b"Alexis Kinloch, Project Manager, Public Art with WAC. These kinds of initiatives can create a unique identity for a project and for the city in which it is being made, lending aesthetic enjoyment as well as meaning and context to the place.WAC also collaborates with organizations and businesses to help them bring artwork into their projects and serves as a consultant on private projects. Recent initiatives include assisting the United Way to integrate artwork into the interior and exterior of its new Main Street headquarters and working with Red River College on installing public art into the schools Innovation Centre. In all cases, Kinloch says the best (Un)Still Life with Spoked Wheels by Warren Carther at the Chancellor Station approach has been to bring both artists and contractors to the table to permanent or temporary art intoyears, it has partnered on initiativesdefine the scope of the arrangement existing public spaces and city-ownedlike the integration of artwork intoand hone in on a design that will facilities, developments and majorthe Southwest Rapid Transitway andcomplement the specific location.public works projects. the green space within the WaverleyThrough this type of work, we As the citys art implementationUnderpass, among many others. have found that invitational partner, WAC works with public andArt can tell the stories of ourcompetitions with input from artists private stakeholders to make goodcommunities and the projects thatand design professionals in addition on Winnipegs artistic vision. Over theare being created within them, saysto stakeholders work well and can make the process manageable for Art can tell the stories of our communitiescompanies unfamiliar with working with artists, says Kinloch, adding, We and the projects that are being createdalso emphasize the need to budget for within them. - Alexis Kinloch, Projectartist fees in addition to fabrication, installation and maintenance costs, as Manager, Public Art with WAC well as being clear about expectations from the startdefining ownership, copyright, maintenance and other important considerations.The united efforts of WAC, the City Youre building of Winnipeg, local artists and firms like Private Pension Partners are the future. bringing a renewed sense of wonder, reflection and whimsy to the streets, neighbourhoods and construction sitesWere here to help of Winnipeg. And it's this ongoing .collaboration that will empower others to follow suit.You need the right equipment, at the right place, right now. With an unmatchedThe more exposure these projects get, rental fleet and branch network, we are ready to help you maximize productivityand protability. And our round the clock service and support means the more companies and organizations the equipment will work just as hard as you do.will be inspired to consider public art 160 Mountainview Rd as part of their projects, says Kinloch. Winnipeg, MB R3C 2E6204-775-7171 UnitedRentals.com When artists are integrated into 800.UR.RENTS 2015 United Rentals, Inc. projects directly from the beginning, their contributions become functional, interactive, whimsical and integral to the meaning and use of these places and projects over time.34 BUILD MANITOBAwinnipegconstruction.ca"