Just thought yall might be interested in Joyce Sheppards response to my email. She really doesnt seem to comprehend whats wrong with the proposed legislation. In the best interest of Atlanta’s art community and to provide for a streamlined application process for the installation of art in the public right of way, the city of Atlanta is updating its 1982 Zoning Ordinance to allow the Office of Cultural Affairs to manage the process for the installation of works of art on private property. Recent reports have erroneously characterized the intended purpose of the proposed legislation. Under Ordinance 14-O-1022 the application for public art will now require the following information: · Property address and Fulton or DeKalb County ID number where public art will be located · A detailed site plan where the public art is to be located, overall dimensions, material to be used and the location of any plaque identifying artist/sponsor · Artist’s statement describing the proposed artwork · Photograph or detailed graphic or proposed artwork · Notarized statement signed by all property owners of record stating that they have reviewed the application including the photograph or reasonably accurate graphic and approve of its installation based on material reviewed · Resume of artist · Neighborhood Planning Unit review where the installation will occur The improved six-step process is design to replace an outdated system that too often left artists confused on the requirements needed for installation of public art. Please see attached six-step process. Certification of the artwork would also be required from the Director of the Office Cultural Affairs, the Executive Director of the Urban Design Commission and the Bureau of Traffic and Transportation. Final approval of the certification process will lie with the Atlanta City Council. It is our goal to encourage artistic expression through a well managed program that will ensure Atlanta’s public art community remains vibrant for years to come and is transparent to everyone. We desire to be a city where people want to live and want to visit. Places with strong public art expressions break the trend of blandness and sameness, and give communities a stronger sense of place and identity. With a strong public arts installation program, Atlanta will only add to our city’s existing beauty. The Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs plans to have an information session on the new legislation in early April. The community will be notified of the details and information. If you have any questions you can email Camille Love at [email protected] Sincerely, Joyce M. Sheperd
Posted on: Tue, 25 Mar 2014 20:31:36 +0000
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