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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMarch 21, 2023 For information related to accessibility requirements please contact: Committee Coordinator T: 905.420.4611 Email: clerks@pickering.ca Agenda Cultural Advisory Committee March 21, 2023 7:00 pm Virtual Members of the public may observe the meeting proceedings by accessing the livestream. 1. Welcome and Call to Order J. St. Amant 2. Review and Approval of Agenda and Previous Minutes J. St. Amant 3. Disclosure of Interest J. St. Amant 4. General Business 4.1 Wagon Wrap Project at Pickering Museum Village with Artist Presentation – for endorsement 4.2 Complementary Banner Designs by Dani Crosby – for endorsement 4.3 Presentation of Permanent Public Art Sculpture at Pickering Museum Village 4.4 Log Barn Digital Artwork – for endorsement 4.5 Waterfront – Consultation Services – for endorsement 4.6 Cultural Advisory Committee Work Plan Draft 4.7 CUL 140 Community Banner Policy 4.8 2023 Event Plan presentation L. Cabral / G. Fullerton L. Cabral L. Cabral E. Tayles S. Barakov J. St. Amant J. St. Amant K. Roberts 5. Delegations 5.1 City of Pickering Digital Strategy L. Page / W. Gnenz Agenda January 17, 2023 Cultural Advisory Committee Page 2 of 2 For information related to accessibility requirements please contact: Committee Coordinator T: 905.420.4611 Email: clerks@pickering.ca 6. Correspondence J. St. Amant 7. Other Business J. St. Amant 8. Next Meeting – March 21, 2023 J. St. Amant 9. Adjournment Page 1 of 6 Minutes/Meeting Summary Cultural Advisory Committee February 21, 2023 Hybrid Meeting 7:00 pm Attendees: S. Almeida-Schroen, Cultural Advisory Committee Member R. Coelho, Cultural Advisory Committee Member J. Elliott, Cultural Advisory Committee Member Z. Kazi, Cultural Advisory Committee Member M. McFarland, Cultural Advisory Committee Member A. Mujeeb, Cultural Advisory Committee Member D. Thompson, Cultural Advisory Committee Member R. Wali, Cultural Advisory Committee Member S. Douglas-Murray, Director, Community Services L. Gibbs, Division Head, Culture and Community Programming K. Roberts, (Acting) Supervisor, Cultural Services A. Gallagher, (Acting) Conservator S. Barakov, Coordinator, Public Art D.Roopchand, Clerk, Culture and Recreation (Recording Secretary) Absent: D. Davis, Cultural Advisory Committee Member J. St. Amant, Coordinator, Cultural Services (Staff Liaison) Item/ Ref # Details & Discussion & Conclusion (summary of discussion) Action Items/Status (include deadline as appropriate) 1. Welcome & Call to Order K. Roberts welcomed members and called the meeting to order. 2. Review and Approval of Previous Minutes and Agenda The committee reviewed the previous minutes. K. Roberts asked if there were any changes to be made to the minutes. None were raised. Moved by M. McFarland. To approve the previous minutes. Carried - 1 - Page 2 of 6 Item/ Ref # Details & Discussion & Conclusion (summary of discussion) Action Items/Status (include deadline as appropriate) The committee reviewed the agenda. K. Roberts asked if there were any changes to be made to the agenda. None were raised. Moved by J. Elliott To approve the agenda. Carried 3. Disclosure of Interest No disclosures of interest were noted. 4. Delegations There were no delegations for this meeting. 5. General Business 5.1 Memorandum from the Deputy Clerk S. Douglas-Murray went over the policy for Boards & Advisory Committees of Council and the policy CLK 09-14. A discussion around whether or not it would be beneficial to have a Chair and Vice-Chair, in addition to the Staff Liaison, for the Committee took place. The committee agreed that they would need more clarification about the role and responsibilities of the Chair and Vice-Chair, but they would like to have a Chair along with a Staff Liaison, with clarification on their respective roles. Moved by Z. Kazi. To implementing a Chair system with adequate staff support, with clearly defined roles and responsibilities. Carried S. Douglas-Murray reviewed the Memo from the Clerks Office regarding having a member of Council be non-voting member of the Cultural Advisory Committee. A discussion on having a councillor become part of the Committee took place. - 2 - Page 3 of 6 Item/ Ref # Details & Discussion & Conclusion (summary of discussion) Action Items/Status (include deadline as appropriate) Moved by M. McFarland To having one member of the council on the Committee and revising the Terms of Reference for the Committee. Carried 5.2 Roots to Rebellion – Project Update A. Gallagher reviewed the Roots to Rebellion Project. She reviewed the results from the Community Survey. A. Gallagher said she will send the results to D. Roopchand to distribute. A discussion around this project and the survey ensued. 5.3 Public Art Community Engagement Survey S. Barakov reviewed the Public Art Community Engagement Survey. A discussion about the survey and how to get the survey took place. Many of the Committee members are unfamiliar with the Let’s Talk Pickering platform and asked for the link for it to be sent out to them. The Committee had several suggestions on ways to improve the reach of the survey to the public, including sending it out to schools. The Committee discussed several ways that the survey could be made more clear and concise, including merging similar questions, making it clear that the pictures are examples and not actual piece of art in Pickering, and clarifying that certain questions can have multiple answers selected. 5.4 Consultation on Public Art at the Waterfront S. Barakov discussed the consultation on Public Art at the Waterfront. He said that he is hoping to hear in A. Gallagher to send the results to D. Roopchand to distribute. D. Roopchand to circulate a link to the Committee to the Let’s Talk Pickering platform. - 3 - Page 4 of 6 Item/ Ref # Details & Discussion & Conclusion (summary of discussion) Action Items/Status (include deadline as appropriate) a few months about the grants, with the Interpretive Nodes project being completed in 2024. Moved by Z. Kazi. To endorse the consultation for Public Art at the waterfront. Carried 5.5 Transformer Art Wrap at Seaton Fire Hall S. Barakov discussed the Transformer Art Wrap at Seaton Fire Hall. A discussion around the Art Wrap at the Fire Hall took place. Moved by M. McFarland. To endorse the art wrap for the transformer at Seaton Fire Hall. Carried 5.6 Tracey-Mae Chambers #hopeandhealingcanada S. Barakov discussed the Metis artist, Tracey-Mae Chambers, and her public art project #hopeandhealingcanada. Moved by M. McFarland. To endorse Tracey-Mae Chambers #hopeandhealingcanada project. Carried 7. Correspondence There was no Correspondence for this meeting. 8. Other Business R. Coelho asked if the Committee offers a survey review to see how members thought the meeting went. S. Douglas-Murray said that it has not been done before in our Advisory Committee meetings but that we can share this information with the Clerk. K. Roberts to discuss with Clerks about implementing a survey at the end of the meetings. - 4 - Page 5 of 6 Item/ Ref # Details & Discussion & Conclusion (summary of discussion) Action Items/Status (include deadline as appropriate) M. McFarland asked if we could have a discussion at one meeting, to ask questions, and then absorb the information before making a motion, at the next meeting. The staff will try to bring information forward as early as possible going forward. R. Coelho suggested having it noted about what would need endorsement for the next meeting. M. McFarland asked if anyone had discussed with First Responders about the mural art that was going up at the Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex. S. Barakov confirmed that it was created through consultation with First Responders. L. Gibbs said that the consultation was completed before the artwork was created. D. Thompson said that, in regards to having a Chair person, having some history around why the Committee is being asked to consider whether a Chair system would benefit the Committee, would help the members to more clearly understand why we could change the current system. A. Mujeeb asked how he would be able to put forward a request for a Cricket field. It was confirmed this type of request does not fall in line with the Committee’s mandate. S. Almeida-Schroen asked about the packages that were handed out at the beginning of the meeting. L. Gibbs explained that they speak to the demographics of the City. Z. Kazi asked about the having the City run an event for Eid, at Esplanade park. K. Roberts explained that this would be considered a Partner Event, where someone from the community would be the lead and they would fill out the Community Events Application, which would need to be approved by Council first. 9. Next Meeting The next Cultural Advisory Committee meeting will take place on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, from 7:00 – 9:00 pm. - 5 - Page 6 of 6 Item/ Ref # Details & Discussion & Conclusion (summary of discussion) Action Items/Status (include deadline as appropriate) 10. Adjournment Moved by R. Coelho. That the February 21, 2023 meeting of the Cultural Advisory Committee be adjourned. Carried Meeting Adjourned: 9:05 pm - 6 - Memo To: Cultural Advisory Committee March 13, 2023 From: Lucas Cabral Public Art Coordinator Copy: Krystal Roberts (Acting) Supervisor, Cultural Services Subject: -Georgia Fullerton – Wagon Wrap Project Background: Pickering Museum Village is seeking to commission an artist to create artwork using an historic wagon as a part of the new Roots to Rebellion exhibit. The exhibit will explore the perspective of Black persons in the early 1800s, during movements such as the Abolition of Slavery in the British Empire, the Underground Railroad, and the 1837 Rebellion. The project is jointly funded by Museum Assistance Program – Digital Access to Heritage, and the Canadian Race Relations Foundation. The budget for this project is $10,000 including artist-fees, materials, and installation. The museum’s intention for the project is to work with an artist to create an artwork that reflects the historic findings of the Roots to Rebellion exhibit as well as contemporary culture. Artwork will be produced digitally or digitized and be applied to the wagon using a vinyl-wrap process. The completed artwork will be installed by November 2023. The wagon will be installed outside of the Log Barn for a period of 1-2 years. The project was presented to Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce for discussion and feedback on November 23, 2022 and Georgia Fullerton was suggested by Community Services staff as a possible artist. The taskforce was interested in learning more through Georgia. Feedback and recommendations were forwarded to Georgia. The Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce