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Table of Contents
SECTION PAGE
Auburn Public Places Program Overview 3
Auburn Art in Public Places Policy, Procedure & Guidelines
• Introduction 4
• Definition of Public Art in Auburn 4
• Accession and Deaccession of Public Artworks 7
• Art Selection Process 10
• Public Art Collection Management 15
Three-year Public Artwork Development Plan
• Introduction 18
• Public Places for Public Artworks 18
• Unifying Themes 19
• Qualifying Capital Projects 19
Administrative Flow Chart 20
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Resolution 4546: Percent for Art -
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Ordinance 6243: Privately Developed Public Artworks Amendments 2111
Overview 24
Sample Brochure 25
Proposed Amendments 26
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AUBUIZN AIZT IN.PUBLIC PLACES
PROGizAM OYEIZVIEW
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PUBLIC ART IN AUBURN - Definition, Mission & Purpose
Definition
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planned and executed wiih [he specific intenrion of being sited or staged in the physical public domain,
usually ouiside and accessible ro all.
The City of Auburn has been acquiring outstanding works of public art for display in public buildings,
gathering places, streetscapes and parks since 1988. The growing collection is a civic resource, diverse
in expression and form, and an integral part of everyday life for residents and visitors to Auburn.
"Public art can express civic values, enhance the environment transform a landscape, heighten
our awareness, or question our assumptions. Placed in a public site, this art is therefore for
everyone, a form of collective community expression-from the once celebrated but now
unrecognized general on a horse, to the abstract sculpture." ~
Mission
The "Vision/Mission" statement for the program, written by the Auburn Arts Commission, states:
Created in 1988 as part of the City of Auburn Arts Commission's roster of mul[i-disciplinary cultural arts
programs, Art in Public Places Program is a municipally sponsored and administered public art program.
Auburn's Art in Public Places Program is the thread that connects art people and place. The program
seeks to draw residents and visitors toge[her,• to echo a sense of time and place; and [o enrich the
experience that is distinctively Auburn. Through the acquisition of original artworks of definable artistic
and aesthetic meriG and the maintenance of the established collection, the program is an integral
component of the Ciry's intent to sustain Auburn as a vital place to live, work and visit.
Purpose
From its inception, the public art program has operated without written policy, procedure, guidelines,
or master plan for continued development, or maintenance. In 2007, the Cultural Arts Staff, Arts
Commission and Planning and Community Development Council,Committee began a process of
drafting a comprehensive plan, policy and legal directives to ensure the Art in Public Places program
continues to grow, evolve, and remain sustainable. The purpose of this document is to address these
issues.
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AUBUiZN ART IN PUBLIC PLACES
POLICY, PROCEDURE & GUIDELINES
1.0 INTRODUCTION
The following Art in Public Places Policy & Procedure is an administrative document whose
purpose is to delineate the City of Auburn's policy and procedures for the following:
2.0 Definition of "Public Artwork in Auburn"
3.0 Accession/Deaccession of Artworks
4.0 Art Selection Process
5.0 Maintenance of Artworks
2.0 DEFINITION OF "PUBLIC ARTWORK IN AUBURN"
The commonly accepted definition of public artwork is: "Any work of art that is created by an
' artist to be sited in a public space." Public art can take a variety of forms and be incorporated
into the very design of a building or object, such as: a manhole cover, paving pattern, lighting,
seating, building facade, kiosk, gate, fountain, or play equipment. Public artists work in all
kinds of inediums: bronze, engraving, carving, fresco, mobile, collage, mosaic, tapestry,
photograph, drawing, or earthwork, to name a few. Public art can be permanent or temporary.
The following are the recommendations of the City of Auburn Arts Commission as to
what can be considered "public art" in Auburn:
2.1 City of Auburn Commissioned Original Artworks: A unique work of art, specifically
designed for, or integral to the site for which it is to be permanently displayed.
Commissioned artwork types indude:
2.1.1 Integrated Artwork: This type of project allows the artist(s) work to be
integrated into environmental and or architectural design. Artists are included
a member of the design team (architects, engineers, landscape architects, etc)
in the first stages of conceptualizing a project, but are contracted separately.
They report to both the capital project lead and the cultural arts staff. The
artist(s) remain on contract as artwork project manager through fabrication
and installation.
This type of art project is often able to capture construction costs, which
allows the artist to extend their budget for the project. These credits are not
considered an addition to the approved budget, nor have any cash value.
Funding for this type of project is provided for this type of project through
Resolution No.,4546--Percent for_Art . _ Deieted: 4323
EXAMPLES: Mnemosyne's Opus in the Auburn Library, and the ar[ project in
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progress forAuburn Community Center.
2e1.2 Later Phase, or Non-Integrated Artwork: This type of project is typically
designed after-the-fact, or separately from a capital or environmental project.
Artists work independently, but typically are directed to create a"site specific"
work that compliments or reflects the sight in which the artwork will be
displayed. From 1988 to 2007, funding for this type of project was
appropriated out of Real Estate Excise Tax (REET) of a maximum of $30,000 per
project. Since 2007, two projects received approved funding through a special
budget request approval process.
EXAMPLES: A majori[y ofAuburn's public art collection is considered a laterphase,
Non-Iniegraced project. Very good examples of this are the two ceme[ery art
works: Pioneer Cemetery Gate and The Long Look (across from Mountain View
Cemetery).
2.2 Non-Commissioned or Other Artworks: Not all art work must be specifically
commissioned to be a part of a public art program. The following are recommended
types of other public artworks:
2.2.1 Temporary Art Work Displays - These projects are not commissioned,
permanent or integrated; they are stand-alone pieces. Typically, several
artworks are acquired together, either from one artist or several. Artworks are
leased or are loaned for a determined length of time, typically for several
months up to one year. A theme is typically used, or a specific locale where the
artworks will be displayed. Other criterion can be determined as to the type
and scale of artworks, whether the artworks are for sale or not, are part of an
outdoor gallery or pedesirian walk-way, etc. Costs for temporary projects do
not always include design and/orfabrication, but may include a lease
agreement, shipping and/or installation.
EXAMPLES: City of Burien 8/105 Art Projecc• Puyallup PublicArt Gallery, LaConnor
and Mercerlsland PublicArt Waik Galleries.
2.2.2 Other Temporary Art Projects - Public artworks do not have to be literally
defined as a static display, or an installation of a long duration, such as six or
more months. The following may also be examples of temporary public art
displays.
1) Limited-time temporary displays, designed to be installed for only a few
hours (Example: A participatory sidewalk chalk art competition; Giant Black Toobs
ai ArtRageous)
2) "Site specific" performances, which are those performances that tap into
surrounding environment, inside or outside, as the "stage:" (Example:
4Culrure's Site Specific Network of performing artists who present a wide variety of
performance "installations.")
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2.2.3 Portable or Rotating Art Works - Typically, these are artworks in 2-
Dimensional media (a framed painting, for example) that would be sited inside
public buildings. These artworks are not always permanently sited in one
location, but rotated (hence, "portable") to other similar public buildings in
order to maximize exposure of the location. These works could be acquired
through a purchase award program, donation, or paid through Public Art
Capital Improvement fund (ref. Res. 4546).
EXAMPLE: Inland #17, located in theJusticeCenYer
2.2.4 Gifts or ponations - Works of art in any dimension or medium are
occasionally offered as donations to a City. However, In order to ensure the
quality of the collection and relationship to the public art's program purpose,
these works must undergo the same Accession process (see 3.0 Accession and
Deaccession of Public Artworks) and adhere to the same procedures and
approvals as any new commissioned art work in order to be considered part of
the collection 1
EXAMPLE: Bicyclist Near Isaac Evans Park, Auburn Golf Course Clubhouse
2.2.5 Privately Developed and/or Community Art Projects: Private developers
and neighborhoods or communities that decide to commemorate events or
develop local amenities with a public artwork should be encouraged.
Ordinance No. 6323 outlines guidelines for developers to use and encourages
them to consult with Cultural Arts Staff and Arts Commission in the
development of their project. These projects can be either permanent or
temporary.
EXAMPLE: Pike Place Market Prgs on Parade is a temporary CommunityArt Project.
The mural on the easiside ofA-1 Collision is a Community/Privately Developed
project with assisCance by Ciry ofAuburn.
23 What Does Not Constitute, or Qualify as "Public Art" in Auburn: The Arts
Commission recommends the following list of items that would not qualify for a public
art project:
1) Any site or art work that is not accessible, or in view by the general public. For
example, the court yard of an apartment complex that is only accessible to tenants
and/or owners, or "Staff/Authorized Personnel Only" areas of public buildings.
2) Memorials - The Parks Board has established policy regarding Memorials.
3) Wayfinding - The City has established Ordinance(s) regarding wayfinding and
signage.
~ Not all gifted artworks will meet the Accession uiterion. Therefore, it is the Arts Commission's recommendation that the City establish an
adjunct Gift Acceptance Policy, separate from the Public Art Program that defines the terms under which the Ciry Council or Mayor may
accept gifts on the behalf of the City.
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3.0 ACCESSION AND DEACCESSION OF PUBLIC ARTWORKS
The "accession" of artwork is the official policy and procedure of acquisitioning, or acquiring
new public artworks as part of the City's art collection and ownership. The "deaccession" of
artwork is the official policy, terms and conditions under which an artwork can be relocated or
removed from City property.
3.1 Accession of Artwork
The purpose of "accessioning" artwork into a public art collection is to apply
professional standards of care, display, and maintenance over the life of the artwork,
or until the artwork is no longer displayable and is "deaccessioned" from the
collection.
3.7.1 All artworks must adhere to and be acquired through the Public Art Selection
Process (ref. 4.0 Art Selection Process) before formal accession into the City of
Auburn Art in Public Places Program
3.1.2 Artworks will be accessioned into the Auburn Public Art Program only upon
completion of the commissioning or purchasing contract (Artist Agreement).
3.1.3 The artist's signed contract transferring title for the artwork and clearly
defining the rights and responsibilities of all parties will accompany every
acquisition.
3.2 Deaccession of Artwork
The deaccession of artwork is the removal of an artwork from the Auburn Public Art
Program. This includes the removal of the artwork from its public site, removal from
the maintenance cycle, and moving of records, both hard copy and electronic, into a
Deaccessioned Collection file.
3.2.1 Monies dedicated to the acquisition and maintenance of artworks do not
qualify for costs associated with deaccession of artwork. All costs associated
with the deaccession of any artwork will be approved through Special Budget
or Budget Adjustment Request on a per-project basis.
3.2.2 An arrwork may not be deaccessioned based on conrent, subject matter or use of
materials. It is assumed the artwork, in order to be "accessioned," must first be
vetted through approved Public Art Selection and Accession process which
outlines such issues before the artwork is approved for development,
fabrication, installation and actession into the Public Art Program.
Artworks established as part of the Auburn Public Art Program prior to
approval of this policy cannot be excluded from the terms of deaccession as
outlined in this policy.
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3.23 An artwork may be considered for deaccession only under the following
conditions:
3.2.3.1 Theft of the artwork.
3.2,3.2 Damage beyond reasonable repair, and/or artwork is damaged to
the extent that it no longer represents the artist's intent, and/or it
is damaged to the extent that the expenses of restoration and
repair are found to equal or exceed current market value of the
artwork.
