Title
Review and approval of Eastside St. Art Crossing Public Art candidate short-list
Recommended Action
Move to approve the recommendation of the three short listed candidates for interview by the jury committee.
Report
Issue:
Whether to authorize the jury committee to move forward in the selection process for the Eastside St. Art Crossing Public Art Project.
Staff Contact:
Stephanie Johnson, Arts Program Manager, Parks, Arts & Recreation, sjohnson@ci.olympia.wa.us
Presenter(s):
Stephanie Johnson, Arts Commission Staff Liaison
Background and Analysis:
On May 5, 2020, the jury committee for the Eastside St. Art Crossing project reviewed the 9 applications received, and narrowed the list down to three candidates. Interviews would happen on May 27, 2020. Final recommendation will be made to the Arts Commission at their June 11 meeting. On June 23, the Arts Commission will make their recommendation to the City Council.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
Neighborhood representation was built into the jury committee:
Bob Droll, Landscape Architect
Stacy Hicks, Arts Commissioner
Dave Opincarne, Indian Creek Neighborhood Representative
Aaron Sauerhoff, Planning Commissioner
Jim Sweeny, Eastside Neighborhood Representative
Options:
1. Approve the recommendation of the three short listed candidates for interview by the jury committee.
2. Do not approve the recommendation of the three short listed candidates for interview by the jury committee.
3. Make an alternate recommendation.
Financial Impact:
$50,000 has been approved for the artist contract, from the Municipal Art Plan.
Attachments:
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