Title
Approval of 2019 Percival Plinth Project Sculptures for Exhibition
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
The Arts Commission recommends approval of the slate of 16 sculptures for the 2019 Percival Plinth Project.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve the slate of sculptures recommended by the jury for the 2019 Percival Plinth Project exhibition of rotating sculpture.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve the slate of sculptures recommended by the jury for the 2019 Percival Plinth Project exhibition of rotating sculpture.
Staff Contact:
Stephanie Johnson, Arts Program Manager, Parks, Arts & Recreation, 360.709.2678
Presenter(s):
Angel Nava, Arts Program Staff
Kathy Murray, Arts Commissioner
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