3.23.3 Portable artwork is not, or is only rarely, on display due to lack of a
suitable site.
3.23.4 For site-integrated or site-specific artworks, the site for which the
artwork was specifically created is structurally or otherwise altered
and can no longer accommodate the artwork, is made publicly
inaccessible as a result of new construction, demolition, or security
enhancement, or has its surrounding environment altered in a way
that significantly and adversely impacts the artwork.
3.23.5 For site-integrated or site-specific artworks, the site for which the
artwork was specifically created is sold or acquired by an entity
other than City of Auburn.
3.23.6 There exists a documented history of incident(s) that shows the
artwork is a threat to public safety.
3.23.7 The artist legally exercises the Right of Disassociation granted by
the Visual Artists Rights Act of 1990, preventing the use of his or
her name as the creator of the artwork.
3.2.3.8 The artwork requires excessive maintenance to the extent that the
expenses are found to equal or exceed current market value of the
artwork.
3.23.9 The City wishes to replace the artwork with another work by the
same artist.
3.2.3.10 At the time of accessioning, if complete information on the
provenance of the artwork is not available, or more information
has since become available, indicating that the artwork,does not Deleted: should not be part of the City
I11eeL aCCESSIOfI Of dl't 52l2Ct1011 CrIL2I"Id. of Aubum Public Art Collection.
3.2.4 Process of Deaccession: At the conclusion of the annual Maintenance Survey,
staff will prepare a recommendation for deaccession of artworks, if any, from
the Collection for review and evaluation by the Auburn Arts Commission for
recommendation to Mayor and City Council for action. At a regularly
scheduled Art Commission meeting, the Cultural Arts Staff will present reports
on artworks to consider for deaccession. The Commission may decide to seek
additional information and/or designate an advisory panel composed of visual
arts and other qualified professionals, to review staff recommendation. The
report will include:
3.2.4.1 Reasons for the suggested deaccession accompanied by such
other documentation and information as may be relevant.
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3.2.4.2 Acquisition method, cost, and estimated current market value.
3.2.43 Documentation of correspondence with the artist regarding the
a bove.
3.2.4.4 Photo documentation of site conditions, if applicable.
3.2.4.5 In the case of damage, a report that documents the original cost of
the artwork, estimated market value, and the estimated cost of
repair.
3.2.4.6 In the case of theft, an official police report and a report prepared
by the agency responsible for the site of the loss.
3.2.4.7 Artists whose work is being considered for deaccession shall be
notified by mail using the current address provided by the artist. In
the event the artist disagrees with the decision of the City of
Auburn to deaccession their artwork, the artist may request
reconsideration of the deaccession. This request must be filed in
writing within 30 days of the Art Commission's deaccession
recommendation to Mayor and Council and subsequent
notification of such to the artist. The artist's request for
, reconsideration must be based on information that was not
considered during the Commission's meeting on the deaccession.
3.2.5 Decision to deaccess artwork: The decision to remove an artwork is the result
review and evaluation of the Arts Staff report by the Auburn Arts Commission
for recommendation to Mayor and City Council for action. Upon this decision
to deaccess artwork, the Commission will consider what action should be
taken, with priority given to public benefit of the Collection. Every step will be
taken to arrive at a mutual balance between observing the rights of the artist
' and public benefii. Actions in order of priority:
3.2.5.1 Trade through artist, gallery, museum, or other institutions for one
or more other artwork(s) of comparable value by the same artist.
3.2.5.2 Long term/indefinite/permanent loan to museum collection or
' governmental agency.
3.2.53 Sale through art auction, art gallery, dealer, or direct bidding by
individuals. The original artist shall have first right of refusal to
purchase his or her artwork at its current market value. Any pre-
existing contractual agreements between the artist and the City of
Auburn regarding resale shall be honored.
' 3.2.5.4 In special situations, the City of Auburn can negotiate the transfer
of ownership an artwork to another entity. For site-integrated or
site-specific artworks, when the site for which the artwork was
specifically created is sold or acquired by an entity other than City
of Auburn, the ownership of the artwork can transfer to that entity.
Artwork in the Public Art Collection should be in excellent
condition, ready to exhibit and continue to reflect the artist's
original intent. Should the artwork selected for transfer need to be
repaired cleaned, or restored, the negotiated transfer will include
conservation provisions and, unless negotiated otherwise, the
receiving entity pays for the restoration. The receiving entity
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should have an art plan that defines their commitment to the arzist
and the continued care of the artwork.
3.2.5.5 The Personal Property and Inventory Control for the City will be
notified after the City Council's action regarding deaccessioned
artworks.
3.2.5.6 All proceeds from the sale of any artwork from the City of Auburn
Art in Public Places Program shall be deposited in the Public Art
Capital Fund. Funds from artwork sales may be used in the manner
consistent with the enabling policy for the Public Art Program.
3.2.5.7 The artwork, or its remains, shall be disposed of by the City of
Auburn, or its agents, upon final deaccession action. It is the
obligation of the City of Auburn to ensure that all disposals with
regard to the Collection be formally and publicly conducted and
adequately documented.
3.2.5.8 A permanent record of the artwork's inclusion in the City of
Auburn Public Art Collection, and reasons for its removal, shall be
maintained in a Deaccessioned Collection file, and will be kept as a
separate section of the City of Auburn Art in Public Places Program
records.
3.2.5.9 No artworks shall be sold or traded to staff of the City of Auburn or
members of the City of Auburn Arts Commission or City Council,
consistent with City of Auburn conflict of interest policies.
4.0 ART SELECTION PROCESS
The persons assigned the task and responsibility to select a public art project, a site for a
public artwork and the artist, or artist team for a public art project for the City of Auburn will
adhere to the following policy and procedures.
4.1 Identify Opportunity For Public Art
On an annual basis, the City of Auburn Arts Commission will submit a list of potential
sites and/or opportunities for a public artwork. The tools and process used to identify
opportunity for artwork are defined by the following:
1) Resolution No.4323-Percent for Art
2) Ordinance No. 6243-Privately Developed Public Artworks Guidelines
3) Art in Public Places Program Vision and Mission
4) Public Artwork Three-to-Five Year Plan (in progress
Cultural Arts Staff will confirm available budget for each proposed site and/or art
project and timing of when funds will be available for qualifying projects under Res.
No 4323 or through General Fund appropriation. The timing of funds will dictate
when art projects can be initiated.
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4.2 Site Evaluation For Artwork
The Arts Commission Public Art Committee will outline the goals for an art project,
including goals outlined by the participating City department, if applicable. The
Committee will make its recommendation to the Arts Commission who will, in turn,
make recommendation to Mayor and City Council for action. Site selection should
include the following:
4.2.1 Appropriateness of the artwork to the site shall be considered in respect to Art
in Public Places vision, mission and goals, including but not limited to its
social, cultural, historical and physical context, potential community
partnership and relationship to the Public Art Collection as a whole.
4.2.2 A site must be in an area that is open and freely accessible to the public, or
displayed in a manner which otherwise provides public viewing.
4.2.3 Complete dimensions of the site area or site plans, including existing and
proposed buildings and structures; existing and proposed street dedications
and improvements thereon, including the location and nature of all street •
improvements in the public right-of-way; easements; location of all utility
services; existing and proposed yards and spaces between buildings and
structures..
4.2.4 If applicable, a landscape plan showing the location of the trees and shrubs
(proposed to be removed, retained, or installed), the amount, height, type, and
location of landscaped areas, planting beds, and plant materials, and
provisions for irrigation; existing and proposed walls, fences, and landscaping,
including the location, height, area, color, nature, and type of design and
material composition for walls and fences
4.2.5 If applicable, all existing and proposed lighting, including the location and
general nature of both off-site and on-site lighting, the proposed intensity
thereof, and the diffusion thereof. ,
4.2.6 Integrated artwork sites must include architectural drawings, renderings, or
sketches showing all elevations of the proposed buildings, structures.
4.2.7 The committee must also establish an appropriate method of Accession,
which can include open competition, invitation, or direct purchase and/or
"type" of artwork (permanent vs. temporary; two-dimensional vs. three-
dimensional).
4.2.8 Based upon the budget, the committee will develop a realistic project scope, and determine if the budget is sufficient to warrant advertising for artists
locally, regionally, nationally or internationally.
4.2.9 Prepare and oversee the writing, printing and distribution of the project
prospectus.
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4.3 Art Project Selection
Art selection is, in part, a subjective process. The value of every work of art is in the eye,
ear and soul of the individual viewing it. A single work of art can engender a wide
range of responses in the population viewing it. Because of this, members of the
Review Panel must, at all times, remember that they represent the public. They should ,
understand these issues and strive to maintain a balance in their selection of artworks.
' The selection process recognizes the First Amendment, which promises freedom of
expression. The City of Auburn reserves the right to not select any artwork at the point
of accession if it is determined not reflect the values of the community or meet all
requirements outlined in the Public Art Plan and Art in Public Places vision, mission
and goals. •
Once a site or capital project and funds have been approved by Mayor and City
Council, the Arts Commission and Cultural Arts Staff will do the following:
4.3.1 Draft a Project Timeline, budget and scope of work in consultation with other
' City departments or private entities where required or applicable.
43.2 Draft a Call to Artists for application for the project using one of a variety of
methods most appropriate to the specific project (Open Call, Invite Only, Call
for Proposal, Call for Qualifications).
4.3.3 Create a selection review panel who will serve on the panel for the duration of `
one project of up to seven (7) members appointed by Cultural Arts Staff and
Arts Commission. This panel will include a member of the Arts Commission, a working artist (preferably a public artist), a community "stakeholder" ,
(preferably a person with a direct association to the proposed project, or
project site), an architect or engineer from the capital projecYs design team
(where applicable), City staff representative from the department with the
qualifying project (where applicable), City Council Member (where applicable)
and at least (2) alternates. The Cultural Arts Staff will serve as non-voting
moderator and will make recommendation when appropriate. The selection
review panel will:
4.33.1 Work within the project parameters established by the project
budget, project location, and goals for artwork as approved.
433.2 Be responsible for reviewing artist proposals., approve artists
and/or art selections by a majority vote and present the
recommendations to the Arts Commission.
43.3.3 Select works of art or proposed commissions that are technically
feasible to produce and display.
43.3.4 In the case of selecting an artist to serve on a design team, the
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committee must• determine whether the artist has the necessary
experience desired to make a positive contribution to the project.
433.5 Reserve the option of making no selection if the panel determines
proposals do not meet acceptable requirements outlined in the
Prospectus/Call to Artist. In such a case, the panel must provide a
recommendation of how alternately to proceed, either by re-
opening the Call, or by some other method of accession that will
meet the requirements outlined in the Project Timeline.
4.4 Art Selection Criteria
Artworks may be acquired through a variety of inethods, which include, but are not
limited to: Commission of a new artwork, purchase of existing works, gift to collection and temporary loan. Each method must follow similar criteria in order to become a
, part of the Art in Public Places Program.
4.4.1 Accepted works of art shall be of exceptional quality and enduring value as
determined bythe Cultural Arts Staff, Arts Commission and, ifthe City •
contracts with an Independent Entity, by the Independent Entity. Artistic
excellence represents the artists' aesthetic vision, practical skill and
competence, and whose work can generally be considered an example of artistic excellence. The definition of artistic excellence changes over time, but
the collection should always be representative of the best examples available.
