Hi all,

In Memphis, we are being told that anything already underway is still moving forward. We do have some open calls right now for which we are keeping the selection processes moving along because the funds were budgeted and still committed including City funded projects and some private projects we are working on. Everybody has been very responsive to our number priority of keeping payments moving to artists and trying to support some planned income and work for folks in the coming months. We have had to extend two calls because it looks like with everything going on, artists just haven't been able to focus on them yet. So we are pushing back a couple of deadlines and will be offering one-on-one support through phone and video calls with our team. 

Everybody stay safe and take care out there-

On Mon, Apr 6, 2020 at 10:31 AM Mason, Cassandra <Cassandra.Mason@dncr.nh.gov> wrote:

In NH, we are still working on projects that are currently under contract.

We are not allowed to begin new capital projects however, we are issuing contracts to artists that had been selected by committee.

Proceeding until apprehended so the funds will go to what they were meant for.

Cassie

 

From: public_art_network@americansforthearts.simplelists.com <public_art_network@americansforthearts.simplelists.com> On Behalf Of Vink, Mandy
Sent: Friday, April 03, 2020 5:49 PM
To: public_art_network@americansforthearts.simplelists.com
Subject: RE: What is the future of percent-for-art programs?

 

EXTERNAL: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize and trust the sender.


Hi PAN Pals

 

Lynn – thanks for asking questions that seem to be on everyone’s mind based on responses so far (and they were on mine).

 

Here in Boulder:

1. Too soon to tell, but current allocated funds remain tied to projects underway.

2. With the current stay at home orders, projects are slowing and non-essential work (which includes public art) is not allowed on city property at this time. While attempting to get a better understanding on the city’s overall forecasted revenue, there’s an overall hold on any new projects, programs, hiring, etc.

 

 

Mandy Vink

Public Art Program, Office of Arts and Culture

 

Library_lockup_COBLogo

 

303-441-4342                                        

vinkm@boulderlibrary.org

boulderarts.org

Office of Arts and Culture Public Art Program

Library & Arts Department

1001 Arapahoe Avenue | Boulder, CO 80302

 

  

                                                              

 

 

From: public_art_network@americansforthearts.simplelists.com <public_art_network@americansforthearts.simplelists.com> On Behalf Of Michele Bailey
Sent: Friday, April 3, 2020 2:42 PM
To: public_art_network@americansforthearts.simplelists.com
Subject: RE: What is the future of percent-for-art programs?

 

External Sender

HI Lynn,

 

Here in VT it is still too early to tell.  We have one community public art program that we are moving forward with-  but unclear how the summer/fall planning time will impact the projects.

 

Michele

 

From: public_art_network@americansforthearts.simplelists.com [mailto:public_art_network@americansforthearts.simplelists.com] On Behalf Of Lynn Basa
Sent: Friday, April 3, 2020 3:25 PM
To: PAN listserv <
public_art_network@americansforthearts.simplelists.com>
Subject: What is the future of percent-for-art programs?

 

I realize this question might be too soon, but I'm about to teach a class to a bunch of anxious artists who are interested in hearing our best guess.  With respect to your own programs:

 

1)  Are funds that are already allocated for commissions going to stay in the pipeline or will they go away?

 

2)  Will you be issuing new RFQ's or are you getting signs that everything is on hold?

 

Thank you,

Lynn

 

 

*******************************************************************

Image removed by sender.

Lynn Basa, President

c: (773) 289-3616 

2912 N. Milwaukee Ave. (storefront)

Chicago, IL 60618

The Milwaukee Avenue Alliance is a nonprofit group of business and property owners, arts and service organizations, elected officials focused on the equitable cultural and economic revitalization of Milwaukee Avenue between Kimball and Central Park in Chicago's Avondale neighborhood.

If you would like to volunteer, please complete this short survey.

 

 

To unsubscribe from this list please go to http://archives.simplelists.com

To unsubscribe from this list please go to http://archives.simplelists.com

To unsubscribe from this list please go to http://archives.simplelists.com

To unsubscribe from this list please go to http://www.simplelists.com/confirm.php?u=vrWbLMzrQi7V9VGt6M4zxUU7ZAdogtxR



--
Artists and neighborhoods are at the core of UAC’s mission. During these anxious times, we are aiming to keep as many projects (and checks to artists) moving forward as possible. We appreciate your attention and support, and are here for any questions you may have.

Lauren Kennedy
Executive Director | UrbanArt Commission

901.552.3934 | lauren@uacmem.org

uacmem.org/support

pronouns: she/her/hers

https://www.facebook.com/urbanartcommission