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- From: "Frank Webb" <frankwebb AT nc.rr.com>
- To: "'Janet Kagan'" <jkagan AT nc.rr.com>, <chpac-staff AT lists.ibiblio.org>
- Subject: Re: [Chpac-staff] Percent for Art
- Date: Sun, 20 Jan 2008 13:32:53 -0500
Thanks, Janet. At least this
is a balanced article and not shrill as others have been. And I’ve
since gathered that Councilman Matt Czajkowski’s
views are shared by few on the Council. The message that the bulk of CHPAC’s budget remains in the town and supports
multiple programs that involve local artists is an important one to repeat, I
believe. There has been much discussion in recent
weeks of our need to be more proactive in raising awareness of what we do, in
projecting and managing a positive image of CHPAC and in being far more alert,
not only to potential ‘news hooks’ such as visits by distinguished
public artists like Mikyoung Kim, but also to the
kind of pushback and criticism we have witnessed in recent months. The message
matrix is a building block of that plan and we want to add to that by
establishing a media protocol, talking points, position statements and our
responses to anticipated criticisms of the kind you higlight
so we are more ‘media savvy’. We are also exploring support from a
professional PR person for key events or even through a continuing relationship
if such is affordable. Your broad experience at national and
state levels will be very valuable in shaping our plan and these resource
materials. I am reminded of the articles about Janet Echelman’s
art in I look forward to discussing the particular
challenge you have raised as well as our broader strategy to gain control of
our image. Thanks again, Frank From:
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[mailto:chpac-staff-bounces AT lists.ibiblio.org] On Behalf Of Janet Kagan CHPAC Just in case you missed this discussion at the Town Council last
week... We should talk about how to address this issue of local talent, and I
would be happy to share with you how we are approaching this issue on a
national and statewide level. Janet
Questions over local public art
resurface
Daniel Goldberg :
The Herald-Sun Jan 20, 2008 CHAPEL HILL -- Last September, the
$52 million The center also features $420,000 in
public art created by Washington, D.C.-based artist Larry Kirkland. At the
time, a few More grumbled about the rationale
for placing an installation of that scope in an area that's off the beaten path
for most residents. Chapel Hill Town Councilman Matt
Czajkowski reanimated at least one of those questions recently when he asked
about the possibility of reserving public art funding for local artists. "I don't see the nation's art
community taking great note that The topic came up during a staff
update on changes within the town's public arts structure. Last fall, the
council decided to create a new Public Art Advisory Commission that will answer
directly to the town. The autonomous Chapel Hill Public
Arts Commission -- previously responsible for recommending projects for Percent
for Art funds, artist selection and several other art functions -- will
continue in a fundraising, promotional and support capacity. In other words,
the town has more control over public art, and Czajkowski wants to see local
creators empowered as well. "I just think that most artists
are starving, and why wouldn't we want to effectively subsidize our local arts
community to the extent that we have the funds?" he asked. Other council members agree the
topic deserves discussion, while making a case that the artist selection should
process remain open. "I certainly see the value in using local artists, at
least in certain occasions," said Councilman Mark Kleinschmidt, who serves
as the council liaison to the CHPAC. However, he said public art is more
than just an aesthetic institution; it's an economic development tool that
could be stunted by limiting it to a smaller pool of artists. "Certain
communities are destinations because they have invested in public art,"
Kleinschmidt said. " "There are lots of communities
that have been successful in using public art to enhance their attractiveness. CHPAC Chair Frank Webb wants local
artists to compete with national figures like Mikyoung Kim, the "It would be very
restrictive," he said of a move to limit who can receive public art funds.
He called commissions by artists like Kim a "plus-plus" that makes Webb stressed that aside from major
projects like Streetscape and "We want to have the
possibility of having the best that you can get," said Chapel Hill Mayor
Kevin Foy. "We wanted the best artist in the country [Kim] and we got
it." Nonetheless, Czajkowski's point is
"worth talking about and knowing what we want to achieve," Foy added. One member of the local art
community would like He said that approach would take art
out of the town budgeting process and potentially increase the funding for
creative works at the same time. Town Council members and staff theoretically
would be left with more money to deal with practical concerns like
homelessness. As for reassessing who can receive
public art funds, Wilner, a critic of the Wilner pointed out that the town
could have paid 10 local artists to create a sculpture garden in place of the
bench and wall created by "I think they missed an
opportunity to use local art," he said. 2008 by The Durham
Herald Company. All rights reserved. |
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[Chpac-staff] Percent for Art,
Janet Kagan, 01/20/2008
- Re: [Chpac-staff] Percent for Art, Frank Webb, 01/20/2008
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