met Georgia Fullerton on January 5, 2023. The committee was consulted and supported this artist. Discussion: Georgia Fullerton is a professional mixed media artist, arts educator and a graduate of the CREATE Institute’s Expressive Arts Therapy program. She is the first Black female practising artist to sit as board director and chair of the Collections Management and Acquisitions committee - 7 - March 7, 2023 Page 2 of 2 Cultural Advisory Committee – Wagon Wrap Project for The Robert McLaughlin Gallery in Oshawa, Ontario and founder of the Durham Black Artists’ Collective. Georgia’s original art is held in public and private collections in Canada, United States, Australia and the Caribbean. She also facilitates Expressive Arts groups in a variety of environments with diverse populations. Georgia shares her community arts experience and knowledge within long- term care facilities, hospitals, galleries, museums, public schools and homeless shelters. For this project, Fullerton will explore the wagon and its historical importance as a literal vehicle of change during the time of the Rebellion. The wagon will serve as a metaphor for the emotional, mental, and physical transformation experienced by Black settlers -- their decisions to fight for Loyalists or Patriots, and a view of how those decisions directed their lives after the rebellion ended. Georgia intends to explore imagery and iconography related to transportation, farming and agriculture, quilt codes, sacred spaces, and school houses, but, the final product is to be determined through continued research. Staff are seeking endorsement from the Cultural Advisory Committee. - 8 - Page | 1 Terms of Reference Wagon Wrap – Pickering Museum Village Pickering Museum Village, City of Pickering Deadline: October, 2023 Opportunity: The City of Pickering is seeking an artist whose research, consultation or collaboration with the community will result in an artwork that reflects local Black history and culture . The product will be digitally printed on adhesive vinyl and installed as a vinyl wrap on a wagon at the Pickering Museum Village. The wagon is intended to be an interactive and educational component of an upcoming permanent exhibition “Roots to Rebellion: Pickering in the 1830s”. The 1830s was host to multiple community-changing events in Upper Canada. By viewing these events through the eyes of Pickering’s and Durham’s Black citizens, visitors will empathize with and learn to look at the past through diverse perspectives. - 9 - Page | 2 This exhibit explores the early years of Pickering and how the settlers from this small farming community were instrumental in the Rebellion of 1837. It will be told through the perspectives of Black settlers, working through their lives from the 1820s and culminating in the Rebellion of 1837-38. The wagon will be installed outside of the Log Barn on the grounds of Pickering Museum Village. The Log Barn is from Kaladar, Ontario, and is used as an interpretive representation of the typical rural farm and barn in Pickering Township from 1830. It will be renovated in the coming year, and a new interpretive exhibit for children is currently being developed for the space. The artwork created should consider its context to be part of the educational experience at the museum. The wagon will be interactive, inviting visitors to climb on board. The artwork will be installed for a period of two years. Wagon location may be changed if needed to accommodate facility projects. Funding for the Log Barn exhibit is provided through Digital Access to Heritage Fund and Canada Race Relations Fund. PROJECT DETAILS  The artist will conduct research or engage in consultation with community members to produce artwork that reflects the project goals  The City can connect the artist with people for the sake of consultation (to be discussed)  Pickering Museum Village can provide information and research on early Black settlers in Pickering  Artwork will be professionally reproduced for a vinyl wrap of the wagon  Artwork should not include current political figures and/or logos.  Printing and installation will be undertaken by the City of Pickering.  The creative consultant retains sole copyright to their original artwork.  The City may choose to display images in locations other than Pickering Museum Village TIMELINE Research and creation: March-September, 2023 Deadline for images: October, 2023 Print and installation: November, 2023 - 10 - Page | 3 PROJECT TERMS  All artwork must be original, made by the artist submitting  Absolutely no mechanical reproductions of original works are permitted.  If the original artwork does not meet the above-mentioned dimensions it will be cropped to fit the final product  Digital artwork should be created at a minimum of 300 ppi.  The format for digital illustrations is vector or raster-based images for digital collage and digitally painted designs.  Words, letters and numbers may be included in the overall design.  Each file submitted must be clearly identified with your full name and an image number. Artwork must be accompanied with an artwork information sheet that details each image’s title, material/format, date, etc.  The artist will submit the artwork for 1 round of revisions and notes from the City of Pickering  The artist will submit a statement describing their project and process. This text may be used for educational and promotional purposes.  Photographs containing clearly identifiable persons must submit a completed model release form with their entry. NOTE: an incomplete model release form will result in the automatic rejection of your submission.  The City of Pickering reserves the right to replace and/or remove any artwork at any time during the determined installation period. SUBMIT Files can be sent directly to: Lucas Cabral Coordinator, Public Art Community Services Department lcabral@pickering.ca - 11 - Memo To: Cultural Advisory Committee March 7, 2023 From: Lucas Cabral Coordinator, Public Art Copy: Krystal Roberts (Acting) Supervisor, Cultural Services Subject: - Banner designs for endorsement Background: The City retained Durham-based artist Dani Crosby to create three unique designs that highlight and celebrate different aspects of local culture. The banners are intended to complement the expansion of the City’s banner programs. Crosby was retained through direct invitation as allowed for in 08.01 of the Public Art Policy (CUL 130). As the banner program expands, designated street posts will receive new hardware that enables The City to mount two banners per post. The designs by Dani Crosby would complement other designs submitted to the program. As per the Community Banner Policy (CUL 140), banner displays can be installed in various locations around the City, with preference to pedestrian pathways, and locations with high visibility. There are 24 streetlights in City Centre for Established Community Banner Program displays that can be requested and booked by community groups. Individuals and the community can request banner displays in new locations in the City. Only City-owned streetlight poles will be considered for display. New banner locations will be subject to available staff resources for installation and removal. Discussion: The designs were created to be versatile and to complement the range of different submissions that the banner programs receive. Crosby created three unique designs based on three prompts provided: 1. City of Pickering: Culture and Creativity Live Here - 12 - January 10, 2023 Page 2 of 2 Cultural Advisory Committee – CHDRC Mural Project 2. City of Pickering: Learning and Innovation Live Here 3. City of Pickering: Community and History Live Here The resulting designs combine the abovementioned text with relevant cultural symbols and signifiers in order to create a bold, highly dynamic design. The artworks underwent revisions after review by Community Services staff. - 13 - - 14 - Memo To: Cultural Advisory Committee March 21, 2023 From: Lucas Cabral Public Art Coordinator Copy: Acting Supervisor, Cultural Services Subject: Millpond Meadow Public Sculpture Opportunity - Endorsement of Recommendation Background: The City was successful in its pursuit of funding for a permanent public sculpture for Millpond Meadow at Pickering Museum Village. This project is fully funded by the Legacy Fund and Canada Healthy Communities Initiative. The total budget for the sculpture is $80,000. The City issued a call for Expressions of Interest from Canadian artists with the intention of receiving submissions that consider the natural beauty and vibrancy of the meadow and surrounding area and celebrate the history of the City of Pickering. Shortlisted artists were invited to present a detailed proposal. The call opened October 7 and closed November 7. The City received 24 submissions. As per the 07.02 of the Public Art Policy, A Public Art Jury must be established for each acquisition of $25,000 and over. A jury was formed for phase one of the competition. The jury reviewed and scored the proposals and met on January 9, 2023 to discuss their scores and determine a shortlist of artists. The jury was unanimous in their decision of the three shortlisted artists. 1. Bluff Studios (Sarah Fuller and Sean Procyk) 2. Michael Belmore and D’Andrea Bowie 3. Kyle Thornley Discussion: Short-listed artists completed concept design proposals and presented their concepts to the Public Art Jury on March 2, 2023. After presentations, jury members discussed the proposals and their individual rankings. The jury selected Bluff Studios for the project. - 15 - March 21, 2023 Page 2 of 2 Cultural Advisory Committee – Millpond Meadow Sculpture As per 07.01 of the Public Art Policy, the Public Art Committee is responsible to review the resul ts of the Public Art Jury, and put forward a recommendation to acquire for endorsement of the Cultural Advisory Committee to acquire the proposal with the best marks, or put forward for community consultation. The Public Art Committee met on Friday, March 17th to review the results of the jury. The Committee agreed with the results of the jury and recommends the project by Bluff Studios for acquisition. Staff are seeking endorsement. - 16 - PREPARED FOR City of Pickering Attn: Lucas Cabral Coordinator, Public Art PREPARED BY Bluff Studio Sarah Fuller & Sean Procyk CONTACT Sarah - sarah@sarahefuller.com Sean - seanprocyk@gmail.com On the Backs of Fish Schematic Proposal for Millpond Meadow Phase 2 - 17 - PROJECT PROPOSAL 03 CONCEPT RENDERS & DESIGN DETAILS 06 MATERIALS 09 BUDGET 10 COLLABORATORS & SUPPLIERS 11 CONSERVATION & MAINTENANCE 12 WHO WE ARE 13 APPENDIX 1: PRELIMINARY TECHNICAL DRAWINGS 15 APPENDIX 2: MATERIAL DATA SHEET & BROCHURE 20 TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S TABLE OF CONTENTS - 18 - 1. Project Proposal ARTIST STATEMENT & PROPOSAL