Title
Approval of Designs for 10 New Olympia Public Art Traffic Boxes
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
The Arts Commission recommends approval of 10 designs for the Traffic Box Public Art Project as determined by public vote.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve the 10 designs for the Traffic Box Public Art Project, as determined by public vote.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve the top 10 Traffic Box Wrap Public Art vote recipients determined through a month-long voting period.
Staff Contact:
Angel Nava, Arts Program Specialist, 360.753.8384
Presenter(s):
Angel Nava, Arts Program Specialist
Stacy Hicks, Chair, Olympia Arts Commission
Background and Analysis:
On March 8, 2018, members of the Arts Commission reviewed the voting tally and the top 10 images from the Traffic Box Wrap public vote, and moved to forward them as a recommendation to Council.
65 proposals were received from area artists, across a wide range of design and materials.
Voting took place February 1-28. The public was invited to participate digitally through the City's Facebook page or in-person at the Olympia Center. 18,095 votes were received in total.
If approved by Council, the images will move into fabrication, to be reprinted on vinyl and installed on 10 boxes throughout Olympia. These locations were selected in cooperation with Public Works Signal Technicians as priority locations that were not yet covered. The wraps are expected to last for several years.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
18,095 votes were received both on the City's Facebook page, and in person at The Olympia Center.
Options:
1. Approve the publically-selected designs for Olympia traffic boxes for fabrication and installation.
2. Do not approve some or all of the proposed designs.
Financial Impact:
Artist Honoraria: $500
Fabrication and Installation (per box): $702
TOTAL costs for 10 sites = $12,020
Funding Source: Municipal Art Fund
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