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PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION
(A) Membership. The Madison Public Arts Commission shall be composed of five members appointed by the Mayor and approved by the Madison Common Council. Members serve without compensation.
(B) Terms. Members will serve for three-year terms and may be reappointed for one consecutive three-year term. No member may serve more than two consecutive three-year terms, but he or she is eligible to be elected to the Public Arts Commission again after at least a one-year absence. If a vacancy occurs, a successor shall be appointed in the same manner as the departed member, and the successor shall serve the remainder of the vacated term. Initially, terms will be staggered as follows:
(1) Two members to serve for one year;
(2) Two members to serve for two years; and
(3) One member to serve for three years.
(C) Chair. The Chair of the Public Arts Commission is a current member of the Public Arts Commission. The Chair will be elected by the members of the Commission.
(Ord. 2021-10, passed 8-3-21)
(A) Purpose. The primary purpose of the Madison Public Arts Commission is to integrate artworks into the public realm and assist with city-led beautification efforts. The secondary purpose of the Madison Public Arts Commission is to serve in an advisory role to private property owners who wish to integrate artworks in the development or improvement of publicly accessible or visible private property.
(B) Goals. The goals of the Madison Public Arts Commission are as follows:
(1) Enhance the visual environment of public spaces for residents and visitors;
(2) Strengthen the positive reputation, brand and stature of the City of Madison and its neighborhoods;
(3) Promote distinctive and diverse artwork that communicates the community's sense of spirit, identity, and pride;
(4) Improve access to the arts for all citizens of the city and advance citizen understanding of public artwork and its civic role;
(5) Create opportunities for engagement and civic dialogue among diverse citizens of the city;
(6) Commemorate the city's collective memory and history;
(7) Commemorate the community's cultural and ethnic diversity;
(8) Promote and support programs for tourism, culture exchange and goodwill;
(9) Promote and support the economic development and vitality of the community; and
(10) Celebrate and advocate for artists and the important role that the arts play in our community.
(Ord. 2021-10, passed 8-3-21)
For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
"ARTIST." A practitioner in the visual arts, generally recognized by critics and peers as a professional of serious intent and recognized ability who produces artworks.
"DEACCESSIONING." A procedure for the withdrawal of an artwork from the public collection.
"PUBLIC ART." Artwork that is accessible or visible to the public. "PUBLIC ART" may be located on public land, in public facilities, or on private land that is accessible or visible to the general public. This may include sculptures or murals but would not include art hanging in a gallery. "PUBLIC ART" may or may not be city-owned.
"PUBLIC ART PROGRAM GUIDELINES." Rules and processes established by the Public Arts Commission for the governance of the public art program.
"PUBLIC ART PROJECT." Creation, commission or acceptance of a specific work of art for a specific public location.
"SIGN." A sign which directs attention to a business, commodity, service, activity or product sold, conducted or offered on the premises listed on such sign.
(Ord. 2021-10, passed 8-3-21)
(A) The Public Arts Commission shall develop and maintain a collection of public art that is of the highest quality, that encompasses a broad aesthetic range reflecting the city and the minds of its citizens, that improves the quality of life in the area, that is accessible to all individuals and that is a source of pride to all residents. The Public Arts Commission will not regulate business signs. Specifically, the Public Arts Commission is entrusted with the following responsibilities:
(1) Develop, adopt, and administer policies and procedures pertaining to the planning, selection, placement, maintenance, relocation, and deaccessioning of public art that is located on public or publicly controlled land or in public facilities;
(2) Develop, adopt, and administer policies and procedures regarding the use of city funds spent on public art, selection of artists, review of designs, installation of artwork, and the adoption of protocols and other policies as may be deemed necessary. This will not include the installation of business signage or billboards;
(3) Function as the selection committee to direct the recruitment, review, selection, conceptual schematic design, and construction for public art projects. The Public Arts Commission may form a subcommittee of at least two members to oversee the process of public art projects; and
(4) Create and maintain a public art master plan.
(B) The City of Madison Common Council shall approve all policies and procedures adopted by the Public Arts Commission including, but not limited to, any guidelines, enforcement and penalties.
(Ord. 2021-10, passed 8-3-21)
Any funds needed for projects, acquisition, administration, or enforcement under this subchapter shall be subject to the standard processes and policies that govern the City of Madison's budgeting and expenditures.
(Ord. 2021-10, passed 8-3-21)
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