Title
Approval of Final Designs for the East Side Traffic Box Public Art Project
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
The Arts Commission recommends approval of 10 designs and two alternates for the east side Traffic Box Public Art Project as determined by public vote.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve 10 designs and two alternates for the east side Traffic Box Public Art Project determined by public vote as recommended by the Arts Commission.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve 10 traffic box designs and two alternates recommended by the Arts Commission
Staff Contact:
Stephanie Johnson, Arts Program Manager, Parks, Arts & Recreation, 360.709.2678
Presenter(s):
Stephanie Johnson, Arts Commission staff liaison
Diana Fairbanks, Chair, Art in Public Places Committee, Olympia Arts Commission
Background and Analysis:
On August 23, 2016, Council approved the slate of proposed designs for public vote for the east side Traffic Box Public Art Project. The proposals were received from 99 area artists, across a wide range of design and materials.
Voting took place September 1-30. The public was invited to participate digitally through the City’s Facebook site or in-person at The Olympia Center. 30,737 votes were received in total. The Olympia Arts Commission reviewed the top 10 designs and two alternates at their October 13 meeting. The motion to recommend the slate of images to Council was unanimously approved.
Once approved by Council, the images will move into fabrication, to be reprinted on vinyl and installed on 10 boxes on Olympia’s east side. The wraps are expected to last for several years.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
This project received great community response and participation.
Options:
1. Approve the publically-selected designs for east side traffic boxes to City Council for fabrication and installation.
2. Do not approve some or all of the proposed designs.
Financial Impact:
Artist Honoraria $500
Fabrication and Installation: $345
TOTAL costs for 10 east side sites = $8450
Funding Source: Municipal Art Fund
Attachments:
Recommended images
Voting tally