(A) Generally. The Arts and Culture Commission shall have the powers and duties to advocate for, promote, and participate in the selection and interpretation of public artwork and public arts events in the city.
(B) Purpose. The Arts and Culture Commission is established to stimulate and encourage the creation, performance, and appreciation of art and culture in the city and advise the City Council on arts-related matters, and promote the positive economic impact the arts has in the community.
(C) Duties. The Arts and Culture Commission shall have the following duties:
(1) To make recommendations on all requests for art installments on city property and conduct public meetings as directed by City Council or city policy;
(2) To give due regard to the city's Comprehensive Plan;
(3) To foster the development of the arts and culture in the city;
(4) To advise city administration and the City Council with respect to arts and culture-related matters;
(5) To stimulate participation in and appreciation of the arts by city residents;
(6) To act as an advocate for the arts before private and public agencies;
(7) To determine methods of selection of artists and works of art;
(8) To evaluate and recommend artists eligible for funding by the city, if any funding is available;
(9) To evaluate and recommend works of art for approved locations for funding by the city;
(10) To recommend locations for the performing arts;
(11) To assist the city in raising funds from public and private sources for the funding of arts projects in the city.
(Ord. 798, passed 5-18-2021)