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HomeMy WebLinkAbout7.1 Murray Schoolhouse Exhibit Design CITY OF DUBLIN HERITAGE AND CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION AGENDA STATEMENT • MEETING DATE:March 11, 2004 SUBJECT: Murray Schoolhouse Exhibit Design ATTACHMENTS: None RECOMMENDATION: Receive report from Staff FINANCIAL STATEMENT: $9,000 has been budgeted to hire a consultant to create an exhibit design for the Murray Schoolhouse. DESCRIPTION: In 2003-2004 the Dublin City Council rated as a high priority goal: "to refurbish exhibit space within the Murray Schoolhouse to provide a fresh setting that will optimally highlight Dublin's history". During Fiscal Year 2003-2004, a request for proposals was sent out to eight independent exhibit design consultant firms. Only one responded, and their proposal exceeded the entire budget of design and construction for the project. Upon review, Staff made a determination that it was best to hire a set designer to create the interior of the museum. Staff met with several recommended set designers and will recommend to the City Council.on March 16, 2004 that a Consultant Services Agreement be approved with designer Gloria Matsumoto from Hayward. Ms. Matsumoto has extensive experience in set design, painting and creating period properties. Ms. Matsumoto has worked with the City of Pleasanton at the Amador Theatre, the City of Walnut Creek at the Dean Lesher facility and for the Town of Danville. She has also designed several sets for various playhouses in the area. Ms. Matsumoto will provide seven (7) individual design spaces within the museum that will cumulate into one overall cohesive design for the interior of the museum. The seven design spaces are: • The Native Californians of Dublin • Spanish Era • Pioneer's Journey West • Pioneer Kitchen • Historic Murray Classroom • John Green's Store • Children's Hands-on Area Ms. Matsumoto will work closely with the Heritage Center Director on the layout and design for the museum. Upon completion of the design, Ms. Matsumoto will present to the Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission for input and approval prior to final approval by City Council. COPIES TO: ITEM NO. 7.1 G:\I-ERITAGE COMMISSION\AGENDA_STMTS\2004\3-1 I Exhibit Design update.doc RECOMMENDATION: It is the recommendation of Staff that the Commission receive the report for the Murray Schoolhouse Exhibit Design.