A Vision for Public Art in Charlottetown

Hello:
You are invited to participate in our survey about a Vision for future Public Art in Charlottetown. In this survey, residents of Charlottetown, and people interested in the City's Public Art and streetscapes are asked to complete a survey that asks questions about Public Art. It will take approximately 5 minutes to complete the questionnaire.

Your participation in this study is completely voluntary. There are no foreseeable risks associated with this project. However, if you feel uncomfortable answering any questions, you can withdraw from the survey at any point. It is very important for us to learn your opinions.

Your survey responses will be strictly confidential and data from this research will be reported only in the aggregate. Your information will be coded and will remain confidential. If you have questions at any time about the survey or the procedures, you may contact the Arts Advisory Board at (902) 566-5548 or by email at the email address [email protected] .

Thank you very much for your time and support. Please start with the survey now by clicking on the Continue button below.

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PART 1 - Things as they are now

"Things we like about public art" - Here are the top 12 things we like about public art generated at the public meeting. Please drag and drop these items into the order of importance that makes the most sense to you.

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Unique/Distinctive Local/Island Artists Design Excellence Opportunities to Engage Creative use of materials / Non-traditional materials Sense of Whimsy / Playfulness Thought provoking Builds appreciation for art at a young age High Level of Execution Landscape as public art Demonstrates cultural awareness

"What is public art doing to create a sense of place in Charlottetown?" - Here are the top 12 things the public art does or adds to our sense of space & place in Charlottetown as generated at the public meeting. Please drag and drop these items into the order of importance that makes the most sense to you.

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Story Telling Contemporary Educational Aspect Creates Engagement Demonstrates Diversity Transformation & Enhancement Expanding Boundaries Contemplation, Rest, Ease Colour Long-term collective memory Connection to artists

"Public Art - What we don't like or isn't working" - Here are the top 10 things about public art we don't like or doesn't work for/in Charlottetown as generated at the public meeting. Please drag and drop these items into the order of importance that makes the most sense to you.

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Art is "one dimensional" / too literal

Artists are not part of consultation process (particularly budget)

Lack of peer assessment & Artists sitting on peer assessment panels

Lack of Equity for Island Artists / Materials in calls pose challenges to artists

Not enough colour

Not enough diversity in work (too much sculpture)

Not enough art in green spaces (eg Victoria Park)

Not multi-cultural

Lack of maintenance of existing pieces and landscaping

Poor labelling/signage/interpretation

PART 2 - Vision for the Future

VISION "What does the City look like in 5, 10, 20 years?" - Here are the top 9 things about public art we would like to see in Charlottetown as generated at the public meeting as we move together into the future. Please drag and drop these items into the order of importance that makes the most sense to you.

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Joy, Fun & Inclusion, Colour

Access & Exposure: Areas of Concentrated Arts, Art Tours, Art Trails, Artist's Street, Open Studios

Art in unexpected places/Surprises & Underutilized spaces

Non-static Arts: Performance Arts, Audio work & Soundscapes, Projection Mapping

Art is well cared for and maintained

Recognize Aboriginal Art/Artists & Diversity

Artists are fairly compensated

Places to rest and view art

Promote new perspectives (beyond the traditional)

Did we miss anything that you feel quite strongly about? Feel free to add it here:

Thank you for taking part. Your voice and opinions will be added to the others that particpated at the June 17th meeting and in the survey and will help guide the development of the vision and policies for Public Art in Charlottetown.

This survey is being conducted on behalf of the City of Charlottetown's Arts Advisory Board.