Item 10 - Public Art and Preservation Policy

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EXHIBIT 1 work, prior experience with public art or site-specific projects, and the cultural relevance and potential social impact of their artistic practice. Evaluation will also consider the applicant's professional capacity and ability to meet project timelines. Applicants will be reviewed and scored by a review panel made up of an Arts and Culture Commissioner, artists, arts and nonprofit professionals, community members connected to the project site or neighborhood, and others with knowledge and professional qualifications in the arts and with familiarity of Orange County's arts sector. Review panels will reflect the diversity of the region and the various professional groups encompassed by the arts sectors such as practitioners, administrators, board members, and educators. Proposals will be evaluated on the following criteria: • Project/Artistic Merit& Theme Relevance—45% • Artist Portfolio— 30% • Potential Community Impact—25% • BONUS: Live or work in Santa Ana - 10 points 2.2.5 Creation of Qualified Artist List Following the RFQ evaluation, the City will create the pre-qualified artist list based on project relevance, capacity, and alignment with community and site-specific needs. Artists on the pre-qualified list will be invited to participate in the RFP phase and develop a site-specific proposal. 2.2.6 RFP Process: Request for Proposals Each invited artist or team may receive a stipend from the overall project budget to support the development of a site-specific proposal for a designated public art opportunity. These proposals must align with the City's design, legal, and cultural criteria. 2.2.7 Proposal Requirements Selected artists will be required to conduct one or more site visits. Artists may be required to participate in community engagement activities such as workshops or listening sessions, and integrate community input into their final design. Artists must submit complete design proposals that include visual renderings, a materials list, a detailed line-item budget that includes anti-graffiti coating and insurance costs, maintenance requirements, and a project timeline for design, fabrication, and installation. Final design proposals must include a narrative description outlining the artistic concept, site integration, and cultural relevance. Artists will also be responsible for fabricating and installing the final artwork and participating in a public unveiling event. As part of the final design proposal, the artist shall provide a lifecycle maintenance and conservation plan for the artwork. The plan shall identify all materials used, recommended cleaning procedures, anticipated maintenance needs, expected lifespan of the artwork, and estimated maintenance requirements necessary to preserve the 4