CONCEPT PROJECT PROPOSAL - 19 - Project Origins: Connection to Place The genisis of this project grew out of an interest in submerged narratives, interspecies relationships and notions of community stewardship. In researching the Millpond Meadow site, one of the first things that jumped out at our team was the Atlantic Salmon re-introduction project and the salmon hatchlings that are released annually into Duffins Creek at the museum site. Both Sean and Sarah are familiar with the story of the Atlantic Salmon in Lake Ontario, PROJECT PROPOSAL encouraging us to dig deeper while developing this public art proposal. We wanted to highlight the historical presence of the salmon within the current conservation framework. Preliminary research involved learning about the history of the site through archival information and a virtual walkthrough of the Museum Village with Lucas Cabral. We followed up with more dedicated research into the Atlantic Salmon’s life cycle, the work of community groups to re- introduce the species as well as the history of stocking Chinook and Coho salmon in the region. As an organism that lives underwater, the absence of a fish species may not be as immediately evident in the landscape as something like a clearcut forest, however its absence has a profound effect on the broader ecosystem. The intention of On the Backs of Fish is to tangibly reveal the salmon in the meadow adjacent to Duffins Creek while also offering a sculptural environment in which to discuss and learn about the species and its re-emergence in the ecosystem. - 20 - It is said that at one time, the fish were so plentiful a person could walk across their backs during spawning season. (1) The Lake Ontario watershed forms an important habitat for a variety of aquatic species including Blanding’s Turtles, Red-Sided Dace, Brook Silverside Fish and more recently, re-introduced Atlantic Salmon. Atlantic Salmon once thrived in Lake Ontario and were an important food source for First Nations. In 1812 John McCuaig, Superintendent of Fisheries of Upper Canada, said that Atlantic Salmon “swarmed the rivers so thickly that they were thrown out with a shovel and even with the hand.” (2) However, this abundance was quickly depleted. With the arrival of Europeans, subsequent overfishing, and increased agriculture, the species disappeared and by 1898, the “last confirmed fish [was] caught off the Scarborough shoreline. (3) Recently, these fish have been reintroduced into Duffins Creek and other tributaries by the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters (OFAH) and the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF). The salmon hatchery at Pickering Central Library and the release site at Pickering Museum Village directly tie into the broader vision of the Atlantic Salmon’s story and the community’s investment in ecosystem protection and repair. On the Backs of Fish is an interactive sculpture that forms a connection between landscape, community and ecology. The work would be made using a proprietary Glass Fibre Reinforced Concrete (GFRC) material called Cloudcrete. Formal elements of the work take inspiration from a run of salmon swimming upstream, with the fish forms emerging from Millpond Meadow, mimicking the movement of the fish as they navigate the current. The installation speaks to the important place salmon have in the Lake Ontario watershed ecosystem. The larger than life school of fish will be installed in the field behind the current amphitheater, adjacent to Duffins Creek. The intention is that On the Backs of Fish will form a bridge between the learning space of the museum and the watershed itself - an interactive work that encourages play and an embodied understanding of how the fish travel through the landscape. (1) Maria Papoulias interview with Simon Benedict and Zoë Lepiano, January 11, 2017.Primary research conducted as part of the Illuminations: Human/ Nature project. (2)“Salmon in Toronto and GTA Waters” https://trca.ca/ conservation/aquatic-habitat-toronto/projects/salmon-in-toronto- and-gta-waters/ Accessed February 10, 2023. (3).Ibid. ARTIST STATEMENT & PROPOSAL CONCEPT Artist Statement & Proposal Concept - 21 - 2. Concept Renders & Design Details CONCEPT SKETCHES & DESIGN DETAILS ARTWORK - 22 - 7 SE M I - I N T E G R A T E D F E A T U R E FU L L Y I N T E G R A T E D SI N G U L A R CONCEPT RENDERS & DESIGN DETAILS - 23 - 8 SE M I - I N T E G R A T E D F E A T U R E CONCEPT RENDERS & DESIGN DETAILS Design Considerations • INTEGRATION WITH THE LANDSCAPE • ENCOURAGE INTERACTION • VISUAL IMPACT FROM A DISTANCE • INSPIRED BY NATURE • VISUAL IMPACT DOES NOT DISTRACT TAKE AWAY FROM THE SURROUNDING SITE • LINEAR CLUSTER OF SALMON-INSPIRED FORMS - 24 - 3. Materials MATERIALS Cloudcrete is a versatile, lightweight concrete solution, developed in digital space and intended for both exterior and interior applications. See Appendix 2 for Material Data Sheet & Brochure. Cloudcrete is a thin-wall, durable, cementitious building material that is tailored for designs that are looking to achieve complex, organic shapes. Its performance in an interactive outdoor installation installed at grade is superb. Cloudcrete is more durable than traditional concrete, it uses less cement binder and multiple forms can be cast from a single mould, which makes it a more sustainable material for outdoor public works. Components can be easily integrated into multi-material design schemes with fully engineered connection details and proven material testing data for our proprietary mix design. Precast Cloudcrete - 25 - BUDGET 4. Budget Item Description Total area (sq/ft)GFRC Cost per sq/ft Cost per unit Quanitity SUM 1 Form 1 90.00 55.00$ 4,950.00$ 2 9,900.00$ 2 Form 2 70.00 55.00$ 3,850.00$ 2 7,700.00$ 3 Form 3 97.00 55.00$ 5,335.00$ 2 10,670.00$ 4 Form 4 86.00 55.00$ 4,730.00$ 2 9,460.00$ 5 Metal Fins 800.00$ 8 6,400.00$ 6 Engineering 2,500.00$ 1 2,500.00$ 7 Delivery 8,000.00$ 1 8,000.00$ 8 Crating 1,997.00$ 1 1,997.00$ 9 Installation 8,100.00$ 1 8,100.00$ 10 Artist fees 4,000.00$ 2 8,000.00$ Subtotal 72,727.00$ Continengy (10%)7,272.70$ Total 79,999.70$ On the Backs of Fish - Budget Our current budget is based on maximizing the art experience at Millpond Meadow. This real-time budget will be a cornerstone, should we progress to design developing for this project. We have analyzed preliminary engineering, quantities, construction costs, and solicited pricing from multilple suppliers to ensure we have a comprehensive picture of budget and associated risks. With the general concept, aesthetic, functionality and layout worked out, we have plenty of room to fine-tune project specific elements as project stakeholders see fit. As we work through design development in close collaboration with the City of Pickering and Pickering Museum Village, we can provide expedient feedback on budget and design to best inform decision making. Our team has extensive experience managing large, custom projects and our process is set up to be simple and enjoyable. - 26 - COLLABORATORS & SUPPLIERS Design Development Bluff Studio will collaborate cloesly with the City of Pickering and Pickering Museum Village teams to develop aesthetic, material and installation details. We will produce the variations of forms for the artwork using 3D modeling software and will output maquettes for review. Once the forms are approved we will transition to detail design and engineering. Engineer SMP Engineering will provide structural review and professional seal for our artwork. We have worked with them on a handful of installations in the past. They specialize in developing installation details that minimize impact on surrounding landscape, while also ensuring structural integrity. Manufacturing The Cloudcrete forms will be manufactured by HEAVY Industries, who have 25 years of experience applying this material in public art, landscape and archtiectural projects. Custom work is their niche and they are well set up to produce these unique elements efficiently Shipping Shipping will be coordinated by Straitlink, whom we have worked with in the past to move projects across North American and to the United Kingdom. Installation Installation will be done in collaboration with Allcare Construction. Their yard is located about 20 minutes from Pickering Museum Village. As a longtime collaborator of ours, we often work with them to find ways to install projects in the most cost-effective way possible. This could even involve them simply dropping off their equipment for us to operate ourselves, which we have done in the past. 5. Collaborators & Suppliers - 27 - MAINTENANCE 6.Conservation & Maintenance plan STRUCTURES Cloudcrete structures requires little to no maintenance after installation. They should be visually inspected after the first freeze/thaw cycle to ensure there are no manufacturer defects visible, such as relief cracks or surface corrosion. PATINA Cloudcrete is available in four standard color mixes. Overtime the color of the Cloudcrete will gently fade with exposure to UV and wear from public use. This will enhance the unique characteristics of each form and they will take on a more natural aesthetic, similar to that of stone. The patina of the sculpture will depend on the original color mix. LANDSCAPING Grass or limestone granular are the two options for treatment of the grounds surrounding the structures. This decision can be discuss with project stakeholders. Please note we have budgeted for grass as a surrounding landscape, but we are open to a granular base if that is preferred by the site maintenance team. Grass surrounding the forms can either be cut or left long. If the plan is to cut the grass, we can develop a layout with appropriate spacing between the forms for cutting and trimming equipment. A granular base will require little to no maintenance. It will affect the overall visual impression of the work within the landscape. VANDALISM The owner / operator should coordinate, at minimum, an annual visual inspection of the structures for vandalism. Anti-graffiti coating will be applied to each form, so they can be cleaned easily. CONSERVANCY PLAN Should any maintenance concerns arise, they should be photo documented and sent to Bluff Studio to determine if action is required. It is important that maintenance concerns be addressed as soon as possible to mitigate more severe issues. Please report any maintenance concerns within 30 days of discovery. WARRANTY 2 Year Limited Warranty on any components mechanically fastened. 