Marianne Combs Moderates Minneapolis Arts Commission Panel on Public Art, 10/13

The Minneapolis Arts Commission will host a panel discussion and dialogue on public art in Minneapolis, moderated by Minnesota Public Radio's Marianne Combs and exploring such questions as: What criteria does the city look at in selecting public art? What opportunities are out there for artists? How can communities and neighborhood associations get involved? What roles do the Park Board and Public Works play in various projects?

Panelists include Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board District Planner Lonnie Nichols, Minneapolis Public Art Administrator Mary Altman, Paul Ogren from Minneapolis Public Works Department, Kingfield Neighborhood Association Executive Director Sarah Linnes-Robinson, and Minneapolis-based artist Wing Young Huie. An opportunity will be given for attendees to pose questions to panelists as well.

The panel discussion and dialogue on the State of Public Art, sponsored by the Minneapolis Arts Commission is free and open to the public.  It takes place October 13, 2009 at 6:30pm at the Hennepin County Library - Central, Pohlad Hall, 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis 55401.

The Minneapolis Arts Commission was chartered in 1974 with the mission to strengthen the arts and enrich cultural life in Minneapolis. The goals of the Commission are to:
Foster development of the arts;
Stimulate participation in and appreciation of the arts by all city residents;
Encourage cooperation and coordination between artists and the various arts;
Seek financial support for the arts;
Act as an advocate for the arts before private and public agencies;
Advise the city council with respect to arts related matters;
Strive for high standards of quality in the arts; and
Represent the arts whenever possible.

The Minneapolis Arts Commission works closely with the staff of the Department of Community Planning & Economic Development-Planning Division, Cultural Affairs and shares their goal of developing a strong and vital arts community throughout Minneapolis. This year the Arts Commission and Cultural Affairs are launching a comprehensive cultural planning process that will result in the City of Minneapolis Plan for Arts and Culture, a ten-year strategic plan that defines the role of the City of Minneapolis in supporting the arts and culture.

 

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