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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.

DEPARTMENT/DIVISION OBJECTIVES:
1. Coordinate an annual schedule for programming and events that offer community exposure to all types of arts.
2. Operate a public arts program that follows the City of Keller's high standards for municipal excellence and provides beneficial
experiences and opportunities for Texas artists.

SERVICE LEVEL ANALYSIS:
FY 2020-21
FY 2018-19 FY 2019-20 FY 2019-20 Adopted
SERVICES PROVIDED Actual Budget YE Proj. Budget
Keller Public Arts Board meetings and work 12 12 9 14
sessions
Town Hall Art Shows 5 5 3 5
Public art events and receptions 14 15 9 11

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