Report Prepared by: Jennifer Flachman, Senior Management Analyst
Title
SUBJECT: Report on Status of Approved Art Projects
REPORT IN BRIEF
Provide an update on the status of approved public art projects, including expected timelines and details on when RFQs and RFPs will be issued.
RECOMMENDATION
Information Only.
DISCUSSION
RFQ for Brown Bag Concert Series -
- A Request for Qualifications (RFQ) will be issued on July 17, 2025, with a submission deadline of August 7, 2025.
- A subcommittee will review all submissions between August 8 and August 11, 2025.
- The Arts and Culture Advisory Commission (ACAC) will hold a special meeting to review submissions and select three performance artists or groups.
- Final selections will be presented to the City Council for review and approval at its meeting on October 6, 2025.
- The selected performances will take place at the newly renovated Bob Hart Square in downtown Merced. These events will feature talented local and regional musicians and offer a welcoming space for the community to relax, recharge, and enjoy live music. Guests are encouraged to bring their own picnic or purchase food from nearby vendors. Please note that alcohol will not be served at these events.
- Evening performances are scheduled on the following dates at Bob Hart Square:
o November 13, 2025
o December 11, 2025
o January 8, 2026
RFQ for logo design for Downtown Arts District signage
- A request for Qualifications (RFQ) will be issued on July 24, 2025 and will close on August 29, 2025. This RFQ will invite graphic design artists to submit their qualifications for a public art signage project.
- A subcommittee will review submissions and recommend a selected design to the Arts and Culture Advisory Commission (ACAC) at its meeting on October 16, 2025. The ACAC will then present its recommendation to the City Council at the November 3, 2025, meeting.
- One artist will be selected and commissioned to create a logo and signage design that visually ...
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