Title
Review and recommendation of Percival Plinth Project Peoples’ Choice Award
Recommended Action
Move to review outcome of the public vote and recommend to City Council the sculpture from the 2020 Percival Plinth Project exhibition that the City should purchase for the public art collection.
Report
Issue:
Whether to move the winner of the popular vote to City Council for approval.
Staff Contact:
Stephanie Johnson, Arts Program Manager, Parks, Arts & Recreation, 360.709.2678
Presenter(s):
Angel Nava, Arts Program Specialist
Background and Analysis:
Annually, the first month of the Percival Plinth Project is dedicated to a public vote to determine the winner of the Peoples’ Choice Award, which is a purchase prize.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
Public input is solicited through banners, press releases and an online vote.
Options:
1. Recommend the sculpture with the most votes to City Council for approval.
2. Make a different recommendation to City Council for approval.
3. Do not make a recommendation to City Council.
Financial Impact:
Up to $10,000 from the Municipal Art Fund
Attachments:
N/A