9.4 Public Art

Principle

Celebrate cultures, instill civic pride, and support placemaking by increasing the prominence of public art across the city.

Photo: Steve Knight

Public art reflects the diverse cultural character of St. Albert. It reflects local history and stories, creates an enhanced sense of community, inspires viewers and participants, and challenges the way they understand the city and the world. Public art contributes to an engaging and visually rich environment, activates public spaces, attracts tourism, and supports business. Public art stimulates growth in the community’s arts and culture sector by providing opportunities for learning about, participating in, and experimenting with arts and culture. The following policies facilitate the integration of public art in new developments and provide opportunities for the public to experience art throughout the city.

“A city always contains more than any inhabitant can know, and a great city always makes the unknown and the possible spurs to the imagination.”
– Rebecca Solnit, writer and activist

Policies

9.4.1.

Incorporate art in public spaces to reinforce a distinct and memorable sense of place and to enhance the quality of life for St. Albert residents.

9.4.2.

Use capital project contributions to create public art on site or to initiate a fund for public art that is managed by the City, in accordance with the City’s Public Art Policy.

9.4.3.

Encourage private commercial and high-density residential developments to include public art in development and redevelopment plans.

9.4.4.

Engage with artists and public art stakeholders when undertaking significant infrastructure projects and when identifying opportunities for public art.

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