprehensive plan elements guide the
development of the Capital Improvements Program
(a five-year plan for the purchase, construction or
replacement of the City’s physical assets) as well as
departmental business plans. In turn, the Capital
Improvements Program and departmental business
plans dictate the City’s day-to-day activities and
operations’ ensuring the City is working to achieve
the community’s goals.
Further, the Southlake 2035 Comprehensive Plan
assists the City Council and Boards and
Commissions in decision-making by establishing a
blueprint for the City’s future. The City’s public art
program is aligned to the strategic focus areas of
“Quality Development” and “Performance
Management and Service Delivery.” Many of the
strategic corporate objectives support the
implementation of the arts program; including, C3, “provide attractive and unique spaces for the
enjoyment of personal interests.” City Council will use the 2035 Public Arts Master Plan to evaluate
initiatives and requests related to public arts fund expenditures, new initiatives and policies related to
public arts to assist in determining the community’s needs and goals. Using the plan as a guide helps
to secure the community’s vision for public arts.
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1.5 Prioritization Schedule
For each specific recommendation, a relative tier ranking has been established to articulate the
expected implementation timeframe for that particular recommendation. Given that some
recommendations require inclusion in the City’s budget, Capital Improvements Program (CIP), or a
departmental work plan, the priority tier for all recommendations cannot be the same. The
Southlake Arts Council confirmed the tier rankings for all the recommendations during
prioritization activities which were held for the various sections of the Public Arts Master Plan.
Tiers are divided into three different categories based on timeframe to implement:
Annually, as part of the City’s budget process, city staff analyzes the adopted master plans and
develops a comprehensive list of projects with preliminary cost estimates for inclusion in the
proposed departmental budgets and the CIP. The priority tiers that were developed during this
master plan will help guide future members of the City’s boards and City Council when making
decisions related to the adoption of the City’s annual operating budget and the CIP. While these
tiers provide the ideal order of implementation and desired priority for the recommendations, all
recommendations are subject to available funding during the given budget year. Likewise, art
projects that are companions to other capital projects (e.g. roads), or are brought forward through a
development or donation process, may be pursued in conjunction with those projects, regardless of
initial prioritization.
Tier 1 "short-
term" 1-3 years
Tier 2 "mid-term" 4-7 years
Tier 3 "long-
term"
8 years and
beyond
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1.6 Link to Vision, Goals and Objectives
On June 20, 2017, the City Council adopted the Southlake 2035 Vision, Goals & Objectives
(VGOs). All 2035 comprehensive plan recommendations are linked to a VGO. The 2035 Southlake
Public Arts Master Plan references the following objectives:
•Objective 1.1: Encourage the maintenance and enhancement of existing
neighborhoods, features, and amenities in order to preserve property
valuesand a unique sense of place
•Objective 1.4: Emphasize creativity and ensure environmental
stewardship in the design of all development and public infrastructure,
maximizing the preservation of desirable natural features such as trees,
topography, streams, wildlife corridors and habitat
•Objective 1.5: Promote unique community character through a cohesive
theme by emphasizing urban design detail and performance standards for
structures, streets, street lighting, landscaping, entry features, wayfinding
signs, open spaces, amenities, pedestrian/automobile orientation and
transition to adjacent uses
•Objective 1.8: Ensure high-quality design and a heightened sensitivitiy
towards the integration of new development with the existing
development and urban design pattern
•Objective 1.1: Ensure that the city- and developer-provided
infrastructure is functional, aesthetically well-designed, and integrated
with the natural environment
Goal 1: Quality
Development
Promote quality
development that is
consistent with the Urban
Design Plan and existing
development patterns, well-
maintained, attractive,
pedestrian-friendly, safe,
contributes to an overall
sense of place and meets the
needs of a vibrant and
diverse community.
•Objective 2.2: Support appropriate public-private financial partnerships
that will help retain and enhance the City's economic base
Goal 2: Balance
Maintain a balanced
approach to growth and
development in order to
preserve the City's assets
(schools, public safety, and
competitive edge in the
region) and fiscal health
•Objective 4.12: incorporate educational and learning opportunities
within parks and related facilities
Goal 4: Parks, Recreation,
and Open Space
Support a comphrehensive
integrated parks, recreation
and open space system for all
ages that creates value and
preserves natural assets of the
City
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•Objective 6.1: Promote the City both nationally and regionally as a great
place to live, work, visit, shop and recreate
•Objective 6.2: Provide necessary, desirable and diverse goods and services
for residents of the City
•Objective 6.5: Enhance the quality of life for residents and the
sustainability of City business through the promotion of tourism,
convention and hotel industry in the City
Goal 6: Economic
Development
Create a diversified,
vibrant and sustainable
economy through the
attraction and support of
business enterprises and
tourism meeting the vision
and standards desired by
City leaders
•Objective 8.1: Provide a level of community facilities that meet the needs
of both the existing and projected population
Goal 8: Community
Facilities
Plan and provide quality
community facilities and
services that effectively
meet the service needs of
Southlake's residents and
businesses
•Objective 9.3: Continue active partnerships with non-profit
organizations, civic groups and local businesses to create opportunities that
benefit the community
Goal 9: Partnerships
Fully utilize and coordiante
with the City's many
partners to address issues
facing the area, provide
services and facilities,
promote volunteerism,
support events and
programs and encourage
economic growth
•Objective 10.6: Maintain and enhance existing infrastructure and levels of
service through the provision of timely maintenance, repair and
replacement as needed
Goal 10: Infrastructure
Through sound
management and strategic
investment, develop,
maintain, improve and
operate public
infrastructure that promotes
health, safety and an
enhanced quality of life for
all members of the
community
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•Objective 11.1: Promote a destination image for the City and
continuously evolve it to adapt to changing economic conditions
•Objective 11.2: Support programs enriching experiences for residents
and visitors
•Objective 11.5: Support events held in the City that promote the
City's tourism goal and objectives
•Objective 11.6: Support partnerhsips with other businesses and
organizations that are mutually beneficial
Goal 11: Tourism
Enhance the quality of life for
residents and the sustainability
of City business through the
use and promotion of the
tourism, convention and hotel
industry as a tool for the local
economy in the City
•Objective 12.1: Use technology to engage the community on topics
of interest that informs and facilitates the exchange of information
•Objective 12.3: Implement effective engagement strategies, such as
Town Hall Forums, that will solicit input from the community
Goal 12: Community
Engagement
Promote and prioritize
initiatives that involve and
empower home owners
associations, residents and
businesses to collaborate with
the City of Southlake in
achieving community objectives
“Moonicipal” By Jane Flury
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1.7 Master Plan Development Process and Public Involvement
The 20135 Public Arts Master Plan is the result of a public process that started in
September of 2017 and ran through September of 2018. The City Council
appointed the Southlake Arts Council to oversee the development. City staff
partnered with consultant, John Kinkade, of the National Sculptor’s Guild to
provide guidance and professional insight into the industry.
The public provided feedback on the draft recommendations at the August 14th, 2018 SPIN
meeting.
In summary, the approval process for the Public Arts Master Plan was as follows:
1) Appointment of the Southlake Arts Council to develop the Public Arts Master Plan
2) Public Arts Master Plan Committee Meetings (8)
3) Southlake Arts Council Review Recommendations
4) City Council Work Session Review Recommendations
5) SPIN Town Hall Forum
6) Planning & Zoning Commission Formal Recommendation
7) City Council 1st Reading
8) City Council 2nd Reading (Final Plan Approval)
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Southlake is located in North Central Texas, situated 23 miles northeast of Fort Worth and 25 miles
northwest of Dallas. The City of Southlake today consists of approximately 22 square miles of land
and just under 29,000 residents. Southlake has grown and
become a premier community in the Dallas-Fort Worth
metropolitan area. The City’s dedication to quality
development, sound fiscal policies and effective strategic
management has made it an exemplary community. In
order to continue this level of quality of life, it is important
to have a plan for public arts to meet the needs and
demands of Southlake’s residents now and in the future.
The following sections provide a framework for the plans,
policies and programs which serve as the foundation for
the development of the Public Arts Master Plan.
2.1 Demographics, Growth, and Economic Impact
According to the US Census Bureau, the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington Metropolitan Statistical Area
is the fourth most populous in the country and the most populous in the state. Southlake
experienced rapid population growth between 1990 and 2000. There was a 205 percent increase in
population during this time period, among the highest in Texas. The ultimate build out population,
estimated at 34,188, which is anticipated to be reached by 2035.
In 2014, the Metropolitan Statistical Area was also the second fastest growing area in the United
States after the Houston region. From 2010 to 2014, the region added nearly 400,000 residents. It is
estimated, that there are approximately 115,860 people living within a five mile radius of Southlake
Town Square.
Forecasts project that these growth trends will continue through 2040. The region’s employment
BACKGROUND
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forecasts show that employment opportunities will continue to grow, leading to long-term economic
growth and vitality in North Central Texas. North Central Texas is a major economic, social, and
political center of both Texas and the United States. In terms of economic growth and the creative
economy, The Dallas-Fort Worth Region is growing faster than the national average. Nationally,
employment growth in the creative industry grew 6.0% from 2010 - 2015. Regionally, growth was
at 9.1%. Looking specifically at the performance and visual art sector, the overall percentage of
growth was 18.2%.
State-wide, the Dallas-Ft. Worth Region has experienced significantly more growth in the creative
economy than the rest of Texas, with nearly 100,000 jobs in the creative industry. Dallas-Ft. Worth
regional growth in the creative economy is 58.2% higher than the next leading metro-area, Houston.
In terms of economic impacts, the $34 billion
in total economic impact that the Dallas-Ft.
Worth creative economy provides far exceeds
the total impacts provided by creative
economies in other metropolitan areas such
as Houston and Austin plus entire states like
Ohio (University of North Texas Economic
Research Group).
The Arts & Economic Prosperity V
conducted a survey of the Economic Impact of Nonprofit Arts and Culture Organizations and their
audiences in Dallas-Fort Worth – Arlington MSA in 2015, and found the cultural event and
nonprofit arts attendee spends an average of $29.98 per person, excluding the cost of admission to
the event. A further breakdown shows that a resident attendee will spend $25.60 and a non-resident
attendee will spend $66.93. As a centrally located city in the Dallas-Ft. Worth Metropolitan area,
Southlake has the ability to draw art patrons from across the metro-area.
