Title
Agenda Item:
Percival Plinth Project Sculpture Recommendation for 2013
Body
Issue:
To approve the Arts Commission recommendation of 13 sculptures for the Percival Plinth Project exhibition, and Peoples' Prize Award for 2013-2014.
Committee Recommendation:
Approve the recommended 13 sculptures for exhibition along Percival Landing for up to one year starting July 2013.
City Manager's Recommendation:
Move to approve the 13 sculptures recommended by the Olympia Arts Commission for exhibition along Percival Landing for up to one year starting July 2013.
Staff Contact:
Stephanie Johnson, Arts & Events Program Manager, Parks, Arts & Recreation, 360.709.2678
Presenter(s):
Stephanie Johnson, Arts & Events Program Manager, Parks, Arts & Recreation
Trent Hart, Chair of the Art in Public Places Committee of the Olympia Arts Commission
Background and Analysis:
This recommendation marks the third installation of the Percival Plinth Project, which involves placing loaned sculptures on stands ("plinths") along Percival Landing for temporary exhibition of up to one year. Based on a one-month opportunity for public vote among the exhibited sculptures, the City will purchase the sculpture receiving the most votes - the "Peoples' Prize." Following the exhibition, the purchased sculpture will be moved for permanent exhibition in another location.
The Call for Sculpture for the 2013-2014 Percival Plinth Project and Peoples' Prize includes
the following components:
· Artists applied statewide.
· 13 sculptures were recommended by the jury for loan, and reviewed and recommended by the Arts
Commission.
· Selected artists will be awarded a $580 honoraria for loan of sculpture.
· One sculpture will be selected by the public for purchase.
· Voting must take place in person.
· Artwork purchase not to exceed $10,000.
On May 6, 2013, 27 sculptures, submitted by 18 artists were reviewed by the project jury. The Ar...
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