Public Art Committee

The Public Art Committee provides professional and community input to City Council in maintaining the orderly acquisition of art for public display through the expenditure of the Public Art Reserve Fund.

The Committee consists of 11 members who either reside, are employed or own property in the city. Members are appointed for a maximum of two consecutive three-year terms. The appointments are based on the applicant's interest in art, art practices and civic enhancement. All committee members serve as volunteers. The Committee currently meets the third Wednesday of every month between 12p.m. and 1:30p.m.

Applications to join the Committee are accepted at any time and are kept on file for one year in the event that vacancies arise. To apply, complete an online application or forward a letter of interest, along with a one page biography or CV, to: City of Kelowna, 1435 Water Street, Kelowna BC V1Y 1J4, Attention: City Clerk.

The Committee is mandated (in part) by its Terms of Reference to determine suitable public locations for public art installations, conduct competitions for the commissioning of public art works, and make recommendations to Council regarding the awarding of a public art commission. In all instances, the final decision regarding any public art commission rests with Council.

For more information about the Public Art Committee, please contact:

Patrick McCormick
Public Art Coordinator
TEL 250 469-8605
pmccormick@kelowna.ca

Meeting Information and Terms of Reference