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2.2 Visual Aspects of Southlake’s Civic Identity
Public art can play a unique role in placemaking in the city. For public art projects to help build this
sense of identity, they must be rooted in the place—related to Southlake’s natural environment,
development patterns, cultural traditions, and civic life. A community’s character is largely
determined by the perceptions and experiences of those living, working, shopping, or just passing
through. This section examines these aspects of Southlake’s character and suggests how they can
provide a framework for public arts and civic placemaking.
Landscape and Open Space
Southlake is a community recognized for its award-winning parks, manicured landscapes and
preserved open spaces. Southlake’s facilities and beautiful scenery provide patrons with opportunities
for growth and personal enjoyment. It’s the goal of the
Southlake Parks Division to not only meet, but exceed
expectations, and to be one of DFW’s most park-
friendly cities. The Southlake parks offer visitors a
combination of developed parks and open space, miles
of trails, outstanding athletic fields, beautiful ponds,
pavilions and facilities. There are several public art
installations throughout the park system, and it is a
recommendation of this plan to include public art in
future park development/redevelopment.
Infrastructure and Urban Design
The built and natural environments determine our perceptions and experiences of a community.
Urban design can provide direction and guidance for development to enhance community character
by creating a greater sense of place. The design forms for the city’s gateways, crossroads and corridors
are rooted in its landscape and heritage, while
coexisting comfortably with new development, never
looking “dated.” Consistent architectural and planting
materials, colors, sign fonts, and related elements lend
overall unity to the built environment. While unity is
desirable, “sameness” is not.
The city’s contemporary development has set a high
standard of quality in its design, materials and
workmanship which is now identified with Southlake;
this attribute should be a defining characteristic of
future public art placements.
North Park
Southlake Town Square
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2.3 Thematic Aspects of Southlake’s Civic Identity
A final layer of Southlake’s civic identity relates to its history and culture. The master planning
process identified three themes that can serve as unique lenses for exploring how Southlake’s history
and culture have shaped the city’s landscape. This plan suggests, but does not require, that artists
consider these themes as a starting point in their exploration of their proposals.
Excellence
The pursuit of excellence is evident and permeates the fabric of the community from sports and
education to retail and development to recreation and community events. Southlake has consistently
been ranked as one of the best places to live by D Magazine and Fort Worth Magazine. In 2015, the
Dallas Morning News reported Southlake as one of the top Best Neighborhoods in DFW. The reason
for these rankings are easily found within its 22 square mile borders: exemplary schools, acre after
acre of green space, and high quality development. The City of Southlake is perfectly planned,
balancing sophisticated living with neighborly community.
Family
Family-friendly is the foundation of the community. On any given day, the parks are filled with
families playing on the playgrounds, children practicing sports, toddlers enjoying the Southlake
Library Story hour, and families gathered under the Friday Night Lights at Southlake Carroll ISD’s
Dragon Stadium. Adding to the sense of family, and placing an
emphasis on unity, all Southlake Carroll Independent School
District have the same colors—green, white, and black—and the
same mascot, the Dragon. Public art installations and current
programming illustrates the community’s emphasis on family. This
plan recommends the consideration of adding additional art
programming, as well as interactive public art that will encourage
family participation with the arts.
Historic
The City of Southlake has a rich western and aviation history.
Until 1956, what’s now Southlake was known as “the area west of
Grapevine,” an unincorporated part of the county that was dotted
with small farms, churches, schools and even some stills.
Businesses included service stations, dairy and egg farms, grocery
stores, a few nightclubs and “beer joints,” dude ranches, several
small airports and even a track for dog racing. Southlake sits in a
geographic region once thick with blackjack and post oak trees
called the Eastern Cross Timbers. The Cross Timbers region, shaped like a dagger, stretches from
Kansas into central Texas. Public Art has the opportunity to preserve the cultural history of the
The Log House at
Bicentennial Park
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community. This plan makes the recommendation to consider adding art at the historical Log
House in the wild flower field in Bicentennial Park.
2.4 Existing Programs and Project Types
As a part of this planning effort, it is important to highlight a number of current programs and
project types already in place. Discussions about existing programs and project types served as a
catalyst for conversations on how to improve and expand upon current offerings, without proposing
duplicate efforts.
Programs
A summary of current programming has been grouped into five overarching categories: performance,
music, visual arts, culinary arts, and special events. The information below is not a complete list of
all art programming, as programming continually evolves in response to consumer demand.
However, the list provides a good representation of the types of programs offered, and it illustrates
how the City of Southlake currently supports public arts and art programming.
Performance
• Storytelling Club (Youth, Southlake Public Library)
• Country Western Dance (Adult, Recreation)
• Ballroom Dance (Adult, Recreation)
• Line Dancing (Seniors, Senior Activity Center)
Music
• Music and Movement Story Hour (Youth, Southlake Public Library)
• Guitar Lessons (All ages, Recreation)
• Masterworks (All ages, Arts Council North East)
• Southlake Community Band Performances (All ages)
Visual Arts
• WizArt (Youth, Southlake Public Library)
• You can Paint for Teens and Adults (Teens and Adults, Recreation)
• Special Needs Art Adventure (Teens, Recreation)
• Art Classes: Watercolors, Acrylic, Pastel (Seniors, Senior Activity Center)
• Animation (Youth, Recreation)
• Video Game Design (Teens, Recreation)
• Camera Club (All ages, Bob Jones Nature Center Organization)
• Painting Classes – (Adults, Bob Jones Nature Center Organization)
• Adventures in Art Camp (Youth, Recreation)
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• Gallery Events (All Ages, APEX/ Southlake Arts Council)
• Arthouse of Southlake: Chalk Pastel (Youth, Southlake Public Library)
Culinary Arts
• Lil Chefs (Youth, Recreation)
• Tastebuds Kitchen cooking class (Teens and Adults, Southlake
Public Library)
Special Events
• Art in the Square (All ages, Southlake Women’s Club)
• APEX Presents (All ages, APEX)
• SSFI James Richardson Senior Art Show (Seniors, Southlake
Senior Funding Inc. and APEX)
Additional public arts programming is facilitated through partnerships with various nonprofit
organizations with whom the City has a Community Service Agreement (CSA). These partnerships
and programs are outlined in more detail on p.45.
Capital Improvement Program
Southlake’s public art policy requires that public art be an important consideration in the design of
every new City capital project. CIP art presents an opportunity to not only create more art projects
in more areas of Southlake, but also to rethink the role public art can play in the design of
Southlake’s public buildings and infrastructure. Rather than a last-minute embellishment to a capital
project, public art can serve as an integral part of the architecture, landscape, or urban design of a
place, elevating design quality and promoting a coherent vision for the character of public places
throughout the City. These projects can also help underscore the City’s commitment to design
excellence, setting an example about public expectations for design quality in capital projects and
private development.
Planning Initiatives
The 2030 Public Art Master Plan and,
now the 2035 Public Arts Master Plan
serve as a vision and outline for future
public arts projects. Typically, these
projects are funded through the use of
HOT funds. Additional information
regarding HOT funds can be found on
p.55. As funding becomes available, and is
approved by the City Council, initiatives
outlined in the plan document are placed
on the work plan and completed. Lessons We Have Learned by Jane DeDecker
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Private Development
Through the public arts matching funds policy, funding is available to encourage and aid private
developers in purchasing and installing public art. Proposed Public Art Matching Funds projects will
be considered on a project by project basis. The City will determine the percentage match up to
100%. Eligible projects include public art at private developments and public art to be installed on
public property. Private developers wishing to install public art must receive final approval from the
Southlake City Council.
Donations
Generous donations from organizations and individuals have added to Southlake’s Public Art
collection. The donation process is outlined in the public art policy. All donations are reviewed by
the Southlake Arts Council and must be formally accepted by the Southlake City Council.
2.5 Existing Comprehensive Plan Recommendations
As part of the master planning effort, it is important to highlight a number of the current
recommendations in place. Below is a table that lists existing adopted recommendations with a
direct correlation to art. These recommendations were adopted as part of the Southlake 2030 plan,
and will need to be revisited as those specific plan elements are updated.
Plan Recommendation Tier Status
Urban Design Plan
Roundabout concepts, including landscaping, public art, and
hardscape improvements 1 Complete
Urban Design Plan Public art improvements at high-visibility/ opportunity sites 3 Complete
Carroll 1709 Plan
Provide a special urban design, art, or water feature at the
southwest corner of the Southlake Blvd and Carroll Avenue
intersection that emphasizes the prominence of that intersection
and is consistent with the recommendations of the Major
Corridors Urban Design Plan and the Arts Master Plan 1 Complete
Southeast Sector Plan Install public art in roundabouts. 1 Complete
The Southlake 2030 Public Art Master Plan identified 19 key issues and proposed
recommendations. The 2030 Public Art Master Plan was developed as one of the City of Southlake’s
first master plans, and the tier system had not yet been developed, as such, tiers for the
recommendations are not listed.
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Plan
# Issue Identified: Recommendation Status
PA01
Parks are important community
gathering spots that could benefit
from design enhancements such as
public art.
1. Incorporate public art into
Bicentennial Park phases 2 & 3
2. Incorporate public art into
North Park
3. Incorporate public art into the
Bob Jones Nature Center.
Complete; North Park
complete;
Bicentennial Park
BJNC included on SPDC
CIP
PA02
City facilities are important civic
symbols and community gathering
places that could benefit from design
enhancements such as public art.
1. Incorporate public art into the
planned DPS North Facility
2. Incorporate public art into the
proposed multi-purpose facility
3. Incorporate public art into the
proposed public works operation
center
DPS North complete; Marq
art complete;
Service Center will be added
to a later work plan as it is
built - TBD.
PA03
A mix of temporary and permanent
outdoor sculpture could enhance
Town Square as a cultural and
economic destination for tourists.
1. Organize a sculpture exhibition
series for McPherson Park,
including both temporary, loaned
pieces and permanent artworks.
Recommended in 2035
Master Plan to consider in
McPherson Park when it is
redeveloped.
