Title
Approval of Temporary Art at City Hall Call for Exhibitions
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
The Arts Commission recommends approval of the Call for Exhibitions.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve the Temporary Art at City Hall Call for Exhibitions.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve the Call for Exhibitions for temporary art at City Hall.
Staff Contact:
Stephanie Johnson, Arts Program Manager, Parks, Arts & Recreation 360.709.2678
Presenter(s):
Stephanie Johnson, Arts Commission staff liaison
Diana Fairbanks, Chair, Art in Public Places Committee, Olympia Arts Commission
Background and Analysis:
On July 27, the General Government Committee approved the policy for exhibiting temporary art at City Hall. The attached Call for Exhibitions builds on that policy and is essentially an RFQ for City Hall exhibitions. Once the Call for Exhibitions is approved, the Arts Commission can make the opportunity available to the community. The policy provides for rotation of temporary exhibits every 6 months.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
Arts Commissioner Diana Fairbanks spoke with several local arts organizations and exhibition spaces in Olympia and other municipalities during research for the project including the Olympia Art League, Minneart Center, The Washington Center, and City of Seattle Office of Art & Cultural Affairs.
Options:
1. Approve the Call for Exhibitions.
2. Recommend changes to the Call for Exhibitions.
3. Do not approve the Call for Exhibitions.
Financial Impact:
$1,400 annually ($700 per curator x 2) from the Municipal Art Fund.
Attachments:
DRAFT Call for Exhibitions
Temporary Art Policy