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ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT
PUBLIC ARTS PROGRAMS DIVISION (100-100-02)

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:
The mission of the Public Arts Program is to support and promote programs and activities that will encourage visual and
performing arts in public places and to define the policies and guidelines for acquiring and commissioning of arts of the highest
standards that shall enrich the quality of life for all residents and visitors of the City of Keller. Administration Department staff
serves as the liaisons to the Public Arts Board, which consists of seven citizen members appointed by the City Council. The Board
includes a chairperson and vice-chairperson. The goals of the Public Arts Program are to create a diverse artistic environment for
the residents and visitors of the City and to integrate a variety of art into the development of eligible City projects, as expressed in
the Public Arts Master Plan.

DEPARTMENT/DIVISION GOALS:
The following represent the general goals and key policy issues as determined by the Public Arts Board:
1. Pursue public-private partnerships that promote arts in Keller.
2. Work to provide educational opportunities to the public by leveraging Public Arts Program resources and relationships with local
educators.
3. Maintain a productive relationship with Keller Public Arts Society and provide appropriate guidance in their mission to coordinate
public art activities and raise funds for public art initiatives within the City of Keller.
4. Explore and introduce various forms of art to the Keller community.

DEPARTMENT/DIVISION OBJECTIVES:
1. Coordinate an annual schedule for programming and events.
2. Continue to develop Keller Art Walk as a signature, recurring event that encourages participation of all types of artists.
3. Update and maintain the Public Arts Master Plan and Policy.

SERVICE LEVEL ANALYSIS:
FY 2019-20
FY 2017-18 FY 2018-19 FY 2018-19 Proposed
SERVICES PROVIDED Actual Budget YE Proj. Budget
Keller Public Arts Board meetings and work
sessions 50 52 35 38
Town Hall Art Shows 5 5 5 5
Public art events and receptions 17 15 17 15
Meetings and work sessions with Keller
Public Arts Society 9 12 10 12

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