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Options for Public Art on Foreshore Trust land
Meeting: 19/03/2018 - Charity Committee (Item 30)
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Minutes:
Michael Hambridge, Arts and Cultural Development Officer presented a report on the proposal for public art on Foreshore Trust land. The scheme was to develop a programme of temporary public art along Hastings seafront, with a brief to create installations that are family orientated, playful and interactive to encourage people to visit the seafront. The report stated that this would happen annually, but it was noted there were considerations to hold this bi-annually.
Not only would this attract tourism from other places, but it would focus on local visitors, and instilling a sense of pride in the town with the event.
The funding was requested to develop the scheme and for the first event; however it was advised that the first outcomes could come as late as 2019. Any organisation charged with event delivery would have to work closely with local partners such as Coastal Currents.
A query was raised in regards to the cost of the art commissions. It was replied to by stating that the first year is unclear as finances would have to go towards project development. In the long run however, the investment is expected to lever in up to one-hundred percent in match funding.
It was also suggested that engagement of children was especially important. There was an offer to change the brief to include more engagement with children from deprived area, in a way that would benefit the community without burdening artists with community involvement.
It was advised that art schemes tend to differ, and so it must be decided if ring-fencing a fund would be appropriate, as the amount of money needed each year would change.
Councillor Batsford proposed approval of the report, which was seconded by
Councillor Poole.
RESOLVED (unanimously) that:
1. The committee initiate and support a proposal for public art investment
2. The committee give delegated authority to the Assistant Director, Regeneration and Culture, or her nominee, in consultation with the Chair of the trust, to develop the proposal and implement a public art campaign accordingly.
3. That funding of £20,000 per annum be allocated over three years
4. In addition that £5,000 per annum be allocated for community consultation and engagement for three years.
The reasons for this decision were:
The chair of the Trust has asked officers to present to the committee a scheme to develop a trust funded public art campaign.
The report outlines the proposed scheme which would set in course the development of a long-term strategy and deliver programme of public art.
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