SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Approve a recommendation by the Public Art and Design Board for the commission of a public art installation for the Morningside Recreation Center located at 2400 Harn Boulevard, as designed by artist Guy Kemper for a total cost of $55,000.00 to be funded from Morningside Recreation Center Construction (CIP 315-93251).
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SUMMARY:
The theme and scope of the project was determined with input from representatives of the project construction team, Public Art & Design Board, Parks & Recreation Department, and the Morningside Neighborhood Home Owners Associations. The desired intent of this project is to commission public artwork that serves as an artistic enhancement to the glass windows of the main entry and fitness center window wall of the main entrance and central atrium at the Morningside Recreation Center.
The Public Art and Design Board appointed a five-member Selection Panel comprised of individuals representing specified interests and expertise as follows:
Karen Cunningham (Chair), representative of the Public Art & Design Board
Spencer Cook, president, Morningside Meadows Homeowners Association
Regina Novak, representative of the Parks & Recreation Department
Norene Marlow, president, Morningside Homeowners Association
Judith Powers, artistic representative
A limited invitation Call to Artists was issued to three artist finalists. On March 17, 2017, the Selection Panel met to review the applicants’ credentials and selected artist Guy Kemper, as his vibrantly colored window patterns best fit the theme and artistic desires of the project stakeholders.
On June 8, 2017, the Public Art & Design Board unanimously approved the recommendation to commission Mr. Kemper. The Board is recommending this artist’s proposal of public artwork to the City Council.
This item supports the City's Strategic Vision by providing public art for the citizens and visitors of Clearwater, making the city a better place to live, learn, work, visit and play. This commission represents the City’s ongoing commitment to the Public Art & Design Program through commissions of public art for city capital improvement projects, a process that is not affected by the mandatory to voluntary transition of the Public Art in Private Development program.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funds are available in capital improvement project 315-93251, Morningside Recreation Center Construction, to fund this contract.
USE OF RESERVE FUNDS: N/A