PA04
A mix of temporary and permanent
outdoor sculpture could enhance
Town Square as a cultural and
economic destination for tourists.
1. Expand McPherson Park
programming to Rustin Park and
Summit Park.
Recommended in 2035
Master Plan to consider art
in McPherson Park when it
is redeveloped.
PA05
More emphasis should be placed on
the entrance into Southlake along SH
114 as this area is the major gateway
into the City.
1. Provide a special urban design,
architectural or art feature at the
edge of Town Square that faces
SH114.
Staff presented this option
and the direction was to not
move forward with this
feature. Instead an entry
monument was installed at
SH114 and 1709.
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Plan
# Issue Identified: Recommendation Status
PA06
The intersection of Southlake Blvd
and FM 1938 is a very prominent
and visible intersection
1. Provide a special urban design,
art, or water feature at the
Southlake Blvd and FM1938
intersection that emphasizes the
prominence of that intersection
and is consistent with the
recommendations of the Major
Corridors Urban Design Plan and
the Arts Master Plan.
Public art at this
intersection is not
recommended, due to the
“busyness” of the
intersection.
PA07
The intersection of White Chapel
Road and SH114 is a very prominent
and visible intersection
1. Provide a special urban design,
art, or water feature at the White
Chapel Road and SH114
intersection that emphasizes the
prominence of that intersection
and is consistent with the
recommendations of the Major
Corridors Urban Design Plan and
the Arts Master Plan.
On hold pending future
development.
PA08
The southwest corner of Southlake
Blvd and Carroll Ave is a very
prominent and visible intersection.
1. Provide a special urban design,
art, or water feature at the
southwest corner of the Southlake
Blvd and Carroll Avenue
intersection that emphasizes the
prominence of that intersection
and is consistent with the
recommendations of the Major
Corridors Urban Design Plan and
the Arts Master Plan.
Fountain and amenities
were constructed with the
Park Village retail
development.
PA09 Roundabouts are prominent and
visible locations.
1. Consider all planned
roundabouts, developed publicly or
privately, as potential opportunities
for artworks.
Complete/ Ongoing
Public art included on all
currently constructed and
planned roundabouts.
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# Issue Identified: Recommendation Status
PA10
Major destinations, as identified in
the way finding plan, are prominent
and visible locations.
1. Provide special architectural,
urban design, public art or water
feature at each of the 20 major
destinations included in the way
finding plan.
Staff monitors new
development and
encourages the inclusion of
public art/ and or design
when appropriate. A
matching funds program has
been established to further
encourage the inclusion of
public art. Public art or
design has been added at
Park Village, Kimball Oaks,
and Bank of America (entry
feature).
PA13
Development approval process does
not provide for oversight of developer
public art agreements.
1. Establish procedure for city
review of developer artworks
commissioned to fulfill
development agreements.
Currently there is not public
art developer’s requirement.
If a developer chooses to
install public art, it is
reviewed and recommended
by the Southlake Arts
Council for City Council
approval.
PA11
Large commercial and mixed-use
development will include public
spaces (parks and plazas) that should
be designed as amenities for the
community.
1. Require the incorporation of
public art into the public spaces of
the largest new commercial and
mixed-use developments in the
city, particularly along the SH114
corridor and future extensions of
Town Square.
2. Encourage the incorporation of
public art into the public spaces of
other new commercial and mixed-
use developments in the city,
particularly along major corridors.
This plan does not
recommend the requirement
of public art by developers;
however it encourages
public art along the SH114
corridor and in future
extensions of Town Square.
A matching funds program
has been established to
encourage public art.
PA12
Zoning code in certain districts does
not adequately support review of
developer public art agreements.
1. Make technical amendments to
Zoning code.
The zoning code was
amended as necessary.
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# Issue Identified: Recommendation Status
PA15
Policies and procedures in public art
policy /ordinance are not consistent
with those recommended in this plan.
1. Establish process for developing
annual work plans in conjunction
with CIP planning.
2. Establish process for developing
project plans.
Policies and procedures were
updated in 2016; however,
this plan recommends the
consolidating policies into a
comprehensive Public Arts
Policy
PA16
Funding from CIP is kept in CIP
budgets, not transferred to Public Art
Fund when allocated by City
Council. This risks public art funds
being turned back into the overall
capital project budget.
1. Transfer CIP allocations to
Public Art Fund as soon as Council
approves the allocation.
Public Art currently being
maintained as a separate line
item in capital project
budgets, no transfer is
required.
PA17 The public art initiative has no
dedicated staffing.
1. Create a ¼ time position to
manage the public art initiative
• Hire contract project managers as
necessary, due to volume or
complexity of work.
The 2035 plan recommends
a staffing study to determine
need and feasibility.
PA14
Planning and zoning documents do
not provide strong guidance for how
developers should fulfill public art
agreements.
1. Establish principles and
guidelines that clarify city’s
intentions for the types of artworks
that will fulfill developer public art
agreements
Currently there is not public
art developer’s requirement.
If a developer chooses to
install public art, it is
reviewed and recommended
by the Southlake Arts
Council for City Council
approval.
PA18
The guidelines for using Hotel
Occupancy Tax funds are stringent
and may prevent HOT art funding
for projects that genuinely increase
tourism in Southlake.
1. HOT funding guidelines should
include a more expansive
consideration of how public art can
impact tourism, to the extent
allowable by law.
Complete
There is an established
process for transferring
funds to the Public Art
Fund that is approved by
the City Council
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# Issue Identified: Recommendation Status
PA19
The demand for a performance
facility in Southlake is not well
understood.
1. Consult with organizations that
present performances on space
needs
2. Assess demand from arts
organizations in Southlake or
nearby who would be a resident
company or otherwise book space
3. Assess space demand for arts
education
4. Assess market for conference
and meeting space
Complete
Feasibility Study completed.
Recommended not to move
forward with a City-owned
and operated facility.
However, the 2035 plan
does recommend the
consideration of a
public/private partnership if
a developer brought forward
a proposal.
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2.6 Focus areas of the Public Arts Master Plan
The recommendations for the future of Southlake public arts included in this document reflect the
input and findings from the year-long planning process, as well as current best practices in the field
of public art. They are designed to build upon the strengths of the program, and to adjust policies
and processes accordingly. The recommendations also speak to the City’s current priorities for public
arts. Some of them can be implemented relatively quickly, while others will be realized over time, as
resources and opportunities become available.
The City of Southlake has accomplished much of what was set forth in the original Public Art
Master Plan and its success has stimulated an interest in commissioning destination quality, iconic
artworks from nationally and internationally-recognized artists. The next sections of this plan will
evaluate and propose recommendations regarding the current collection, future projects, programs
and partnerships, staffing, funding, and policy and ordinances.
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The City of Southlake has developed a remarkable collection of public art. The collection constitutes
an important City asset and a public trust. The City’s leadership has demonstrated ongoing
understanding of the value of its broad collection and has consistently invested in routine
maintenance and conservation.
3.1 Current Collection
The City of Southlake’s Public Art collection has unique, museum quality, installments located
throughout the City. The collection features the work of well-known local and national artists, and
various mediums.
Reunion
By: Gary Alsum
Location: Southlake DPS
North
PUBLIC ART COLLECTION
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Saluting a Hero
By: Gary Alsum
Location: Southlake DPS
North
Semper Paratus
By: Sheldon James
Location: Southlake DPS
North
Loyalty & Service Above all
Else
By: Archie St. Clair
Location: Southlake DPS
Headquarters
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Southlake Memorial Bell
Location: Southlake DPS
Headquarters
Sentinel
By: Archie St. Clair
Location: Southlake DPS
Headquarters
The Ties That Bind
By: Jane DeDecker
Location: Family Park
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On the Count of Three
By: Jane DeDecker
Location: White Chapel &
Continental
Taking Flight
By: Seth Vandable
Location: Brumlow &
Continental
Morning
By: Darrell Davis
Location: Carroll & Dove
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Lessons We Have Learned
By: Jane DeDecker
Location: White Chapel &
Dove
Moonicipal
By: Jane Flurry
Location: Southlake Town
Hall
Southlake Constellation
By: Kathi Caricoff
Location: The Marq
Southlake, Aria Amphitheater
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Flying Together
By: Dream Big Sculptures
Location: Dove/ Peytonville/
Sam School Road
Longhorn Bas Relief
By: Janice Hart Melito
Location: North Park
DaVinci Horse
Location: Lake Carillon Park
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Saint Demetrios
Location: Villa Park South
In addition to sculptures, the City also has several donated pieces that are a part of the collection.
"A Siren is a Call to Prayer"
By MaryLee Alford
Location: One in each Department
of Public Safety station
Donated by MaryLee Alford
October 2017
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Untitled
By Prince Duncan Williams
Location: Southlake Public Library
Donated by Patti Stebbins
June 2014
Back the Blue
By Deanna Kienast
Location: DPS Headquarters
Donated by Deanna Kienast
October 2017
"First Responder"
By Patrick Neuwirth, Iron
Chinchilla
Location: DPS Headquarters
Donated by Former City
Councilman Al Zito and Family
2016
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3.2 Collection Management
Collection Management describes the comprehensive care of a collection, with the goal of preserving
and protecting the aesthetic integrity and financial value. Collections Management identifies ways to
improve or sustain a collection through physical maintenance, preservation, art conservation
treatment, and insurance coverage. The City of Southlake partners with an art preservation company
to perform annual maintenance on the pieces in Southlake’s collection. Pieces located in HOA
maintained parks are maintained by the HOA. This plan recommends sustaining the commitment
to conservation as an overall part of the public art fund budget. It also recommends regularly
reviewing landscaping to make adjustments as needed.
3.3 Procurement Process
The current art procurement process, as outline in the Public Art Policy, provides details on site
selection, what qualifies as public art and on the steps necessary to commission a public piece. The
current procurement process also includes evaluating and setting the project budget. The majority of
Southlake’s current collection consists of museum quality cast bronze. Since the start of Southlake’s
Public Art Program, the cost of bronze sculptures has increased by 450%. This has impacted the
scale of pieces proposed. While it is recommended to continue to consider art of all mediums –
including bronzes – to maintain the high quality of the Southlake Public Art Collection, it is also
recommended the procurement process is enhanced in order to include the following goals:
• Expand the pool of artists engaged in the program
• Broaden the range of media that artists use to create public art
The City of Southlake also adds to the Public Art collection through partnerships and donations.