1 Year Limited Warranty on any manufacturer defects, such as visible cracks or surface corrosion. - 28 - WHO WE ARE Bluff Studio has over 10 years of experience conceptualizing, managing and executing innovative site-responsive public art works. Our mandate is to cultivate vibrant, engaging and equitable public projects that foster healthy communities and strengthen the urban fabric. The core of our creative practice focuses on engaging with local communities to generate site-responsive artworks. As artists, we have a strong belief in creating environmentally sensitive works that can help illuminate ecosystems and non-human inhabitants. OUR COMBINED EXPERIENCE Sean Procyk and Sarah Fuller formed their collaborative relationship in the Banff, AB between 2011 and 2014. During this time the two developed a conceptual approach to art making informed by concerns for sustainability, the ecological balance between human and the natural environment, as well as community engagement. They both have a history of creating artworks in the Pickering area and have a deep appreciation for the region’s forest and water ecosystems. SARAH FULLER Sarah Fuller has a long history working in site- responsive artworks with a research-based methodology. She has spent her professional career managing the photography studio at the Banff Centre, and creating site - specific installation works in the Yukon, Banff and the GTA. Sarah is particularly interested in the Pickering ecosystem from her previous work on the Canada 150 Project titled “Illuminations: Human/Nature”. Commissioned by Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, the project was made in collaboration with Moment Factory (Montreal, QC) and presented in two distinct sites in Banff National Park and Rouge Urban National Park. As lead artist on the $2.5 million project, she was responsible for weaving together a multiplicity of narratives gleaned from each site. One of the narratives illuminated at the Rouge Park site was the story of the Atlantic Salmon re-introduction to Lake Ontario. Responsible for: •Concept generation / development •Site research including archival research •Installation •Documentation Photography SEAN PROCYK For nearly 12 years, Sean has been immersed in the design and fabrication of highly unique art, landscape and playground construction projects. He spent his early professional career managing sculpture studios at OCAD University and The Banff Centre. Collaboration, project planning and hands-on fabrication experience were the main take aways during this time. Since 2015 Sean has been a central figure in North America’s growing nature play industry. His designs have been installed across Canada and the United States, some of which he’s had the privilege to fabricate and install himself. He has also found himself in the fortunate position to have contributed to the rapid growth of nature playground companies like Earthscape and Rockyview. Working for these two companies has given him perspective on contrasting operational processes for playground design-build. Responsible for: •Concept generation / development •Sourcing of off-the-shelf elements •Construction and installation of non-structural elements •CPSI review and coordination of 3rd party inspections 7. Who we are - 29 - Thank you. - 30 - 8. APPENDIX 1: PRELIMINARY TECHNICAL DRAWINGS - 31 - 42 . 2 10 7 3 267.9 6805 BFFS BASE PERIMETER OF CLOUDCRETE FORM TO BE BUILT UP IN THICKNESS (APPROX. 4" X 2") 19 x 600 REBAR TO RESIST SHIFTING FROM LATERAL DYNAMIC LOADING 1" THK SS FINS 43 . 5 11 0 6 264.4 6715 43.8 1112 CLOUDCRETE SURFACE TO BE TEXTURED FOR TRACTION 1 9 MI N . T H K TY P DETAIL B SCALE 1 : 10 HOLLOW CLOUDCRETE FORM All dimensions in [inches] mm• All exposed edges to have a chamfer of minimum • 3mm radius Cloudcrete surface to be textured to ensure • traction SS fins to be 316 (A4)• Front View Side View Top View Isometric View PROPOSED SURFACE FINISH Date: 2023-02-12 Rev: - Dwg No: Dwg Name: Form1 Paper Size: A3 FOR PRICING PURPOSES ONLY - 32 - 37 93 8 203 5144 6 A 1" THK SS FIN FFS 19 x 600 REBAR TO RESIST SHIFTING FROM LATERAL DYNAMIC LOADING BASE PERIMETER OF CLOUDCRETE FORM TO BE BUILT UP IN THICKNESS (APPROX. 4" X 2") 42 10 6 4 199 5053 47 1200 CLOUDCRETE SURFACE TO BE TEXTURED FOR TRACTION PROPOSED SURFACE FINISH 1 9 MI N . T H K TY P DETAIL A SCALE 1 : 10 HOLLOW CLOUDCRETE FORM All dimensions in [inches] mm All exposed edges to have a chamfer of minimum • 3mm radius Cloudcrete surface to be textured to ensure • traction SS fins to be 316 (A4)• Front View Side View Top View Date: 2023-02-12 Rev: - Dwg No: Dwg Name: Form2 Paper Size: A3 FOR PRICING PURPOSES ONLY - 33 - 44 . 1 11 2 1 263.7 6697 C 1" THK SS FINS 261.0 6629 49 . 1 12 4 8 42 . 9 10 9 0 45.3 1151 CLOUDCRETE SURFACE TO BE TEXTURED FOR TRACTION 1 9 MI N . T H K TY P DETAIL C SCALE 1 : 10 HOLLOW CLOUDCRETE FORM All dimensions in [inches] mm• All exposed edges to have a chamfer of minimum • 3mm radius Cloudcrete surface to be textured to ensure • traction SS fins to be 316 (A4)• Front ViewSide View Top View Isometric View PROPOSED SURFACE FINISH BASE PERIMETER OF CLOUDCRETE FORM TO BE BUILT UP IN THICKNESS (APPROX. 4" X 2") 19 x 600 REBAR TO RESIST SHIFTING FROM LATERAL DYNAMIC LOADING FFS Date: 2023-02-12 Rev: - Dwg No: Dwg Name: Form3 Paper Size: A3 FOR PRICING PURPOSES ONLY - 34 - 262.0 6656 39 . 8 10 1 0 D 1" THK SS FINS 261.9 6652 43 . 4 11 0 1 45.1 1145 CLOUDCRETE SURFACE TO BE TEXTURED FOR TRACTION 1 9 MI N . T H K TY P DETAIL D SCALE 1 : 10 HOLLOW CLOUDCRETE FORM All dimensions in [inches] mm• All exposed edges to have a chamfer of minimum • 3mm radius Cloudcrete surface to be textured to ensure • traction SS fins to be 316 (A4)• Front ViewSide View Top View Isometric View PROPOSED SURFACE FINISH 19 x 600 REBAR TO RESIST SHIFTING FROM LATERAL DYNAMIC LOADING BASE PERIMETER OF CLOUDCRETE FORM TO BE BUILT UP IN THICKNESS (APPROX. 4" X 2") FFS Date: 2023-02-12 Rev: - Dwg No: Dwg Name: Form4 Paper Size: A3 FOR PRICING PURPOSES ONLY - 35 - 9. APPENDIX 2: MATERIAL DATA SHEET & BROCHURE - 36 - PRODUCT DATA SHEET Cloudcrete is a multipurpose pre-cast concrete product that utilizes a mixture of Portland cement and alkali-resistant glass fibre to produce a lightweight, flexible and durable material that can be used across a number applications. For its weight it has a very high density and low coefficient of expansion. The glass fibre matrix provides increased flexibility and the ability to be spray cast into a variety of shapes, assembled with multiple materials. Cloudcrete meets ATSM EB4 International standards with 0% flame spread and smoke development, making it a safe alternative to other casted materials that meet the same structural or aesthetic requirements. NFPA 259 criteria for potential heat of combustion of 878.8 BTU/lb. GENERAL OPTIONS Finish color options 4 standard colors & custom color matching Surface finish options Smooth or etched Sealant options Acrylic, Silane or graffiti sealant Casting options Wet cast or spray molded PHYSICAL & MECHANICAL PROPERTIES Thickness 3/4" (typ) Glass Fiber Content 4% min. Dry Density (kg/m3)2075 Compressive Strength (Mpa) 50-55 Flexural Strength (Mpa)20-25 Tensile Strength (Mpa)>13 THERMAL PROPERTIES Thermal Conductivity (BTU/in/hr/ft2/°F) 3.5 - 7.0 Flame spread classification Class 1 Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (in/in/°F) 12x10^-6 Overview Thermal Properties WEIGHT .75”7.2 lbs / ft2 1”9lbs / ft2 1.25”11.25 lbs/ft2 1.5”14.06 lbs/ft2 FIRE ENDURANCE Flame spread index 0 Smoke Development 0 ATSM E136 requirements met “GFRC made of cement, glass fibers, sand and water is non- combustible and meets the requirements of ASTM E136. When used as a surface material, its flame spread index is zero.” Reference: pg 15 PCI 4th edition GFRC manual. Confirmed Heavy maintains an inventory of Cloudcrete samples in several finishes, color and texture combinations. We can also match an array of finishes, color or textures based on your project requirements. Let’s talk about your next project! Contact us: Samples EMAIL: info@heavyexperience.com PHONE: 403.252.6603 Heavy 9192 52 Street SE Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2C 5A9 - 37 - - 38 - What sets Cloudcrete apart? Leverage unprecedented creative freedom without the risk and cost. Cloudcrete is a versatile, lightweight concrete solution, developed in digital space and intended for both exterior and interior applications. It is tailored for designers looking to achieve complex, organic shapes via a durable, controlled concrete building material. Whether designing interactive landscapes, architectural elements, or unique art works, Cloudcrete can provide the solution. Leveraging digital 3D modeling and physical prototyping during the consultation and optimization phase ensures the color, finish, texture, geometry and overall approach meets the design intent. Cloudcrete components can be easily integrated into multi-material design schemes with fully engineered connection details and proven material testing data for our proprietary mix design. Whether your project requires one unique piece, or many incorporated into a greater whole, Cloudcrete can be adapted to meet any volume requirements. Cloudcrete is more than concrete; it is a versatile resource in your material palette providing the design freedom to take big risks with the certainty of a tried and tested product. Cloudcrete is the next step in the evolution of concrete. It is a versatile tool at the disposal of designers looking to accomplish innovative geometric forms. - 39 - How does Cloudcrete come to life? At it’s most basic level, Cloudcrete is a sprayed, mold-formed, shell-like concrete product. It consists of a curated mix of concrete, alkali resistant chopped glass strand, water, sand, and polymer. Our engineer approved and tested Cloudcrete mixture allows for glass fibre strands to take the place of the rebar used in typical in concrete products. In order to achieve the best result, each casting surface is prepped with a non-invasive mould release agent. Once prepped, the facecoat concrete mixture can be applied via spray. The thin facecoat does not contain strengthening fibres in order for the exposed surface to achieve the desired aesthetic. After the facecoat has had time to partially cure, there is a window in which the remaining 1/2” - 1” thick layer of concrete and chopped glass fibre mixture can be applied while forming a strong bond with the initial facecoat. This thin materiality, relative to pre-cast concrete, is where Cloudcrete shines as an alternative. Embeded knifeplates or ferrule connections are then cast in to allow easy connection to external framework. Cloudcrete is meticulously applied via a Cloudcrete is meticulously applied via a spray into open-faced molds to create spray into open-faced molds to create the wildest forms, while ensuring the the wildest forms, while ensuring the highest level of fit and finishhighest level of fit and finish - 40 - Why Cloudcrete? Cloudcrete has been developed by the Heavy team based on our knowledge and real-world experience planning and building innovative and boundary- defying projects. With a combined 25+ years of experience