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 sent a rendering and a schedule for the Commission’s review on May 9, 2019 (Attachments A and B).
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 and determine colors. Once a date for this meeting is finalized, the Commission will need to motion to approve a special meeting.
Update
On Friday, May 10, the artists visited Philip S. Miller Park to discuss site selection with Parks staff and Commission Chair Stephen Maruska. After viewing site options, the artists sent the attached email (Attachment C) and made several requests.
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 location and updated drawing and offer input/direction as deemed necessary.
Attachments
Attachment A Artist Rendering
Attachment B Timeline
Attachment C Location and Updated Rendering