The donation process is outlined in the Public Art policy. When the Public Art Policy is updated,
the following should be included:
• Enhancements to the donation process
• Identification of partnership opportunities
• Establish maintenance standards and responsibilities for donations and partner projects
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3.4 Public Art Collection Recommendations
Implementing the following recommendations will help ensure that the City’s collection remains an
asset.
PUBLIC ART COLLECTION
No. Recommendation Implementation Metric Strategic
Link
VGO
Link
Department Priority
Tier
PA1 Maintain visibility
of the public art
collection
1. Review landscape and lighting
surrounding public art installments
on an annual basis and make
adjustments as needed, optimizing
visibility of the collection
C3; F2 1.1;
11.1
CS 1
PA2 Diversify
Southlake's Public
Art collection
while ensuring
pieces are of the
highest quality
1. Partner with arts agencies to
expand the marketing of call to
artist requests for proposals (RFPs);
advertise with organizations such as
the National Sculptor's Guild and
National Sculpture Society
2. Update the procurement process
in the Public Art Policy
3. Identify and enhance art
donation and partnership
opportunities
C3; F2 1.5;
1.8;
11.1
CS 1
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PUBLIC ART COLLECTION
No. Recommendation Implementation Metric Strategic
Link
VGO
Link
Department Priority
Tier
PA3 Continue annual
maintenance of the
current Public Art
collection
1. Continually monitor irrigation,
and make adjustments as needed in
order to reduce water corrosion
2. Implement and make a budget
request for conservation treatment
as outlined by art maintenance
contractors
3. Evaluate need for touch up, and
make a budget request to paint
"Moonicipal" as needed or at least
once every 5 years
4. In cases where public art is
maintained by a Home Owners
Association, or other entity,
establish and implement a standard
maintenance agreement.
F2 1.1;
10.6
CS 1
PA4 Engage the public
in the public art
procurement
process
1. Engage citizens through seeking
feedback during the public art
selection process and prior to
Southlake Arts Council
recommendation and City Council
approval
2. Update the procurement process
in the Public Art Policy to
incorporate public engagement
C6 12.1;
12.3
CS 1
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Southlake Constellation,
by Kathi Caricoff
Over time as Southlake thoughtfully adds artworks that support and stand out because of the City’s
strong urban design approaches, the public art will add to the identity and desirability of the City as
a place to live, visit, and do business. Parks, public buildings, and roadways make up the civic fabric
of the city. These places are experienced every day by residents and visitors alike and convey an
important message about the city’s values, character, and pride. Southlake’s leaders and citizens
envision that Southlake’s civic fabric will be designed with a high level of quality, and enhanced
through the placement of public art.
This plan offers a cohesive view of how new public artworks commissioned in conjunction with City
capital projects and at other prominent sites in the city, and incorporated into private development
can support this vision for the City. This section outlines recommended art commissions for
Southlake.
4.1 Vision for Future Projects
Throughout the master planning process, staff conducted several exercises with the Southlake Arts
Council to identify the vision for future projects. When surveyed for what kind of art the Southlake
Arts Council would like to place in Southlake, the responses included:
• Iconic
• Photo opportunities
• Art that encourages “selfies”
• Unique
• Classy
• Big
• Modern
• Art that creates a sense of place
• Art children can climb on
• Interactive
• Playful
• Experiential
Projects
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4.2 Locations and Goals for Future Projects
Certain spaces present especially strong opportunities for advancing the vision and goals for public
art in Southlake. Art projects in civic squares and community parks can encourage community
gathering and strengthen community identity.
The below priorities were the result of a meeting conducted by City staff, with the Southlake Arts
Council, as a part of the 2035 Master Planning process. Arts Council members were asked to
provide their top priorities for general locations for public art. The board also discussed upcoming
capital projects, and potential opportunities for public/private partnerships. In addition to specific
locations, the Arts Council also identified goals for the art and prioritized the pieces that would be
funded through the Public Art Fund as “Art Planning Initiatives.”
The goals for public art listed below should be referenced and incorporated in the future 2035 Parks
Recreation Open Space and City Facilities Master Plan.
CAPITAL PROJECTS
PARKS
Project Goals
Southlake Sports Complex as
it is redeveloped
• Interactive
• Experiential, educational, and entertaining
The Bob Jones Nature Center
& Preserve as it is redeveloped
• Experiential, educational, entertaining
• Playful
Bob Jones Park as it is
redeveloped
• Interactive – multigenerational
• Consider unique elements such as lighting, water play, music/sound
McPherson Park as it is
redeveloped
• Iconic
• Create a destination for visitors
• Photo opportunity
• Install one larger iconic piece, and smaller pieces as funding allows
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CITY-WIDE
Project Goals
Additional Capital Projects as
they are funded
• Theme appropriate to the location
• Reference vision for future projects in section 4.1
Roundabouts as they are built
throughout the City
• Theme appropriate to the location
• Cohesive and complimentary to the existing roundabout collection
ART PLANNING INITIATIVES
PARKS
Project Goals for the Art Priority Rank
Log House wildflower field at
Bicentennial Park
• Historic
• Classic
• Large and bold, visible from the road
1
Central Park
• Interactive, photo opportunity 2
North Park
• Art children can interact with or climb on
3
The Marq Southlake • Create a sense of place
• Unique, modern
• Consider indoor and outdoor placements
4
CITY-WIDE
Interior Art • Install “Wow” interior entry pieces in high traffic
city facilities
• Utilize gallery space such as Town Hall (and future
display space) to host rotational art displays
o Consider hosting unique, short-term
museum quality displays
5
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DPS West • Consider art visible from Southlake Blvd 6
Gateways • Cohesive
• Integrate into wayfinding signage or monument
signs
7
PUBLIC / PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS
PARKS
Project Goals for the Art Priority Rank
Carillon Parc • Interactive art that encourages engagement
• Consider artistic pathways or benches, “functional”
art
1
CITY-WIDE
Southlake Public Library – if
developed/ relocated as
proposed by the Carillon
development
• Interior Art in an atrium or entryway
• Modern, but complimentary to the architecture and
design of the building
• Outdoor art in the children’s garden – interactive
and climbable
• Incorporate space for arts and culture programming
and exhibits
2
114 Corridor • Gateways to the City
• Visible from 114
• Incorporate art into developments
3
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4.3 Project Recommendations
The project recommendations identify opportunities to add public art to Southlake’s collection and
provide guidance on how to expand the Public Arts Program.
PROJECTS
No. Recommendation /
Policy
Implementation Metric Strategic
Link
VGO
Link
Department Priority
Tier
PA5 Expand the indoor
public art
collection
1. Make a budget request to
purchase permanent pieces to be
placed indoors at high traffic City
facilities
2. Consider interior art if a new
Southlake Public Library is built
C3; F2 8.1;
6.1;
11.1
CS 3
PA6 Activate Central
Park through
public art
1. Make a budget request to
purchase and install an interactive
art piece
C3; F2 6.1;
11.1
CS 1
PA7 Incorporate art
into park design
and redevelopment
1. Install art or artistic features at
parks as they are developed and
redeveloped
2. Consider artistic elements with
the installation of playgrounds
3. Consider functional art such as
artistic pathways or benches
4. Reference the goals for public
art in the 2035 Public Arts Master
Plan when developing and
redeveloping parks
5. Reference the goals outlined in
the Public Arts Master Plan when
developing the 2035 PROS/CF
Plan
C3; F2 1.5,
4.12;
11.1
CS 2
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PROJECTS
No. Recommendation /
Policy
Implementation Metric Strategic
Link
VGO
Link
Department Priority
Tier
PA8 Commission
impactful projects
in high traffic,
high visibility
locations
1. Install art or artistic features
with the redevelopment of
McPherson Park
2. Utilize public art funding (non-
CIP) to install art or artistic
features at high traffic, high
visibility locations such as: the field
near the Log House at
Bicentennial Park, on the grounds
of The Marq Southlake, and at
City entry points and gateways
3. Reference the goals for public
art in the 2035 Public Arts Master
Plan when commissioning pieces
C3; F2 6.1;
6.5;
11.1
CS, PDS 2
PA9 Install interactive
art to engage youth
1. Install art or artistic features at
parks such as Bob Jones Park and
North Park that will engage youth
and encourage interaction with the
arts
C3; F2 8.1;
11.1
CS 3
PA10 Partner with
developers to
achieve public art
goals
1. Encourage the incorporation of
public art into the public spaces of
new commercial and mixed-use
developments in the city,
particularly along major corridors
2.Provide a special urban design or
public art feature at the White
Chapel Road and SH114
intersection
3. Reference the goals for public
art in the 2035 Public Arts Master
Plan when commissioning pieces
CS,
Planning
1
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The City’s public arts programs include both public education and public outreach as an integral
part of the program’s activities to ensure an engaged and supportive community. Key goals include
increasing youth and adult programming, and developing a targeted approach to communication
and community engagement through expanded marketing. Through the recommendations, the
2035 plan seeks to expand performing arts opportunities in Southlake, including film, literature,
dance, music, and theater.
During the master planning process, the Southlake Arts Council brainstormed various ideas for
program expansion. Some program expansion ideas include:
• Sponsor a lecture series, highlighting artists who have pieces in Southlake’s collection
• Develop a bus tour that highlight some of Southlake’s public artworks
• Explore offering participatory community workshops with artists commissioned for projects
• Develop a children’s coloring book featuring pieces from Southlake’s public art collection
• Host “parent’s night out / date night” art events
New programs may be developed with the assistance of the Southlake Arts Council in collaboration
with city staff and, where applicable, community groups such as APEX, Arts Council North East,
the Community Band, and the Southlake Public Library.
5.1 APEX
The City of Southlake partners with APEX Arts League to host various art events in the community.
APEX is dedicated to actively advancing arts, artists and arts education while promoting the concept
and reality of a regional home for the arts in the Southlake area. Their mission is “to enhance
appreciation, provide access, and promote participation in the arts in our community – the Apex of
the D/FW Metroplex – through partnership with leading arts and civic organizations.” And, their
vision is, “to provide quality cultural, civic, and educational programs, cultivating a vibrant home for
the arts, and supporting development of a regional center for the arts.”
