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Home My WebLink About08-12-2021 HCAC Regular MeetingAugust 12, 2021 Dublin Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission Agenda 1 Zoom Communications www.dublin.ca.gov Regular Meeting of the DUBLIN HERITAGE AND CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION Thursday, August 12, 2021 Location: Electronic Methods Regular Meeting 7:00 PM MEETING PROCEDURE DURING CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) OUTBREAK: • In keeping with the guidelines provided by the State of California and Alameda County Department of Public Health regarding gatherings during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, and recommendations to follow social distancing procedures, the City of Dublin will adopt the following practices during upcoming commission meetings: • The Dublin Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission will hold the meetings remotely via Zoom Video Communications. • Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://dublinca.zoom.us/j/85363701047?pwd=bWRKUU5ZR0tNWUh5U0VZRlJndGFYQT09 Passcode: r2LjRJv0 Or One tap mobile: +16699009128,,85363701047#,,,,*16421169# US (San Jose) +13462487799,,85363701047#,,,,*16421169# US (Houston) Or join by phone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 669 900 9128 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 558 8656 or +1 301 715 8592 Webinar ID: 853 6370 1047 Passcode: 16421169 • The meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. • Online speaker slips will be available at www.dublin.ca.gov, and the public will be able to call in using a computer/or smart phone via a link which will be provided following submission of a speaker slip. A telephonic option will also be available. • Once connected, the public speaker will be placed in an on-line waiting room. While in the waiting room, the public speaker will hear the meeting while they are connected an d waiting to speak. • When the agenda item upon which the individual would like to comment is addressed, the speaker will be announced in the meeting when it is his/her time to speak to the committee. The speaker will then be moved to the meeting for comment. 1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 1 August 12, 2021 Dublin Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission Agenda 2 2. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 2.1 Public Comment At this time, the public is permitted to address the Heritage & Cultural Arts Commission on non-agendized items. Please step to the podium and clearly state your name for the record. COMMENTS SHOULD NOT EXCEED THREE (3) MINUTES. In accordance with State Law, no action or discussion may take place on any item not appearing on the posted agenda. The Commission may respond to statements made or questions asked, or may request Staff to report back at a future meeting concerning the matter. Any member of the public may contact the Recording Secretary’s Office related to the proper procedure to place an item on a future Heritage & Cultural Arts Commission agenda. The exceptions under which the Commission MAY discuss and/or take action on items not appearing on the agenda are contained in Government Code Section 54954.2(b)(1)(2)(3). 3. CONSENT CALENDAR Consent Calendar items are typically non-controversial in nature and are considered for approval by the Heritage & Cultural Arts Commission with one single action. Members of the audience, Staff or the Heritage & Cultural Arts Commission who would like an item removed from the Consent Calendar for purposes of public input may request the Chair to remove the item. 3.1 Approval of the July 8, 2021 Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes The Commission will consider approval of the minutes of the July 8, 2021 Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission meeting. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes of the July 8, 2021 Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission Meeting. Staff Report Attachment 1 - July 8, 2021 Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission 4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 5. NEW BUSINESS 5.1 Recovered Wood Temporary Art Project The Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission will consider a temporary art project using wood recovered from fallen oak trees, review design proposals, and make a recommendation to the City Council. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Consider the recovered wood temporary art program, review design proposals, and make a recommendation to the City Council for approval. Staff Report Attachment 1 - Call for Artists, Recovered Wood Project Attachment 2 - Design Proposals 6. OTHER BUSINESS 2 August 12, 2021 Dublin Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission Agenda 3 Brief information only reports from Commissioners and/or Staff, including committee reports and reports by Commissioners related to meetings attended at City expense (AB1234). 7. ADJOURNMENT This AGENDA is posted in accordance with Government Code Section 54954.2(a) If requested, pursuant to Government Code Section 54953.2, this agenda shall be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability, as required by Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Section 12132), and the federal rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof. To make a request for disability-related modification or accommodation, please contact the City Clerk’s Office (925) 833-6650 at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting. Mission The City of Dublin promotes and supports a high quality of life, ensures a safe and secure environment, fosters new opportunities, provides equity across all programs, and champions a culture of diversity and inclusion. 