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Public Art Taskforce
DIR 25-12 - April 15, 2025 - Public Arts Policy
The County Executive was directed to work with staff, as a follow-up to Directive 22-04, to draft a public art policy for further Board consideration, consistent with staff's proposal in its memorandum in response to Directive 22-04. The proposed policy should include, among other things, any associated costs to the County, and the County Executive's appointment of a policy development task force to provide them with feedback as they make recommendations to the Board. The County Attorney's Office is directed to review the information and recommendations for any legal issues. When the work is complete, the County Executive should report back to the Board with their recommendations during a Board meeting or by memorandum, as they determine appropriate.
About the Taskforce
Expand all- Facilitator
Diane Ruggiero is the Deputy Director for the City of Alexandria’s Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Activities Department and the Director for the Office of the Arts. In Alexandria, the Office of the Arts serves as the local arts agency and provides arts and culture support and services for residents, visitors, and organizations in our community. As Deputy Director, Diane directs the development and management of a comprehensive City-wide cultural arts program, including the Torpedo Factory Art Center, the city’s public art program, and the planning, managing, and evaluating of programs and services which comprises a significant part of the department’s outreach plan.
Since arriving in Alexandria in October, 2012, Diane has successfully lead the development of both the Public Art Implementation Plan and the citywide Arts & Culture Master Plan. Recently, the Office of the Arts also became responsible for the management and future planning of the Torpedo Factory Art Center.
Prior to arriving in Alexandria, Diane was the Superintendent of Cultural Arts for the City of Asheville. While there, Diane directed the City’s public art program, developed and implemented arts programming throughout the city, lead cultural development initiatives and facilitated grant distribution for county arts organizations. She has also worked in a variety of non-profit arts organizations in Charlotte, North Carolina including the Mint Museum of Art and the Mint Museum of Craft + Design, the Charlotte Symphony, Historic Latta Plantation, the Charlotte Public Library, and a grassroots community art center. She attended the University of North Carolina at Charlotte where she received her undergraduate degree in Art History and Museum Studies and her graduate degree in Arts Administration.
- Task Force Members
Taskforce members:
Nicholas Zimbro
Local Artist
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Website: All of the Color
Adam Cook
Managing Director, Development
Peterson Companies
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Sharon Richardson
Parks and Recreation Commission
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Kelly Haneklau
Arts Council
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Website: Kelly Haneklau
Larissa Miller
Arts Council
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Nikole Brillant (tentative)
Parks Foundation
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John Hartt
Local Artist/Chamber Member
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Website: Something Wonderful