We used to do blind reviews but we don't anymore. There was just too much bias on the aesthetics. We go into the review with full knowledge of the artist and all their dimensions that they cared to share with us on their applications.  

We've also gone to a far more open-ended application process with simple Formstack forms and allow them to submit their website, blog, or other social media that illustrates their work in addition to or instead of individual images. We also provide lots of free space on the application and encourage them to ramble. It's really opened up who ends up applying, as it's far more friendly and recognizes them where they are rather than where we expect them to be. Uncovers a lot of newer artists we can watch and develop, too. Yes, it's a lot more work for us, but it results in a better program.

Julia Muney Moore (she/her/hers)
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Arts Council of Indianapolis

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On Tue, Jan 28, 2020 at 1:57 PM Liesel Fenner -COMMERCE- <liesel.fenner@maryland.gov> wrote:
Within this conversation, I would like to know of programs that do NOT do a blind review process in Round 1 artist selection. I am concerned potential candidates are not getting past Round 1. 
Artist selection panelists (particularly non-arts professionals) need more background and contextual information on the artwork samples AND importantly, the artist they're reviewing. 
I'd welcome info on your models of artist selection.
Thanks,
Liesel

Liesel Fenner

Program Director, Public Art

Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC)

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On Tue, Jan 28, 2020 at 1:12 PM Bloom, Roberta <rbloom@auroragov.org> wrote:

We would be very interested to hear these responses as well.

 

As the nation’s 9th most diverse city, Aurora’s AIPP Commission and Program recently adopted and Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity statement and are now working at implementing those goals.  It is challenging, and too soon to know what will be effective and what will not.  Change takes time.

 

We would also be interested to hear from anyone with policies or language specifically addressing issues of authenticity and cultural appropriation.

 

Thank you.

 

Roberta

 

 

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From: public_art_network@americansforthearts.simplelists.com [mailto:public_art_network@americansforthearts.simplelists.com] On Behalf Of Wilkinson, Emily
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Subject: Adding Diversity to your Collection

 

Hi PAN,

 

This might be an odd question, but I wanted to see what everyone’s strategies were for adding more diversity to their public art collection, both through the artists selected and the subject matter of the works. I’m not sure if this has been a session at the conference before, but it might be a good one to do sometime.

 

Thanks for your help and suggestions!

 

Emily

 

 

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