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Elk River <br /> Public Arts Plan <br /> Introduction <br /> Public art and architecture says a lot about the city in which it is displayed. Murals may depict an historical <br /> event while avant-garde sculptures might indicate a place's openness to new ideas. A crowded art fair says <br /> volumes about a community's support for local artists,and a precision marching band may play in support of <br /> a local school. Elk River as a community embraces art and artists. The city recognizes the value of compelling <br /> public art,the input of creative thinkers,and the contributions they make to Elk River's identity and sense of <br /> place. <br /> The Elk River Public Art Plan is for city-owned properties and infrastructure,though it may provide support <br /> beyond public areas. It addresses the current arts scene, public art policies, guidance for public art, and <br /> initiatives to further develop public art in the city. <br /> Public Art Vision <br /> Visioning Session <br /> On May 5,2014,members of the Elk River Arts Community,city staff,and the Parks and Recreation Master <br /> Plan Planning Team met to review opportunities and potential locations and partnerships for public art in the <br /> city. Meeting participants also identified goals,strategies,and themes for the public art plan.Members of the <br /> Elk River Arts Alliance,the Regional Arts Council,the Minnesota State Arts Board,the Central Minnesota <br /> Arts Board,Independent School District 728,the Elk River Economic Development Authority,and various <br /> theaters and other performance groups were all in attendance. <br /> 4 <br /> it <br /> ■ <br /> Phokifr.;i , ts:A,II,1, III <br /> 81 City of Elk River- Parks and Recreation Master Plan <br />