Residents may participate in the “Expressions of Visual Culture” online survey.
In partnership with A. Adair & Associates, the Wood Buffalo Public Art Committee said feedback will shape the content and direction of the proposed public art plan.
Committee Chair Sharon Heading said the plan will create a framework for the Public Art Wood Buffalo program.
“The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is dedicated to developing a public art program that celebrates the region’s history, culture and people while enhancing the visual and aesthetic impact of the region. With your help and expertise, we can learn and identify the stories, history and dreams that will become transformed into public art and public art relationships across the Wood Buffalo landscape.”
Heading added feedback will assist in identifying opportunities between cultural groups, local businesses, and community members.
The Plan will also involve consultations with key stakeholders.
The project aligns with the RMWB Strategic Plan 2018-2021 supporting Arts and Culture.
“The Public Art Committee [with] engagement of community partners [will] develop a comprehensive, multi-year public art plan and implementation guide that will define the region’s vision for public art in accordance with previously adopted policy and guiding documents. [It utilizes] the Public art Program to celebrate our region’s history through meaningful public art that celebrates our rich past.”
It also aligns with the Municipal Development Plan, 2016 Wildfire Recovery Plan, Wood Buffalo Social Sustainability Plan and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action.
The Public Art Committee will present the Plan to RMWB Council at a future date.
It will serve as a guiding document for public art initiatives for the next five years.
The survey will be online on the Municipality’s website until Sept. 20, 2020.
