City Council Reviews Addison's Public Art Policy

At the July 23 City Council meeting, Parks and Recreation Director Janna Tidwell reviewed Addison's Public Art Policy, which was initially adopted in 2016 and updated in 2020. The policy outlines guidelines for accepting donated works, purchasing public art, installation and maintenance, and the de-accession and storage of artworks. It emphasizes making art accessible to the public, visually improving public spaces, and supporting the arts community.

Addison owns 27 permanent public art installations, predominantly donated and funded by the Addison Arbor Foundation through grants provided by the Town. The collection includes works by various artists installed in public spaces, parks, and intersections.

You can watch the Council's Public Art Policy discussion here and read the presentation here.