‘art for
arts
sake’
Unley Civic Centre
11th December
6.30 to 8.00PM
The statue of a horse and
rider mounting the crest of a
hill, sculpted by Adrian Jones
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Can a Public Art(s) Strategy facilitate the commissioning
of artworks that are relevant, contemporary and increase
our awareness of City of Unley.
Is there an opportunity for a Public Art(s) Strategy to
create a programme of art(s) commissioning that stimulates thinking, increases awareness and allows for contemplation
and even questions assumptions?
The approach to the Strategy is based on the belief that
the best artworks emerge when artists and the artistic
processes are strongly supported and resourced. The commissioning of public art if not clear and
supported by Council can impact on the response by artists to
the detriment of innovation and excellence.
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The Reel Project by Sebastian Di Mauro (image by Don Brice)
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- Set principles for the future of public art(s) in the City of Unley
- Provides opportunities for artists in creative place activation projects using
ephemeral, temporary and permanent public art(s)
- Encourages activation of artistic, creative and innovative endeavours
throughout the City
- Increases awareness among key stakeholders of the value and role of public art(s)
- Creates an art(s) culture which welcomes critical and stimulating thinking,
new ideas, challenging concepts and development
- Respects and enhances the cultural heritage of the City of Unley
- Celebrates the diverse cultural history and strong community identity of the City of Unley
- Creates a process for educating, promoting, evaluating Public Art(s) Policy,
Strategy and Action Plan
- Sets directions which encourages the integration of art(s) at all levels of Council
Objectives:
What is the potential
of ART....ART as....
• ART as a cultural continuum
• ART as p
place maker
• ART as social commentator
• ART as urban regeneration
• ART as advocate
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• ART as marketing
• ART as infrastructure
• ART as provocateur
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• ART as entertainer
• ART as a brand
• ART as celebration......
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Why is
creativity
in Unley
important
to you?
What
shared
questions,
beliefs or values
would you like
to express?
What ideas,
imagings or
aspirations do
you have for
public art(s) in
Unley?
What places,
people or events (past of
present) should
public art(s)
recognise?
How do you want to
be involved
in creating
art(s) in
Unley?
What
factors are
important
in creating
art(s) in
Unley?
Next Steps:
1. Research and Site Analysis / December 13 /
2. Consider Opportunties for Art(s) / December 13 /
3. Draft Public Art(s) Framework and Plan / January 14 / 4. Community Engagement / Late February 14 /
5. Finalise Public Art(s) Plan / March 14 /