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Bloomberg Public Art Challenge

Community Planning and Economic Development, City Coordinator, April 2018 Vacancy and urban revitalization- Albany, Schenectady and Troy, NY

Bloomberg Public Art Challenge

Community Planning and Economic Development, City Coordinator, April 2018

Bloomberg Public Art Challenge

Supporting innovative temporary public art projects that enhance the vibrancy of cities

• Mayor's Offices/Chief Executives are eligible to apply.
• Artist or arts organization partner.
• Must address a critical civic issue.
• Projects must be new and

unrealized.

• Up to one $1,000,000.
• One proposal per City.
• Deadline is April 19.
• Up to 5 cities selected.

Water Conservation - Los Angeles CA

Bloomberg Public Art Challenge

Community Planning and Economic Development, City Coordinator, April 2018

Bloomberg Public Art Challenge Criteria

• Innovative.
• Impact on the host city.
• Partnership between City and artists or arts organizations.
• Appropriate budget and capacity to leverage support.
• Outcome evaluation.
• Technical feasibility.
• Strong marketing and

engagement strategies.

Police-community relations and creating safer, more vibrant public spaces - Spartanburg, SC

Bloomberg Public Art Challenge

Community Planning and Economic Development, City Coordinator, April 2018

Process for City of Minneapolis Partner Selection

• Based on adopted Public Art Policy and NEA Our Town

process.

• Request for Partners.
• Public Art Advisory Panel, Mayor and

Council representatives recommend.

• 5 eligible applications
• Council Action.
• Proposal development and revisions.
• Proposal to Bloomberg on April 19.

Adam Frelin installing Breathing Lights

Bloomberg Public Art Challenge

Community Planning and Economic Development, City Coordinator, April 2018

5 Eligible Applications

• Juxtaposition Arts
• Hennepin Theater Trust
• Minneapolis College of Art and Design
• Northern Lights
• Weisman Museum

Promote urban revitalization - Gary, IN

Bloomberg Public Art Challenge

Community Planning and Economic Development, City Coordinator, April 2018

Recommended Partner: Juxtaposition Arts

• Focus: Creating

temporary art plazas for vacant or high

• pportunity public

spaces.

• Location: Two

commercial and cultural corridors on Lake Street and West Broadway.

Bloomberg Public Art Challenge

Community Planning and Economic Development, City Coordinator, April 2018

Recommended Partner: Juxtaposition Arts

• Partners: Lake Street Council, West Broadway Coalition, City
• f Skate.
• Engagement: Bringing together community members,

artivistas, developers, renters, low-wage workers, and businesses to imagine the future of these locations.

• Outcomes: Preventing

displacement, improving public safety, and stimulating the economic vitality of these corridors.

Juxtaposition Tactical Urbanism Studio

Bloomberg Public Art Challenge

Community Planning and Economic Development, City Coordinator, April 2018

Next Steps

• Refining the proposal and submitting it on April 19.
• Bloomberg may select a shortlist of cities for site visits.
• In funded, return to Council to enter into agreement with

Juxtaposition Arts.

Juxtaposition students work on Wolf and Moose