The City of Southlake has an active Community Services Agreement with APEX to provide funding
assistance in exchange for APEX to schedule twelve high quality professional programs or events
featuring local talent at minimal or no cost to the public. This series is formally known as, “APEX
Presents.” Among those programs, APEX must provide at least three educational programs for all
ages and three events with a community art component.
PROGRAMS AND PARTNERSHIPS
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Historically APEX has provided a wide variety of events,
partnering with organizations such as the Fort Worth
Symphony Orchestra, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, Avant
Chamber Ballet and the Fort Worth Opera. A sample of
events include programs such as:
• Chamber Music Project: WindSync
• DSO on the GO
• Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra: Halloween with
Harry Potter
• Avant Chamber Ballet: Nutcracker Short and Suite
• APEX Jazz Fest
• Bus trip to the Fort Worth Opera: Don Pasquale
• Taste of APEX: A Sampling of Theater, Music, and The Arts
• Gallery receptions: annual fall exhibit and Strokes of Art in the Square
Through the master planning process, a recommendation has been made to expand the agreement
with APEX to include additional art programming in coordination with art dedications when new
pieces are added to the City’s collection.
5.2 Arts Council North East
With a vision of access to the arts for all, and mission to provide artistic, cultural, and educational
opportunities to improve the quality of life in our communities, Arts Council North East partners
with the City of Southlake (and surrounding communities) to present the annual Masterworks
series. The MasterWorks Concert Series provides free concerts, that are open to the public, in eight
cities (Bedford, Euless, Hurst, Keller, Roanoke, Southlake, Watauga and Westlake).
The Masterworks series includes
all genres of music and have
showcased bands such as: “Me &
My Monkey – The Beatles –
Tribute Band,” Zack King Rock
and Roll, Vocal Trash – Stomp,
and Mr. Blue Shoes – Children’s
Entertainment.
The Masterworks concert series
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also partners with the Southlake Community Band. The Southlake Community Band is another
community service partner with the City of Southlake. They provide music for various city events
and do several concerts throughout the year.
5.3 Southlake Public Library
The City of Southlake Public Library currently offers a variety of art-based programs. Through the
master planning process, the Southlake Public Library was identified as an ideal partnership to offer
an expanded collection of art programs. The Southlake Public Library currently draws participation
in its programs from both residents and non-residents, and is a great avenue to promote additional
art programming.
Opportunities for expansion include programs such as:
• Independent Film screenings
• “Hand Lettering” and “You-Can-Paint” visual art classes
• Youth fine arts programming
• Public art tours
The partnership is a natural fit. The Southlake Public Library is continually seeking to expand its
teen and adult programming. Historically, art-based programs are well attended and in high
demand. The Southlake Public Library has the staffing capacity to add the programs and the
programs will be considered for funding on an annual basis through the Public Arts Fund, and by
City Council approval of the budget.
5.4 Partnership Opportunities
Partnerships allow the City of Southlake to expand reach and scope of services and maximize
efficiency of resources. The City of Southlake has formal, contractual, partnerships with several
organizations, as outline in previous sections. Expanding this concept to incorporate additional arts
organizations such as the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, or a
theater group would enhance art programming in the City of Southlake.
Additionally, a matching funds program supporting programming and performances would also
enhance the arts in Southlake and would allow for unique partnership opportunities as they become
available.
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Aria Amphitheater, The Marq Southlake
5.5 Venues
Southlake Town Hall
Southlake Town Hall is currently used as the primary venue for art gallery displays and receptions.
The Lobby space is ideal for events hosting up to approximately 125 attendees. The walls along the
lobby have an upper ledge designed for a wire suspension hanging system. The panel design leaves
space to display 12 artworks (13 if including one installed behind the security desk). In addition to
hanging art along the wall, display cases are available to showcase small items such as artifacts,
pottery, or blown glass. Current programming utilizes the lobby for a fall gallery, an early spring
Young Authors and Artist Showcase exhibit (a partner program with Southlake Sister Cities), spring
Strokes of Art in the Square (a partner program with Art in the Square), and a summer historical
exhibit (a partner program with the Southlake Historical Society). During the holiday season, the
lobby is decorated for the holiday. Historically, the walls are either left open (so as not to interfere
with the holiday décor) or holiday themed art has been displayed.
Additionally, Town Hall has meeting space available on the 3rd floor that could be used for programs
such as lectures or workshops.
Southlake Town Square
Southlake Town Square is the primary venue for festival events in Southlake. Home to City events
such as Stars & Stripes, Home for the Holidays, and Celebrate Southlake, Southlake Town Square is
also the venue for partner events such as Oktoberfest (Southlake Chamber of Commerce) and the
nationally recognized juried art show, Art in the Square (Southlake Women’s Club). Town Square
is also home to several Masterworks concerts each summer.
Southlake Town Square has four public parks that offer unique arts programming opportunities.
Rustin and Family Park are located directly in front of town hall and are where the majority of
festivals and concerts occur. Frank Cornish Park is a plaza park, that is perfect for “pop-up”
programming. McPherson Park has a pond and walking trail. The redesign and redevelopment of
McPherson will further enhance arts opportunities in Town Square.
The Marq Southlake, Legends Hall
The Marq Southlake, Legends Hall, is a 23,000 square
foot multipurpose community center, designed
specifically for hosting events. Legends Hall amenities
include an event hall, multipurpose meeting space, a
club lounge, catering kitchen, senior center, studio, and
an outdoor amphitheater.
Arts events have been hosted in the event hall and at the
Aria Amphitheater. The event hall has a stage and can
accommodate up to 300 guests. The amphitheater is an
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outdoor performance stage and can accommodate a crowd of up to 1500 guests. The outdoor
amphitheater has hosted several art events including a showcase of the Fort Worth Symphony
Orchestra and a film festival. Current stage dimensions at the Aria amphitheater do not
accommodate for a full orchestra performance, and a modified offering must be presented. An
analysis of the feasibility of expanding the stage and evaluating seating is recommended in this plan.
Additional City Facilities and Amenities
The City of Southlake has several unique park spaces that could also be utilized for arts program.
Pop-up programming could be considered in parks such as Frank Cornish IV Park, Rustin Pavilion,
Liberty Garden, Liberty Park at Sheltonwood, and the Log House at Bicentennial Park.
Future Venues and Arts Opportunities
The proposed Carillon development will offer multiple opportunities for expanded arts
programming. The proposed park will be a prime location for outdoor entertainment. The proposed
Library concept includes flexible space that could be utilized to host various exhibits.
5.6 Marketing
By including information about Southlake’s public art collection in public art publications, print
collateral, and social media platforms, the City’s artworks will gain visibility and notoriety,
encouraging cultural tourism to Southlake and potentially increasing the value of the City’s art
collection.
The public art program will make use of the City’s web site and social media tools to enable wide
access to information about its collection. In order to keep the local community informed and
involved in the public art program, notification about public art events in Southlake will be posted
via social media outlets such as Facebook and Twitter, as well as on the City’s website and through
MySouthlakeNews. Social media may also provide an important outlet for community feedback,
questions, and suggestions about the public art program.
Communications and marketing ideas to consider as the program continues to expand and develop
include:
• Art Map
• Coloring Book
• Booth / Tent to be used at festivals such as Art in the Square
• Brochure to be distributed at public venues and hotels
The master planning process has identified that a more thorough review of marketing is necessary,
and recommends the development of a more specific public art communication plan.
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5.7 Programs and Partnerships Recommendations
The following recommendations provide guidance and structure for expanding partnerships and
programs in order to achieve the vision and mission for Public Arts in Southlake.
PROGRAMS AND PARTNERSHIPS
No. Recommendation /
Policy
Implementation Metric Strategic
Link
VGO
Link
Department Priority
Tier
PA11 Develop a
communication
plan promoting
Southlake Public
Art programs
1. Create a public art
communication plan that
identifies goals, key messages,
delivery mechanisms, and
audience; Develop digital
marketing materials such as an
interactive public art story map,
and update materials as public art
pieces are added to the collection,
or at least once every year.
Include information such as the
following in the communications
plan:
• Develop key messages
regarding each piece of art
• Develop a Town Hall art
display calendar, and
promotional materials
highlighting events
2. Develop print materials such as
a public art driving tour brochure
that can be promoted alongside
economic development and
tourism
3. Develop marketing materials
that appeal to youth such as a
children's coloring book featuring
Southlake Public Art
C3; C6 11.2;
6.1;
11.1
CS, OMC 1
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PROGRAMS AND PARTNERSHIPS
No. Recommendation /
Policy
Implementation Metric Strategic
Link
VGO
Link
Department Priority
Tier
PA12 Expand public art
programming
through a
partnership with
the Southlake
Public Library
1. Partner with the Southlake
Public Library to offer at least
three annual adult art programs
such as an artist lecturer series or
film series
2. Partner with the Library to
expand children's art
programming, offering at least
three programs annually
B2 11.2 CS, Library 1
PA13 Maintain and
expand
Community
Services Agreement
partnerships
1. Continue to fund partnerships
with Community Services
Organizations - such as APEX,
Arts Council North East, and
Southlake Community Band
2. Expand APEX partnership to
include hosting "meet the artist"
opportunities; consider hosting a
“meet the artist” event when
commissioning and installing new
public art pieces
B2 11.2;
9.3;
11.6
CS 1
PA14 Continue to seek
out partnerships
with other agencies
that promote
public art
1. Partner with other agencies to
promote and host art programs in
Southlake
2. Consider formal partnerships
such as the Dallas Symphony
Orchestra, the Fort Worth
Symphony Orchestra and the Fort
Worth Opera
3. Consider establishing a theater
partnership with a local theater
organization
B2 11.2;
9.3;
11.6
CS 2
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PROGRAMS AND PARTNERSHIPS
No. Recommendation /
Policy
Implementation Metric Strategic
Link
VGO
Link
Department Priority
Tier
PA15 Explore public /
private partnership
opportunities in
association with
new commercial
development to
provide permanent
building space for
performing arts
and other arts
related activities.
