Public Art Forum Summary and Tally

[forwarded results of public arts forum held at the Venice Library]

From: Emily Winters
Sent: Saturday, August 26, 2006 1:19 PM
Subject: Public Art Forum Summary and Tally

Public Art Forum Summary April 25, 2006

This summary is based on the tally and written comments on the comment sheets. The actual comments are recorded and will be on our web site www.veniceartscouncil.org.
There were 96 comment sheets turned in, including 5 unsigned, 1 not a stakeholder.
The Yes, No, No Comment tally was based on whether or not the Yes or the No was marked. Sometimes, the comments conflicted with the yes or no, so rather than editorialize I decided to use only that marking for the count. If both yes and no were marked, I counted it as no comment.
The over all comment and tally count is in favor of all the projects. There were suggestions, conditions, and reservations over all. #2 and #6 were the most controversial.

1. The Master Plan for Venice yes 53 no 15 nc 28
A good idea for parking and beautification, but not for public art. More of a city planning issue. Many felt there was not enough information to give an opinion.
2. The Non-Violent Gun Sculpture yes 54 no 29 nc 13
Many like the sculpture, many like the idea but do not like the sculpture, some expressed the image too negative, are very opposed to the image of a gun.
3. The Venice Sign yes 85 no 5 nc 6
A large majority like the sign, its historic significance, a good image for Venice and would like to see it with colored lights. Some just don