Public Art Master Plan

The Town of Aurora is developing its first-ever Public Art Master Plan (PAMP). This strategic document will act as a roadmap for years to come, setting direction for public art in Aurora and enhancing the impact of current efforts. A strong public art program can foster creativity and innovation in our community, share our collective histories and animate our public spaces.

What We Heard Report

This report provides an overview of what we heard at the Aurora Public Art Forum held on March 31, 2022 . It summarizes attendees’ perceptions, hopes and priorities related to Public Art in Aurora, and provides direction to Town of Aurora staff and the Public Art Working Group in preparing the Public Art Master Plan.

• Town of Aurora Public Art Report 2022

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Aurora Public Art Forum- March 31, 2022

In partnership with STEPS (Sustainable Thinking and Expression on Public Space).

Leaders from across various sectors will come together to help guide the development of Aurora’s first-ever Public Art Policy and Master Plan.

Due to COVID restrictions and capacity limitations, this is an invite-only event.

Milestone Mural, a Canada 150 project with the community, produced by the Aurora Cultural Centre

What is a PAMP and why do we need it?

A PAMP is a strategic document that will provide the Town with the framework needed to develop and maintain public art within a municipal context in support of branding and tourism development, neighbourhood design, and cultural expression. It will develop consistent standards for funding, selecting, acquiring, managing, and conserving public art for community benefit.

The development of the PAMP supports this objective and is in alignment with our Town Strategic Plan and other key plans and studies, such as the Aurora Cultural Master Plan, the Aurora Promenade Concept Plan, and Town's Official Plan.

PAMP Objectives:

1. To ensure future public art projects reflect the uniqueness of the community, its people and their stories;
2. To support the planning, development and conservation of public art across the Town;
3. To develop a unique character and identity by creating a compelling and enriched environment through public art;
4. To provide specific recommendations to direct the development and implementation of a public art program over 5 years (2022-2026), including an estimated range of costs for proposed public art projects;