To: Members of the Public Art Commission
From: Maia Aman, Town Liaison
Title
Douglas County Art Encounters
Body
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Executive Summary
For over a decade, the Town has participated in Douglas County Art Encounters. This program provides rotating art exhibits to the residents of Douglas County in various media and styles. Displayed in highly visible areas in Castle Rock, Highlands Ranch, Lone Tree, Parker and Roxborough, new art pieces are installed each year to promote public interest in art, develop community pride, foster community character and draw visitors to retail and civic areas.
Attached are the submissions received for the 2020-2021 program. Staff recommends that the Commission review and rank their selections, as well as advise on the total number of sculptures to be selected for participation.
Pedestals typically used for Art Encounters are located at the Miller Activity Complex, Festival Park, Butterfield Crossing Park and Triangle Park. A pedestal has also existed near Town Hall, but is not available due to a construction project. Smaller concrete pads also exist at the Castle Rock History Museum and at Mitchell Gulch Park. Smaller pads may also be poured on Town-owned property at new locations as directed by the Commission, pending the approval of Town staff.
The County-wide selection meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 11 from 3-5 p.m. Staff Liaison Maia Aman plans to attend with Commission Representative Susan Paulsen. Staff will provide an email update on submissions received as soon as possible following the meeting.
Attachments
Attachment A - Submissions