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ABOUT US

The mission of the Ann Arbor Public Art Commission (AAPAC) is to create public art in Ann Arbor that improves the aesthetic quality of public spaces and structures, provides for cultural and recreational opportunities, contributes to local heritage, stimulates economic activity, and promotes the general welfare of the community.

 

AAPAC monthly meeting are open to the public and held the fourth Wednesday of every month, 4:30 p.m.  Location: 301 East Huron St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

 

Visit the Legistar Calendar for Meeting Minutes and Information (new page)

You can find many board and commission meetings with agendas and meeting minutes on the City Clerk Legistar Calendar. Agendas and minutes for future Public Art Commission meetings will be stored there. Use the dropdown search button at the top of the page to select The Ann Arbor Art Commission. 

 

Membership of the Commission

The Commission is composed of nine members appointed by the Mayor for 3-year terms. 

 

AAPAC Commissioners

Connie Brown, Architect

Marsha Chamberlin, Arts Professional (Chair)

Tony Derezinski, City Council Liaison

Cathy Gendron, Artist/Illustrator

John Kotarski, Educator

Wiltrud Simbuerger, Architectual Designer

Malverne Winborne, Educator

AAPAC Administrator
Aaron Seagraves, Public Art Administrator
Phone: 734.794.6310 x 43730
E-mail: aseagraves@a2gov.org

What is Ann Arbor’s Percent for Art Ordinance?                                              In 2007, Ann Arbor’s City Council unanimously passed an ordinance stipulating that all capital improvement projects funded wholly or partly by the City will include funds for public art equal to one percent of the project construction costs, to a maximum of $250,000 per project. Individual projects must be located within, or tied to, their funding sources. In some cases financial support for projects may come from accumulated pooled funds.

Project Planning, Selection and Design Process

Each year in April AAPAC creates a Public Art Plan setting priorities for how public funds are used. The plan is forwarded to City Council for acceptance. In setting those priorities, AAPAC takes into consideration its own overarching public art goals, City planning priorities and community input. AAPAC works with City staff to determine funding sources, project management approach and to receive feedback on the appropriateness of the project. If AAPAC votes to support the project, at a preliminary level, a task force (for larger projects) or a champion (for smaller projects) is formed. With City staff and task force approval, AAPAC then develops the RFQ/RFP. The task force and the AAPAC administrator identify and coordinate a selection committee. AAPAC will be asked to approve the recommendation of the selection committee and, for projects over $25,000, City Council support is needed.

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Support local art projects with a donation, help to organize a neighborhood public art project, volunteer to serve on an AAPAC sub-committee or offer suggestions for public art themes and locations.  We'd love to hear from you.

For more information or to send us your thoughts you can email Aaron Seagraves at aseagraves@a2gov.org or write to us at:

Ann Arbor Public Art Commission (AAPAC)

c/o Public Services Administration

301 E Huron St, PO Box 8647

Ann Arbor, MI  48107-8647

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PUBLIC ART PROJECTS

Stadium Bridges

Public art plans have begun for the location of the bridge replacements on East Stadium Street, over South State Street and the Ann Arbor Railroad. A Project Development Task Force has begun the planning and development of the public art project.