Agenda Item Name:
Title
Discussion of West Lawn Statue Call to Artists
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Presenter:
Gina Peebles, 352-538-8265
Description:
Discussion of West Lawn Statue Call to Artists
Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Discuss West Lawn Statue DRAFT Call to Artists, make necessary changes and authorize staff to advertise final version.
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Prior Board Motions:
June 25, 2019 - Approval of the Arts Council of Alachua County Strategic Plan, which includes funding for the West Lawn Statue in the amount of $25,000.
April 16, 2019 - The Board had a general discussion during their April 16 Budget meeting about the statue, the status of the Call to Artists, and its funding.
May 23, 2017 - refer to the County Manager for recommendations on the following:
1. To Proceed with the empowerment of art review group as described and bring it to the Board as soon as it is ready.
2. The budget for the art will be discussed during the budget process.
3. The artist Search is not restricted to local artist community.
4. A Public Hearing should be held in the evening at the next convenient date so those citizens can propose concepts for the art. The Board is not looking to recognize/honor individuals, specific political concepts, or historical events but more of a concept of idea that is uplifting for everyone.
Fiscal Consideration:
Fiscal Consideration
$25,000 budget enhancement proposed in FY 20 budget ($20,000 General Fund and $5,000 Art Tag Revenue)
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Background:
On May 23, 2017, the Board voted 4:1 to direct the County Manager to return to the Board of County Commissioners with a recommendation for selecting, financing, and constructing a new art work at the current location as the Confederate Statue that reflects the shared values and aspirations of the community.
The attached scope of services was drafted at a public meeting held on May 1, then discussed and approved at the Jul. 1 Arts Council meeting. Funding for the project, in the amount of $25,000, is...
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