Public Art Committee

The Public Art Committee is nominated by the Board of Directors of Arts Huntsville and approved by the City. Members of the Public Art Committee serve in three-year terms and can serve a maximum of two consecutive terms. In addition, the City’s Director of Planning, the City’s Manager of Long Range Planning and the Executive Director of Arts Huntsville serve as ex-officio, non-voting members.

The Public Art Committee annually selects one member to serve as Chair. The committee is managed and staffed by Arts Huntsville. The composition of the committee includes a mix of visual arts professionals, artists, and Huntsville residents who are involved in issues regarding the City’s natural and built environment.

The Public Art Committee is a citizen-based committee that advises Arts Huntsville and the City of Huntsville on matters related to the Public Art Program.

Responsibilities:

Advises Arts Huntsville staff on the Annual Public Art Work Plan and Annual Report and recommends it to City Council for approval.
Approves Individual Public Art Projects Plans.
Reviews and approves recommendations made by Art Selection Panels.
Advises the City Council on the acceptance of gifts and loans.
Advises the City Council on the de-accession of work.
Advises the City on the review of developer projects for City-assisted private development projects.
Advises the City on public art policies and guidelines.