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(10 minutes) Review and Recommend Public Art Proposal by Craig Gray at Main Street Linear Park
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To: Honorable Chair and Members of the Recreation and Park Commission
From: Amy Wooldridge, Recreation and Parks Director
Re: (10 minutes) Review and Recommend Public Art Proposal by Craig Gray at Main Street Linear Park
BACKGROUND
In September 2017, the Community Development Department issued a Request for Proposals for Public Art. This requires the artist to secure a letter of support from the property owner; in this case from the Alameda Recreation and Parks Department (ARPD) with approval from the Recreation and Parks Commission. All applications are due by December 19, 2017. The next steps after submission of the art proposal to the Community Development Department includes the following:
1) Selecting the top three candidates for each category;
2) Requiring these candidates to further develop to-scale renderings, models and other visual materials to adequately illustrate their artwork plus a detailed budget, installation and maintenance plan, schedule and site plan;
3) Display those top proposals for public comment for two weeks;
4) Review and recommendation from the Public Art Commission; and
5) Final approval by City Council.
DISCUSSION
The "Drip Drip" sculpture is a reminder of the recent water crisis in California to conserve this resource. Mr. Gray believes this work is a unique and eye catching piece to stimulate conservation. The sculpture would stand roughly 96" tall, 84" long and 30" wide. The work is fabricated with a steel frame and masonry backer board exterior. The work are very durable and light weight at an estimated 1000 pounds. Mr. Gray has been constructing public sculpture made of steel, stone, and concrete for over 10 years. The pieces he creates are made to stand up to heavy public interaction.
This art piece is proposed for Main Street Linear Park near the intersection of Main Street and Ralph Appezzato Memorial Par...
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