3 STAFF REPORT Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission Page 1 of 1 Agenda Item 3.1 DATE:August 12, 2021 TO:Honorable Chair and Commission Members FROM:La Shawn Butler, Parks & Community Services Director SUBJECT:Approval of the July 8, 2021 Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission Meeting MinutesPrepared by:Jennifer Li Marzi, Senior Office Assistant EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:The Commission will consider approval of the minutes of the July 8, 2021 Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission meeting. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:Approve the minutes of the July 8, 2021 Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission Meeting. FINANCIAL IMPACT:None. DESCRIPTION:The Commission will consider approval of the minutes of the July 8, 2021 Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission Meeting. STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:None. NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:The Commission Agenda was posted. ATTACHMENTS:1) July 8, 2021 Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes 4 MINUTES JULY 8, 2021 REGULAR MEETING Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission Page 1 Attachment 1 A Regular Meeting of the Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission was held on Thursday, July 8, 2021, remotely via Zoom Video Communications. The meeting was called to order at 7:02AM, by Vice Chairperson Shweta Agrawal. 1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance Attendee Name Title StatusGina Gabriell Commission Chair AbsentShweta Agrawal Commission Vice Chair PresentRobert Bennett Commission Member PresentSteve Minniear Commission Member PresentKathy Blackburn Commission Member AbsentMargaret Liang Commission Member AbsentJulia Tomtania Commission Member PresentDavid Hess Alternate Commissioner Absent 2. Oral Communications – None. 3. Consent Calendar 3.1.Approval of the May 13, 2021 Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission Regular Meeting MinutesThe Commission voted to approve the Consent Calendar. RESULTS:APPROVED MOVED BY:Steve Minniear, Commission Member SECOND:Julia Tomtania, Commission Member AYES:Agrawal, Bennett, Minniear, Tomtania ABSENT:Gabriell, Blackburn, Liang 4. Unfinished Business 4.1 Memorial Program at Dublin Pioneer Cemetery Tyler Phillips, Heritage and Cultural Arts Manager presented the specifics of the item as outlined in the Staff Report. 5 Page 2 5. New Business 5.1 Temporary Public Art DisplayTyler Phillips, Heritage and Cultural Arts Manager presented the specifics of the item as outlined in the Staff Report. 5.2 Public Art Selection – Ad Hoc Committee Assignments Tyler Phillips, Heritage and Cultural Arts Supervisor, presented the specifics of the item as outlined in the Staff Report.The Commission appointed the following to the Committee:Committee Appointed AlternateMonumental Art Project Robert Bennet Shweta AgrawalParks Feature Art Project Steve Minniear Julia TomtaniaThe Commission voted to approve 5.2. RESULTS:APPROVED MOVED BY:Steve Minniear, Commission Member SECOND:Julia Tomtania, Commission Member AYES:Agrawal, Bennett, Minniear, Tomtania ABSENT:Gabriell, Blackburn, Liang 6. Other BusinessCommissioners gave updates on various projects. 7. AdjournmentBeing no further business, the meeting was adjourned by Vice Chairperson Shweta Agrawalat 7:44 PM.Minutes prepared by Senior Office Assistant, Jennifer Li Marzi. _____________________________________Chairperson Heritage and Cultural Arts CommissionATTEST: _______________________________La Shawn ButlerParks and Community Services Director 6 STAFF REPORT Heritage & Cultural Arts Commission Page 1 of 2 Agenda Item 5.1 DATE:August 12, 2021 TO:Honorable Chair and Commissioners FROM:La Shawn Butler, Parks & Community Services Director SUBJECT:Recovered Wood Temporary Art ProjectPreparedby:Tyler Phillips, Heritage and Cultural Arts Supervisor EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:The Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission will consider a temporary art project using wood recovered from fallen oak trees, review design proposals, and make a recommendation to the City Council. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:Consider the recovered wood temporary art program, review design proposals, and make a recommendation to the City Council for approval. FINANCIAL IMPACT:Should the Commission make a recommendation to the City Council, a budget adjustmentapproved by the City Council would be required. This project would be funded by the Public Art Fund and sufficient funding is available. DESCRIPTION:Wood from fallen oak trees has been collected and stored at the Emerald Glen Park maintenance facility. Typically, when trees fall, are removed, or pruned, the wood is mulched and re-purposed within public spaces or other locations. Due to the size, quality, and quantity of the wood from these recently fallen oak trees, it was transported for storage and considered for alternative uses. On May 7, 2021, Staff issued a Call for Artists seeking design proposals for a temporary art project using the re-purposed wood. The open call was publicized through normal City channels (website, social media, etc.) as well as via email to a list of past artists, past Dublin utility box artists, registrants in the Cultural Arts Database, nearby cities with public art programs, and the California Cultural Arts Council website. The deadline to