working with Cloudcrete, we have honed our craft to the point where we now have an undeniably effective and customizable product. This is backed up with proven engineering data and standard colours and finishes, making it easy to specify for an unlimited variety of complex, ambitious applications. When combined with Heavy’s PLAN— BUILD™ process and digital parametric design, the full potential of Cloudcrete can be unlocked, enabling designers, architects and visionaries to create unprecedented geometric forms with certainty and efficiency. The possibilities are endless, and we look forward to working with you to bring your vision into reality. Find out how Heavy’s Cloudcrete can help turn your placemaking vision into reality by visiting www.heavyexperience.com Custom colours, finishes and textures available 001 — Charcoal 003 — Portland 002 — Cloud White 004 — Stone Grey - 41 - Memo To: Cultural Advisory Committee Members March 15, 2023 From: Ellen Tayles-Armstrong Museum Curator Copy: Division Head, Cultural and Community Programming (Acting) Supervisor, Cultural Services Subject: Direct Commission: Log Barn Digital Artwork File: J:\00-Community Services\S-3060 Museum and Art Galleries Staff are seeking endorsement for Oddside Arts to be commissioned to create a curated augmented reality and audio experience including, animated illustrations for the Pickering Museum Village exhibit Roots to Rebellion. The total budget for this work is $38,000.00. Background: Pickering Museum Village was successful in receiving $272,000.00 in funding for a new permanent exhibit in our Log Barn and House featuring digital a rtwork including illustrated projection and augmented reality experiences. The exhibit explores the early years of Pickering and how the settlers from this small farming community were instrumental in the Rebellion of 1837. It will be told through the perspectives of Black settlers, working through their lives from the1820s and culminating in the Rebellion of 1837 - 38. Events such as the Abolition Act of 1834, the Underground Railroad, the Upper Canadian Rebellion, and United Empire Loyalists settlement will be interpreted through the lens of Pickering and Durham’s black community. In addition to the digital artwork, the exhibit will include hands -on activities, an outdoor play space, and an accompanying website featuring artifacts, additional content and e ducational resources. The Pickering Museum Village has been telling the story of the Rebellion of 1837 for over 30 years from an European, Early Settler perspective. This exhibit is an opportunity for Museum staff to integrate a wider range of perspectives - specifically Black history - into the interpretation of this historic event. Rationale: - 42 - March 15, 2023 Page 2 of 2 Direct Commission: Log Barn Digital Artwork Museum staff have been consulting with the Pickering Anti -Black Racism Task Force on this project. The PABRT recommended that local t alent from the Black community be involved in creating content for this experience. Following those recommendations, initial exhibit research was completed by a student from York University’s Black Canadian Studies program, and we have been working closely with partners from the Black Mecca Museum. In December 2022, Museum staff worked with the Public Art team to identify suitable artists to engage for this project. Oddside Arts is a cultural arts not-for-profit that fosters a space for Afro-descendants, most especially women, gender-expansive and LGTBQ+ folks, to theorize, create, and contribute to the development of the equitable future. Past projects such as IMAGInuity, showcases their use of AR technology and their ability to bring objects of 6 Black Canadian & Afrodiasporic inventors to life in a museum exhibit setting. Section 08.01 of the Public Art Policy: Purchase or Commission of Art, states that depending on the nature of the artwork, it may be secured through: Direct Invitation/Commission or Purchase (Single/Sole-Source) occurs when a single artist is identified to complete a Public Art project, or when an existing piece of Public Art is purchased. In this case, we are requesting to direct commission Oddsite Arts for the Log Barn, Roots to Rebellion project. Their commitment to collaboration, advocacy and knowledge sharing, coupled with their portfolio and range of experience, is in direct alignment with the goals of this exhibition. The Pickering Museum Village asks members of the CAC to endorse the direct commission of digital art for the Log Barn exhibit from Oddside Arts. Attachment Roots to Rebellion Project Brief Roots to Rebellion Pitch by Oddside Arts - 43 - Project Brief ‘Roots to Rebellion ’ Augmented Reality at Pickering Museum Village Exhibit Location The proposed AR, video, and audio experiences will take place in our Log Barn and Log House buildings. The buildings are side by side, and will have Wifi point-to-point connection in place. Photos: top left is Log Barn exterior; top left is current Log barn interior; bottom left is Log Barn and Log House proximity; bottom right photo is Log house interior Current 360 tour of the village: https://www.gotyoulooking.com/1pickmuseum/mht.html Visitor Experience Visitors should be able to access the AR through their phones over the web (free wifi is provided on site), or through a museum-owned iPad that stays within the exhibit space. We imagine this experience to enhance the exhibit, but not overwhelm it. The main exhibit content in the Log Barn will be hands-on interactives, and the AR experience is meant to support further learning. - 44 - In the Log Barn, our main digital activations are a space to see virtual artifacts and their accompanying information, and a narrative activation. There will also be a public art sculpture outside the barn where an optional activation (still image) can take place. There is also a projected video to be displayed in the Log Barn’s east side. This video, running approx. 5 minutes in length, will provide introductory content for the exhibit. Draft script and storyboard elements attached. The video will be animated, and be viewed from the perspective of a young person / child witnessing the events of the 1830s. A narrator will describe the historical context. The video’s editing and voiceovers will be done by Pickering Museum staff, though we wish to source an illustrator from your network to complete the perspective animations. The Log House experience is going to be the main AR experience. Similar to the Log Barn, there will be some interactives within the space, but the main exhibit components are to investigate the AR images. Features We Wish to Have  Back-end analytics: number of users and their total time on the experience  Visitors can save photo to their phone  Experience should connect to a separate webpage, provided by the museum  (optional) 360 tour experience for off-site users, similar to a virtual real estate showing with pin points to link to further information  Projection video: it will run in the east side of the Log Barn from an on-site projector. The video is approx. 5 minutes in length, and will include illustrated still images alongside archival documents. Illustrations to be done by selected illustrator. Activation points  4 images in the Log House – one in each corner of the building o All are illustrated images o 2 images will have an option for narration (audio file) to play, approx. 1-2 minutes  3 points in the Log Barn – one exterior and two interior o (optional) Exterior will be a still image overlaying the public art sculpture o Interior will have a narration (audio file), approx. 2 minutes o Designated activation point for artifact interaction. Similar style to an AR product experience where users can select an artifact, see it through their phone in a physical space, and click to the webpage for more information. PMV staff to provide the 360 videos for artifacts. Rough content estimates  5 illustrated images to integrate in 360 tour capabilities  3 audio options (in English and French, PMV to provide voice overs), 4-6 minutes in total  20 digital artifacts  35 illustrated images Deliverables  Digital experience within the Log House - 45 -  Digital experience in the Log barn  Illustrator to create projection video images (approx. 35 images)  (optional) 360 touring capability for off-site users  (optional) activation point for exterior public art Budget Max amount available for the project - $38 000 Suggested breakdown Please include your quote with adjusted amounts, the costs below are only suggested. *Note: illustrations are suggested approx. $200 per image  For projection video illustrations (x35-40): $7 000 – 8 000  For AR components: $20 000 o Includes illustrations (x5): $1 000  Administrative budget (est. XX hrs at $XX): TBD Project budget buffer: TBD Timelines  Log House to open in fall 2023 (most likely September or October)  Digital Experience (off-site access) to be available in October 2023  Log Barn to open in Spring 2024 (April or May) - 46 - Inspiration Images: Video style inspiration: Africville Heritage Minute: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SwNa0H4s0s Sleeping Car porters: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LkYJKL5yd0U Operation Soap Canadian Heritage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z6s9qvctHI0 Kensington market Heritage Minute: https://youtu.be/8E2z9YouMfM - 47 - ROOTS TO REBELLION D A T E M A R C H 2 , 2 0 2 3 C R E A T E D B Y : O D D S I D E A R T S PITCH FOR PICKERING MUSEUM VILLAGE - 48 - ABOUT US MAIN OBJECTIVES Creating an AR experience containing images for a 360 tour Creating digital artifacts Creating the digital experience within the Log House and the Log Barn Creating the illustrated images for the video projection based on the Roots to Rebellion script Oddside Arts is a grassroots cultural arts not-for-profit and creative technology artist collective, merging art, technology and wellness through Black speculative design. We work from a point of view that prioritizes mental wellness and reimagines spaces for those who identify as part of Afrodiasporic and Indigenous communities, most especially women, gender-expansive and LGTBQ+ folks, to theorize, create, and contribute to the development of the equitable future. SUMMARY OF ROOTS TO REBELLION BRIEF: A curated augmented reality (AR) and audio experience for the Pickering Museum Village exhibit "Roots to Rebellion" taking place in the Fall - September/October 2023 and Spring - April/May 2024. The proposed experiences will take place in the Log Barn and Log House buildings. Exhibit content in the Log Barn being hands-on interactives, using the AR experience to support further learning. A projected video will be displayed in the Log Barn’s east side. This video, running approx 5 minutes in length, will provide introductory content for the exhibit. Content