In the State of Calif., it is illegal to consider someone’s gender or race in any kind of hiring, contract award, etc. so that information may not be divulged
to the panel. Nonetheless, we are responsible for achieving racial equity goals. We do provide the panel with a summary of the artist’s practice and experience. Recently, for a series of projects in the Bayview district of San Francisco (historically a predominantly
African American community although now more racially mixed), we set up the Bayview artist registry. The registry is open to everybody, but as an application requirement, artists must address in their letter of interest their connection with the Bayview.
One of the scoring criteria for panels selecting artists for this area is an evaluation of the artist’s meaningful connection to the Bayview. This has been a very successful strategy so far.
For all our projects we use the following practices:
1.
When a new RFQ is published, project managers aggressively research and recruit artists, especially artist of color, to apply.
2.
Panelists for the artist review panel are identified with racial /gender diversity in mind
3.
Panel orientation includes the Commission’s statement regarding its policy/commitment to racial equity
4.
The Arts Commission supports working with artists who have not done permanent public art projects previously; we provide them with the support necessary
to be successful.
5.
Keep program statistics for annual review
There is always more to be done, but I do know that when practiced with intent, these strategies can be successful. Eager to read what other programs do.
Susan Pontious
Civic Art Collection and Public Art Program Director
San Francisco Arts Commission
401 Van Ness Ave. #325
San Francisco, CA 94102
Direct: (415) 252-2241
FAX: 415-934-1022
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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
Roberta Bloom, Public Art Coordinator
Department of Library and Cultural Services | City of Aurora
14949 E. Alameda Pkwy., Aurora, CO 80012
office 303.739.6747
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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
Emily Wilkinson, M.A., M.Ed.
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