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Three Recommendations from the Art in Public Places Board: 1) Acceptance of a Cash Donation from Charles Bowman to Purchase a Kinetic Wind Sculpture in Honor of His Late Wife, Nona Bowman and Approval of Project Budget; 2) Disposal of Artwork from the Public Collection; 3) Acceptance of an Artwork Donation from Valentina Devine
Recommended Action
I move that Council accept a cash donation from Charles Bowman for the purchase of a kinetic wind sculpture from the Mark White Gallery in Santa Fe and further move approval of an Art in Public Places project budget of up to $25,000 to purchase two additional wind sculptures to create a coordinated grouping plus cover delivery, installation, plaques, a dedication event, lighting and contingency funding. The location of the wind sculptures will be determined at a later date by the APPB and appropriate County staff in consultation with Mr. Bowman.
I move that Council approve the disposal of "Inside Out" and APP funding of up to $100 to pack and ship the artwork back to the artist.
I further move that Council accept the donation offer from Valentina Devine of "Berlin," a 10 ft by 10 ft knitted fiber piece currently installed in the Mesa Public Library.
County Manager's Recommendation
The County Manager recommends that Council approve the Art in Public Places Board recommendations as requested.
Board, Commission or Committee Recommendation
The Art in Public Places Board approved these recommendations at their regular meeting on February 22, 2018.
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The Art in Public Places Board is seeking Council approval to accept a cash donation from Charles Bowman to purchase a kinetic wind sculpture from the Mark White Gallery in Santa Fe and to use APP funds, up to $25,000, for the purchase of two companion wind sculptures, delivery, installation, a dedication event, plaques, contingency funding and lighting, if needed.
Mr. Bowman contacted the APPB staff liaison in December to make a generous donation ...
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