Public Art Commission Monthly Meeting

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Tuesday, August 8, 2023

Location:
Online
Cambridge

Contact:
Hilary Zelson, hzelson@cambridgema.gov, 617-349-4388

Public Art Commission Monthly Meeting

August 8, 2023, 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Virtual meeting on Zoom: https://cambridgema.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ruxapFdiSkqGDTD3brQ3Zg

6:00-6:30PM Introductions of new PAC members                  

6:30-7:15PM An overview of the percent for public art program:

  1. 1% ordinance
  2. commissioning site-responsive artworks for public enjoyment in spaces open to all
  3. providing opportunities for artists to expand their experience
  4. Outreach and education for the public and our collaborators about the role of the arts in civic life/ public art map
  5. partnering with community groups to widen our reach.

7:15-7:50PM Additional Public Art Programs:

  1. Conservation
  2. Gallery 344
  3. Public Art Youth Council
  4. Multi-departmental projects, e.g. sidewalk poetry; tours

7:50-8:00PM Public Comment