2. Public Art and Culture Commission Mission, Goals, and Accomplishments Fiscal Year 2012-2013

3. Mission Facilitate public art in public buildings and public spaces; Engage the creative sector as a major attraction; Encourage public confidence for and appreciation of the arts; Build partnerships and collaborations; Aid in strengthening the organizational structure of public and cultural arts delivery

4. Acquisition – Capital Improvement Public Parking Garage 51 Biltmore Ave.

5. Acquisition – Capital Improvement Concept Design WNC Nature Center Entrance Gate

6. Acquisition – River-to-Ridge Multi-Model Connectivity Initiative

7. Acquisition - Donation Magnolia Park Temporary Mural – Before and After

8. Public Art Maintenance & Repair Urban Trail Station #15 Market Place

9. Public Art Maintenance & Repair Urban Trail Station #12 Guastivino’s Monument

10. Public Art Maintenance & Repair Urban Trail Station #13 Appalachian Stage

11. Public Art Maintenance & Repair Volunteers Clean Urban Trail Plaques

12. 2013 Creative Summit Asheville Area Arts Council, March 6-8, 2013

13. Grassroots Art Grant Program LEAF Schools & Streets – educational outreach program matching artists with youth in schools and communities

14. Grassroots Art Grant Program AMICI MUSIC’s “Beethoven Lives!” Educational Outreach Program

15. Community Challenge Grant Creative Place Making

16. Questions?