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Project Name: Downtown Artist In Residence Program Location: Community institutions and organizations with (or desiring) a downtown presence Type of Project: Variable Summary Description: An artist-in-residence program, including but not limited to libraries, community centers, educational institutions and utilities and other public settings has numerous advantages: • The public is in direct contact with artists and their work processes, not just the resulting artwork. This experience generates more interest in and understanding of art and ultimately builds support for all cultural programs. • Specific constituencies can be targeted for participation, such as seniors, youth, and park users. • By emphasizing process over product, the final outcomes are often unexpected, but the participation of the affected constituency helps to assure a positive outcome. In this scenario, an artist is hired to work with clients and user groups of a community facility for a specified duration, toward such tangible results as production or creation of an art object, a public artwork, a community art project, a performance or a cultural celebration. In the first year, the City would circulate a description of the program to City departments, school districts and local non-profits and host a seminar to better familiarize potential sponsors with the program. It will be advisable to discuss potential residencies and terms of agreement with several interested respondents before selecting a sponsor site. In the second year, budgets, sites and scopes of work would be defined and an artist would be selected. Once the artist develops a concept, she or he would share it with the sponsor for review and comments. Some concepts may be achieved within sponsors' budget capabilities. Most concepts would require additional funds to be realized. Budgets would be reviewed by the sponsor and the City. Funding would be sought from the sponsor and matched by an allocation from the public art program. Audiences: School groups, museum visitors, park users Budget: $10,000 - $25,000 for a six month residency. Project implementation budget determined during the course of the residency Timeframe for Construction: variable Site requirements/constraints: ample space for an artist to work on-site, as scheduled Potential Co-sponsors, Partners, Collaborators: Schools, youth groups, Senior Center 25