apply was July 15, 2021.The Call for Artists, included as Attachment 1, allowed for flexibility in design proposals. Based on 7 Page 2 of 2 the proposals, locations would be determined and would include public spaces throughout Dublin. Under the City’s current Public Art Master Plan, all public artwork must be produced by a professional artist or by a student artist under the direction of a professional artist. The City received four responses from qualified artists. These proposals are included as Attachment 2.The Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission will consider the design proposals, discuss possible display locations, and make a recommendation to the City Council for approval. STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:None. NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:The Commission Agenda was posted, and a copy was shared with artists that submitted design proposals for the temporary art project. ATTACHMENTS:1) Call for Artist – Temporary Art Project, Recovered Wood2) Design Proposals 8 CALL FOR ARTISTS Temporary Art Project, Recovered Wood CALL ISSUE DATE: 5/7/21 CALL DEADLINE: 7/15/21, 5:00 p.m. PST The City of Dublin invites qualified professional artists and student artists working under the supervision of a professional artist or art teacher to submit designs /qualifications for a unique temporary art project. Temporary art displays are a great way to bring public art to City parks, streets, and facilities, define neighborhoods, and bring culture to the community. BACKGROUND The City of Dublin is seeking to add a temporary art display that will include wood recovered from fallen oak trees. The trees have been cut into a variety of sizes including rounds and trunk sections. Works of art could include one piece of the tree or several pieces of the tree , at the artists discretion. Artists are encouraged to be as creative as possible when approaching this project. The proposed artwork could be one-piece, multiple pieces, or a series of pieces of art. Other materials are permitted when developing a design for this project, including metal and paint, but the recovered wood must be included in the design. Site-specific proposals, as well as general proposals that the City may display at its sole discretion, are acceptable. The artwork will be on display at various city facilities and maybe shown indoors or outdoors depending on the design proposal. The City has budgeted $20,000 for this project, exceptions may be considered depending Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission recommendation. The City may choose to select more than one artist to complete multiple art projects or the City may choose one artist to complete one large project. This decision will be based on the variety and scale of responses received. Artwork created under this program is considered temporary artwork and property of the City of Dublin. As such, the City retains the right and sole discretion to remove, modify, sale or replace the artwork. PROJECT TIMELINE: May 7, 2021 Call for Artists Issued. May 28, 2021 4pm Meeting at Emerald Glen Park to view the wood pieces. June 16, 2021 4pm Meeting at Emerald Glen Park to view the wood pieces. July 15, 2021 Proposals due no later than 5:00pm. September 2021 Heritage & Cultural Arts Commission proposal review. (Tentative) October 2021 City Council approval of art proposals. (Tentative) November 2021 Agreement(s) executed & artists begin March 2022 Artwork complete for unveiling Attachment 1 9 Page 2 of 5 RECOVERED WOOD SITE VISITS: There will be two dates for interested artist to meet with staff at Emerald Glen Park to view the available wood. For best access use the parking lot on Gleason Dr. 4201 Central Parkway, Dublin, Ca. 94568. Interested artists will have the opportunity to look at the wood close-up, take measurements, and inspect the condition of the wood before they submit a response. Meetings will start at 4:00 PM on May 28, and June 16, 2021. RSVP recommended but not required. DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS: • Artwork must be suitable for all ages and in keeping with community values. • Artwork must be an original design and the artwork of the applicant. • Artwork must include in some way the recovered wood provided by the City. ART SELECTION PROCESS: Staff will review applications for completeness. The Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission will review designs then make a recommendation to the City Council. The City Council will review recommended design(s) and approve an artist(s). Selected artist(s) will be asked to sign an Art Agreement, including standard Liability Waiver and Release. In the case of underage artists, the City will sign the Agreement with the Supervising Professional Artist or Art Teacher. Underage artists and underage art assistants will be required to have a parent sign the Liability Waiver and Release. ART INSTALLATION PROCESS: If selected, City Staff will coordinate with artists to select a mutually agreeable time to deliver, install, and display the recovered wood art piece(s). The City will provide the wood pieces, but the artist is responsible for picking up the wood and the delivery of the finished piece of art. Artists are also responsible for purchasing their own materials and other supplies needed to complete the project. Student artists must be supervised by a professional artist, who is ultimately responsible for the artwork of the student. Upon completion of the project, City Staff will meet with the artist to inspect/approve the artwork before it is accepted by the City. PROPOSAL SPECIFICATIONS: The proposal shall be submitted