Title
Recommendation from the Arts in Public Places Advisory Board for an Expenditure of Art in Public Places Funds in an Amount to Not Exceed $7,600 to acquire a large (48”x96”) aerial photograph of Los Alamos by Don Taylor printed on an aluminum substrate to be placed in the foyer of the Los Alamos County Airport.
Recommended Action
I move that the Council approve the acquisition of the aerial photograph of Los Alamos by Don Taylor, printed on an aluminum substrate, to be included in the Los Alamos County art collection and an expenditure of Art in Public Places funds in an amount to not exceed $7,600.00 for purchase and installation of that art in the foyer of the Los Alamos County Airport
Body
Early in 2019, Don Taylor, local photographer, in response to an open call for art, approached the APPB and proposed the installation of one of his high resolution, large format aerial photographs in the Los Alamos County Airport lobby. The APPB acknowledge Don Taylor’s talent and technical expertise. His photographs are well liked and feature prominently in other public spaces in Los Alamos. The following pages contain images of the art that would be purchased and images of the proposed location at the Los Alamos County Airport.
Description Amount
Art Work (96”x48”) $6,600.00
APPB contingency, installation, dedication ceremony $1,000.00
Total $7,600.00
Alternatives
The Council can reject the APPB recommendation
Fiscal and Staff Impact/Planned Item
The funds for the recommended expenditures will come from the Art in Public Places Fund. The APPB fund currently has $345,000. The APPB staff liaison will oversee the acquisition process, and the Public Works Department will work with the APPB on the installation.
Attachments
A - Art Images
B - Location Images
C - Original Proposal by Don Taylor