November 2nd Council agenda includes a Staff report recommending a public art policy. Reading it I can see that the intent is clear and very appropriate: how to influence the caliber and type of public art in King so that the art does serve to create a more visually-rich community and that it inspires community engagement. I am interested to hear whether you think the recommended policy does achieve this. As this is a first for King, it is important to start off well.
This has great potential for enhancing our public spaces and contributing to a unique sense of place in King Township. King is blessed with many talented artists in the Visual Arts field – paintings, indoor and outdoor sculpture, photographs, stained glass windows, mobiles all could contribute.
The public art pieces which originate with artists in King could help to build a deeper sense of connections with our community members.
In addition perhaps a dedicated indoor public space and dedicated outdoor public space could be reserved for temporary displays of artists also being chosen and guided by a suitable policy.