by email, which needs to include all required attachments. Acceptable file type for the attachment is PDF. Required attachments include: Attachment 1 10 Page 3 of 5 a. Completed Coversheet: Use form provided at the end of this application. b. Artist Qualifications: Include the biography or professional resume of each artist involved. Student artists should include their own biographies/resumes, as well as that of the professional artist or art teacher who serves as the team’s supervisor. This should include a portfolio of past work that is relevant to this project. c. Design Rendering: Provide renderings of your proposed design(s), showing all sides. Renderings should also include dimensions and scale of the artwork and installation procedures if applicable. Mockups of the design are acceptable but not required. d. Artist Statement: Provide a brief statement about your proposed artwork. This could include your source of inspiration, the significance of the image(s) or a comment on the style or technique you have proposed. e. Cost Estimate: Provide a cost summary of the proposed design which includes transportation, fabrication, additional materials, and any overhead expense directly related to the project. This quote is intended to be the cost of the project including compensation of the artist. DIRECTIONS FOR SUBMITTAL: Submit one electronic copy of each proposal to: tyler.phillips@dublin.ca.gov. Packages containing mockups of the proposal and any related material shall be plainly marked on the outside in the following manner: “Dublin Recovered Wood Art Project.” Electronic copies may be delivered via email or file sharing website. Proposals are limited 10 pages including the cover sheet. COSTS INCURRED IN RESPONDING TO THE PROPOSAL: The City of Dublin shall not be liable for any costs incurred by the artist(s) in responding to this request for a design proposal or for any costs incurred if the artist chooses to provide a mock- up. SUBMISSION DEADLINE: All proposals must be received by Tyler Phillips, Heritage & Cultural Arts Supervisor by Thursday, July 15, 2021, 5:00 PM. It is the responsibility of the applicant to verify the receipt of the proposal by the scheduled deadline. RETURN YOUR PROPOSAL, INCLUDING SIGNED COVERSHEET TO: Mail: Tyler Phillips, Heritage & Cultural Arts Supervisor City of Dublin - Parks and Community Services 100 Civic Plaza Dublin, CA. 94568 Phone: (925) 556-4558 Email: tyler.phillips@dublin.ca.gov Attachment 1 11 Page 4 of 5 Temporary Art Project, Recovered Wood Wood is being stored at Emerald Glen Park Maintenance Yard (no public access) Attachment 1 12 Page 5 of 5 PROPOSAL COVERSHEET: Dublin 2021 Temporary Art Project, Recovered Wood Art Project Proposals will not be accepted after Thursday, July 15, 2021, 5:00 PM. Please indicate experience level:  Professional Artist(s)  Student Artist(s), working under supervision of Art Professional Title: ____________________________________________________________ Artist: ____________________________________________________________ Address: _______________________________________________________________ City: __________________________________ State: ___________ Zip: ____________ Phone: _________________________________ Fax: __________________________ E-mail Address: ____________________________Website________________________ Signature of Artist: _____________________________________________ Date: ________________ Co-Artist, if applicable: _________________________________________________ Signature of Co-Artist, if applicable: _________________________________ Date: ________________ Supervising Art Professional, if applicable: _____________________________________ Address: _______________________________________________________________ City: __________________________________ State: ___________ Zip: ____________ Phone: _________________________________ Fax : __________________________ E-mail Address: ____________________________Website________________________ Signature of Supervising Art Professional: ____________________________ Date: ________________ Attachment 1 13 Page 5 of 5 PROPOSAL COVERSHEET: Dublin 2021 Temporary Art Project, Recovered Wood Art Project Proposals will not be accepted after Thursday, July 15, 2021, 5:00 PM. Please indicate experience level: Professional Artist(s) Student Artist(s), working under supervision of Art Professional Title: ____________________________________________________________ Artist: ____________________________________________________________ Address: __ ____________________________________________________ City: __________________________________ State: ___________ Zip: ____________ Phone: ______________________ Fax: __________________________ E-mail Address: _______________Website________________________ Signature of Artist: _________________________________ Date: ________________ Co-Artist, if applicable: _________________________________________________ Signature of Co-Artist, if applicable: _________________________________ Date: ________________ Supervising Art Professional, if applicable: _____________________________________ Address: _______________________________________________________________ City: __________________________________ State: ___________ Zip: ____________ Phone: _________________________________ Fax : __________________________ E-mail Address: ____________________________Website________________________ Signature of Supervising Art Professional: ____________________________ Date: ________________ Attachment 2Rana Proposal 14 FROM THE STUDIO OF PRIYANKA RANA I am presenting a proposal for two sculptures for the Temporary Art Projects, Recovered Wood, an open