Focus Area: Quality of Life
Staff Contact: Renee Rush
Subject: Consideration of Approval of the 2025 Olathe Outdoor Sculpture Series.
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Consideration of Approval of the 2025 Olathe Outdoor Sculpture Series.
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Summary:
Each year, the Olathe Outdoor Sculpture Series (formerly the Downtown Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit) showcases a rotating collection of sculptures from regional and national artists, enriching the city’s public art initiatives. These sculptures are leased by the City for one year.
The Olathe Public Art Committee recommends seven sculptures and five alternates for the 2025 sculpture series. City staff will determine site placement based on size, traffic, and public safety considerations, ensuring each sculpture is ideally positioned upon arrival.
The sculptures recommended for the exhibit are:
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Natural Wonders Michele & Denis Moushey Dale
Lyric Alex Barrett
The Rusted Spire Christopher Knight
Snowy Owl Stephen Landis
The Reader Ted Wilson
Purple Coneflower Tim Adams
Aspara Vulgaris* Nick Willett *Sculpture sponsored by Azura Credit Union
Alternates:
The Pledge James Haire
Splish Nathan Pierce
Seeking Balance Ryan Pedersen
Roost and Puddle Anthony Heinz May
Prairie Tamer Dan Perry
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Financial Impact: This program is funded by the General Fund with an annual budget of $15,000 allocated for sculpture leases.
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Action Needed:
Approval of the Olathe Public Art Committee’s sculpture recommendations for the 2025 Olathe Outdoor Sculpture Series.
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Attachment(s):
A: 2025 Olathe Outdoor Sculpture Series.