Focus Area: QOL: Parks & Recreation
Staff Contact: Renee Rush and Brad Clay
Subject: Discussion of the 2021 Downtown Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit.
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Item Description:
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Discussion of the 2021 Downtown Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit.
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Summary:
Each year, the Downtown Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit (DOSE) brings a rotating display of sculpture from regional and national artists as one of several public art initiatives that celebrates the community’s love for the arts. In its 17th year, 56 artists submitted a total of 115 sculptures for consideration. The entries were reviewed, and 10 sculptures were selected by the Olathe Public Art Committee. Committee members who scored the art were Chelsy Walker, Cristina Walker, Melissa Jobe, Carisa McMullen, Rashawn Griffin, and Whitney Williamson. City staff reviewed the sculptures and provided recommendations in regard to site selection considering size, traffic, and public safety.
The 10 sculptures recommended for the exhibit, which will be presented at the Council meeting are:
Artist Sculpture Title
Nicole Beck Asteray
Jay Lockett Silica Rose
Nathan Pierce Selene
Rhoda Powers Summer Fun
Zach Tabb Revivification
James Payne Isolation
Brian Ferriby Firewalker
Chris Itsell Uplift
Sunghee Min Cherry
Kirk Seese The Feather
Alternates:
Andrew Denton Lovearch
Reven Swanson Butterflies within a Butterfly
Nathan Perice Indigenous
The sculptures will be located throughout downtown Olathe for a period of one year. It is necessary for site location to be flexible, as sculptures may need to be relocated after arrival to ensure the best fit for each sculpture site.
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Financial Impact:
The annual budget for the Downtown Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit is $15,000. In 2021, leftover funds from the 2020 Exhibit will be utilized to cover additional costs.
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Action Needed:
Authorization for approval of the 2021 Downtown Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit selections will appear on the February 16, 2021 consent agenda.
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Attachment(s):
A: 2021 Downtown Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit