Title
Grass Lake Nature Park Public Art Project Artist Recommendation
Recommended Action
Move to approve the recommendation for Grass Lake Nature Park Project Artist following interview by the jury committee.
Report
Issue:
Whether to forward recommended artist for Grass Lake Nature Park Public Art Project to City Council for consideration.
Staff Contact:
Stephanie Johnson, Arts Program & Planning Supervisor, Parks, Arts & Recreation 360.709.2678
Presenter(s):
Stephanie Johnson, Arts Program & Planning Supervisor
Background and Analysis:
On December 14, 2023, Commissioners reviewed the jury recommendation of three semi-finalists for the Grass Lake Nature Park Public Art Project. Interviews were conducted on Wednesday January 3. One of the finalists removed their application during the interim, due to an already ambitious work schedule.
The jury committee remained the same, with the exception of Ms. Folden, who was unable to attend:
Sarah Folden, Contemporary Coast Salish artist, member of the Cowlitz Indian Tribe
Neal Glassburn, Project Engineer, Parks, Arts & Recreation
Austen Lyon, Artist and welder
Felix Pugh, Citizen Science Institute Alum and Olympia High School Senior
Katherine Ransom, Olympia Arts Commissioner
Ms. Johnson will share the recommendation at the Arts Commission meeting.
If approved, final recommendation will be made to the City Council on January 23.
Climate Analysis:
Utilizing repurposed material from the site reduces need for virgin materials and the associated carbon used for processing and transportation.
Equity Analysis:
This project includes collaboration with Citizen Science Institute students at Thurgood Marshall Middle School.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
N/A
Options:
1. Approve the jury recommendation to be forwarded to City Council for consideration.
2. Do not forward the jury recommendation to City Council for consideration.
3. Make an alternate recommendation.
Financial Impact:
$32,000 has been approved for the artist contract, from the Municipal Art Plan.
Attachments:
None. Staff will share the recommendation at the meeting.