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Home My WebLink About2014-05-19 Public Arts MIN Minutes Public Art Commission May 19, 2014 Attendance Commissioners: Bussell, Friend, Garrington, Hepford, Clark, Seltzer (staff), Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 3:00 p.m. Guest Scott Balcom Review of Gateway Submissions and determine finalists The committee reviewed the intent of Gateway Public Art. What does the PAC want the Gateway piece to accomplish? What distinguishing characteristics are important and are these demonstrated in the submission images? What are the Aesthetic elements to be considered in the review of the artwork submissions? The final piece should… 1) Be of appropriate scale and “monumental” 2) Develop a specific mood e.g.: dignified, quiet, sense of levity, funny, sophisticated, sober, wild, interactive, kinetic, colorful, environments 3) Be “iconic” 4) Create a sense of identy and articulate the space 5) Create a landmark 6) Be visually memorable 7) Be of a size and character that enhances the setting 8) Activate the setting in a new way 9) Be made of durable outdoor materials e.g. carved stone, sculpted metal, fabricated metal, recycled materials, ceramic, glass etc. 10) Finely crafted With the above in mind the PAC reviewed the images of the highest scoring submissions which totaled eighteen. After much discussion the PAC identified seven of these submissions as the possible five finalists. PAC members will begin contacting the references listed in these submissions. The commission discussed questions to ask of the references and agreed on the following: 1. Did the artist deliver the project on time and on budget? 2. Was the piece built and installed properly and appropriate for the site? 3. How well did the artist communicate with staff throughout the process? 4. How well did they manage the project (schedule and communication with sub- contractors)? 1 5. Was the artist receptive to public input and public process? 6. Did the artist meet the requirements stated in the scope of work? 7. Is the community happy with the outcome? Commissioners will contact artist references using the questions listed above and submit the responses to Seltzer by Thursday May 28. Commissioners Artist References Friend Pete Beeman John Buck Clark Kathleen Caricof James Harrison Bussell Tykeson/Rose Susan Zoccola Hepford Roger White Stoller 2