Title
Recommendation of the Marj Yung Park Public Art Concept Design
Recommended Action
Move to recommend to City Council the Marj Yung Park Public Art Concept Design as proposed by Andrea Wilbur Sigo.
Report
Issue:
Whether to authorize staff to proceed to City Council for Marj Yung Park Public Art Concept Design approval
Staff Contact:
Stephanie Johnson, Arts Program Manager, Parks, Arts & Recreation, 360.709.2678
Presenter(s):
Andrea Wilbur Sigo, Northwest carver and artist (Squaxin Island and Skokomish)
Background and Analysis:
Artist Andrea Wilbur Sigo has been retained to work on a project with youth from the Squaxin Island Tribe, in the conceptual design and fabrication of artwork of 5 carved panels old growth cedar, approximately 5 feet tall x 18” wide x 3” deep. Carved or painted on the “back side,” disbursed throughout the Marj Yung Park (formerly Kaiser Woods) bike trails.
Ms. Sigo will share design concepts for the panels and engagement opportunities for Tribal youth in the project.
Climate Analysis:
Recommendation of these panel designs should not significantly impact the climate.
Equity Analysis:
This project offers the opportunity to engage youth artists, storytellers and carvers in the Squaxin Island Tribe. This project is part of the continuing effort of the 5-year accord, including the Squaxin flag over City Hall, Welcome Figure and the renaming of Squaxin Park to acknowledge the original inhabitants of this area who stewarded the lands and waters since time immemorial and whose descendants are still here today.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
N/A
Options:
Move to approve the Marj Yung Park Public Art Concept Design as presented.and recommend to City Council for approval.
Do not approve the concept design and provide feedback to the artist.
Do not approve the concept design.
Financial Impact:
$30,000 was approved in the 2026 Municipal Art Plan for Kaiser Woods (now Marj Yung Park) public art.
Attachments:
Marj Yung Park Trails Map