Title
Percival Plinth Project Recommendation
Recommended Action
Move to recommend the slate of sculptures recommended by jury to City Council for approval.
Report
Issue:
Whether to move forward the sculptures recommended this year for the Percival Plinth Project.
Staff Contact:
Angel Nava, Arts Program Specialist, Parks, Arts & Recreation, 360.753.8384
Presenter(s):
Angel Nava, Arts Program Specialist
Background and Analysis:
The jury met on Thursday, February 6 to review 22 submitted sculptures. The jury was comprised of Arts Commissioner Joe Batt, and artists Eileen Lagasse and Andrea Wilbur Sigo. Ms. Nava will present the slate of recommended sculptures during the meeting.
The Percival Plinth Project hosts loaned sculpture for an exhibition of one year along Percival Landing. During the month of July, the public is invited to vote for the sculpture they wish for the City to purchase.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
The Percival Plinth Project received 522 votes in 2022 via the City’s Engage page.
Options:
1). Approve the slate of sculptures for recommendation to City Council.
2). Make a different recommendation to City Council.
3) Do not make a recommendation to City Council.
Financial Impact:
$33,000 from the Municipal Art Fund includes artist honoraria ($1,000 per sculpture) for loan of their artwork, purchase of the winning sculpture (up to $10,000) by vote, installation support and community kick-off.
Attachments:
Percival Plinth Project Webpage