Urbana Public Arts Task Force

Following this paragraph is a message from   Anna Hochhalter,  Urbana Public Arts Coordinator.  The document referred to is attached.    As our mighty leader IP would say:  "Discuss!!"

The Urbana Public Arts Task Force is seeking input on a DRAFT proposal for the Urbana Public Arts Program.  The Task Force invites you to review and comment on the draft proposal. Your comments will assist in shaping the Urbana Public Arts Program.  Comments can be presented to the Task Force at their meeting on Tuesday, February 12th, at 7:00pm in the Urbana City Council Chambers, at 400 S. Vine Street, or submitted to Anna Hochhalter, Public Arts Coordinator, through email at alhochhalter@city.urbana.il.us , phone at (217) 384-2311, or post at the Community Development Office (400 S. Vine Street, Urbana).  The draft proposal can also be reviewed in person at the Community Development Office, at 400 S. Vine Street, and on the City's website (www.city.urbana.il.us) .

The Urbana City Council established the Urbana Public Arts Task Force to create a permanent public arts program and structure for the City of Urbana.  Since March, 2007, the Task Force has been collecting input from artists, arts organzanizations, business representatives, and other stakeholders.  Additionally, they have researched other public art programs throughout the country.  After nearly a year of research and discussion, the Public Arts Program proposal is almost complete. 

The next Task Force meeting, on February 12th, will focus on public input regarding the proposal. The Task Force will listen to all comments offered by the public and will make any final changes to the proposal.  The Task Force intends to present the final Urbana Public Arts Program proposal to the Urbana City Council in the end of February.  I will let you know more details about the City Council presentation as they become available.

Please share this draft proposal with anyone who may be interested.  We hope to hear from a wide range of perspectives.