Title
Percival Plinth Project Sculpture Recommendation 2019
Recommended Action
Move to approve 16 sculptures recommended for the 2019 Percival Plinth Project.
Report
Issue:
Whether to recommend the slate of sculptures recommended by the Arts Commission for the 2019 Percival Plinth Project of rotating sculpture.
Staff Contact:
Angel Nava, Arts & Events Program Specialist, Olympia Parks, Arts & Recreation, 360.753.8384.
Presenter(s):
N/A
Background and Analysis:
The jury, composed of Arts Commissioners Stacy Hicks and Kathy Murray, along with former People’s Prize winner Cyrra Robinson met on Thursday March 7, to review the 26 applications. The Arts Commission review followed on March 14.
If approved by Council, works will be installed the morning of Friday, June 21, 2019 followed by the Voting Kick Off event on Percival Landing from 5:30pm-7:30pm. The Public vote is scheduled to go through the month of July.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
631 ballots were received in 2018.
Options:
1. Approve the 16 sculptures recommended for the 2019 Percival Plinth Project.
2. Modify the recommendation.
3. Do not approve the 16 sculptures recommended for the 2019 Percival Plinth Project.
Financial Impact:
$700 honoraria per sculpture, up to $10,000 for the People’s Prize purchase.
Attachments:
2019 Percival Plinth Project Sculpture Recommendation