Item 6A and 6B Items 6A and 6B:
Ordinance No. 908, 2nd Reading, Amend Chapter 2, Administration, Article V, Boards and Commissions of the Southlake City Code by adding a Division 6 to establish the Southlake Arts
Council; and,
Ordinance No. 803-A, 2nd Reading, Amend Chapter 2, Administration, Article XI, Public Arts Policy of the Southlake City Code
Future of Public Art in Southlake
Potential for a Performing Arts Center
Enhanced emphasis on art beyond public sculptures
Broader scope of responsibility
Revitalized management structure to harmonize public art affairs
Proposed Southlake Arts Council
Serve as advisory Board to City Council
SOUTHLAKE ARTS COUNCIL
Provide input and advice to the City Council concerning all matters pertaining to public art
Including visual and performing art programs & facilities
City’s Arts Policy
Acceptance and placement of art related gifts, loans, and donations
2nd reading – allows for Arts Council to accept donations valued up to $1,000
SOUTHLAKE ARTS COUNCIL
Incorporation of art into the design of selected city projects
Commissioning of art pieces for public spaces and facilities
Project review
Recommend use of city funds for art projects and facilities
Budget and financing of the arts (grants, capital projects and facilities)
Performing Arts Center Development
SOUTHLAKE ARTS COUNCIL
Important step towards strengthening the City’s commitment to the arts
Establishing a Southlake Arts Council
Revisions to Public Art Policy
Meeting with PAAC (4/24/07) to discuss proposed changes to arts governance structure
Anticipate appointments June (per Council) 2007:
Seven citizens, two year terms
Three citizen alternate members
Ex-Officio members (non-voting)
Appreciation of PAAC service
Catalyst for others
Community Awareness
Approved on 1st reading (5/01)
Staff is available for questions and seeks City Council direction
Staff Contact: Steve Polasek (817) 748-8018