1. Consider utilizing the joint
building space with new public
facilities, such as the Southlake
Public Library, in order to create
programming synergy and cost
efficiency.
2. Evaluate the feasibility of
constructing a facility that can be
leased or purchased for the use of
performing and visual arts.
3. Building space intended for arts
related activities should be
designed to be flexible and
accommodate various types of
programming.
4. If developed, seek and
incorporate feedback from key user
groups and stakeholders.
B2, F2 9.3;
2.2;
11.6
FIN, EDT,
CS
1
PA16 Evaluate the need
and feasibility of
expanding the Aria
Amphitheater stage
1. Evaluate the need and feasibility
of expanding the stage and seating
at Aria Amphitheater
F2 10.6 CS 2
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6.1 Staffing Assessment
Southlake Public Arts initiatives are currently managed by staff in the Community Services
Department as a responsibility assigned to the Assistant to the Director. The program, and
expansion as proposed in this master plan, utilizes considerable staff time. The 2030 Public Art
Master Plan recommended a ¼ time position to assist with public art management; however that
position was never funded nor filled. An analysis of current staffing and resources is recommended.
Responsibilities of managing the art program include:
• Administering the City’s Public Arts Program
• Serving as primary staff liaison to the Southlake Arts Council and City Council in
developing, implementing, and evaluating procedures, policies, and master plans for the
Public Arts Program
• Providing staff support to the Southlake Arts Council, coordinating meeting agendas and
managing packet development
• Coordinating the development and management of the annual Public Art Fund budget
• Developing and monitoring contracts with artists, arts organizations, or other organizations
related to the Public Arts Program
• Managing the maintenance contract and art conservation efforts
• Managing CIP art projects from RFP to installation
• Serving as liaison between the City, arts, and/or business organizations relative to the Public
Arts Program, including APEX Arts League and Arts Council North East, and the art
consulting agreement with the National Sculptor’s Guild
• Preparing, distributing, and updating promotional materials in coordination with the Office
of Marketing and Communication for City‐sponsored public arts installations, events, and
programs
• Coordinating with Community Relations and the Office of Marketing and Communication
to maintain an up‐to‐date Public Arts section of the City's website
• Promoting and administering the Matching Funds Program
• Coordinating, promoting, and hosting various Public Arts events, including 3-4 gallery
exhibits annually
• Attending and supporting partner events as required and appropriate
• Responding to information requests from the public, media, artists and other Public Arts
programs
STAFFING
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In addition to the Assistant to the Director, other personnel are also supporting Public Arts
initiatives. Additional support is provided by:
• The Parks Division assisting with gallery hanging and installation of artwork
• Community Relations and the Office of Marketing and Communication preparing and
distributing marketing materials
• The Marq Southlake Legends Hall staff supporting various events throughout the year
With the expansion of the Public Arts program and an increase of available funding through the
growth of HOT taxes, a future solution could be funding a Public Arts Coordinator through the
public art fund. A staffing study is recommended to determine the feasibility and need.
6.2 Staffing Recommendations
The staffing recommendation will provide an evaluation of the current staffing demands of the
Public Arts program and identify sustainable staffing solutions.
STAFFING RESOURCES RECOMMENDATIONS
No. Recommendation /
Policy
Implementation Metric Strategic
Link
VGO
Link
Department Priority
Tier
PA17 Conduct a Public
Arts staffing study
1. Conduct a staffing study as the
program grows and expands
2. Implement recommendations of
the staffing study as necessary
B4 6.2 CS 1
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7.1 Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) Fund
The Hotel Occupancy Tax is authorized under the Texas Tax Code, Chapter 351. The City of
Southlake adopted Ordinance No. 769 in February 2000, levying a 7% tax on room receipts. The
tax on rooms at the Hilton Hotel in Town Square and at the recently opened, Cambria, provide the
HOT revenues. Under the tax code, up to 15% of HOT funds can be utilized for:
The encouragement, promotion, improvement, and application of the arts, including
instrumental and vocal music, dance, drama, folk art, creative writing, architecture, design
and allied fields, painting, sculpture, photography, graphic and craft arts, motion pictures,
radio, television, tape and sound recording, and other arts related to the presentation,
performance, execution, and exhibition of these major art forms (§ 351.101(a)(1)).
During the budget process, the City Council approves the Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund budget, and
has historically transferred 15% of the revenues to the Public Arts Fund. The City Council passed
expenditure guidelines for HOT taxes in 2017, which are incorporated into the City’s financial
policies and annual budget book. This plan recommends continuing to fund the Public Arts budget
through HOT tax revenues.
7.2 Percent for Art: Capital Improvement Program Projects
Southlake’s Public Art Policy (Ordinance 803-A) requires that public art be an important
consideration in the design of every new City capital project. Upcoming public projects can be
tracked in Southlake’s Capital Improvement Program, which is incorporated into the City’s overall
budget each year. The CIP percent for art program has been very successful and has contributed to
adding several pieces to Southlake’s Public Art collection.
The current Percent for Art process identifies that up to one percent of the CIP budget for each CIP
project can be used for Public Art. However, it is the recommendation of this plan to evaluate the
process for funding and what CIP projects are eligible and appropriate for public art. Additionally,
it is recommended that a budget transfer is made once the art budget for a capital art project is
determined and the funding is placed into the CIP Art Fund. Additional goals of updating the CIP
process include:
• Working with City Staff to Integrate Public Art more seamlessly into the City Capital
Improvement Program
• Instituting a standard project budget template for all projects
FUNDING
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Incorporating adjustments into the policy and percent for art process will ensure the integrity and
intent of the program, and will further the City’s goals for Public Art.
7.3 Matching Funds Policy
The Public Arts Matching Funds Policy enables the City to leverage its public arts funding to assist
with the ongoing advancement of the Public Arts Program.
The purpose of the policy is to provide a process for considering requests by petitioning individuals,
organizations, or private developments for Public Arts Matching Funds projects. Eligible projects
include public art at private developments and public art to be installed on public property.
Proposed Public Arts Matching Funds projects are considered on a project by project basis, and the
City determines the percentage match up to 100%. All requests must be reviewed by the Southlake
Arts Council and approved by the City Council.
Currently, the matching funds policy is applied to physical projects, such as sculptures or murals. It
is the recommendation of this plan to expand the matching funds process to include a programming
component.
Since the opening of The Marq Southlake and the availability of the Aria Amphitheater as a venue,
several organizations have requested to partner with the City on bringing programs such as the
symphony or opera to Southlake. However, occasionally, these programs are proposed outside of the
budget cycle, and ebb and flow annually based off of availability of the performance group and of
The Marq. To assist with meeting funding needs to bring these programs to Southlake, it is
recommended to add a programming option to the Matching Funds Policy. This would allow
organizations to propose programs to bring to the community, and the cost burden would be shared
between the organizations. Incorporating programming into the matching funds policy would
increase the quality of art programming that can be brought to the City and would increase
flexibility in funding opportunities as they become available throughout the year.
7.4 Funding Recommendations
The funding recommendations propel the Arts Program and staff to review and adjust funding
strategies in order to maintain a relevant, current, and funded program.
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FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS
No. Recommendation /
Policy
Implementation Metric Strategic
Link
VGO
Link
Department Priority
Tier
PA18 Research and
update the current
"Percent for art"
ordinance and
process
1. Evaluate the process and
identify capital projects that will
benefit from public art
2. Establish a process to transfer
funding to the CIP Art Fund to be
used for capital art projects
F2 4.12;
1.11
CS 2
PA19 Expand and
promote the
Southlake Public
Arts Matching
Funds program
1. Expand the Southlake Public
Arts Matching Funds program to
include programming to allow for
funding programs such as the Fort
Worth Symphony Orchestra or
the Fort Worth Opera
performances
2. Encourage the incorporation of
public art into the public spaces of
new commercial and mixed use
developments by promoting the
public art matching funds program
to developers, specifically for areas
such as the SH114 Corridor and
future extensions of Town Square
3. Establish a minimum starting
balance for the Public Arts
Matching program to be proposed
for funding annually.
C5, F2 2.2;
11.6
CS 1
PA20 Maintain ongoing,
dedicated funding
to achieve public
art goals.
1. Continue investment in Public
Arts. Funding amounts should be
clearly articulated in the budget
process to anticipate supported
needs
F2 6.2 CS, FIN 1
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8.1 Current Ordinances and Policies
The Code of Ordinances for the City of Southlake includes the Charter, special and related laws and
ordinances. Ordinances are pieces of legislation that are enacted by the City Council and that govern
the legal workings of the City. Policies are also adopted by the City Council and establish a method
of procedure of action. The ordinances and policies relevant to Public Arts are as follows:
Ordinance 803
Effective September 7th, 2001, Ordinance 803 establishes the Public Art Advisory Committee. The
ordinance has “Attachment A” which established the City’s first Public Art Policy.
Ordinance 803-A
Effective January 3rd, 2006, Ordinance 803-A expanded the Public Art Advisory Committee
membership from 7 to 10 members.
Ordinance 803-A (2)
This ordinance abolishes the Public Art Advisory Committee, and transfers the responsibilities to the
Southlake Arts Council. This ordinance moved the Public Art Policy from an attachment to the
ordinance to a section within the ordinance. While the ordinance abolishes the PAAC, it does not
formally supersede and replace 803 or 803-A(1). 803-A(2) was effective May 15th, 2007.
Ordinance 908
Ordinance 908 is the enabling ordinance, establishing the Southlake Arts Council as an advisory
board to the City Council on all matters relating to public art. It was effective on May 15th, 2007.
Public Art Display and/or Performance Policy
The purpose of this policy is to create a procedure to determine what art can be displayed within
public facilities or other city property, and for how long, as well as to create an administrative
framework for control of displayed artwork and related issues of liability, while epitomizing the
City’s core values of integrity, innovation, accountability, commitment to excellence, and teamwork.
The policy was last updated April 19th, 2016.
Public Arts Matching Funds Policy
The purpose of the policy is to provide a process for considering requests by petitioning individuals,
organizations, or private developments for Public Art Matching Funds projects. The policy is
comparable to the Southlake Parks Development Corporation Matching Funds Policy. The policy
was approved April 19th, 2016.
