Public Art Steering Committee
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The Maple Ridge Public Art Steering Committee, established by the Municipal Council, began meeting in 2010. The purpose of the Committee is to:
(a) recommend criteria for the commission of public art installations to Maple Ridge Council
(b) have authority for entering into agreements and contractual obligations within the limitations of approved budgets for the commission of public art installations which meet the criteria noted above;
(c) have authority to spend money within an annual budget approved by the Maple Ridge Council
(d) Submit an annual report to Maple Ridge Council by the end of May each year describing the activities of the previous year.
The Committee is comprised of the following voting members:
- Two artists
- An Arts Council staff member with the appropriate technical expertise to be appointed by the Arts Council Board
- One Landscape Architect, Architect or Municipal Planner familiar with public art programs
- One developer of residential or commercial properties who is active in the Municipality
- One member of Municipal Council
- One community member
Meetings are held on a third Wednesday from 3:00-5:00 pm in the Blaney Room, Maple Ridge City Hall. Additional meetings may be called as required.
Committee Members - 2012:
- Ms. Kristin Krimmel, Artist
- Ms. Susan Hayes, Artist
- Ms. Gabriella Morrison, Community Member
- Ms. Barbara Duncan, Curator, Maple Ridge Art Gallery
- Councillor Judy Dueck, District of Maple Ridge
- Ms. Shelley Jorde, Staff Representative, Parks & Leisure Services Department
- Ms. Ingrid Kraus, Executive Assistant, Administration
If you wish to beconsidered for a position on this Committee, please complete an online application application form. A resume can also be sent:
Maple Ridge Public Art Steering Committee
c/o Ms. Shelley Jorde, Recreation Manager, Community Connections
District of Maple Ridge
11995 Haney Place
Maple Ridge, BC V2X 6A9
sjorde@mapleridge.ca