in the Log House will be interactive AR components and be the main feature of that experience. - 49 - BUDGET Description $18,000AR Components 5 illustrated images to integrate in 360 tour capabilities 10 digital artifacts AR Development for 10 artifacts $10,000Short Film Illustrations 20 illustrated images that include backgrounds and detailed landscapes at some points $8,000Administrative Didactic and branding formatting/creating Logistic costs (transportation, materials, production) For the overall management of this creative portion of the project. TOTAL: $38,000 $2,000Contingency - 50 - Merging Art, Technology & Wellness Through Black Speculative Design. Oddside Arts PORTFOLIO ODDSIDEARTS.CA @ODDSIDE ARTS - 51 - CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ABOUT PREVIOUS PARTNERSHIPS SNAPSHOT OF PROJECTS GLIMPSE OF PROGRAMS & EVENTS VALUES KEEP IN TOUCH - 52 - "I believe art is a connection, like passing on a flame." - Wangechi Mutu - 53 - Oddside Arts is a cultural arts and creative technology organization and artist collective with the mandate to merge art, technology & wellness through Black speculative design. Oddside Arts places a priority on supporting artists of the African diaspora (Afro-Caribbean, Afro- Indigenous and African descendent) and uses art as a point of access for critical discussions about accessibility, equity, coalition building, and demystifying the public art process for more artists to gain access. Our organization functions through an Ubuntu framework, an African concept that promotes interconnectedness where we choose to focus on the “we” rather than on singular pathways to success. INTRODUCTION Oddside Arts Identification 12022958 CANADA INSTITUTE Operating Name: Organization Type: Federally Incorporated Non-Profit INFO Our organization’s artistic practice includes the following: creative endeavours such as public art projects and STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, mentorship) programming informed by African diasporic perspectives that use speculative elements from science fiction and fantasy; Pan-African viewpoints and cultural narratives; and the application of technology by use of digital design and immersive experiences. We work from a point of view that prioritizes mental wellness and re-imagines spaces for Afro-descendants, most especially women, gender-expansive and LGTBQ+ folks, to theorize, create, and contribute to the development of an equitable future. 4- 54 - ABOUT COLLABORATION We function through an Ubuntu framework, an African concept that promotes interconnectedness where we choose to focus on the “we” ADVOCACY We advocate for space to include the creative outputs of BIPOC folks and those who self-identify as 2SLGBTQIAP. KNOWLEDGE SHARING We contribute to the development of Black and/or Queer BIPOC artists by supporting the creation, production, and presentation of artworks. Award winning Multidisciplinary Creative Tech Artist, whose practice encompasses Queer theory in a Meta-analytical Afrofuturistic convergence of tech, mindfulness, sound, & Noetic sciences. a writer, scholar, digital and performance artist who uses feminism and critical race theory to dissect constructions surrounding race and representation. q u e e n k u k o y i n i c o t a y l o r LEADERSHIP 5 OUR PILLARS - 55 - PREVIOUS PARTNERSHIPS 6- 56 - Snapshot of Projects 7- 57 - Love Letters 2021-2022 A 150-Foot Construction Hoarding installation at Queens Quay & York St. inspired by African textiles and using augmented reality (AR). Included audio and written love letters from the Toronto public. Artists Queen Kukoyi, Nico Taylor Curtia Wright, Never Gallery Ready Organizations 8- 58 - Video of the entire Love Letters Project Video of the Augmented Reality on the "E" 9- 59 - IMAGInuity 2022 A physical exhibit and virtual experience featuring a dialogue of past and future Black ingenuity comprised of an inventors showcase, visioning sessions with the public, and the Museum of the Future 3022. Artists Queen Kukoyi, Nico Taylor SPATIAL-ESK Organizations 10- 60 - Walkthrough of the exhibit that featured: 6 inventions from Afrodiasporic inventors from Canada, America and the African continent; 6 imagined inventions based upon what may come to be 1000 years in the future that came out of the visioning sessions with the public. Exhibit featured levitating devices and hologram fans. VIDEO EXPLANATION 11- 61 - BEYOND THE SOIL 2023 A Black futurist exhibit exploring African diasporic quilting practices using digital design, 3D printing and augmented reality (AR). Artists Queen Kukoyi, Nico Taylor, Schetauna Powell, Mark Francis, Neekta Torabian, Afi Browne, Gerda Creates, Levyi-Alexander J. Love, Meighan Morson, plus more! Organizations 12- 62 - Prototype of 3D-printed quilt patches.Video of the augmented reality on Myrtle Sodhi Henry's quilt pattern design.13- 63 - A Glimpse of Programs and Events 14- 64 - Creative technology talks like the panel we hosted and exhibit for the Rendrd x Meta "Entropy In Protopia" event on Afrofuturism. 15 Short films like Rahyne (2021) - on video truck Youth and Adult wellness workshops like our Earthseeds Kemetic Yoga Series. Cultural, contemporary and futuristic youth STEAM program & Exhibition (AR) - 65 - How to Find Us 16 VISIT US: WWW.ODDSIDEARTS.CA EMAIL US: INFO@ODDSIDEARTS.CA FIND US: @ODDSIDEARTS - 66 - Memo To: Cultural Advisory Committee March 14, 2023 From: Stoyan Barakov Coordinator, Public Art Copy: Acting Supervisor, Community Services Subject: Waterfront Public Art - Consultation Services Background: The City is seeking to directly invite three teams of artist/designers to provide concepts for public art ideas for Rotary Frenchman’s Bay West Park. The collected concepts will aim to animate the area with cohesive art installations ranging from bike racks, interactive pieces and stand -alone sculptures. These will be funded from the Public Art Reserve under a phased approach. The maxim budged for this is $240,000 and will be spread over three years. The proposed artworks will be located along the shore of Rotary Frenchman’s Bay West Park (RFBWP) in Pickering. The Rotary Frenchman’s Bay West Park area is currently under construction. The area is envisioned as a recreational community hub where people come together to admire nature, wildlife, share stories and build relationships through progressive, fun, and vibrant experiences. The public art concepts are intended to reflect the natural beauty and vibrancy of the waterfront and surrounding area and celebrate the history of the City of Pickering. RFBWP is located east of West Shore Boulevard and south of Sunrise Avenue and includes the west spit of the entrance to Frenchman’s Bay. This park is undergoing a $2.8 million revitalizatio n and will address the impact of major storms and high-water levels on the site as well the addition of accessible paths, public washrooms, recreation areas and interpretive nodes. Funding: Each consultant will be compensated $4,700 excluding HST to develop one permanent public art concept. The consultants will be provided with a brief prior outlining exact criteria, location and budget frame of $240,000 excluding HST. - 67 - March 14, 2023 Page 2 of 2 Cultural Advisory Committee – Waterfront Public Art: Consultation Services Next steps: The Cultural Advisory Committee will be shared the three concepts during June 20, 2023 meeting. Discussion: Currently, Community Services is seeking endorsement from the Cultural Advisory Committee on moving forward with this project. - 68 - Memo To: Susan Cassel City Clerk March 21, 2023 From: Sarah Douglas-Murray Director, Community Services, Community Services Copy: Chief Administrative Officer Manager, Cultural Services Cultural Advisory Committee Members Subject: Cultural Advisory Committee - 2022 Report & 2023 Work Plan File: A-1410-008 The Cultural Advisory Committee (CAC) is pleased to submit, for Council’s information, the 2022 Committee Report and 2023 Work Plan as outlined below. In 2022, three committee meetings where held prior to the fall municipal election. T he committee continued to contribute to the goals of the City’s Cultural Plan in the following ways:  Reviewed and provided endorsement of the following public art projects; Artists Dani Crosby’s 175th Anniversary of Greenwood Blacksmith Shop piece at the Pickering Museum Village; artists, Zuna Amir and Malik McKoy, two murals that commemorate COVID-19 at the Chestnut Hill Development Recreation Complex; artist, Meegan Lim, whom created two temporary murals “Anne and Maud Experience” at the Central Library & Pickering Museum Village, and reviewed and endorsed the top three selected designs of the Esplanade Park, Public Art Project, Phase 2 that would continue to the next step s in development in 2023.  Provided recommendations on community and temporary public art programs including the piano project, and acted as public art judges for the annual community banner program.  Reviewed, made recommendations and provide feedback to the standing agenda items regarding the Pickering Museum Village (PMV) programs including Celebrate Pickering’s Black History, Anne and Maud Experience, and PMV partnership tourism routs.  Provided recommendations and comments for the My Main Street – Community Accelerator Grant Application. - 69 - March 21, 2023 Page 2 of 3 Cultural Advisory Committee 2022 Report & 2023 Work Plan Received and made recommendations based on a resident presentation in regards to Welcoming the Jewish Community in Pickering. Reviewed and discussed the final goals and actio ns listed in the Cultural Strategic Plan 2014. Participated in annual update to Council. 2023 Work Plan The Cultural Services Unit has a number of projects and initiatives planned for 2023 that will be presented to the Cultural Advisory Committee for consultation which include , but are not limited to; •Public art murals created by Malik McKoy and Zuna Amir at Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex, funded through the Commemorate Canada program. •A new permanent public artwork at Pickering Museum Village, funded by the Government of Canada and Healthy Communities Foundation of Canada •Beginning construction of the new Pickering Heritage & Community Centre at the Pickering Museum Village, funded in part by the Government of Canada. •New exhibit development at Pickering Museum Village •Community banner displays •Updated Public Art Policy The Cultural Services Unit also has ongoing annual planning which will be presented to the Cultural Advisory Committee for consultation: Public Art Plan Pickering Museum Village Annual Operating Plan and Deaccession Lists Pickering Events Plan Community Tourism Plan Work of the CAC also includes: Consult on public art and form a Public Art Sub-committee to review and consult on public art submission, including the submission of a terms of reference. Provide feedback to staff on the development of community engagement initiatives related to culture, and provide feedback on existing cultural programs. Act as cultural champions, and look for opportunities through community engagement initiatives that focus on celebrating, and highlighting cultural assets, or that bring heritage recognition, and education to the forefront. - 70 - March 21, 2023 Page 3 of 3 Cultural Advisory Committee 2022 Report & 2023 Work Plan  Connect community partners to the culture team, to deliver on goals listed in the Cultural Strategic Plan.  