call issued by the City of Dublin, California. Before I present the concepts, I would like to brieﬂy introduce myself. I am a sculptor, mum of two and an avid skier. My inquiry into visual aesthetics started early in life in India and followed me to France and ﬁnally to San Francisco Bay Area, which I have called home for the past twelve years. I did my undergrad in Economics, Mathematics, and English Literature and then pursued an MBA. I started my professional journey as a Market Research Consultant and pivoted from my role as Vice President Client Services in the Exhibitions industry to follow a more introspective path of creating art. My work has been exhibited in galleries, museum, installed in public spaces in USA and acquired by collectors from California and Shanghai. Dimensions: 55x24x6 inches. Our youngest citizens are often neglected as viewers in our public artwork. In this proposal, I want them to not just be active viewers but be participants too. Using toys donated by the community of Dublin (through mini online-campaigns via neighborhood apps), I pro pose to create an art piece for the enjoyment of residents of all ages. I propose to cut the circular log and install toys between that frame using a technique that I have honed over time. Toys have been a part of human culture since 2600 BC or maybe even before. They speak a universal language and hold mini cultural stories within them. Personally, I started including toys in my artwork to represent the chaos and joy of motherhood, but over time, the reactions of children and adults cemented my artwork. I use old plastic toys as a way of giving them another life and avoid the sad outcome of a landﬁll. It seems ﬁtting to juxtapose them against this wood which is also facing a chance at second life. I propose to paint the toys in a monochromatic color of green, to celebrate, the tag line of city of Dublin— “New American Backyard”. I will char the outer circumference black depth wise, using an ancient Japanese technique called Shou Sugi Ban. This piece will be installed on a steel base, powder coated black. Aesthetically, this piece will be similar to a temporary public art installation I had created, commissioned by the city of Palo Alto. Photographs for that sculptor, titled, Window of Inspiration, and a few others from my portfolio are enclosed in this proposal.  CONTACT priyankarana.com Proposal #1— Title: Slice of Green Attachment 2Rana Proposal 15 FROM THE STUDIO OF PRIYANKA RANA CONTACT +1.650.504.9182 priyankarana.com Attachment 2Rana Proposal 16 FROM THE STUDIO OF PRIYANKA RANA Select Portfolio  CONTACT priyankarana.com Attachment 2Rana Proposal 17 FROM THE STUDIO OF PRIYANKA RANA Dimensions: 68x45x45 inches For this sculpture I propose to use the log (image attached) and turn it into an abstract form giving the impression of a musical instrument. The hollow log gives an impression that sound would echo in it. I propose to slice one hollow end at a slant angle and propose to install wire using Cable Bullet’s patented hardware that is used in see through railings systems. I propose to etch the clover leaf logo of the city of Dublin across the cylindrical curve and then I propose to use an ancient technique called Shou Sugi Ban to char the wood and give it an ethereal visual quality. I want this sculpture to represent the joy of normalcy that is back in our lives, the music, the movie nights and mingling with friends in our parks, and in the city of Dublin, a return that is hard earned after a tough year of following social distancing. CONTACT priyankarana.com Proposal #2— Title: ECHO Attachment 2Rana Proposal 18 FROM THE STUDIO OF PRIYANKA RANA CONTACT +1.650.504.9182 priyankarana.com Attachment 2Rana Proposal 19 FROM THE STUDIO OF PRIYANKA RANA CONTACT +1.650.504.9182 priyankarana.com Attachment 2Rana Proposal 20 FROM THE STUDIO OF PRIYANKA RANA CONTACT priyankarana.com Proposed Cost Proposal #1 and #2: Transportation $600 Installation $2000 Base for Proposal #1 $500 Hardware/material cost for proposal #1 $200 Artist’s compensation for Proposal #1 $1700 Base for Proposal #2 $700 Hardware/material cost for proposal #2 $500 Artist’s compensation for Proposal #2 $4800 Total $11,000 Attachment 2Rana Proposal 21 FROM THE STUDIO OF PRIYANKA RANA CONTACT priyankarana.com Attachment 2Rana Proposal 22 EDUCATION BA, Mehr Chand Mahajan, Chandigarh, India 1999-2001 MA, Punjab University, Chandigarh, India 2001 MBA, Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management, Delhi, India 2002-2004 WORKSHOPS Metal Sculpting & Sculpting, West Valley College, Saratoga CA 2019-2000 (Courses) Workshop with China Pal, Kumartoli, Kolkata, India Oct, 2019 School of Visual Philosophy, San Jose CA Jun, 2018 EXHIBITION/INSTALLATIONS/AWARDS California Sculpture SLAM, San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, CA Aug, 2020 (Exb) Outside the Box, Healdsburg Center for the Arts, CA Aug ,2020 (Exb) ‘Making of Durga’, International Art Museum of America, CA Aug, 2020 (Talk) Monetary award and Instagram promotion from genARTS, CA Aug, 2020 (Award) ‘What’s Next for Earth’ Jan, 2021 (Award) The Millennium Alliance for The Humanity and Biosphere website Slice of Life, San Francisco Women Artists, CA Feb, 2021 (Exb) Accepted in Silicon Valley Sculpture Fair 2021 Sep, 2021 (Exb) A large wood sculpture commissioned by a collector in Jan 2021 Los Altos Hills. This sculptor was created using wood trunk of a heritage Oak tree that fell on their property. Installed sculpture in Johnson Park, Palo Alto Mar-Jun, 2021 Commission by the city of Palo Alto, California ‘Window of Inspiration’, Menlo College, Menlo Park Jul, 2021 Temporary installation