ORDINANCE AND POLICY
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Recommendation
Current City practice is to have policies independent of ordinances so they can be better managed
and updated. It is the recommendation of this plan to develop a comprehensive Public Arts Program
policy, and one enabling ordinance. This will be accomplished by developing an ordinance that will
supersede 803, 803-A(1), 803-A(2), and 908 by creating Ordinance 908-A. Ordinance 908-A will
mirror Ordinance 908, but will include a section referencing the Public Arts Program Policy, which
will be included as an attachment to the ordinance. The new Public Arts Program Policy will be
comprehensive and will combine the Public Arts Program Policy currently housed in Ordinance
803-A(2) and the Public Art Display and/or Performance Policy and the Public Arts Matching
Funds Policy. Implementing these recommendations will create one enabling ordinance for the
Southlake Arts Council, and one Public Arts Program Policy. All policy and ordinance changes will
follow the City’s ordinance and policy procedures, and will be adopted through final approval by the
City Council.
8.2 Ordinance and Policy Recommendations
The below recommendations will ensure the ordinances and policies relative to the Public Arts
Program are maintained and evolve to meet the needs of the program and the community.
ORDINANCE AND POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS
No. Recommendation /
Policy
Implementation Metric Strategic
Link
VGO
Link
Department Priority
Tier
PA21 Periodically review
any relevant
ordinances about
public art for
updates
1. Consolidate ordinances and
update the Public Arts Policy.
2. Review ordinances a minimum
of once per five years.
B4 6.2 CS 1
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PUBLIC ARTS MASTER PLAN RECOMMENDATIONS
PUBLIC ART COLLECTION
No. Recommendation Implementation Metric Strategic
Link
VGO
Link
Department Priority
Tier
PA1 Maintain visibility
of the public art
collection
1. Review landscape and lighting
surrounding public art installments
on an annual basis and make
adjustments as needed, optimizing
visibility of the collection
C3; F2 1.1;
11.1
CS 1
PA2 Diversify
Southlake's Public
Art collection
while ensuring
pieces are of the
highest quality
1. Partner with arts agencies to
expand the marketing of call to artist
requests for proposals (RFPs);
advertise with organizations such as
the National Sculptor's Guild and
National Sculpture Society
2. Update the procurement process
in the Public Art Policy
3. Identify and enhance art donation
and partnership opportunities
C3; F2 1.5;
1.8;
11.1
CS 1
PA3 Continue annual
maintenance of the
current Public Art
collection
1. Continually monitor irrigation,
and make adjustments as needed in
order to reduce water corrosion
2. Implement and make a budget
request for conservation treatment as
outlined by art maintenance
contractors
3. Evaluate need for touch up, and
make a budget request to paint
"Moonicipal" as needed or at least
once every 5 years
4. In cases where public art is
maintained by a Home Owners
Association, or other entity, establish
and implement a standard
F2 1.1;
10.6
CS 1
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PROJECTS
No. Recommendation /
Policy
Implementation Metric Strategic
Link
VGO
Link
Department Priority
Tier
PA5 Expand the indoor
public art
collection
1. Make a budget request to purchase
permanent pieces to be placed
indoors at high traffic City facilities
2. Consider interior art if a new
Southlake Public Library is built
C3; F2 8.1;
6.1;
11.1
CS 3
PA6 Activate Central
Park through
public art
1. Make a budget request to purchase
and install an interactive art piece
C3; F2 6.1;
11.1
CS 1
PA7 Incorporate art
into park design
and redevelopment
1. Install art or artistic features at
parks as they are developed and
redeveloped
2. Consider artistic elements with the
installation of playgrounds
3. Consider functional art such as
artistic pathways or benches
4. Reference the goals for public art
in the 2035 Public Arts Master Plan
when developing and redeveloping
parks
5. Reference the goals outlined in the
Public Arts Master Plan when
C3; F2 1.5,
4.12;
11.1
CS 2
maintenance agreement.
PA4 Engage the public
in the public art
procurement
process
1. Engage citizens through seeking
feedback during the public art
selection process and prior to
Southlake Arts Council
recommendation and City Council
approval
2. Update the procurement process
in the Public Art Policy to
incorporate public engagement
C6 12.1;
12.3
CS 1
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PROJECTS
No. Recommendation /
Policy
Implementation Metric Strategic
Link
VGO
Link
Department Priority
Tier
developing the 2035 PROS/CF Plan
PA8 Commission
impactful projects
in high traffic,
high visibility
locations
1. Install art or artistic features with
the redevelopment of McPherson
Park
2. Utilize public art funding (non-
CIP) to install art or artistic features
at high traffic, high visibility locations
such as: the field near the Log House
at Bicentennial Park, on the grounds
of The Marq Southlake, and at City
entry points and gateways
3. Reference the goals for public art
in the 2035 Public Arts Master Plan
when commissioning pieces
C3; F2 6.1;
6.5;
11.1
CS, PDS 2
PA9 Install interactive
art to engage youth
1. Install art or artistic features at
parks such as Bob Jones Park and
North Park that will engage youth
and encourage interaction with the
arts
C3; F2 8.1;
11.1
CS 3
PA10 Partner with
developers to
achieve public art
goals
1. Encourage the incorporation of
public art into the public spaces of
new commercial and mixed-use
developments in the city, particularly
along major corridors
2.Provide a special urban design or
public art feature at the White
Chapel Road and SH114 intersection
3. Reference the goals for public art
in the 2035 Public Arts Master Plan
B2, F2 9.3;
2.2;
11.6
CS,
Planning
1
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PROJECTS
No. Recommendation /
Policy
Implementation Metric Strategic
Link
VGO
Link
Department Priority
Tier
when commissioning pieces
PROGRAMS AND PARTNERSHIPS
No. Recommendation
/ Policy
Implementation Metric Strategic
Link
VGO
Link
Department Priority
Tier
PA11 Develop a
communication
plan promoting
Southlake Public
Art programs
1. Create a public art
communication plan that
identifies goals, key messages,
delivery mechanisms, and
audience; Develop digital
marketing materials such as an
interactive public art story map,
and update materials as public art
pieces are added to the collection,
or at least once every year.
Include information such as the
following in the communications
plan:
• Develop key messages
regarding each piece of art
• Develop a Town Hall art
display calendar, and
promotional materials
highlighting events
2. Develop print materials such as
a public art driving tour brochure
that can be promoted alongside
economic development and
tourism
C3; C6 11.2;
6.1;
11.1
CS, OMC 1
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3. Develop marketing materials
that appeal to youth such as a
children's coloring book featuring
Southlake Public Art
PA12 Expand public art
programming
through a
partnership with
the Southlake
Public Library
1. Partner with the Southlake
Public Library to offer at least
three annual adult art programs
such as an artist lecturer series or
film series
2. Partner with the Library to
expand children's art
programming, offering at least
three programs annually
B2 11.2 CS, Library 1
PA13 Maintain and
expand
Community
Services
Agreement
partnerships
1. Continue to fund partnerships
with Community Services
Organizations - such as APEX,
Arts Council North East, and
Southlake Community Band
2. Expand APEX partnership to
include hosting "meet the artist"
opportunities; consider hosting a
“meet the artist” event when
commissioning and installing new
public art pieces
B2 11.2;
9.3;
11.6
CS 1
PA14 Continue to seek
out partnerships
with other agencies
that promote
public art
1. Partner with other agencies to
promote and host art programs in
Southlake
2. Consider formal partnerships
such as the Dallas Symphony
Orchestra, the Fort Worth
Symphony Orchestra and the Fort
Worth Opera
3. Consider establishing a theater
partnership with a local theater
organization
B2 11.2;
9.3;
11.6
CS 2
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PA15 Explore public /
private partnership
opportunities in
association with
new commercial
development to
provide permanent
building space for
performing arts
and other arts
related activities.
1. Consider utilizing the joint
building space with new public
facilities, such as the Southlake
Public Library, in order to create
programming synergy and cost
efficiency.
2. Evaluate the feasibility of
constructing a facility that can be
leased or purchased for the use of
performing and visual arts.
3. Building space intended for arts
related activities should be
designed to be flexible and
accommodate various types of
programming.
4. If developed, seek and
incorporate feedback from key
user groups and stakeholders.
B2, F2 9.3;
2.2;
11.6
FIN, EDT,
CS
1
PA16 Evaluate the need
and feasibility of
expanding the Aria
Amphitheater
stage
1. Evaluate the need and feasibility
of expanding the stage and seating
at Aria Amphitheater
F2 10.6 CS 2
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STAFFING RESOURCES RECOMMENDATIONS
No. Recommendation /
Policy
Implementation Metric Strategic
Link
VGO
Link
Department Priority
Tier
PA17 Conduct a Public
Arts staffing study
1. Conduct a staffing study as the
program grows and expands
2. Implement recommendations of
the staffing study as necessary
B4 6.2 CS 1
FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS
No. Recommendation /
Policy
Implementation Metric Strategic
Link
VGO
Link
Department Priority
Tier
PA18 Research and
update the current
"Percent for art"
ordinance and
process
1. Evaluate the process and
identify capital projects that will
benefit from public art
2. Establish a process to transfer
funding to the CIP Art Fund to be
used for capital art projects
F2 4.12;
1.11
CS 2
PA19 Expand and
promote the
Southlake Public
Arts Matching
Funds program
1. Expand the Southlake Public
Arts Matching Funds program to
include programming to allow for
funding programs such as the Fort
Worth Symphony Orchestra or
the Fort Worth Opera
performances
2. Encourage the incorporation of
public art into the public spaces of
new commercial and mixed use
developments by promoting the
public art matching funds program
to developers, specifically for areas
such as the SH114 Corridor and
future extensions of Town Square
3. Establish a minimum starting
balance for the Public Arts
Matching program to be proposed
for funding annually.
C5, F2 2.2;
11.6
CS 1
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ORDINANCE AND POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS
No. Recommendation /
Policy
Implementation Metric Strategic
Link
VGO
Link
Department Priority
Tier
PA21 Periodically review
any relevant
ordinances about
public art for
updates
1. Consolidate ordinances and
update the Public Arts Policy.
