To: Members of the Public Art Commission
From: Maia Aman, Town Liaison
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Philip S. Miller Park Sculpture Project Update
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Executive Summary
At its December 2018 meeting, the Public Art Commission approved the selection of artists Mary Williams and John King for the public art project at Philip S. Miller Park. The artists will design, fabricate, finish, deliver and install an original kinetic sculpture in 2019.
Since the selection was approved, Town Council authorized the execution of a contract with the artists and the first two payments have been processed ($7,500 for the execution of the agreement and $17,500 for initiation of work).
Mary Williams and John King plan to send staff drawings and a schedule for review prior to the May 9, 2019 meeting. On Friday, May 10, the artists will visit Philip S. Miller Park to discuss site selection with staff.
After roughly two-thirds of production has been completed, the artists would then prefer to have the Commission visit the studio to view the piece before final detailing is applied.
Budget Impact
In its entirety, this project will cost $50,000. Art commissioned by the Town of Castle Rock is funded through the Philip S. Miller Trust Fund not through taxpayer dollars.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommend that Commissioners review the drawings and schedule provided at the meeting and offer input/direction as deemed necessary. Staff further recommend that Commissioners provide location recommendations prior to the May 10 on-site meeting with the artists.