EMPLOYMENT Market Research Consultant, Evalueserve; Gurgaon, India 2004-2005 Sr. Consultant, Zinnov; India / USA 2006-2008 CEO and Founder, EventStylists, Foster City, CA 2009-2011 Vice President-Client Services, Ten23, San Francisco, CA 2012-2013 Vice President and Founder, BollywoodYourself, Atherton, CA 2014-2017 Priyanka Rana Attachment 2Rana Proposal 23 Attachment 2Kirsten Proposal 24 Hello Kirsten @hello.kirsten www.hellokirsten.com Bio I draw obsessively, adore adornment, make art accessible, & collaborate often. My art practice is multi-disciplinary, but revolves around a central goal: to produce work that is well-crafted, visually appealing, and meaningful. Inspired by textiles, my detailed artworks showcase layered histories, using ornamentation and patterning to reveal alternate narratives that celebrate diversity in all its forms. I approach each public artwork I create as an allegory for a particular time and place, one that speaks not only to who has passed through and who is here now, but also who might come in the future. In the complicated reality of a contemporary globalized world, my paintings are a commentary on the fact that we are all in this together: collaborating, teaching, learning from, and inspiring one another. I have been creating murals and public art installations for over a decade, in cities spanning the globe. For 12 years I ran the art subscription Papirmass, which I founded as an experiment in removing barriers of access to art. It was a success, mailing out over 200,000 prints and expanding the definition of what it means to be an art collector. My art has been exhibited in the Art Gallery of Ontario (Toronto), Montreal's Musée des Beaux Arts, and many private galleries, and has appeared in festivals such as the Yorkville Murals Festival, Pangeaseed’s Seawalls, and The Shanghai International Arts Festival. I have painted large-scale murals for clients such as Facebook, Cirque du Soleil, Converse, The W Hotel, and lululemon. My work has been featured in publications such as Fast Company, Juxtapoz, Newsweek, and BUST, and books such as Print/Maker (Uppercase, 2018) and Printopolis (Open Studio, 2016). Recently, I have created a large-scale mural for Colombia College in Chicago (Listen to Learn), a painted underpass in Toronto’s East End (Like A River), a permanent public art commission for a new LRT Station in Edmonton (You Are Here), and an immersive installation investigating the role of pollution in Toronto’s key waterways (Elegy for Lake Ontario). I live in Toronto, Canada with my partner and collaborator JP King. Attachment 2Kirsten Proposal 25 Artist Statement Introduction As an artist who is concerned with and inspired by the natural environment, I was incredibly excited to see this call. I have been obsessively thinking about and experimenting with painting recovered trees for several years now. In Toronto, where I live, 20,000 trees fall annually, victims of extreme weather and erosion. Most are on residential land and are quickly removed, but in our largest public park, Toronto Island, many fallen trunks remain. Situated next to Lake Ontario, they have had their bark stripped and their wood bleached after several years of exposure to our harsh winters and hot summers. I find them unspeakably beautiful, and remarkably sad. They remind me of dinosaur bones – the remnants of something huge and beautiful left behind, stripped of its lifeforce. Concept Last summer I attended an artist residency on Toronto Island and painted one of these fallen trees. It had succumbed to several years of erosion caused by unprecedented flooding, but to most beach-goers was simply part of the landscape. I saw it as an unusual and exciting place to deploy the visual trope of “Dazzle”, and in doing so draw attention to an important issue. “Dazzle” painting is a unique form of camouflage that draws attention to an object instead of attempting to conceal it. Originally used in WWI, these graphic patterns were intended to mislead the enemy about a ship's course. Also known as “Razzle Dazzle”, the bright, loud colours and contrasting diagonal stripes made it incredibly difficult to gauge a ship’s size and direction. The current climate crisis is cloaked in Dazzle. Misinformation is deployed from a wide variety of sources to minimize the general public's knowledge about the state of the environment and possible solutions. This has resulted in massive cultural confusion surrounding climate change and its effects. I do not know why the oak trees you have recovered fell, but I do know that trees globally are under stress from increased levels of flooding, forest fires, and erosion. Rising temperatures have led to longer growing seasons across the globe. This has allowed trees to grow more rapidly, but has also weakened the structural integrity of the wood, leading to an increase in storm breakage and treefall. Other factors like worsening droughts and extreme storm seasons contribute to erosion and flooding, which threatens root systems. I would love the opportunity to paint your recovered fallen oaks in my signature patterns. Inspired by Dazzle painting, the final result will be a graphically striking assemblage that draws attention to the increasingly important issue of climate change. Figure 1. Dazzle Ship Attachment 2Kirsten Proposal 26 Placement I make works of art that are bold in their appearance and epic in their scope. In order to maximize the impact of this piece, I think it is important that the initial placement be in a highly public place and contain all of the painted rounds and trunks. I mean it when I say I will paint as many as you’ll let me. I am a very open and