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PRESENTATION CONCERNING A PUBLIC ART PORTFOLIO UPDATE
Carol Ann Ryan, Public Art Coordinator provided a presentation concerning a Public Art Portfolio Update.
Ms. Ryan discussed slides concerning the following topics:
• The background of the Barrie Public Art Program and Barrie Public Art Committee
• The role of the Barrie Public Art Committee;
• Barrie Public Art program highlights illustrating art works throughout the City;
• Correlation with Council’s Strategic Priorities;
• The objectives of the Economic and Creative Development Department;
• The role of the Public Art Coordinator;
• The Brightening Barriers Program - 2023;
• The Sea Serpent maintenance - 2023;
• The Art on Transit Program - 2023;
• The Artist Designed Traffic Cabinet Wraps - 2023;
• The selected artwork for the new Barrie Allandale Transit Terminal;
• Highlights of the 2024 public art projects;
• The 2024 new Seeds to Sow temporary site-specific art exhibition and the benefit for the community; and
• The next steps to building a future for public art in the municipality.
Members of Committee asked a number of questions of Ms. Ryan and received responses.