Report Prepared by: Jennifer Flachman, Senior Management Analyst, City Manager’s Office
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SUBJECT: Report on Status of Approved Art Projects
REPORT IN BRIEF
Staff to provide a report on the status of approved art projects.
RECOMMENDATION
Information Only.
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DISCUSSION
This report provides an update on the city’s approved public art projects. From concerts and murals to sculptures and refreshed utility boxes, these projects are helping bring more creativity cultural pride to our community spaces. Staff are project plans and RFPs ready, with several expected to be released in December.
Brown Bag Concerts - Six concert series - Beginning in December - through April
• Brian Cade - December
• Cheryl Lockett and 2 Hoots & a Hollar - December
• Madison Mitchell and the MAC Theater Camp Performers - January
• The Wrecking Balls - February
• William Bailey - March
• Zoey Rae - April
General Vang Pao Park Sculpture
Blue Heron Upcycle Project
• The RFP for this project will be issued December 2nd
Bob Hart Square Medallion Project
• The RFP for this project will be issued December 2nd
Large Scale Mural R Street Multiuse Path Undercrossing
• Staff is working on the RFP with an anticipated issue date of December 15th
Downtown Art Logo and Signage
• Staff is working on the RFP with an anticipated issue date of December 29th
School Art Project Display at the Civic Center
Staff are coordinating with school art programs to plan a schedule for showcasing art projects.
The Utility Box Refresh 18th, Main, and 16th Streets
• Staff is working on a protocol to prepare utility boxes for the refresh project. The utility boxes need to be striped and primed for this project to move forward
A remaining budget of approximately $13,500 is projected, recommended to be reserved for upcoming installation costs for select sculpture and medallion projects.
IMPACT ON CITY RESOURCES
None.
ATTACHMENTS
None.