Title
Update on Mural Project Partnership with Olympia Artspace Alliance
Recommended Action
Move to add $1,500 set aside for mural protection in 2023 to the OAA contract. Pending discussion about the PBIA fund balance, consider adding additional funds (beyond $5k) to pay artists for extra-large murals.
Report
Issue:
Update on the project with OAA to install two new murals and restore existing murals in downtown
Staff Contact:
Amy Buckler, PBIA Liaison, 360-280-8947
Presenter(s):
Danielle Ruse, Olympia Artspace Alliance Co-Chair
Erika Naficy, Project Coordinator for OAA
Background and Analysis:
In 2022, the PBIA entered into a contract with Olympia Artspace Alliance (OAA) to install two new murals and restore existing murals in downtown Olympia. The project scope is attached. Ms. Ruse and Ms. Naficy will provide an update to the Board on the progress of this project.
As will be discussed, some things for the Board to consider include:
• Adding to the contract the $1,500 set aside for mural protection in 2023
• Pending discussion about the PBIA fund balance, consider adding additional funds (beyond $5k) to pay artists for extra-large murals.
Climate Analysis:
N/A - 2022 Project
Equity Analysis:
N/A - 2022 Project
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
N/A
Options:
Move to add $1,500 set aside for mural protection in 2023 to the OAA contract. Pending discussion about the PBIA fund balance, consider adding additional funds (beyond $5k) to pay artists for extra-large murals.
Financial Impact:
The Board allocated $18,150 for the project.
Attachments:
Scope of Work