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Attendees viewed a presentation and participated in discussions of public art opportunities and best practices <br /> as they applied to Elk River. They then defined the potential scope, goals, opportunities and approach to <br /> public art in the community. The input gathered at this meeting informed the vision for the Elk River Public <br /> Art Plan. <br /> The Vision <br /> Public Art should represent Elk River. Its themes, creators, and viewers should come away with a better <br /> understanding of what the city is—'a sense of place.It should engage residents,businesses,and policymakers <br /> in the process. It should fit within the city, whether as a standalone piece or incorporated into buildings <br /> and infrastructure,as an integral part of the community. It should be displayed in a city that recognizes and <br /> compensates artists for their work.But above all,the art must stir the feelings of those who encounter it,to <br /> speak the`Language of Emotion: <br /> Public Art Best Practices <br /> When developing a public art program,there are two elements that need to be discussed and defined.One is <br /> the role of public art,the other is the role and management of the program to support public art. <br /> Public Art <br /> Successful public art generally meets the following characteristics: <br /> • Is accessible to the public(location and financially) <br /> • Has context specific to the site or community <br /> • Includes community involvement <br /> • Can express community values,enhance the environment,transform a landscape,heighten awareness,or <br /> question assumptions <br /> �� ,•r <br /> :a <br /> r <br /> L r, , � � <br /> X . —.111LOMMeMiaM12 <br /> R <br /> c <br /> I '1. u 1 416 <br /> t,. <br /> 46, ‘ y t , Photo from ArtSoup <br /> Appendix: Elk River Public Arts 88 <br />