Last night, the first of three meetings to engage community members in determining a public art policy was held at City Hall. Consultant Elizabeth Keithline of Wheel Arts Administration has been hired to gather information and make recommendations. LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD – I urge everyone to attend these meetings at this critical crossroad in our changing public art policy!
Keithline asked to hear from Gloucester residents about the following questions:
- What is your vision for public art in Gloucester? What would you like to see happen here?
- Do you have any recommendations on how that vision can become a reality?
- Name and/or describe public art in Gloucester that you like or don’t like.
- Do you have any recommendations on how Gloucester can improve its public art processes?
- Do you have any specific recommendations on what a public art policy for Gloucester should contain?
Email your responses, or any information you care to share, to elizabethkeithline@gmail.com. All comments are unattributed. Keithline will be conducting a public meeting at City Hall on Wednesday, September 30th at 7:00 pm. She will present a second meeting for City Council on October 13th. A third meeting will be held on November 10 to present a draft of the new policy.
Made up of citizen volunteers appointed by the Mayor and City Council, the Committee for the Arts (CFTA) was established by City ordinance in 2000 to promote and celebrate Gloucester’s cultural heritage and to foster an appreciation of arts and artists in the local community. The Committee works to preserve and increase awareness of Gloucester’s WPA-era murals and other city-owned art. Additionally, the Committee develops and promotes educational programs and establishes awards and honors to recognize local artists. The committee works with other city departments to shape and implement a city-wide public art policy. The Committee advises City officials on the value of a diverse, cultural life as well as encourages art programs within public schools. (From the City of Gloucester website).
Good Morning Gloucester 
Thank you Kim. It was good to hear from the community last night and there is much more to come. I hope residents will join me when I present on specific policy options at the Council meeting on 10-13 and again at our next public meeting on City Hall on 11-13.
Both meetings will begin at 7:00 pm.
In the meantime, here is a link to the Powerpoint presentation for those who were unable to attend: https://www.dropbox.com/s/k73h1egc6s9hctf/Gloucester%20Ppt%2009.30.15%20Edited.pptx?dl=0
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Thank you so much Elizabeth for providing the link, very helpful!
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Thank you for sharing this.
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Very informative meeting and was glad to attend. I urge Everyone to be there at the next meeting!!!
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Art have always been a big part of the community that way and shows through there works capturing the spirit and scenery! 🙂 Dave & Kim 🙂
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