Public Art: Policies and Procedures for

Making Creative Places

Civic Art Policy

• Civic Art Policy adopted by the County Board of Supervisors in December 2004

• 1% of construction and design for all County capital projects over $500,000

• Over 130 artworks in the County’s collection

Why Artists?

Creative problem-solvers

Risk

Vision

Passion

Imagination

What can public art DO?

Guiding Principles

high quality

innovation

site-specific

civic engagement/community participation

transformative

Place-making

Civic pride + solidarity

Catalyst for revitalization

Enhance, enliven and humanize built environment

Civic Art Process

Project Coordination Committee• Each project has a unique selection panel that reflects

the project:– Supervisorial Office– Tenant Department– Chief Executive Office– Department of Public Works– Arts Commissioner from District– Two City representatives (when applicable)– Community Member– Arts Professionals– Civic Art Project Manager serves as non-voting

advisor to facilitate consensus

Artist Selection and Design Review

• Establish project values• Identify opportunities for artwork• Determine Selection Process• Interview and select artist• Artwork Design Review Process

Technical Assistance WorkshopsInformation SessionsOpen Office HoursStudio Visits

Civic Art Program Los Angeles County Arts Commission

www.lacountyarts.org