Report Prepared by: Jennifer Flachman, Senior Management Analyst
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SUBJECT: Commission to Review and Approve a Sculpture Project in Fahrens Park Made From Recycled Materials Found In The Park
REPORT IN BRIEF
Review and approve a sculpture project in Fahren’s Park made from recycled materials found in park.
RECOMMENDATION
Arts and Culture Commission - Adopt a motion approving a sculpture project in Fahren’s Park made from recycled materials found in park.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommend by Staff; or,
2. Approve, subject to other than recommended by Staff; or,
3. Deny; or,
4. Refer to Staff for reconsideration of specific items; or,
5. Continue to a future meeting.
AUTHORITY
Arts and Culture Advisory Commission Ordinance #2489, Section 2.54.060 Jurisdiction of the Commission
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
As provided for in the 2024-25 Council Goals and Priorities: Public Works & City Beautification.
DISCUSSION
As part of the 2024/25 Budget, the City Council allocated $100,000 for art installations across Merced. The Arts and Culture Arts Project Subcommittee has recommended a sculpture project in Fahren’s Park made from recycled materials found in the park.
Recycled sculpture art, also known as trash sculpture, or garbage art, challenges our perception of beauty. By incorporating discarded objects found in the park. The sculpture will repurpose our everyday waste.
The Subcommittee suggests issuing a Call for Art Projects RFQ for a sculpture project in Fahren’s Park made from recycled materials found in park, designating it as one of the City Council’s sponsored art projects for 2024/25.
Once the commission reviews and approves the project, it will be presented to the City Council for final approval.
IMPACT ON CITY RESOURCES
None at this time
ATTACHMENTS
Examples of recycled art