HomeMy WebLinkAbout8.3 Murray Schoolhouse Exhibit Restoration Project CITY OF DUBLIN
HERITAGE AND CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION
AGENDA STATEMENT
MEETING DATE:March 10, 2005
SUBJECT: Murray Schoolhouse Exhibit Restoration Project
ATTACHMENTS: None
RECOMMENDATION: Receive report from Staff
FINANCIAL STATEMENT: None
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".
On March 1, 2005, the Dublin City Council gave approval for Staff to enter into a contract for design and
project management services with John Vieira, a local Museum Exhibit Designer. Mr. Vieira's extensive
portfolio demonstrates exceptional museum interpretation skills and workmanship in the broad variety of
exhibits he has designed and executed. Some of the numerous organizations that Mr. Vieira has provided
design services for include; the Smithsonian National Historic Museum in Washington, D.C., the
California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco, the Monterey Bay Aquarium, the Blackhawk Museum
in Danville, and the Hayward Area Historical Society. The contract with Mr. Vieira details a scope of
work, as follows:
• Exhibit design, graphic design, and project management services for eight (8) individual exhibit
design spaces within the museum that cumulate into one overall cohesive design for the museum.
The eight design spaces are:
o The Native Californians of Dublin
o Spanish Era
o Pioneer's Journey West
o Pioneer Kitchen
o Historic Murray Classroom
o John Green's Store
o Children's Hands-on Area
o Volk McClain Era
• Detailed CAD plans for electrical, construction, light and placement of exhibit elements.
• Project Management to include identifying and developing contracts with fabricator/vendors.
• Work with installation team to complete the project.
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Mr. Vieira will work closely with Elizabeth Isles, Heritage Center Director, on the layout and design for
the museum. Upon completion of the design, Mr. Vieira will present to the Heritage and Cultural Arts
Commission for input and approval prior to final approval by the City Council.
RECOMMENDATION: It is the recommendation of Staff that the Commission receive the
report from Staff.