Whittier Municipal Code Ch. 2.38 Art in Public Places Committee

The intent of the art in public places program is to provide a collection of nationally recognized artwork throughout the city to be of public benefit. The program is designed to present the community with a variety of art work styles and themes, all of the highest possible quality.

The art in public places advisory committee composed will meet to ensure that all city council established criteria has been met. They will review the applications and examine the proposal for public safety, weather resistance, balance with the program, verification of value, public response, proper lighting, public accessibility, installation methods, proportion, composition, the artist's previous experience, the artist's art training and exhibition record.

Committee support shall be provided by:

A. The director of parks, recreation and community services or designee.

(Ord. No. 3122, § 17, 9-8-20)

The committee shall consist of five members who shall be appointed by, and serve at the pleasure of the city council. When possible, membership should represent the following categories:

3 — Artists/landscape architects/architects

2 — Community representatives

(Ord. No. 3122, § 17, 9-8-20; Ord. No. 3148, § 1, 6-27-23)

Parameters for art in public places programs are outlined in Chapter 12.52.

(Ord. No. 3122, § 17, 9-8-20)