GRB Arts Program

GRB Arts Program Introduction

Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport strives to create an atmosphere for Airport users that showcases and educates visitors and locals on the cultural heritage and artistic development of the Northeast Wisconsin and Upper Michigan areas.

Mission Statement

Utilize the arts to enhance the Airport user experience at Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport and promote local artists by showcasing their work throughout the Airport.

Art Program Oversight

The Airport Director or designee will have final authority over approval and placement of art displayed at the Airport.

InventoryGuidelines(Digital and Conventional Visual Art)

1. Art may be displayed in agreed upon spaces, or in other locations at the discretion of the Airport. Monitors designated for art may be in clusters to allow for larger or multiple monitors displays. Monitors may also be programmed to display art in rotation along with Airport and nonstop flight options, promotional and tourism information, and Airport event advertising.

2. Artwork and tourism displays may be rotated annually, seasonally, quarterly, or as appropriate to promote a positive traveler experience, as staff time permits, at the discretion of the Airport.

3. Generally, art or promotional displays will focus on the following subject matter, but individual pieces may be abstract art, patterns or materials which blend with the following themes:

• Brown, Door, Oconto, Shawano, Kewaunee, Manitowoc, Marinette, Menominee, Outagamie, Calumet counties in Wisconsin heritage and culture
• Menominee, Delta, Dickenson, Marquette counties in Michigan heritage and culture
• Regional Native American heritage
• Sports heritage
• Aviation/military history
• Nature/wildlife

• Manufacturing history
• Cultural diversity
• Community projects

The Airport may partner with existing public agencies or non-profit organizations such as museums, education institutes, tourism, and economic development organizations to obtain art at no cost to the Airport.

Strong emphasis will be on artwork that enhances the Airport user experience.

It is imperative that artwork contribute to the function and aesthetics of the Airport and always support the mission of the Airport and this program.

Restrictions and Disclaimers

1. Safety and security are primary concerns at the Airport. Airport staff may immediately remove or discontinue any art project or installation for safety or security reasons. Staff will attempt to notify the artist of any discontinuation or removal within a reasonable amount of time. The Airport will not provide any financial compensation for removal or discontinuation.

2. All material must be family-friendly and appropriate for public display. Artwork considered obscene or indecent will not be approved for display.

3. The Airport reserves the right to review artwork against the Federal Trade Commission Advertising and Marketing terms of guidance for protecting America’s consumers.

4. All signed agreements with artists will be reviewed annually four to six weeks before the agreement anniversary.

Artist and Artwork Selection

Artist and artwork selection processes and procedures will take into consideration local community standards and will consider the Criteria Development Worksheet as a guiding document. See Worksheet in Appendix A.

Temporary and Seasonal Art Display: GRB will work with artists and arts organizations to enhance the traveler experience while keeping art infrastructure costs low.

Review: All temporary and seasonal art submissions will be reviewed and considered on a quarterly basis, or as directed by the Airport Director. Artists must submit a display request via email [email protected]. The email should include an outline of the essence of the artwork, artist work samples or a link to the artist website with work samples.

Art displays may be extended beyond the quarterly time frame at the discretion of the Airport Director, or designee.

The Airport will provide an environment in which to display art.

The Airport and artists or organization will coordinate on the purchase of installation devices, printing costs and marketing. It should not be assumed that the Airport will cover all costs of an installation. Any aid provided by the Airport would be determined by the following:

• Budget allotment
• Ability for the Airport to reuse devices
• Value to Airport users

The Artist or owner may list contact information for temporary and seasonal art on display.

The Airport may choose to work with local businesses to sponsor special art displays. Sponsor recognition will be displayed along with a description of the art. Sponsor recognition must be done in a tasteful and unobtrusive manner. The sponsor will pay the Airport a sponsorship fee in recognition of marketing exposure received through sponsorship. This fee may be used for site set up and take down of special displays located outside of standard art locations.

The artist or sponsoring organization is responsible for all aspects of setup and removal of the art, including coordination with Airport staff for security screening and escorting into restricted areas.

Unless otherwise agreed in writing, the artist, sponsor, or donor is responsible for all costs associated with transporting and regular maintenance of art. Costs may include, but are not limited to, those associated with packing and shipping, insurance, other handling expenses, set up, take down, and risk of loss or damage to the art piece incurred in the delivery of art from the donor to the port, or damage to GRB property.

Permanent Acquisitions: Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport will consider acquisitions under the following conditions:

1. The artwork is relevant to this policy document and the stated mission of GRB.

2. The legal title of the art is firmly established.

3. The art is of high quality.

4. The art is appropriate in size, scale, material, form, and style to the environment where it is to be placed.

5. The art and its installation are affordable, at a reasonable cost.

6. The art is durable and maintainable at a reasonable cost.

7. GRB will not acquire any art if there is good reason to believe it is of questionable provenance or was stolen. If it appears that a work of art is of questionable provenance or stolen, or is in the United States illegally, the Airport Director, or designee, will promptly report the pertinent facts to law enforcement.

8. Prior to the acquisition, donors should provide an appraisal with an estimated value in US dollars, as well as written maintenance criteria for the art, if applicable.

9. Artwork will be tracked using Brown County’s asset management system.

Stewardship: The Airport will make reasonable accommodations to assure the safety and preservation of artwork in its custody. Maintenance criteria are to be provided by the Artist in writing. Airport staff shall make regular monthly visual condition surveys of the artwork and notify the artist of any damage within a reasonable amount of time. Artists can also preschedule times with the Airport administration staff to review the condition of their installation.

1. Artists should include appraisals with any valuable works to maintain current insurance valuations for the individual artworks.

2. Artists shall provide maintenance criteria at the time of project submittal. The Airport Director, or designee, may make exceptions to this policy when it is in the best interest of the Airport, on a case-by-case basis.