Title
Approval of an Ordinance Authorizing Acceptance of a Donation of Seven Sculptures for the Installation "A Story Place" as a Gift of Art from Artist Nancy Thorne-Chambers
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
The Olympia Arts Commission recommends the City Council accept the donation of the seven bronze sculptures: Rabbit, Bear, Toad, Fox, Fawn and Skunk, and a stack of Storybooks.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve an Ordinance accepting the donation of the seven bronze sculptures Rabbit, Bear, Toad, Fox, Fawn and Skunk, and a stack of Storybooks as a gift of art from artist Nancy Thorne-Chambers.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve an Ordinance Authorizing Acceptance of a Donation of Seven Sculptures for the Installation "A Story Place" as a Gift of Art from Artist Nancy Thorne-Chambers on second reading.
Staff Contact:
Stephanie Johnson, Program Manager, Olympia Parks, Arts and Recreation, 360.709.2678
Presenter(s):
Stephanie Johnson, Arts Program Manager, Olympia Parks, Arts and Recreation
Background and Analysis:
Background and analysis has not changed from first to second reading.
Olympia Parks, Arts and Recreation Department (OPARD) received a donation offer from artist Nancy Thorne-Chambers for the gift of art of seven bronze sculptures, Rabbit, Bear, Toad, Fox, Fawn and Skunk, and a stack of storybooks. These seven sculptures will join three already owned by the City: Girl Reading in a Story Place, Pig Listening in a Story Place, and Mole Listening in a Story Place to create the installation, A Story Place.
The Olympia Arts Commission reviewed the proposed gift of art and unanimously recommended the gift and donation for approval by the City Council.
There is a condition attached to this donation: That the sculptures be sited in a location close to a children's play area. City staff and the artist have agreed on a location at LBA Park.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
The art pieces will be enjoyed by the pub...
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