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Chapter 6 ! Getting There 46 Criteria for Selection of Artists • Qualifications: Artists shall be selected based on their qualifications as demonstrated b y past public art projects, appropriateness of their work to the site and project concerns, and experience working in the world of public art. • Media: All forms of visual arts shall be considered, subject to particular aspects of the project and site, as discussed in the project briefing sessions. • Style: Artists whose artworks are representative of all schools, styles and tastes shall be considered. • Appropriateness: Design of the public art project shall be appropriate — but not necessarily mimic — in scale, material, form , and content for the immediate environment in which the work will be located. • Permanence: Consideration shall be given to integrity of structure and materials, permanence, and protection of the proposed art project against theft, va ndalism, weathering, excessive maintenance and repair costs. • Elements of Design: Consideration shall be given to the fact that public art is created in the public context and includes factors beyond the aesthetic, such as public participation, functional considerations, and enhancement of the locale. In addition, public art may also establish a focal point; provide a context for interaction; modify, enhance or define specific spaces; and/or address specific issues of urban design. The work of public art may contribute to establishing or enhancing the identity of a particular location. • Diversity: The Public Art Program shall strive for diversity of style, scale, media and artists. The Program shall also strive for a wide distribution of public art pro jects throughout Cary, while acknowledging the Town's interest in particular areas of growth. Project Implementation Contracts Integrated capital project contracts with architects, engineers and public artists should include related language about the obl igations, responsibilities and schedule for working on an integrated public art project. It is essential that players work together in a timely and coordinated manner to keep the project on schedule and within the approved budget. The Public Art Coordina tor should provide draft language to be included in these contracts, which is then reviewed by participating departments before being forwarded to the contractees. Contracts with architects, engineers and contractors shall be with the department of the pr oject manager, typically the Town Engineering Department. Artists' contracts shall be with the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department. The latter policy is importa nt because art projects can be complex and the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Depar t ment has the staff and expertise to manage them. The artist's contract should include a detailed scope of services and a series of phases or agreements that define the artist's responsibilities from initial concept through construction and installation. Each of the phases / agreements includes details for submission and payment. All artists' contracts for public art projects shall include a detailed budget for the design, fabrication and installation of the work or be separate contracts fo r Design Phase and Fabrication/Installation Phase if an