4.4.2 All works of art must adhere to the Public Art Plan and Art in Public Places
vision, mission and goals.
4.4.3 The composition of the artwork shall be of a permanent type of material in
order to be durable against vandalism, theft and weather, and require a
reasonable level of maintenance.
4.4.4 Any artwork shall be related in terms of scale, material, form and content to
immediate and adjacent buildings and landscaping so that it complements
the site and surrounding environment.
4.4.5 The artwork shall be designed and constructed by persons experienced in the
production of such artwork and recognized by critics or by peers as one who
produces works of art.
4.4.6 Non-commissioned artworks must be authenticated as original and created by
the artist for whom it is attributed to. Non-commissioned works may be an
authorized reproduction of an original, if deemed appropriate by Review Panel
and Arts Commission for the scope of the art project. Unauthorized copies or
reproductions are not acceptable. In cases where the authenticity of a piece
can reasonably be questioned, it must be authenticated before accession.
4.4.7 The artwork shall be consistent with the scope of project recommendation of
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the relevant City department, Arts Commission and subsequent approval by
the City Council.
4.5 Commissioned artworks must go through a two-phased process, the first being the
presentation of proposed concept(s) and the second when the design has been
decided.
4.5.1 Each phase will be reviewed first by Selection Review Panel for ,
recommendation to the Arts Commission and then presentation to the
appropriate Council Committee(s) who will recommend for Council action.
4.5.2 As conditions, market shifts and other extenuating circumstances arise, design
alterations may become necessary. Any significant and necessary alteration
after design approval by Council must be reviewed for approval by the City.
4.6 "Non-commissioned" artworks may qualify to be a part of the City's Public Art
Collection. Acceptance of the artwork into the proqram will, as with all artworks, be
determined through the established Accession of Artwork and Artwork Selection
Policy and Procedure.
4.6.1 A special panel or committee may be convened to seek out and review
available artworks for sale or loan through professional galleries, art brokers or
directly through the artist for recommendation to the Arts Commission.
4.6.2 Artworks may be purchased from the Arts Commission annual exhibits of art,
or by a"purchase award" exhibit program (Example: Puyallup Public Art
.
Gallery, City of Kent's annual Juried Art Exhibit and Purchase Award Program).
4.6.3 A Proposal to Purchase Artwork must be drafted for Art Accession processes,
outlining available funds, cost of the artwork, cost of maintenance, site
. selection and how the artwork meets all other Accession of Artwork and .
Selection criteria for final approval by City Council.
4.7 A donor may make a proposal of a gift of art to the City to include in its Art in
Public Places Program. Acceptance of the artwork into the program will, as with all
artworks, be determined through the established Accession of Artwork and Selection
Policy and Procedure.
4.7.1 Donors must submit a Letter of Intent to Donate Artwork to the City of Auburn
with the artist name, biography or resume, title of the artwork, medium,
size/dimensions, date of creation/fabrication and estimated value. Donors are
encouraged to include a statement as to why they wish the artwork to be
included in the Art in Public Places Program.
4.7.2 Donor may suggest a preferred site for the proposed gift, but artworks cannot
be accepted under the condition of guaranteed and/or permanent siting of
the artwork, should it be accepted into the Art in Public Place Program. Such
requests will be taken only under recommendation for consideration.
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4.7.3 If the proposed gift is to be a memorial it must first go through Parks Board
review process for Memorials before review for Accession of Artwork.
4.7.4 The Cultural Arts Staff and Arts Commission will acknowledge receipt of Intent
to Donate Artwork and include an outline of Art Accession and Selection Policy
and an estimate of a date of acceptance or rejection, and other conditions for
consideration that might be applicable.
4.7.5 The City and/or Staff and/or Commission may ask to view the actual artwork. if
it is not feasible or possible to view the artwork, the City may recommend not
considering the gift.
4.7.6 A review panel will be convened to determine acceptance of the artwork and
Cultural Arts Staff will determine available funds for site preparation and/or
installation requirements.
4.7.7 If the artwork is recommended to Council for Accession, Cultural Arts Staff
" and/or Arts Commission must include a proposed site for the artwork,
maintenance plan, installation requirements and any funding required in order • to meet all requirements of Accession of Artwork.
` 4.7.7.1 A professional appraisal shall be conducted by a qualified
conservator of public artworks.
4.7.7.2 Artworks accepted must have install preparation conducted by
Cultural Arts Staff, including proper mounting apparatus or
archival framing.
4.7.8 If the gift of artwork is rejected, the Arts Commission must prepare a letter to
the Donor and City Council outlining the specific reasons why the artwork
does not meet one or any of the requirements outlined in the Art in Public
Places Program or Art Accession criteria.
4.8 Temporary Displays
(policvlanaua4e in process as of5eptember2009)
5.0 PUBLIC ART COLLECTION MANAGEMENT
The City of Art in Public Places Program has an obligation to assure the safety and preservation~
of its artworks and art site as it relates to the artwork. The City of Auburn Cultural Arts, Parks
and/or Construction Inspection Staff will review all artworks for safe exhibition, public
interaction and/or use, and transport. Evaluation ofthe Collection will be conducted through
annual condition surveys and conservation activity. All information with regard to accessioned
artworks shall be maintained in an accurate, orderly and retrievable form. All artworks
accessioned into the collection will be documented in the following manner:
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5.1 The artwork will be catalogued with accession number, determined by year of
accession and sequence of placement into the collection.
