To: Honorable Mayor and Members of Town Council
Through: David L. Corliss, Town Manager
From: Maia Yates, Staff Liaison to the Public Art Commission
Title
2023 Holiday Card Art Contest Award
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Executive Summary
The purpose of this agenda item is to formally recognize Madelyn E. as the winner of the Town of Castle Rock’s 2023 Holiday Card Art Contest award and present the final cards to Town Council (Attachment A).
This fall, the Public Art Commission partnered with the Communications Division to seek submissions of artworks for the contest from local middle- and high-school aged students. From August through early October, 16 students provided their artworks for consideration. A selection committee, consisting of the commission and Town staff, juried and selected Madelyn’s art titled, “Wonderful Wilcox Street,” as the winner.
Madelyn’s art will be featured on the Town’s holiday card and website, and also enlarged and placed on display at the Recreation Center and Miller Activity Complex throughout the holiday season (Attachment B). She will also receive a $100 Hobby Lobby gift card and her own set of 50 cards. The Town and Public Art Commission will purchase approximately 350 additional cards for distribution for approximately $300.
The Town of Castle Rock’s Public Art Commission envisions a public art program that inspires love for Castle Rock and seeks to be a catalyst for memorable art experiences. The Holiday Card Art Contest furthers these goals by engaging students to express their representation of the unique identity of Castle Rock, instilling pride of the Town’s community character and fostering local creativity.
Attachments
Attachment A - Holiday Card Design
Attachment B - Enlarged Design for Display