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C I T Y OF S A N L U I S O B I S P O
FROM: �- Oeborah Holley, Administrator
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SUBJECT: "DOWNTOWN ART" PUBLIC ART SCULPTURE PROGRAM
CAO RECOMMENDATION
Approve Downtown Public Art Sculpture Program initiated by the SLO Downtown_
Association to have sculpture art situated on sponsored bases appearing in locations
around the Downtown.
DISCUSSION
Recently, the Downtown Association Beautification Committee developed an outline of a
program that we believe will enhance the Downtown as well as the entire City and offer
individuals an opportunity to sponsor a project in lieu of the currently suspended bench
program
Our public art program, Downtown Art, will be similar to a program in Grand Junction,
Colorado where outdoor sculptures are on display year `round in the downtown area. As
the program has grown, so has the stature of the program to make it one of the major
attractions of the area.
The program is fairly simple. Artists display their sculptured works for a period of one
year and these works are erected upon a permanently - affixed metal base. The sculptures
are available for sale but must remain upon the base for a period of one year even if they
are sold during the display time.
A map is developed that provides a walking tour guide to the sculptures and gives
information about the pieces of art. Each year, changing out the sculptures is a celebrated
event. Our ultimate goal is to develop a walking tour of art throughout our Downtown
that is launched each year with an exciting celebration. New maps are printed each year
for distribution to guests.
The costs involved in the project will be privately met. The Downtown Association will
offer metal bases (see-attached diagram) for sponsorship upon which the art will be
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displayed. Artists will provide the art for a period of one year at no charge to the
Downtown Association. Art will be chosen by a peer review committee that will include
three members of the Downtown Association, one artist and one representative of the
County Arts Council. A portfolio of available art will be maintained and will provide the
inventory from which the art will be chosen as bases are purchased. The sponsor of the
base may choose the first art piece within the size guidelines determined by the location
and size of base, however after the first year, the Beautification Committee will select
from the portfolio the subsequent pieces. The Downtown Association will pay for the
walking tour maps.
The Downtown Association has determined that there are a variety of suitable sites for
bases both on public and private property. A walkabout with a representative from the
City of SLO public works department has revealed approximately 21 suitable sites both
on public and private property. The approved site listing is also attached.
Please also find enclosed a portfolio and brochure of the public art sculpture program
developed by Grand Junction Downtown Development Authority. Director Richard
Helm, who visited San Luis Obispo as a speaker for the public art seminar held in 1998,
was contacted by Arts Council Board President Ann Ream. Helm stated that there has
been virtually no vandalism or maintenance of the art or the bases and that the Downtown
program has obtained liability insurance for the program.
However, one difference between the Grand Junction program and the SLO Downtown
Association program is that the bases, as with the benches, would become property of the
City once installed and it may be more appropriate for the City to insure this property.
The artists will provide insurance for their work.
CONCURRENCES
The Downtown Association Board of Directors and Beautification committee support this
program. The City of SLO Public Works Department has also approved the sites shown
on Attachment `B" for the display sites. The SLO County Arts. Council is also
supportive of this program.
FISCAL IMPACT
The Downtown Association will oversee all financial obligations of this program except:
installation and maintenance of the bases. We have been told by Grand Junction project
managers that maintenance is minimal.
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ALTERNATIVES
A no project alternative would mean that the sculpture program would need to find
private locations in order to move forward.
ATTACHMENTS
Exhibit "A" is the Downtown Grand Junction project promotion portfolio that includes an
overview of the project "Art on the Comer." *
Exhibit `B" is a site listing of approved sites.
Exhibit "C" is the submittal of base diagrams from Ferromobius.
* Portfolios to Council and CAO only. A copy is available to the public
in the City Clerk's Office.
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Possible Public Art Locations
1. Wooden bench location near Pier One (remove bench)
2. Cement pad by Bello's & parking lot
3. Wall art over two benches by Kinko's (890 Monterey St.)
4. Copeland's building, small alcove (962 Monterey St.)
5. County Courthouse Lawn (TAKEN)
6. Triangular area in front of Odd World on Higuera St.
7. Chorro & Marsh streets between light post and tree (NE corner Copelands)
8. In front of Washington Mutual (comer Marsh & Chorro)
9. The Forum/Cellular One
10. Planter on lot 2
11. By Patrick James
12. In front of window by Poster Markei on Nipomo St.
13. Pocket park corner Nipomo & Higuera
14. Mission Mall
15. Cisco's Patio
16. In between two benches by Kinko's
17. In flower beds by Muzio's
18. Next to bench in front of Ann's on Monterey St.
19. Any of four corners on Garden/Marsh intersection
20. By Rudolph's in parking lot
21. Corner Higuera and Chorro by light
22. Any wall location over eight foot height limit on blank walls
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