REPORT TO ARTS COMMISSION
SUBJECT
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Review Proposal to Assist the Department of Library and Community Services (LCS) with the Design and Implementation of the 2017 Library Cart Art Contest
BACKGROUND
The Department of Library and Community Services has identified its book shelving carts as an opportunity to promote art within the Library. In honor of National Arts and Humanities month in October 2017, the Department of Library and Community Services is proposing to conduct a Library Cart Art contest. Artists of all ages would be invited to submit original artwork that could be converted to decals and used to decorate the shelving carts. As the City's official advisory body on art-related matters, the Department of Library and Community Services is proposing to work with the Arts Commission in the design and implementation of the contest. The purpose of this report is to request that the Arts Commission provide assistance to staff in identifying appropriate means of promoting the contest and select two members of the Commission to work with staff, representatives of the Board of Library Trustees and the Friends of the Sunnyvale Public Library on the planning team for the contest.
EXISTING POLICY
Sunnyvale General Plan Goal CC-4: Provide public facilities which are accessible, attractive and add to the enjoyment of the physical environment
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
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DISCUSSION
The Library has more than sixty, small, black carts used to shelve materials. These carts have three shelves and two blank sides measuring 12" wide by 33" tall. The carts are in constant use throughout the day in all public areas of the Library. Library staff recognized the potential to use the sides of the carts as a canvas, giving the public an opportunity to contribute and display their artwork. As the carts are moved around, the result will be an ever-changing display of art for the enjoyment of Library visitors. With approximately 1,900 visitors to the Library per day on ave...
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