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32master vision33public artOther Funding Sources The City and the CCC should begin a campaign to educate small and large businesses about the value of and need for public art. It is also important for the City and CCC to initiate a culture of supporting public art especially with property owners. The bulk of the empty wall sites perfect for two-dimensional art are privately owned. The City has funded murals on private property in the past. It is recommended that an official application process be created and promoted allowing for all business owners equal opportunity to apply for funds. The CCC would help judge the need based on maximum visibility and community impact. In most cases, the City should only support a project through matching funds and not become the sole funder. One incentive may be a 50% matching fund program. A landowner may be more likely to engage with celebrated a city-wide beautification program especially if the City is offer logistical support with some funding. The City could consider one signature public art project to introduce for branding and fund raising purposes, for both in-kind and monetary contribution. Approach individuals for in-kind and monetary donations. Reach out to local and national foundations for support, as well as apply for applicable grants. The City submitted their first nEA grant for support of the Ilya and Emilia Kabakov commission and received one of the difficult and prestigious grants. This was a huge accomplishment. no other city on the Peninsula received an nEA grant. Although the application process is time consuming, it can be rewarding. A list of possible foundations and grants is included in the appendix. Many donations may be tax deductible if given to the proper non-profit organization. Funding City related funds It is important that the City supports the Public art Fund and contributes to it annually. These funds can then be collected to be used for a larger budget project, or spent on more immediate concerns. The funds would be specifically for the creation and/or management of public art and not for routine or staff expenses. This fund will illustrate to others that the City values the program and has some skin in the game. The new 1% for public art ordinance is a step in the right direction, but since these funds are tied to commercial development there should be no expectations for contributions to the Public Art Fund. The City should adopt a 1% for public art ordinance for large residential developments. The City should also contribute money to the fund separate from all other monies coming from improvement requirements. Furthermore, the developer may opt to spend the funds on their premises. The Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department should be in charge of oversight of the Public Art Fund with input from the CCC. RCIA The City and the CCC should open a dialogue with the RCIA, who has become one of the main public art funders in town in recent years. In our meeting they expressed continued support, but also realize that as a business-based organization, every dollar spent should have a return that directly benefits the businesses that fund the public art projects. They understand the civic and beautification benefits of public art while also acknowledging that they are not fully versed in understanding and evaluating public art. This is an opportunity to open dialogue through educational channels to educate the funders about high-level public art. A deeper understanding of art will lead to deeper appreciation and additional support. When asked, “On a scale of 1 – 10, with 10 being the highest rating, what is the artistic quality of the RCIA funded public art projects?”, the average score was 7.4. It is imperative to improve this rating to continue the relationship with the RCIA and maintain their support through funds. the PAnel desires • High caliber public art, • relevant public art, • engaging and interactive art, with goAls of • Creating a “buzz” for downtown with residents and press coverage, • increasing traffic in downtown businesses, not just to downtown to see the public art, • inspiring visitors to spend more money than they would without the public art, • branding for the RCIA itself– to receive recognition and sponsor benefits for their financial support • provide a “feel good” for downtown, • have the City as a critical partner, not only the beneficiary (consider co-funding initiatives), and to • make downtown businesses a more popular destination. • The City and CCC provide business metrics for their money spent on public art.maYa lin Washington 8.A. - Page 22