12.6.010 Intent

The designation of a sidewalk gallery to display art works in downtown Great Falls is a continuation of the City’s recognition and support of the Arts as a major economic and social base in the community. In addition, the involvement of the Business Improvement District in developing the proposal and project guidelines reflects their own efforts to enhance the downtown as a vital community and commercial center.

12.6.020 Responsibilities

1. The artwork accepted by the City for placement in the Discovery Gallery may become the property of the City and will be positioned, relocated, or removed at the City’s discretion. In some instances, the artist will be permitted to retain ownership of the artwork. Regardless of ownership, the City shall approve all plans to affix and place each piece of art. Nothing in this chapter shall diminish or be considered an exception to the principles of public safety and access as defined in Title 12.
2. The City shall be responsible for the repair and maintenance of the artwork unless ownership of the artwork is retained by the artist. In that event, the artist shall be responsible for the repair and maintenance of their art.
3. The artwork will be durable in order to minimize the threat of vandalism and the amount of maintenance.
4. The Business Improvement District shall develop guidelines for the Discovery Gallery. At a minimum the guidelines shall address:
   1. size of the art objects
   2. materials
   3. construction
   4. spacing
   5. textures and sounds
   6. mechanical and other powered devices
   7. general accessibility to the art
   8. themes
   9. sight lines to commercial property
   10. right-of-ways
   11. costs, fees insurance
   12. application process and review
5. The Business Improvement District shall also establish a review panel consisting of at least one member of the Business Improvement District Board, on downtown retailer, one artist, City staff and one architect/engineer.

12.6.030 Allowable boundaries--placement–approval process

1. The Discovery Gallery shall be within the boundaries of the Business Improvement District.
2. The Discovery Gallery’s width will be from the back of the curb to a maximum of seven feet in-ward. The Discovery Gallery shall extend to the second parking space at each end of the block or one space away at alleys.
3. The Business Improvement District shall appoint a committee as described in 12.6.020.D to review all proposals submitted for the artwork which shall include a process for public comment. Said Committee shall forward a recommendation for the City Commission to accept or not-accept the proposed artwork. The Commission may hold a public hearing on the artwork proposals submitted for consideration.

12.6.040 Clear Vision Triangle–comply with

All artwork in the Discovery Gallery shall meet the requirements of OCCGF 12.4.020, the clear vision triangle.