2.82.030 Public Art Committee – Purpose.
The purpose of the Olathe Public Art Committee is to support the mission of the Olathe Public Art Program, which is “to foster the commissioning, acquisition, presentation and preservation of permanent and temporary public art, act as a steward of the City’s public art collection, and engage the public in the collection.” The Committee’s purpose also includes execution of the vision of the Olathe Public Art Program, which states, “Public art in Olathe is an amenity that helps build the overall identity of the City, activates public spaces, and connects people to the community.” This vision builds upon three (3) fundamental ideas:
(A) Identity. Public art will make Olathe a more memorable place, distinct from anywhere else in the region. Public art will signal that Olathe is a place where culture is appreciated and enjoyed.
(B) Activate. As the City is developing and, in some cases, re-envisioning Olathe’s main gathering places, public art can be a tool to make these distinctive environments that people want to inhabit.
(C) Connect. Public art can help tell Olathe’s stories, engage people in meaningful ways and provide valuable, interactive experiences. (Ord. 17-16 § 2, 2017.)