TAMRMS#: B06
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REQUEST FOR DECISION
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Deaccession of Father Lacombe Relief Sculpture
Presented by Andrea Bowes, Public Art Associate and Registrar, Community Services
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RECOMMENDED MOTION(S)
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That the Arts Development Advisory Committee recommends to Administration that:
Administration deaccession the Father Lacombe relief sculpture (093) from the City's Public Art Collection and transfer it to the Arts and Heritage Foundation of St. Albert, Mus?e Heritage Museum.
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SUMMARY
As a historic component of St. Albert's built heritage, this sculpture is more appropriately housed in an institution that can interpret it within its historical context. The sculpture has not been publicly displayed since 2009 and will not be installed, as it does not align with C-CS-25 Public Art Policy. However, its preservation within a heritage-focused collection ensures its continued relevance and educational value.[EB1]
Administration will deaccession the relief from the City's Public Art [EB2][AT3]Collection and transfer it to the St. Albert Arts and Heritage Foundation, Mus?e Heritage Museum collection.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
This work was located in the Old City Hall and Library building. [EB4]It was removed in 1982 prior to the demolition of the building.
Documentation shows that this work has not been displayed since 2009 and its display history between 1982 and 2009 is unknown. The artwork was specifically designed for the City Hall building and is not easily adaptable for display in other public spaces or civic facilities. It holds significance as part of St. Albert's built heritage and is therefore better suited in an Institution that can interpret its historical importance within the broader context of the City's development.
Deaccessioning best practice
From C-CS-25 Public Art Policy:
Administration shall:
h) Ensure that Deaccessioning and Disposition of artworks follow the standard collection management practi...
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