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M² Models and Methodologies for Community Engagement pp 149–171Cite as

Transparency and Interdependence

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It is argued that an inclusive approach to community-based projects is a sure way to guarantee its long-term success. While this paper supports this belief, it argues that the commissioned artist needs to see community as ‘the crucible for positive development’ (Goldbard, Arguments for cultural democracy and community cultural development Grantmakers in the Arts, p. 20, 2009). I believe that it is the responsibility of the artist to prepare the scene and identify a methodology that welcomes community engagement. The process in its entirety must be transparent and continually accessible. It is not enough to provide opportunities and avenues for bringing community into the collaborative team; the artist/project manager/art director must implement methodologies which build confidence and allow all participants an equal opportunity to contribute without bias. While confidence comes from awareness and familiarity, showcasing ongoing developments of the project beyond the collaborative team and out into the broader community will also work positively towards the success of the project, by strengthening community awareness and showcasing the skills of the participants. This chapter uses case studies to argue in support of this belief.

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Notes

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    This exhibition titled References was a collection of 22 ceramic sculptures and eight collaborative artworks created during an artist in residency at Obora Pottery in Kyushu Japan.

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    Mrs Yoko Hirosawa was workshop coordinator and interpreter for the workshop, and her remarks quoted here and below are from a report she compiled for the local Yamaguchi council, and shared with me.

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    River Reflections is a public artwork created by the author in 1998 for the Innisfail community in North Queensland Australia.

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    More information about the Stateline segment can be found at the following website: Q150 Mosaic Project Queensland’s 150 Celebrations Stateline ABC Broadcast: 03/04/2009. Reporter: Jenny Woodward. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2009-10-30/cq-mosaic-images-go-online/1123004.

    The Q150 Mosaic is a public artwork initiative that connects communities across Queensland Australia. Queensland councils were invited to provide an artistic representation of their communities. One hundred and fifty tiles were distributed throughout the State—two tiles for each council. In consultation with the community, local councils coordinated representatives from children through to noted artists, to embellish the “tiles”—one expressing the region’s past and the other their aspirations for the future. The concept design and the individual mosaic tile shape were created by Queensland artist Elise Parups.

    Once linked together this ‘tessellated’ geometric mosaic represents Queensland’s history and aspirations for the future. The local artwork depicts stories, people, culture, history, aspirations and plans. The mosaic was built on site and installed at the Royal National Association (RNA) Showgrounds. The combined artwork was curated by Sam Di Mauro, Margaret Rackemann, Michelle Walker and Tamarra Rosman, and features 136 mosaic tiles from participating Queensland councils. The completed art piece has been gifted to the RNA by the Queensland Government.

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  1. Queensland College of Art, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia

    Salvatore Di Mauro

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  1. Faculty of Built Environment, Curtin University, Perth, West Australia, Australia

    Reena Tiwari

  2. Marina Lommerse Consultants, South Fremantle, West Australia, Australia

    Marina Lommerse

  3. Faculty of Built Environment, Curtin University, Perth, West Australia, Australia

    Dianne Smith

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Di Mauro, S. (2014). Transparency and Interdependence. In: Tiwari, R., Lommerse, M., Smith, D. (eds) M² Models and Methodologies for Community Engagement. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-4585-11-8_10

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