Alexandria Commission for the Arts to Hold Public Hearings on Proposed Public Art Policy 4/17

FROM THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA:

For Immediate Release: April 13, 2012 

Alexandria Commission for the Arts to Hold Public Hearings on Proposed Public Art Policy

The Alexandria Commission for the Arts will hold two public hearings on the proposed City of Alexandria’s Public Art Policy.  The public hearings will be held on Tuesday, April 17, and Tuesday, May 15, at 7 p.m. at the Durant Arts Center, 1605 Cameron Street, Alexandria, VA 22314.  The regular meeting of the Arts Commission will follow.

Individuals who are unable to attend the public hearing can view the draft Public Art Policy atwww.alexandriava.gov/arts on Tuesday, April 17.  Individuals may send written comments by May 18 to the Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities, Attention: Alisa Carrel, Deputy Director/Office of the Arts, 1108 Jefferson St., Alexandria, VA  22314 or emailalisa.carrel@alexandriava.gov, subject line “Public Art Policy Comments.”

The City of Alexandria is committed to compliance with the City’s Human Rights Code and the American with Disabilities Act. To request a reasonable accommodation or to request materials in an alternative format, please call Alisa Carrel at 703.746.5590 (Virginia Relay 711) or e-mailalisa.carrel@alexandriava.gov.