2. Review ordinances a minimum
of once per five years.
B4 6.2 CS 1
PA20 Maintain ongoing,
dedicated funding
to achieve public
art goals.
1. Continue investment in Public
Arts. Funding amounts should be
clearly articulated in the budget
process to anticipate supported
needs
F2 6.2 CS, FIN 1
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City of Southlake Values:
Integrity ♦ Innovation ♦ Accountability ♦ Commitment to Excellence ♦ Teamwork
M E M O R A N D U M
August 23, 2018
To: Southlake Arts Council
From: Cassie Tucker, Assistant to the Director of Community Services
Subject: Approval of the Call to Artists for an art piece to be installed in a
roundabout at the intersection of Tower Blvd. and Zena Rucker Rd.
Action
Requested: Southlake Arts Council review and approval of the Call to Artists for
an art piece to be installed in a roundabout at the intersection of
Tower Blvd. and Zena Rucker Rd.
Background
Information: The Public Art Master Plan recommends commissioning and
installing public art pieces in the roundabouts throughout the City
for beautification and to build a network of art markers that help
with way finding and place making throughout the city.
As recommended in the Public Art Master Plan, art has been
installed in the five (5) roundabouts to date:
Continental and White Chapel – On the Count of Three by
artist Jane Dedecker
White Chapel and Dove Road – Lessons We Have Learned
by artist Jane Dedecker
Dove Road and North Carroll – Morning by Darrell Davis
Continental and Carroll Avenue – Taking Flight by Seth
Vandable
Dove Road and Peytonville Avenue/Sam School Road –
Flying Together by Dream Big Sculptures
A sixth art piece is scheduled for installation at the White Chapel
Boulevard and Highland Street roundabout upon completion of the
roundabout construction in late 2019. The sculpture is “Prairie
Winds” by artist Seth Vandable.
The purpose of this agenda item is to seek Southlake Arts Council’s
approval to release a Call to Artists to begin the process of
selecting the public art piece for the new roundabout located at
Zena Rucker Road and Tower Boulevard.
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Southlake Arts Council
Meeting Date – August 28, 2018
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City of Southlake Values:
Integrity ♦ Innovation ♦ Accountability ♦ Commitment to Excellence ♦ Teamwork
Financial
Considerations: Funding in the amount of $90,000 for the design and installation of
artwork is provided in the roundabout project budget. Additionally a
$1500 stipend will be provided to 2-3 finalist selected to provide a
complete proposal for Arts Council recommendation and City
Council consideration.
Strategic Link: Approval of the Call to Artists is program is aligned to the City’s
strategic focus areas of “Quality Development” and “Performance
Management and Service Delivery” and the corporate objective:
“provide attractive and unique spaces for the enjoyment of personal
interests” (C3).
Citizen Input/
Board Review: The Call to Artists complies with provisions of the Public Art Display
and/or Performance Policy and the Southlake 2030 Public Art
Master Plan.
Southlake Arts Council will review proposed submittals and make a
recommendation on final candidates to the City Council.
Legal Review: Not Applicable
Alternatives: Approve with recommended edits
Deny approval and explore other options
Supporting
Documents: Call to Artists
Recommendation: Southlake Arts Council review and approval of the Call to Artists for
an art piece to be installed in a roundabout at the intersection of
Tower Blvd. and Zena Rucker Rd.
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City of Southlake Call to Artists: Roundabout Project
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CALL TO ARTISTS
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS
PUBLIC ART PROJECT OPPORTUNITY
PUBLIC ART FOR ONE ROUNDABOUT
SOUTHLAKE, TX
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The City of Southlake, Texas, through its Southlake Arts Council seeks to commission an artist for the
creation of public art to be displayed in a roundabout at Tower Blvd. and Zena Rucker Rd. in
Southlake, Texas. The roundabout is scheduled for completion late summer/ fall 2019.
The application deadline is Friday, October 19th, 2018.
Artists must submit their application on a DVD/CD via mail or hand-delivery to the City of Southlake
City Secretary’s Office, 1400 Main Street, Suite 270, Southlake, TX 76092. Complete information on
how to apply is listed below.
PUBLIC ART PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The City of Southlake Arts Council seeks artists to provide artwork for one new roundabout.
Southlake has 5 existing roundabouts with commissioned art installed. Images of current art can be
found on pg. 3-4.
The artwork(s) should: Be of the highest quality; Create interest for the community; Enrich the quality
of life and visual environment for all residents and visitors of the city; Be visually appealing from all
sides; Reflect the mission and values of the City of Southlake; Compliment the current collection; and
be appropriate to the identified location, durable, and low maintenance.
The Southlake Arts Council is specifically interested in proposals that [insert Arts Council comments
here]. Interested applicants should review the City of Southlake urban design elements that reside on
the City of Southlake website for further information.
Project Budget is approximately $90,000 for the artwork and base.
ESTIMATED PROJECT TIMELINE
October 19, 2018 Application Deadline
October/November, 2018 Application Review/Selection of Finalists
November, 2018 Notification to Finalists
January, 2019 Presentation of Proposals by Finalists
March, 2019 City Council review and final selection
March, 2019 Execution of Contract with Artist
Fall 2019 Installation
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The City of Southlake reserves the right to adjust this estimated timeline as necessary.
APPLICATION PROCESS
This is a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) only.
Artists must submit the following on a DVD/CD via mail or hand-delivery to the City of Southlake City
Secretary’s Office, 1400 Main Street, Suite 270, Southlake, TX 76092.
Letter of Interest - Applicants must submit a letter of interest indicating the project(s) for
which they are applying and an artist statement.
Resume – Limited to three pages or less utilizing a font size of 10 or greater (must include
name, address, phone, e-mail and website)
Images of Completed Artwork – Must be submitted in a Microsoft PowerPoint
presentation with no more than twenty-five (25) images of completed works (one image per
slide). The first slide should include the artist name and contact information. Each image
must include a title.
Description of Completed Artwork for Review – Must be submitted in a Microsoft Word
document to include the title, date, media, size (HxWxD), commission cost/purchase price,
and a brief description of the artwork corresponding to the images submitted in the
PowerPoint presentation.
ARTIST SELECTION PROCESS
The Southlake Arts Council and City Council will select one artist to commission the artwork.
Criteria for selection includes: artistic merit as evidenced by the submitted materials; the applicant’s
professional qualifications; proven ability to perform well on similar projects; and demonstrated ability
to work with government agencies, boards, committees, architects, engineers, and other groups for
the successful completion of similar art projects.
Artists chosen as finalists will be provided with a $1500 stipend to complete their final concept. A
maquette of the concept must be provided prior to City Council review.
HELPFUL WEBSITE LINKS
City of Southlake: http://www.cityofsouthlake.com
Southlake Public Art Collection: https://www.experiencesouthlaketexas.com/410/Southlake-Public-Art
Southlake Public Art Master Plan: https://www.cityofsouthlake.com/812/Public-Arts
Southlake Urban Design Plan: http://www.cityofsouthlake.com/index.aspx?NID=876
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Cassie Tucker, Assistant to the Director of Community Services
(817) 748-8036 or ctucker@ci.southlake.tx.us
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City of Southlake Call to Artists: Roundabout Project
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On the Count of Three
By: Jane DeDecker
Location: White Chapel & Continental
Lessons We Have Learned
By: Jane DeDecker
Location:White Chapel & Dove
Morning
By: Darrell Davis
Location: Carroll & Dove
Taking Flight
By: Seth Vandable
Location: Brumlow & Continental
Roundabout Art in Southlake, Texas
CURRENT COLLECTION OF ROUNDABOUT ART:
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City of Southlake Call to Artists: Roundabout Project
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Location for proposed artwork: Zena Rucker Rd. and Tower Blvd.
Flying Together
By Dream Big Sculpture
Location: Sam School & Peytonville
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Q3 Report to the City of Southlake
Apex Arts League
Terri Messing, Chair
July 2018
Report on Activities
April- June 2018
Apex Presents Series
April 5 Dallas Symphony in Southlake
April 22 Fort Worth Opera recital at the Marq
April 27-29 Art in the Square – Emerging artist program
May 6 Bus trip to the Fort Worth Opera
May 27 Apex Chamber Music Project- Memorial Day
Dedication by the American String Quartet
All events were well attended and presented the “Best of the
Metroplex” to our community,
2018-2019 Apex Presents Series is ready for release. See
attachment
Note on Community Activities
The Apex Facility Steering committee has met to develop an initial
wish list for the library/performing arts space.
Our marketing team has had frequent meetings to develop an
improve plan for the upcoming season.
Continued work with surrounding ISDs and communities on arts
programing.
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APEX Presents - Fall 2018
It’s an APEX thing!
Sun, Sept 9 | 6 PM
Southlake - White’s Chapel UMC
Sun, Sept 23 | 5-6:30 PM
Southlake - Town Hall
Mon, Oct 1 | 7 PM
Keller - Bowden Center
Thur, Oct 11 | 6 PM
Southlake - Town Hall
Sun, Oct 21 | 6 PM
Southlake - White’s Chapel UMC
Sun, Nov 11 | 2 PM
Southlake - The Marq
Thur, Nov 15 | 7:30 PM
Southlake - White’s Chapel UMC
Thur, Dec 13 | 7 PM
Southlake - White’s Chapel UMC
Fri, Dec 21 | 6 PM
Members Only - In Home
Dallas Symphony Orchestra on the GO
Bach is Back
Art Gallery Reception
Grapevine Art Project
Chamber Music
With Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra Musicians
Cinema d’Arte Reception and Film
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
Family Concert
Fort Worth Opera
Hansel and Gretel - a 1 Hour Opera
Avant Chamber Ballet
Nutcracker Short and Suite - a 1 Hour Ballet
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
Holiday Concert
American Baroque Opera Company
Festive Chamber Music
Spring 2019
Onstage Bedford - Greek Isles Mystery Dinner Theater | Jan 24
Cinema d’Arte - Reception and Film | TBD
Strokes of Art - Art Gallery Reception | Feb 17
Apex Jazz Fest - UNT One O’clock Lab Band | Mar 2
Chamber Music | TBA
Art in the Square - Emerging Artist program | Apr 26-28
ApexArtsLeague.com
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