5.2 Maintenance will be recommended by the artist, per contract requirement, evaluated
by City staff and other qualified professional and subsequently documented properly
in the artwork's file.
53 A hard file, with Accession Number, a copy of pertinent contract information,
maintenance scheduling, and information about the artist, including current address,
and a site contact person if artwork is not located on City property shall be established.
5.4 ~ Comment [LRi]: Because ail
5.5 Photographic documentation of the artwork for the purpose of file information only. anworks wiii be cataio9ued wim an
"accession number," assigning
Artworks having multiple pieces or intricate parts are required to have additional property control numbers is probably
documentation. Photographic documentation will also be placed in the file after redundant.
extensive maintenance, remodeling, or deaning of an artwork. neieted:
All accessioned portable artworks shall
5.6 A written report by the project manager shall accompany all acquisitions and shall beassigned a PropertyControl Tag
I IIClUd2 th2 f0llOW I flg: number in compliance with the City of
Auburn policy. Property Control tags
will be applied to all portable artworks,
5.6.1 A statement from the artist outlining the intention, aesthetic, symbolism, and li except in the cases where the
cultural or ethnic basis of the artwork, dS dpplICdbl2. I application of such tags compromises
the safety, integrity, or conservation of
5.6.2 "Care and Information sheet" completed by the artist, with specifications I theartwork.ln such case,the Property
regarding specialty materials, paints, grouts, tiles, etc., used in creating the Control tag will be kept inthe hard file
~ for the object in the City of Auburn
artwork, to assist in any maintenance and/or replacement artwork. Pa,kS,Arts&Recreation offices.
5.63 A statement describing intended public access, site relation, longevity,
jurisdictional information, selection method, funding sources, and identifying All accessioned artworks integral to the
dll dl't125 Ofl feCOfCI, design and construction of a building or
p facility will be assigned a Property
5.6.4 Any and all negotiated agreements with other City or non-City agencies Control Tag and number.The Property
dlld/Of 2fItItleS. Control tag will be kept in the hard file
I for the artwork in the City of Auburn
l Public Art Program offices
5.6.5 Staff will draft a"Care and Information Sheet" for all artworks acquired by the
City as part of the Public Art Program prior to the date of this policy.
Definitions of Maintenance:
REGULAR MAINTENANCE: The upkeep of the visual aspect of an artwork, including dusting,
surface cleaning, continued visibility (as it pertains to overgrowth of vegetation, for example)
and intended use, generally monitored by City staff and/or the property manager.
STEWARDSHIP is the responsibility of the City for maintaining integrity of artwork in terms of
record keeping, provenance, including display and/or loan of artworks and images, visual
documentation and use of said documentation to represent the original artwork and the City
of Auburn Public Art Collection. Stewardship also implies a respect to the intentions of the
principal partners in the commission or purchase of the artwork including the artist, and the
mission of the City of Auburn Public Art Program.
EXTRAORDINARY MAINTENANCE: The upkeep of structural aspects of an artwork, induding
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integrity of overall surface (which may indude paint, sealant and/or finishes), intemal skeleton
or surfaces, replacement or recreation of individual elements, and changes in the immediate
environs of a work, generally overseen by the Cultural Arts or Parks staff.
EXCEPTIONAL MAINTENANCE: The City of Auburn Public Art Program recognizes that some
artworks need exceptional, ongoing maintenance, beyond the scope of the annual
maintenance survey. This commitment must be approved before such artworks are
accessioned.
MAINTENANCE STANDARDS: When artworks are found to be in need of repair, relocation,
restoration or conservation, the City of Auburn Public Art Program shall be responsible for
taking corrective action as outlined in this policy, and for assuring that the maintenance work
is undertaken in accordance with appropriate professional standards.
Comment [LR2]: Redundant language
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THtzEE-YEAfz (201 'I -20'I 4)
PUBLIC ARTWORK DEVELOPMENT PLAN
1.0 INTRODUCTION
The Public Art Development Plan is a long-range reference document, updated annually by
Cultural Arts Staff and Arts Commission and submitted to City Council for approval, outlining:
2.0 Public Places for Public Artworks
3.0 Unifying Themes
4.0 Qualifying Capital Projects
The Arts Commission intends for all public artworks to be an integral component and a
reflection of civic identity and vitality. By identifying the natural and nurtured features of
Auburn, and the particular neighborhoods, various locales and gathering places that define the
City's character, the Arts Commission can meet the Art in Public Places Mission and Vision
statements.
During 2010, the Auburn Arts Commission and Cultural Arts Staff will draft a three-year public
art plan outlining potential sites and/or opportunities for artworks, including proposed budgets.
The following outlines the foundation from which the Arts Commission and Cultural Arts Staff
will determine appropriate public art sites and opportunities:
2.0 PUBLIC PLACES FOR PUBLIC ARTWORKS: THE SUM OF AUBURN'S PARTS
Every neighborhood, or gathering place in Auburn has a definable character, history and vision
of itself as defined by the people who live, work, learn and play there, and/or through the
natural environment that defines its landscape. In order to meet the Art Commission's goal of
locating artworks throughout Auburn, the Arts Commission proposes the use of definable
"gathering places," such as city parks, as appropriate specific sites or general locations for
artworks. The following is ~ preliminary/draft list bf these locations: comment [uts]: Tnis icem ougntco
be considered a"work in progress" and
2.1 Downtown - Immediate Priority will probably have future amendments.
Using the "Downtown Urban Center Zone" map developed by the Planning Department,
the Downtown core is a specialized area that will feature artworks that are an integral
component of the City's overall design plans and standards set forth for the area. Taking
a cue from the Downtown Urban Center Design Standards, and in particular, the Auburn
Junction Design Guidelines, each proposed artwork will reflect the goals and design
guidelines set forth in these documents, as well as support the Art in Public Places own
mission/purpose, and the artworks already located in the downtown core.