Provide feedback to staff on the development of entrepreneurial and economic development initiatives related to culture, and provide feedback on existing programs .  Report to Council Annually through the committee’s work plan. :jsa - 71 - Policy Procedure Title: Community Banner Policy Policy Number CUL 140 Reference CUL-130 Public Art Policy, ADM 150 Marketing Partnership and Advertising Policy, Resolution #877/22 Date Originated (m/d/y) December 5, 2022 Date Revised (m/d/y) Pages 9 Approval: Chief Administrative Officer Point of Contact Supervisor, Cultural Services Policy Objective Banners on City streetlight and facility parking lot light poles provide opportunities to develop community identity, pride, and enhance cultural experiences within a community. The objectives of this policy are:  To establish clear and consistent methods for The Corporation of the City of Pickering (“City”) staff to initiate and implement community-led banner displays within the City;  To establish clear and consistent methods for individuals and organizations to request banner displays through the City Centre Banner Display Program, located on 24 designated streetlight poles in the City Centre; and  To establish clear and consistent methods for individuals and organizations to request banner displays in new locations throughout the City. Index 01 Purpose 02 Scope 03 Application 04 Definitions 05 Delegation of Authority 06 General 07 Locations - 72 - Policy Title: Community Banner Policy Page 2 of 9 Policy Number: CUL 140 08 Inclusions and Restrictions for all banners 09 Approval process and criteria for staff -led banner displays 10 Approval process and criteria for community-led banner displays on the 24 City Centre Streetlights 11 Approval process and criteria for community-led banner displays in new locations in the City 01 Purpose Public art and wayfinding initiatives displayed on street banners are valuable asset s that enhance the social and cultural environments of municipalities. Through these street banner installations we beautify our environment , engage the community in creative place- making, and celebrate community stories, culture, and diversity. 02 Scope The Banner Policy is designed: To establish the process for City staff to create banner displays in the City; To establish the process for individuals and organizations to request banner displays on Pickering’s City Centre 24 designated streetlight poles; and To establish the process for individuals and organizations to request banner displays in new locations throughout the City. 03 Application This Policy applies to banners displayed within the City, on owned streetlight and parking lot light poles. 04 Definitions 04.01 City of Pickering Streetlight Poles - Municipal streetlight poles can be found throughout the City, including facility parking lots. These poles are owned and maintained by the City. City Streetlight Poles that make good candidates for banners are in visible community locations and in safe environments away from hydro lines and hanging branches. 04.02 Utility Poles - Utility Poles support overhead power lines and other public utilities such as electrical cable, fibre optic cable and other related equipment such as street lights and transformers. Utility Poles are not included within the scope of this policy. - 73 - Policy Title: Community Banner Policy Page 3 of 9 Policy Number: CUL 140 04.03 Public Art Banners - Art developed and designed by professional artists that is displayed on municipally owned public space. These artworks are subject to the approval process outlined in the City of Pickering Public Art Policy (CUL – 130). 04.04 Corporate Art Banners - Banners designed by City staff, or a designer subject to the City of Pickering Branding Guidelines. 04.05 Community-led Designs - Banners designed and produced by community groups or Pickering residents. 04.06 City Centre Banner Display Program - Community requested banners that have been submitted through an online application form which will be reviewed by staff using established criteria, and endorsed by the Cultural Advisory Committee. Intake for this program is twice a year: March 28th and October 28th. 04.07 Established Community Banner Program - Community-led banners that have been approved by City Staff or Council and displayed on City of Pickering streetlight poles previously. Established community-led banner displays may continue based on the initial conditions of approval for display. Established Community Banner displays include: 48 Legion banners commemorating Remembrance Day in City Centre annually in October and November. 26 Legion banners commemorating Remembrance Day in Claremont annually in October and November. 17 Lions Club Spring/Summer and Community place making banners that are displayed annually from April to October and December to April. 6 PFlag banners commemorating Pride Month along Esplanade North annually in June. 05 Delegation of Authority 05.01 Chief Administrative Officer to: a)Support the allocation of staff resources to coordinate the Community Banner Policy; 05.02 The Mayor and Members of Council to: a)Direct inquiries related to community-led banners to the appropriate City staff; b)Review and approve the community banner displays endorsed by staff and the Cultural Advisory Committee. - 74 - Policy Title: Community Banner Policy Page 4 of 9 Policy Number: CUL 140 05.03 Directors & Division Heads to: a)Support the allocation of staff resources to the Community Banner Program; b)Ensure their department supports and meets the corporations obligations related to the Community Banner Program; c)Director, Community Services to consider and endorse, as appropriate, City staff recommendations to display banners on City Streetlight poles. 05.04 Managers & Supervisors to: a)Assign staff resources to coordinate display of banners on City of Pickering streetlight poles; 05.05 Employees to: a)Review banner applications and provide timely responses; b)Recommend the approval or denial of a proposal based on eligibility criteria; c)Keep an up to date listing of the banner displays and available City streetlight and parking lot light poles; d)Install banner hardware and banners; 05.06 Cultural Advisory Committee to: a)Review applications from the community for banner displays and recommend community displays in the Cultural Advisory Committee reports that are presented to Council for approval. 06 General The City will implement streetlight banner displays in three ways: 1.Staff led initiatives for banner displays on City of Pickering streetlight poles. Staff-led initiatives may include public art displays, beautification, wayfinding, tourism initiatives, support for City initiatives, and commemoration. 2.Community requests for banner displays on the 24 designated streetlights in Pickering’s City Centre. This program will be promoted and administered through a biannual community call for submissions and supported by a procedure. - 75 - Policy Title: Community Banner Policy Page 5 of 9 Policy Number: CUL 140 3.Community requests for banner displays in new locations in the City. This program will accept banner display requests that will be reviewed and recommended for approval on a case-by-case basis. 07 Locations 1.Staff-led initiatives for banner displays can be installed in various locations around the City, with preference to pedestrian pathways, and locations with high visibility. 2.The City will provide 24 streetlights in City Centre for Established Community Banner Program displays that can be requested and booked by community groups. The 24 City Centre locations have banner hardware that will be maintained by the City. 3.Individuals and the community can request banner displays in new locations in the City. Only City-owned streetlight poles will be considered for display. New banner locations will be subject to available staff resources for installation and removal. Any additional cost for the purchase of new hardware for streetlight poles may be subject to budget approval by Council in the next fiscal year. 08 Inclusions and Restrictions for all banner displays 08.01 All banner displays including: 1) staff-led banner displays; 2) community-led banner displays on the 24 City Centre Banners; and 3) community-led banner displays in new locations are subject to the following criteria: To be considered for the Community Banner Program, banner proposals must provide a meaningful benefit to the community and must support, foster or promote one or more of the following areas: Arts and Culture; Environment; Culture; Diversity; Heritage Promotion; Education; Health and Wellness; Physical Fitness; Enrich the character and identity of the City; Create unique or innovative experiences; and Be openly accepting, inclusive and accessible of all community members. Banner proposals submitted to the City for approval must meet certain criteria to be eligible, including compatibility with the provisions of municipal, provincial and - 76 - Policy Title: Community Banner Policy Page 6 of 9 Policy Number: CUL 140 federal laws as well as in accordance with rules and regulations administered by the City’s by-laws. 08.02 The City will not accept banner proposals and/or banner designs that: Endorse views or ideas that promote discrimination, contempt or hatred. The purposes, practices and banner proposals of applicant groups must be consistent with the Human Rights Code; Represent politically based parties, organizations or individuals; Conflict with the City’s values or that are deemed to impact negatively on the City’s identity as being family friendly; Contribute to the sale of tobacco, marijuana, pornography or support the production, distribution, and sale of weapons and other life -threatening products; Endorse views and ideas that are likely to promote discrimination, contempt or hatred for any person on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, religion, age, gender, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation, economic status or level of literacy; and, The primary purpose of the banners is promotion of a business or commercial enterprise. 