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CITY OF DUBLIN
AGENDA STATEMENT
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: January 27, 1992
SUBJECT: Dublin Fine Arts Foundation (DFA)
Request for Short-Term Sculpture Exhibition and City
council Representative on the Selection Jury
~(prepared by Paul S. Rankin, Assistant City Manager)
EXHIBITS ATTACHED: ~Letter dated January 20, 1992 from Lynne Baer,
DFA Executive Director
~ site Plan identifying proposed display area
RECOMMENDATION: Consider request and, if deemed appropriate:
<b~1. Approve staff recommended conditions.
\ 2. Identify City councilmember to participate on the
jury.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT:
Potential undetermined Staff and Maintenance costs
associated with the coordination of the
installation and removal of the Exhibition. Some
addi tional lawn maintenance expense will be
incurred by the city.
DESCRIPTION: DFA is proposing the use of the Civic Center grounds
for a temporary Exhibition of sculpture by Bay Area artists.
The Exhibition is intended to be a short term loan of 5 to 10 sculptures by
various artists. It is also anticipated that the pieces selected would be
a smaller scale and would remain for a shorter time than previous outdoor
projects undertaken by DFA. The focus of the EXhibition would be on
emerging artists, and DFA would circulate requests through various
publications, schools, and galleries in the area.
DFA has proposed that the selection of the artwork to be included would be
by a jury which would be comprised of the following representatives: DFA
Executive Director, Public Art Coordinator for city of Oakland, a City
councilmember, a member of DFA's community Advisory council, and a member
of the DFA Board of Directors. The jury consideration would include: the
quality of the work, durability in the proposed location, proposed
installation, and the safety. The Artist would be responsible for
transportation, installation, and insurance.
staff would recommend that in the event that this EXhibition is approved,
all installation methods, as well as location, be reviewed and approved by
city Public Works staff in order to protect landscape, irrigation, and
other improvements. Conceptually, DFA was considering the use of the grass
area adjacent to the plaza and the Civic Center Offices (see attached site
Plan). As indicated, in the letter from DFA it is proposed that the Artist
retain all responsibility for insurance. staff would recommend that the
city council's approval also require a condition for the Artist to execute
a waiver from any claim during the Exhibition.
Staff recommends that the city council consider the request. staff
recommends that the approval be subject to the following conditions:
1. All installations, including location, shall be approved by the PUblic
Works Department.
2. Staff shall prepare a signed waiver to be completed by the Artist.
Further, it would be appropriate for the City council to consider which
member would serve on the jury.
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COPIES TO: Lynne Baer, DFA Executive Director
Ron Nahas, DFA President
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January 20, 1992
Mayor Peter Snyder
City Council Members
city of Dublin
Dublin Civic Center
Dublin, CA 94568
Dear Mayor Snyder and city Council Members;
The Foundation requests the approval for a temporary
sculpture exhibition on the grounds of the Civic Center.
Another component of the Sculpture Park, this temporary
exhibiton will focus on emerging artists and smaller scale
works exhibited for a shorter period of time.
We propose to create a juried exhibition of from 5 to 10
sculptures in the 5 to 10 foot range and of diverse medium.
These works will be displayed in the grassy area between the
civic Center building and the Plaza Fountain area. This
presents an ideal stage setting for a group of small scale,
free standing works because of its visibility from Dublin
Blvd. and the entrance to the civic Center. This area is
also protected by the building, trees, and retaining walls.
The call for slides will begin in February, 1992, with a
deadline of March 31, 1992 and exhibition dates of April -
June, 1992. The exhibition will be advertised in ARTWEEK,
local newspapers, Bay Area art organizations, art schools,
universities, and galleries. The intent is to attract
Alameda County professional artists whose works have not
received recognition. The jury will consist of Regina
Almaguer, Public Art Coordinator for the city of Oakland, a
member of the Dublin city Council, a member of the
Foundation's Community Advisor council and a Board Member,
and the Executive Director.
considerations of the selection process will be
foremost the quality of the work, its durability to weather
conditions and vandalism, method of installation and its
safety. The materials must be nontoxic, water resistant,
and nonflammable. Another aspect of the process will be to
select a diverse group of sculptural styles and media. Each
artist will receive an honorarium of $250. to cover the cost
of transportation and installation of their work as well as
professional liability and other insurance. The Foundation
will be responsible for publicity and a written brochure as
well as a public reception.
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The community has responded positively to our programs
including the Dublin Sculpture Park, projects with the
School District, and the commissioned artwork. This
temporary sculpture exhibition meets three very important
goals of the Foundation: to integrate art into public
spaces of the community; to educate all citizens in art
appreciation; and to support local artists of all ages by
broadening the awareness and appreciation of the fine arts.
The Foundation appreciates the continued support of the
city council for our programs to integrate art into the
community. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have
any further questions.
Best regards,
Ly~eifL-
Executive Director
cc: Ron Nahas, President, DFAF
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