RE: Funding - the development of artworks, either permanent or temporary, will be
primarily funded through Resolution 4323 "Integrated Artworks."
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The Hills, Valley, Rivers, Parks, Pedestrian Corridors, Public Facilities and All Places
that People Gather Lea Hill, West Hill, the Valley Floor, Lakeland Hills, Muckleshoot Reservation, "A" Street
Corridor, Auburn Way Corridor, the proposed Environmental Park...these arejust a few
of the areas that maintain their own distinct identity and are places where residents of
Auburn gather together as neighbors and as a community. Through public art, the city
can not only celebrate these neighborhoods, but further establish them as "public
places," providing citizens a sense of place and an opportunity to tell their story to
others, and through the entire art collection, represent Auburn as a single community.
In 2010 the Arts Commission will work with the Parks Dept., Planning Dept., Community
Outreach Services and Planning & Community Development Committee to draft a
document that will outline Auburn's various gathering places, and with them, potential
sites for future artworks.
RE: funding - Artworks in this category will (most likely, but not exclusively) fall under
"Special Project Requests." The majority, if not all funds, will come from Resolution 4323
"Integrated Artworks/Capital Projects under $3million:"
. 3.0 UNIFYING ART THEMES
, , .
All artworks should be part of a whole; a cohesive and singular public art program. To that
' purpose, the Arts Commission proposes artworks be developed from a common reference. The
following is a list of "unifying themes" that define Auburn and are intended to inform/inspire
artistic expression and provide a common reference for all artworks:
3.1 Connections and Intersections: Auburn's connection to the world, and the world to
Auburn.
3.2 Hometown: a place called home to peoples of the past, present and future.
3.3 Natural•World: Influence and importance of the natural world on our lives and
landscape.
3.4 Community, Conversation and Coming Together
4.0 QUALIFYING PROJECTS AND POTENTIAL ART SITES
Each public art proposal will specifically outline the art selection criterion for public artworks,
funding requirements, project development timeline, and a draft of the "Call to Artists" (or, RFQ)
for approval by Mayor and City Council. These proposals will be presented annually for Council's
review and/or approval:
4.1 The "Unifying Themes," Public Places for Public Artworks and the City's annually
updated Capital Facilities Plan (CFP) will be the basis to determine qualifying art projects
(for capital projects, as defined by Resolution No. 4323-Percent for Art Funding).
4.2 A survey of "gathering places" and neighborhoods will be conducted to determine
potential sites, community partners and other opportunities for public art.
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AUBURN PUBLIC ART
POLICY & PROCEOURE (pages t - 171
,
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(pages AR ART PLAN
18-19)
CITY PC181tC ART PROJECTS RRIVATELY DfiVELOPED
4546 )ERCENT FOR ART PUBLIC ART PROJECTS
,w4es 21-23) ORD. 6249
(pages 24-281
~ ryOTE: odd9 Row chcrt for ihesa projeds
Permanerit Integrated,
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Non-Integrated; Temporary;
Donated Artworks Privately Developed Artworks
(pages 4-6) in Partnership with City
~ . V . . .
Review $ evaluafion by Arts Commission for
recommendatlon to Mayor 8, Council for action.
Art 8, Artist Selection I Project Devetopment
(pages 10-151
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Reviaw 8, evatuation by Arts Commiuion for
recommendation to Mayor & Council tor action.
Project Implemeittation $ Accession
lRage 7)
Artworks Calkction Nlaintenance Artworks Deaccession
, (pages 15-17 lpa9es 7-10)
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RESOLUTION 4546
PERCENT FOR ART
[Note: Resolution 4546-Percent for Art will be inserted here at a later date]
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OtZDINANCE NO. 6243: PRIVATELY DEVELOPED PUBLIC ARTWORKv - How it works
Intent of Ord. No. 6243:
• Encourage privately sponsored visual art throughout the City, especially Downtown
• Enhance and maintain the aesthetic character of the City
• Increase the effectiveness of visual communication in the City
• Avoid visual clutter that may adversely effect property values, pedestrian and traffic safety
• Establish a mechanism for the City to offer advise and/or consultation regarding the
development of public art projects sponsored by a private entity
• Ensure compliance with City's Sign Code, Downtown Design Guidelines and Nuisance
Laws.
• Establish a policy and process for the City to accept donations of artwork
Administrative Provisions of Ord. No.6243:
• Applies to all privately developed artwork, especially murals, visible from public right-of-
way
• Encourages the private entity to contact Planning Department with a representation of
the artwork, or proposal for development of an artwork.
Planning Department will determine if the City Sign Code applies to the artwork. • .
• Planning Department will promote and encourage a private entity to seek advice and/or
technical assistance from the Cultural Arts Staff and Arts Commission to ensure that the
artwork will work within the City's guidelines for public artwork
• City encourages the private entity to provide routine maintenance to avoid dilapidation
and becoming a public nuisance
• City suggests that the Sponsor make provisions for subsequent modifications of the
artwork ,
• Gifts of artwork must be reviewed by the Arts Commission with final approval by City
Council
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ORDINANCE NO. 6 2 4 3
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON, CREATING A NEW CHAPTER 2 85 OF
THE AUBURN CITY CODE RELATING TO PUBLJC ART
Deleted: <sp>
WHEREAS, with reference to Chapter 18.29 of the Aubum City Code (ACC), the DUC,
Downtown Urban Center District, Subsection 18.29.040 (H), the City Code states as follows:
"Any form of painting, mural, mosaic, sculpture, or other work of art, so long
as it can be appraised as a work of art and its value as such is documented,
displayed on the exterior of a building, at or near the pedestrian entrance, or in a
public plaza, and visible to users of the public right of way at all times."
