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Emory Public Art Collection • Over the years, the Emory community has acquired a small but significant collection of public art; • Added to the beauty of the campus; • Enhanced academic enrichment: – Visual and liberal arts instruction – Art conservation and collections care – Programs involving visits by artists – Quality Enhancement Program on Primary Evidence E MORY Public Art

The Public Art Committee A subcommittee of the Emory University Campus Development Committee • Guides, develops, promotes and protects public art on campus • Advocates for public art on campus • ensuring adequate funding • Identifies artists whose work complements specific initiatives • Public Art Committee invites collaboration and input Public Art Committee Charge

University Pu Publ blic ic A Art rt Commit ittee CAMPUS DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE UNIVERSITY ARCHITECT PUBLIC ART COMMITTEE JEN FABRICK DAVID SCHUSTER, CHAIR RANDY FULLERTON, ASSISTANT CHAIR & MEMBER OF CAMPUS DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE PUBLIC ART CENTER FOR UNIVERSITY CREATIVITY INITIATIVE LANDSCAPE & ARTS ARCHITECT UNIVERSITY JAMES JOHNSON ADMINISTRATION STUDENT ROSEMARY MAGEE Other Campus ART HISTORY CAMPUS UNIVERSITY CARLOS MUSEUM Groups As VISUAL ARTS DEPARTMENT DEVELOPMENT BONNIE SPEED LIBRARIES Necessary For COMMITTEE & MARBL Consultation CONSERVATOR OXFORD COLLEGE RENEE STEIN

“Source Route” George Trakas “The Wave” James Clover “Tower One” Sol LeWitt “Director’s Chair” George Beasley “Whisper Chair” “Construction #200” Jim Gallucci Jose de Rivera Collection Highlights

Map of Exterior Emory Art Work 1 6 “Tower One” “Robert W. Sol LeWitt Woodruff” William J Thompson 7 2 “Source Route” “Stone Grove” George Trakas Richard Nonas “Untitled 8 7 Cube 3 Sculpture” Edward W. Ross 5 “The Wave” James Clover 4 8 6 9 1 10 “Untitled” 9 “Emory Bench Sculpture” 2 Kyle Dillehay Horace Farlowe 4 5 10 “Whisper “Director’s Chair” Chair” Jim George Beasley Gallucci #3 - Not located on campus 3

George Trakas: 2011 Worked with students to restore Source Route Gave public lectures Received honorary degree A RTIST V ISITS

Challenges Now Challenges Ahead • Plans formulated over the years for upkeep and acquisition of public art • None have been sustained • Need for clear direction and commitment from leadership – The Carlos Museum and other entities do not have the resources, nor mandate to undertake this mission C HALLENGES

Challenges Now Challenges Ahead • Public art requires a program of regular professional expert maintenance • Yet over time, our campus treasures face disrepair – lack of overall funding • costs for upkeep and acquisition are continuously rising C HALLENGES

Outdoor conditions and public access cause • Corrosion • Staining • Coating Failure Staining on Lewitt’s Tower One Corrosion on Peeling paint on Thompson’s Woodruff Clover’s Wave Exposure & Weathering

Challenges Now Challenges Ahead • This state of affairs may affect Emory’s ability to be a good steward of our resources • Could have downstream impact on contributions for the arts and other programs C HALLENGES

Program for maintenance and treatment is needed • Annual condition survey & minor treatments • Biennial cleaning of all sculptures & waxing of bronzes • Conservation treatment of individual works as needed Condition survey diagram Interns wax Yoder’s Side Chairs Volunteers wash Nonas’ Stone Grove Maintenance & Intervention

Pilot Program • Beginning 2011, with funding from Creativity & Arts Initiative • Completed full condition survey of all public art on campus • Completed conservation of some works with a timetable for others E MORY Public Art

Pilot Program • Relocation planning • Website development • Plans for improved signage and walking GPS tour • Developed budget to continue this work E MORY Public Art

Consulting Conservator

S TUDENT I NVOLVEMENT

Student production about Emory's public sculpture to raise awareness and advocacy C ARING FOR P UBLIC A RT on Y OU T UBE

Crisis Point • Temporary funding has now run out • With the loss of visual arts programs on campus, the presence of art, including public art, is needed now more than ever E MORY Public Art

• Online donations? • Certainly have a role… • Not a viable solution in itself without a demonstration of commitment on the part of the campus and Emory leadership O nline g iving

Outstanding Public Art at Peer Institutions

Proposal • Dedicated line item added to the University Architect’s budget and administered at that cost center • Oversight and input of the Public Art Committee who reports to Campus Development and the University Senate E MORY Public Art

Proposal • We can then continue the work we have started in the pilot program – Ensure the upkeep of our public art – Demonstrate good stewardship by Emory – Sow the seeds of growth for new art E MORY Public Art

Public Art Committee Projected Budget Proposed Proposed Proposed Proposed Proposed Category COMMENTS 2014/ 15 Budget 2015/ 16 2016/ 17 2017/ 18 2017/ 18 I ncreased student involvement as $1,000 $1,500 $2,000 $2,500 $2,500 Work Study student projects increase $500 $500 $500 $500 $500 Office Supplies Annual Maintenance Budget Summary - based on a 3 year rotating schedule: Annual Condition Survey, Routine Cleaning, Minor Treatment, & These figures need to be constantly Associated Supplies involving professional conservation labor $3,300 $3,300 $3,500 $3,500 $3,500 reviewed and updated as necessary and unpaid interns and volunteer students, faculty & staff as the number of art pieces increases Washing & Waxing of Outdoor Bronzes $4,800 $4,800 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 2 days/ sculpture ($800/ day); 3 of 5 sculptures annually $2,000 $2,000 $2,200 $2,200 $2,200 Treatment of I ndividual Sculptures (Major Work Fund Accrual) This figure should be routinely Campus Services materials & routine and $500 $500 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 reevaluated as the collection unscheduled/ unplanned maintenance increases. I ndicates a change in technology, use Website management and development $500 $250 $250 $250 $250 of social media & etc. These amounts may vary as projects Signage and voice tours $1,000 $500 $500 $500 $500 increase These amounts will increase as Outreach to potential donors (misc office expenses, printing, $500 $500 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 projects increase and more donors etc.) are recognized Total Expenses: $14,100 $13,850 $15,950 $16,450 $16,450 Public Art Budget Considerations

Proposal • If we demonstrate this support • Can then seek out donated works and funds – if potential art donors can appreciate campus commitment • Create excitement for public art which may lead to future donations for not only the arts but also for other Emory programs E MORY Public Art

Whereas Emory University has numerous examples of public art including some works considered of high artistic and educational value, the University should exercise good stewardship of the works. We believe that these works should be properly maintained and that funds be allocated for this in the University Architect’s Office to be overseen with input from the University Public Art Committee who reports to the University Senate through the Campus Development Committee. These funds can not only be used to maintain the current collection but also create an environment in which a donor may consider contribution of worthy pieces of public art with knowledge that they would be adequately maintained. It is proposed that the University leadership work with the University Senate in support of this goal. Proposal

We need your help to ensure the vitality of our existing public art works and the capability to move forward with future development. S UMMATION