Title
Review of Traffic Box Wrap image proposals
Recommended Action
Move to forward submitted images to public vote.
Report
Issue:
Whether to forward the images submitted for the Traffic Box Call for Art to public vote via the City’s Engage website.
Staff Contact:
Stephanie Johnson, Arts Program Manager, Parks, Arts & Recreation, 360.709.2678
Presenter(s):
Stephanie Johnson, Arts Program Manager
Background and Analysis:
Olympia’s Traffic Box Wrap project turns traffic boxes found on sidewalks and street corners into a collection of public art pieces. Each year community members are invited to submit their work to be considered for a public vote. At the end of the voting period the top ten images with the most likes are printed as vinyl canvases and installed on traffic boxes around town. The project started in 2015 and there are currently 72 traffic box wraps on display throughout the city.
Commissioners will review submitted artwork based on regulations published in the Call for Art. 90 applications will be reviewed (an increase from 71 in 2023). Following the public vote, the top 10 vote recipients will be presented to Council for final approval. Once approved, the images will be installed on 10 existing traffic boxes throughout Olympia.
Climate Analysis:
Traffic box wraps can contribute to the overall City strategy of encouraging alternative transportation.
Equity Analysis:
Voting on the Traffic Box Wraps is open to all. Folks without computer access can participate by visiting the Olympia Timberland Library. Staff will reach out about cross promotion opportunities.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
In 2023, 1536 responses (people) on Engage Olympia, who had 3 votes each.
Options:
1. Forward submitted images to public vote.
2. Do not forward any of the submitted images to public vote.
3. Amend the list of submitted images to be forwarded to public vote.
Financial Impact:
$18,000 has been budgeted for the project from the Municipal Art Fund.
Attachments:
None, images will be shared in a presentation.