WHEREAS, with reference to Chapter 18.28 ACC, the C-2, Central Business District,
SLibsection 18.28.050.F.3.e states as follows:
"If a building has more than two street frontages then at least two of the
frontages shall comply with subsections (F)(3)(b) and (F)(3)(g) and contain
pedestrian amenities between the building and the right of way. Any remaining
frontages shall either have pedestrian amenities, windows, murals, flat surfaced art
work or other similar architectural features that would avoid large blank walls."
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to encourage privately sponsored art throughout the
City, especially in the Downtown Urban Center, and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to promote and maintain a high level of aesthetics in
all artworks, both publicly sponsored and privately sponsored, within the City, and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 2.84 ACC, the City of Auburn Arts Commission,
appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council, is empowered to initiate, sponsor and
conduct programs calculated to further public awareness of and interest in the visual, cultural, and
performing arts, and in this regard, has expertise and specific knowledge regarding artworks that
are already in place in Aubwrn, and
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WHEREAS, the City of Aubum Arts Commission wishes to offer non-binding advice to
private parties who are proposing to display artwork within the City in order to help ensure that
artworks are appropriate and of high quality, and
WHEREAS, the City of Auburn Arts Commission is the recognized advisory body to the
City Council and to the Mayor regarding all City sponsored artwork and also acceptance by the
City of artwork gifts, and
WHEREAS, the City Planning Department is also responsible for enforcing the
requirements the City's Sign code, which could implicate private artworks and wall murals, and
WHEREAS, the City Planning Department is also responsible for abating public
nuisances, which could also implicate private artworks and wall murals if not maintained.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON,
DO ORDAIN as follows:
Section 1. CREATION OF NEW CHAPTER TO CITY CODE. That a new Chapter 2.85
of the Auburn City Code - regarding Public Art, be, and the same is hereby created to read as
foilows:
Chapter 2.85
Public Art
Sections:
2.85.010 Intent and purpose.
2.85.020 Administrative Provisions.
2.85,030 Compliance with other codes and laws.
2.85.010 Intent and purpose.
The
A. The overall purpose of this Chapter is to enhance and maintain the aesthetic
character, to promote the public health, safety and general welfare, and to increase the
effectiveness of visual communication in the city.
B. This Chapter is intended to promote a positive visual display of businesses and
structures within the City so as to avoid visual clutter that may adversely impact traffic and
pedestrian safety, or be adverse to property values, business opportunities and the city's overall
appearance, and to prevent and abate public nuisances.
C. This Chapter is also intended to establish a mechanism for giving suggestions and
advice from City Planning staff and the City's Arts Commission to private parties, regarding the
construction, location, use and maintenance of all privately sponsored art that is visible from the
public right of way.
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D This Chapiei is also intended to ensure compliance with ACC 18.56, Sfgns, ACC
18.29, DUC, Downtown Urban Center District, and ACC 18.28, G2, Central Business District,
without unduly burdening commercial speech.
2.85.020 Administrative Provisions.
A. All persons proposing to display artwork, especially wall murals, that will be visible
from the public right of way, are requested and encouraged to contact the City Planning
Department, and requested to provide the department with a high quality representation of the
artwork. The Planning Department shall determine whether the proposed artwork constitutes a
sign as defined in ACC 18.56, in which case, the permitting provisions of ACC 18.56 shall apply.
If the Planning Department determines that the proposed artwork does not constitute a sign as
defined in ACC 18.56, then the Planning Department staff shall promote and encourage following
the provisions of this Chapter as follows:
1. The proponent is encouraged to consult with the City Cultural Arts Department and
the City of Auburn Arts Commission to ensure that its proposed artwork will not pose problems in
being integrated into the artistic fabric of Auburn.
2. The proponent is encouraged to take steps to provide for on-going maintenance of
the artwork, to avoid degradation, and to avoid the artwork from falling into a state of dilapidation
and/or becoming a public nuisance.
3. The proponent is encouraged to take steps to provide that any subsequent
inodification to the artwork is addressed, to ensure continued compliance with the City Sign Code,
and to promote continued appropriate aesthetics.
4. The City of Auburn will, at times, contribute capital funds toward the development of a
capital project in partnership with other entities. The proponent who is in a partnership with the
City in the development of a Capital Facility within the City limits is expected to include provision
for a Public Art Project as allowed through Res. No. 4323-Percent for Art, or in lieu of artwork,
make a monetary contribution to the Public Art Capital Fund for the development of a non-
integrated/site specific public artwork in association with the Capital Project.1 Commert [LR4]: Addcd Isnguage
B. All persons wishing to make a gift of artwork to the City shall consult with the City
Cultural Arts Department and the City of Auburn Arts Commission to seek the City's acceptance
of it. The City of Auburn Arts Commission will advise the City Council on whether the gift is
appropriate for the City to own and whether there should be any conditions or requirements
applied to such artwork, such as location and maintenance of the artwork, if it is approved for
acceptance. The final decision on such recommendations shall be by the City Council.
2.85.030 Compliance with other codes and laws.
Nothing in this Chapter authorizes the installation, establishment or use of a sign, mural or
artwork that is in violation of City Codes, or state or federal law.
Section 2. Imptementation. The Mayor is hereby authorized to implement such
administrative procedures as may be necessary to carry out the directions of this ordinance.
Section 3. Severabilitv. If any portion of this Ordinance or its application to any person or
circumstances is held invalid, the remainder of the Ordinance or the application of the provision to
other persons or circumstances shall not be affected.
Section 4. Effective date. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force five (5) days
from and after its passage, approval and publication, as provided by law.
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