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    The document outlines the vision, mission and goals of the Open Public Forum Museums & Galleries, which exhibits art and artifacts in public spaces around Edmonton rather than a single museum building. It details goals to work with new communities to develop public art and celebrate contemporary aboriginal art through a travelling exhibit between 2014-2017.

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    The document outlines the vision, mission and goals of the Open Public Forum Museums & Galleries, which exhibits art and artifacts in public spaces around Edmonton rather than a single museum building. It details goals to work with new communities to develop public art and celebrate contemporary aboriginal art through a travelling exhibit between 2014-2017.

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    OPF | museums & galleries

    6708 Calgary Trail South, Edmonton, AB, T6G 2J7 P. 780.555.1234 F. 780.555.6789 E. [email protected] www.ofpmuseum.ca

    the plan
    2012 2017

    Visioning Document

    Out of the boxinto the streets


    University of Alberta [Insert Date]

    Lorem Ipsum About Us


    The Open Public Forum (OPF) Museums & Galleries showcase its collection in privately and publically owned spaces, such as hotels, storefronts, restaurants, sidewalks, and in open lots, in the Greater Edmonton area. This collection is not delimited by a specific time frame, but instead seeks to exhibit a wide range of art and artefacts related to our shared human history. Our staff work with local businesses and government officials to integrate displays in public locations. These displays include temporary installation pieces, plinths with shatterproof class tops housing artefacts, and visual art on inside and outdoor building walls. This innovative, daring museum format resulted from a desire to make art and museum collections accessible to the public in a very real way. Just by walking along Whyte Avenue, or standing outside a pub on Jasper, people are exposed to unique artefacts. This means that people have an alternative to visiting a single museum space; Instead, art and artefacts are all around them. Although this is a challenging endeavour, it is hoped that this open format will inspire more museum professionals to think about creative ways to engage the public. OPF stores the 1,500+ permanent items in its collection in a climate-controlled warehouse in the Old Strathcona industrial district. This warehouse is open 4 days a week to the public, as well as by private appointment. We are a not-for-profit organization that evolved from our curator, Tom Nelsons, tiny seed of a dream in 2007. From a small staff of three, we have grown to 9 full time employees, 3 contract staff, and an artist-in-residence position.

    Vision
    We envision a city where art can be around any corner, with you as you wait for your bus in the morning, or as you chat with a friend over a late-night snack. We think daily living should be infused with arts and culture, and all the conversations that go with it!
    Prince Chairs, Louise Campbell (2002).

    Mission
    The OPF Museums & Galleries will engage the public through accessible, innovative, and daring exhibitions of art and artefacts that attempt to expose the human condition.

    The Destroyed Room, Jeff Wall (1978).

    Out of the boxinto the streets


    University of Alberta [Insert Date]

    Lorem Ipsum Where do we want to be by 2017?


    In 2017, the OPF Museums & Galleries will celebrate its 10th anniversary. We look forward to celebrating this important milestone by creating an enduring and original impact on Edmontons arts and cultural atmosphere. In order to achieve this dream, we have developed a number of goals and objectives that will help us get there. Our planning time frame is related to our Visioning Document which covers a five-year period from 2012 2017.

    Goal Work with new communities in Edmonton to develop a sense of place and connectedness. Objective Commission three local artists to produce one new piece of public art per identified
    community. Identify new communities in Edmonton who would like to participate in this initiative. o September December 2012 o Community Outreach Coordinator & OPF Planning Committee Select communities and create partnership agreements o January March 2013 o Executive Director & OPF Planning Committee Develop Call for Submissions for proposals related to public art installation pieces. o April 2013 o Assistant Curator, Public Art Distribute Call for Submissions to the Edmonton arts community. o May 1, 2013 (due date June 30, 2013) o Curatorial Assistant Evaluate submissions and select artists. o o July 1 August 31, 2013 Assistant Curator, Public Art & OPF Planning Committee

    Goal Celebrate art created by members of Edmontons aboriginal community Objective Develop travelling exhibit of contemporary aboriginal art which will be exhibited in
    four public spaces around Edmonton, with each exhibit lasting 3 months. Contact galleries in Edmonton that exhibit contemporary aboriginal art. o January February 2014 o Community Outreach Coordinator & Outreach Assistant Locate exhibition locations and form partnerships in the community o March June 2014 o Executive Director & Curator, Public Art Create exhibition design based on partner galleries and artists submissions. o o May October 2014 Curator; Curator, Public Art, & Exhibitions Assistant

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