09 Approval Process and criteria for Staff-led banner display 09.01 Staff-led banner designs are subject to the following approval criteria in addition to those outlined in Section 8: Designs that are considered public art have followed the provisions of the Public Art Policy (CUL 130) and may be subject to evaluation by a Public Art Jury or Committee. Costs for banner printing and installation are approved in the budget. 09.02 Staff-led banner designs are subject to the following approval process: 1.Banners designs are recommend by staff to the Cultural Advisory Committee. 2.The Cultural Advisory Committee reviews banner designs and provides endorsement. 3.Banner designs are approved by the Director, Community Services. - 77 - Policy Title: Community Banner Policy Page 7 of 9 Policy Number: CUL 140 10 Approval process for community-led banner displays on the 24 City Centre streetlights 10.01 The application and installation process for community-led banner displays on the 24 City Centre banner locations is outlined in City Centre Banner Display Procedure. 10.02 Community groups and individuals can submit a proposal application on the City website. The application process is outlined in the City Centre Banner Display Procedure. 10.03 Community requests to display banners on the 24 City Centre streetlights is subject to the following conditions: Each community banner submission can request a maximum of 12 banner locations of the 24 City Centre locations available. Community banners may be displayed for a span of eight weeks. Community banners will be installed and removed by the City. The City will supply the hardware to display banners. The Community organization or individual is responsible for the design of the banners and costs fabrication. All banners must meet size, material guidelines etc. Organizations and individuals are responsible to drop off banners two weeks prior to the installation date. Organizations and individuals are responsible for picking up banners from the City within two weeks of the removal date or else they will be discarded at the owners expense. 10.04 Community-led banner designs for the 24 City Centre streetlights is subject to the following approval process: The City will issue a call for written applications biannually, with deadlines to apply via the City website on March 28th and October 28th. Applications will be screened by staff for eligibility and presented to the Cultural Advisory Committee for review. The Cultural Advisory Committee will review the applicants’ banner displays and may recommend approval based on the selection criteria in Section 8 and 10 of this policy. Banner recommendations will be presented to Mayor and Council for approval as part of the Cultural Advisory work plan and report to council. - 78 - Policy Title: Community Banner Policy Page 8 of 9 Policy Number: CUL 140 Staff will notify applicants on the outcome of their application. 11 Approval process for community-led banner displays in new locations in the City 11.01 When proposals are submitted, the criteria used will be based on a number of different considerations: Nature and type of banner design o Artwork must fit banner dimensions as provided by City staff o Artwork must be printed on both sides of banners o Artwork must be colourful o High resolution digital files are required for production o Banners must be printed on low-maintenance materials. Capacity and relevant experience of the applicant o Availability of budget to complete the project o Ability of the applicant to meet project timelines o Applicant’s ability to create high quality designs. Space/staff/equipment availability the dates requested o Availability of proposed banner locations o Staff resources will support the scope of the banner installation o Staff resources support installation and removal of banners within the timeframe requested. Benefit and/or enhancement of the community o Artwork demonstrates direct impact to the community as outlined in section 8. 11.02 Community-led banner designs for new City streetlight locations that are not included in the 24 City Centre locations are subject to the following approval process: Written submissions will be accepted via the City website and form for new banner locations. Applications will be screened by staff for eligibility. Staff will confirm if banner locations are available and if City resources can support the request. Staff will present the application to the Cultural Advisory Committee. The Cultural Advisory Committee will review the applicants’ banner displays and may recommend approval based on the selection criteria in section 8 and 11 of this policy. - 79 - Policy Title: Community Banner Policy Page 9 of 9 Policy Number: CUL 140 Banner recommendations will be presented to Mayor and Council for approval as a Report to Council. Staff will notify applicants on the outcome of their application. - 80 - 2023 Event Schedule At-A-Glance Mayor’s New Year’s Day Levee January 1 Thai Pongal Celebration January 17 Black History Month Art Showcase February 2 Family Day February 20 International Women’s Day March 7 Commemorative Event March 18 Pre-Teen Dances March 31, April 28, May 26, June 23, September 29, October 27, November 10, December 15 Easter Parade April 8 Sunday Afternoon Big Band Event April 16 Take Pride in Pickering April 22 Fire Hall #1 Opening TBC Hip Hop in the Park May 6 Petapolooza May 13 Civic Awards May 15 Artfest May 27 Compost Giveaway May 27 Bring Back the Salmon (Release) June 2 Dragon Boat Festival June 3 - 4 D-Day Parade & Ceremony June 4 Seniors’ Month Celebration June 11 National Indigenous People’s Day June 21 Blacksmith Shop Launch and Funding June 25 PHCC Groundbreaking June TBC Canada Day July 1 Waterfront Summer Concerts July 6, 13, 20, 27, August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Esplanade Park Summer Concerts July 9, 16, 23, 30, August 6, 20*, 27 AIFYU Movie Night July 15 (July 22 rain date) Anne Extravaganza July 29, 30 Movie Night(s) Summer TBC Pickering Food Truck Festival August 11 – 13 Festival of India’s Independence August TBC Theatre in the Park August 17, 18 Peter Bethlenfalvy Community BBQ August 20* RFBWP Phase 2 Opening Late Summer / Early Fall TBC Accessible Park Opening Fall TBC Fairy Tours September weekends Kijimba Kind Restoration Unveiling September 22 Ganesh Festival September 23 Cultural Fusion Fair September 23 Ghost Walks September 27 - October 31 Pickering Soccer Dome Opening October 1 TBC Halloween at PMV October 28, 29 Aging Well Together Fair November 2 Remembrance Day Parade & Service November 11 - 81 - 2023 Event Schedule At-A-Glance Mayor’s Gala November 17 Winter Nights, City Lights November 24 – 25 Santa Claus Parade November 25 TBC Storybook Christmas November 25, 26, December 3, 4,10, 11 Chanukah Celebration December TBC *Organized or Supported by Events Team - 82 - Wherever business takes you 1 Cultural Advisory Committee Meeting Wherever business takes you March 21, 2023 Digital Readiness and Strategy - 84 - Wherever business takes youWherever business takes you 2 Today’s Objective 1.Provide an overview of the City’s Digital Strategy initiative and goals. 2.Discuss how the City’s Digital Strategy can enable accessible digital services for the community. - 85 - Wherever business takes youWherever business takes you 3 Wendy Gnenz Partner, Digital Advisory Lisa Page Consultant, Digital Advisory Welcome and Introductions - 86 - Wherever business takes youWherever business takes you 4 Welcome and Introductions •Tell us who you are. •Share one expectation or inspirational thought for today’s session. - 87 - Wherever business takes you The City of Pickering is embarking on a transformation journey to become a municipal leader in citizen-centred digital services. The purpose of this project is to complete a Digital Readiness Assessment and develop a Digital Strategy which will provide short-and long-term recommendations, including a clearly defined set of projects and actions related to technology architecture, selection and implementation of technology solutions, digital governance, and technology investment that will enable the City to achieve this goal. 5Wherever business takes you Digital Readiness and Strategy - 88 - Wherever business takes you 6 Public Engagement Activities Digital Strategy Pop-Up Booth at Recreation Complex Digital Strategy Pop-Up Booth at Central Library Facilitated Discussion with Adults 55+ Group Virtual Meeting with Cultural Advisory Committee Workshop with Pac For Teens Volunteer Group Virtual Meeting with Accessibility Advisory Committee Facilitated Discussion with Retirement Home Residents LetsTalkPickering Surveys for Community, Youth and Businesses - 89 - Wherever business takes you 77 Expectations of municipalities around the world have changed. They are faced with operating in a period of rapid change, and citizens today want a more open, integrated, accessible, and interactive experience. Drivers for digital change - 90 - Wherever business takes you Understanding Expectations 8 Flexible Accessible Responsive Seamless Transparent As digital tools continue their seamless integration into everyday life, citizen expectations have increased. Citizens are interested in accessing information and services when it is convenient for them through a easy to navigate online platform. - 91 - Wherever business takes you 9 Potential Digital Strategy Focus Areas Digital Service Delivery Digital Communications Open Data and Analytics Community Connections Digital Literacy and Skill Development Innovative Partnerships - 92 - Wherever business takes youWherever business takes you 10 Discussion #1 How can the City’s Digital Strategy support the strategic vision to ensure Pickering is community that fosters and strengthens cultural diversity? - 93 - Wherever business takes youWherever business takes you 11 Discussion #2 What barriers to accessibility, inclusion, or cultural diversity exist currently with the City’s digital services? - 94 - Wherever business takes youWherever business takes you 12 Discussion #3 What cultural benefits can be achieved through an increased offering of digital services to the community? - 95 - Wherever business takes youWherever business takes you 13 Discussion #4 What digital initiatives should the City prioritize to increase cultural services and community engagement? - 96 - Wherever business takes youWherever business takes you 14 Discussion #5 What other ways can we reach the community to gather additional perspectives on the City’s digital initiatives? - 97 - Wherever business takes youWherever business takes you 15 Next Steps 1.Complete public engagement activities. 2.Analyze results. 3.Create “What We Heard” report. 4.Leverage learnings to inform the City’s Digital Strategy. 5.Present Digital Strategy to City Council. - 98 - Wherever business takes you Thank you! Lisa Page Consultant, Digital Advisory MNP Digital Lisa.Page@mnp.ca Wendy Gnenz Partner, Digital Advisory MNP Digital Wendy.Gnenz@mnp.ca - 99 -