Public Art Advisory Committee

Overview

The Public Art Committee is responsible for the oversight of all public art programs undertaken by the City. The Committee meets as needed to achieve the goals of the public art program. The Committee is composed of seven members comprised of two practicing artists/art professionals (minimum), one staff representative each from the Public Works Department, Planning/Economic Development Department, and Hopkins Center for the Arts, and two Hopkins business owners and/or residents (minimum). There may be individuals who fall into one or more of these categories. Each Commissioner serves a staggered three-year term and can be reappointed for up to three consecutive terms. Staff representatives are exempt from these term limits. 

Objectives

The City of Hopkins recognizes the value that the arts play in a vibrant community and supports public art programs and activities that meet the following objectives:

• To provide meaningful aesthetic and cultural experiences for Hopkins residents, business owners and employees, and visitors, adding to the vibrancy of the community
• To attract new residents and new visitors, including but not limited to cultural tourists
• To showcase and/or collect new artwork that demonstrates the creativity and innovation practiced in the arts, stimulates discussion and exchange of ideas, honors the history and heritage of Hopkins, and/or reflects the character and diversity of Hopkins. 

Hopkins Center for the Arts

To learn more about public art in Hopkins, please visit the Hopkins Center for the Arts website.