adaptable person, and would appreciate your local knowledge on areas best-suited to multiple presentations of the work. What I am currently envisioning for an initial presentation is this: that each section of the tree trunks and rounds are painted in a different pattern, then reassembled in a long line in a public park. Like a puzzle put together, this presentation would evoke the staggering scale of loss of a single fallen tree. By inserting the profoundly manmade dazzle camouflage into this environment, visitors will be reminded of the influence we all have on our surrounding environment. These painted pieces can then be re-arranged and re-assembled in multiple locations across the City of Dublin. They could become public seating in parks or on city streets, or could be reassembled in a gallery context. Method & Materials To paint the trees in the disruptive style of Dazzle I will first strip the trunks of their bark. This should be a relatively simple process that an arborist will be hired to perform prior to my arrival. I will sand the trees as needed prior to painting. I create my own 100% non-toxic and environmentally-friendly paints from scratch. I use non-toxic pigments sourced from Natural Earth Paints in Oregon. Depending on the longevity of the finished pieces, I will use either Milk Paint coated with Glair (1-3 years), or Oil Paint coated with a Natural Varnish (100+ years). A brief description of each is in Appendix 1. Once painted and covered with a protective coating, the trees will be wrapped and readied for transportation. On-site, I will work with a rigging company to arrange the piece in their desired position. If possible, I would prefer to paint the trees on-site (either where they are currently stored, or in the park where they will be presented). If this is not possible, any outdoor space will do, and I will arrange for transportation, rental fees, and permits as required. Conclusion I have wanted to do this exact project for two years now. I think about painting on felled trees all the time, but have been limited by Canada’s relatively short summers and long winters. My initial experiments with natural paint and working with felled trees, paired with my vast experience in the public art realm, gives me the necessary experience to execute something amazing for the City of Dublin. I am truly inspired by the idea of working on this unique project, and see it as an incredible opportunity to evolve my practice and further the dialogue around our culture's relationship with the planet we share. Thank you for your consideration. Figure 3. Natural Earth Pigments Figure 2. Trunk stripped of bark Attachment 2Kirsten Proposal 27 Attachment 2Kirsten Proposal 28 Attachment 2Kirsten Proposal 29 Attachment 2Kirsten Proposal 30 Appendix 1 - Materials Milk Paint Made from the casein protein in milk, milk paint is durable, fast-drying, and water-soluble. Its ingredients are casein powder, borax or lime, and pigment. Made by the artist. Glair A traditional matte varnish made from egg whites that was widely used on Rennaissance paintings. Made by the artist. Oil Paint Oil paints made with natural pigments are more archival, vibrant, and durable than conventional oil paints. They are free of bulking agents, toxic preservatives, heavy metals, petroleum-based pigments, solvents, and chemical additives. These paints will last for thousands of years and are 100% lightfast and humidity resistant. Sourced from Natural Earth Paints in Oregon. Natural Varnish A 100% non-toxic Natural Varnish made with a proprietary blend of plant-based, archival ingredients using time-tested recipes from the Renaissance. Hand-crafted in small batches, it is non-yellowing and free from VOCs, heavy metal driers, additives, petroleum-based ingredients, harsh fumes, and toxic additives. Sourced from Natural Earth Paints in Oregon. Natural Earth & Mineral Pigments Natural Earth & Mineral Pigments are high-quality, archival, eco-friendly, and sustainably- harvested pigments free of added fillers, additives, preservatives, stabilizers, or heavy metals. Most are made from clay sourced from around the world and fired at specific temperatures. A few come from other sources, such as ultramarine blue, which consists of ground lapis lazuli stone from a quarry in France. Sourced from Natural Earth Paints in Oregon. Sand Sand can be mixed into the base coats of paint to add grit and greatly reduce the risk of slipping should someone attempt to walk or crawl on the work. Attachment 2Kirsten Proposal 31 Cost Estimate All prices in USD Travel & Accomodation Return Flight from Toronto $700 2 weeks Accommodation in Dublin $2,450 2 weeks Per Diem $445 Transportation In-city transportation $275 Tree Rigging (moving trunks to their final destination) $3,500 Labour Arborist to Debark the trunks $1,000 Photographer (process, installation, and final shots) $750 Artist Fee $8,000 Materials Natural Earth & Mineral Pigments (1lb each of 20 colours) $300 Paint mixing supplies for Milk paint or Oil paint $200 Natural Varnish: 4 quarts $200 Sand $30 Painting Materials (brushes, tarps, buckets, etc.) $150 Contingency Contingency budget of 10% $2,000 TOTAL $20,000 Attachment 2Kirsten Proposal 32 PROPOSAL COVERSHEET: Dublin 2021 Temporary Art Project, Recovered Wood Art Project Proposals will not be accepted after Thursday, July 15, 2021, 5:00 PM. Please indicate experience level: Professional Artist(s) □ Student Artist(s), working under supervision of Art Professional Tide: ~<a Ke;7J\ 1-s ±io u ~ a :±to vYl ~ Artist: W S tA_ Lo~ : ___,,_C___,A~ Zip: 946& 8 Fax: _________ _ Co-Artist. if applicable: _________________ _ Signature of Co-Artist, if applicable: ____________ Date: _____ _ Supervising Art Professional, if applicable: _____________ _ Address: ______________________ _ City: _____________ State: ____ Zip: ____ _ ~ooe: ___________ _ Fax: _________ _ E-mail Address: __________ Website ________ _ Signawre of Supervising Art Professional: __________ Date: _____ _ Page Sof 5 Attachment 2Long Proposal 33 LISA LONG Curriculum Vitae LISA LONG 1975 Born in Livermore, CA Currently lives and works in Dublin, CA EXHIBITIONS 2018 - 2021 Enduring Ideals: Roosevelt, Rockwell, and the Four Freedoms, Four Freedoms Re-Imagined Traveling Exhibit: Roosevelt House, New York, NY / Henry Ford Museum, Dearborn, MI / The George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum, Washington, D.C. / Norman Rockwell Museum, Stockbridge, MA 2018 Solo Show Saratoga Library, Saratoga, CA 2017 How Did I Get Here? HERE Gallery, Provo, UT 2017 Sketchbook West Las Laguna Gallery, Laguna Beach, CA 2017 Boundaries and Balance ACCI Gallery, Berkeley, CA 2017 Tim Burton: Stay Peculiar Joy Factory Gallery, Los Angeles, CA 2016 Caution May Be Hot Long Weekend Gallery, Oakland, CA 2016 Hayward Arts Council Open Juried Show John O’Lague Galleria, Hayward, CA 2016 Left Coast Annual Sanchez Art Center, Paciﬁca, CA , DUBLIN, CA 94568 WWW.LISALONGART.COM of 3 1 Attachment 2Long Proposal 34 LISA LONG Curriculum Vitae PUBLIC ART 2021 Silver Lining Surf painted heart sculpture for Hearts in San Francisco charity event beneﬁtting the San Francisco General Hospital Foundation, San Francisco, CA 2020-2021 In a Sea of Plastic and Ode to Sustainable Fishing (two separate pieces), artwork painted on Sea Lion Statues for Sea Lions in San Francisco, under the direction of The Aquarium of the Bay, San Francisco, CA 2020 Rise Up ﬂoat design for the Tournament of Roses Parade, City of Burbank CA 2020 Make a Joyful Noise painted Adirondack chair for the city of Dublin, CA 2018 Magical Garden Gateway, artwork painted on glass walls dividing children’s section of the library in Mountain View, CA 2017 History Unites Us, painted utility box for the city of Dublin, CA COLLECTIONS Hayward, CA Public Library Permanent Collection Private collections in CA and WA AWARDS 2020 Rise Up, ﬂoat design for the City of Burbank, CA for the Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, CA, winner of the Leishman Award for Public Spirit 2017 Vision of the Arts Fund, grant ﬁnalist, Provo, UT 2017 Umpqua Valley Arts Association 49th Annual Summer Arts Festival Poster Artwork, Roseburg, Oregon, juried selection 2017 , CA 94568 WWW.LISALONGART.COM of 3 2 Attachment 2Long Proposal 35 LISA LONG Curriculum Vitae RESIDENCIES AND TEACHING 2018 Paper Art Workshop Grand Opening Celebration for the Hayward Public Library in Hayward, CA 2017 The Gardens at Heather Farm Artist Residency Walnut Creek, CA PRESS Bartlett, Amanda “Here’s why 30 sea lions are popping up around San Francisco this year,” SFGate, January 23, 2020 Carpio, Anthony Clark “La Canada Flintridge, Burbank take home awards at Rose Parade,” Burbank Leader, January 1, 2020 Long, Lisa. Interview by Kathleen Bade. KTLA. Los Angeles: 1 Jan. 2020. Television Long, Lisa. Interview by Gayle Anderson. KTLA. Los Angeles: 12 Dec. 2019. Television. Slice of Life TV, May, 2017, Tri-ValleyTV.org Modenessi, Jennifer “Walnut Creek: Art set to bloom at The Gardens at Heather Farm,” East Bay Times, April 5, 2017 , CA 94568 WWW.LISALONGART.COM of 3 3 Attachment 2Long Proposal 36 ARTIST STATEMENT Make This House a Home by Lisa Long “Make this House a Home” speaks to the need we have for each other. As we ﬁll our homes with love and allow that love to spill out into our community, we feel more comfortable with each other. What our society needs right now is for us to reach out and lift one another, making this place we live truly feel like a home. This art piece is inspired by the incredible birdhouse installations of Thomas Dambo in Denmark. The large house and smaller birdhouses will be made of reclaimed wood, using rounds from the city’s reclaimed oak trees as rooﬁng. The piece will be a large work of art that can be installed anywhere there is level ground, either as a freestanding piece, or bolted to cement. I hope that viewers will imagine themselves as the larger bird house. The small things they do each day to help or lift another person are represented in the tree and the smaller houses. I want people who see this artwork to feel inspired to become a positive force in the community, one small act of kindness at a time. Attachment 2Long Proposal 37 DESIGN RENDERING Make This House a Home by Lisa Long This piece of art consists of a house that measures approximately four feet wide, three and a half feet deep, and four and a half feet tall. Coming out of the roof of the house is a “tree” made from 2”x4” pieces of lumber. The tree is a rustic form with connecting hardware showing where the limbs connect to the trunk. The tree is covered in 30 bird houses which are made from reclaimed lumber. The roof of the large house as well as those of the bird houses will be covered in rounds made from the oak tree limbs. The house and the bird houses will be painted in bright, whimsical colors. The entire piece will be eight feet tall and six to eight feet wide. Front View Left Side Page 1 of 2 Attachment 2Long Proposal 38 DESIGN RENDERING Make This House a Home by Lisa Long Back View Right Side Page 2 of 2 Attachment 2Long Proposal 39 COST ESTIMATE Make This House a Home by Lisa Long Lumber $250 10 2”x4” @ $25 each $75 1 sheet of plywood to reinforce roof Connections $5 post connector $36 angle connectors (12 @ $3 each) $54 for attaching limbs (6 @$ each) Cement $36 for tree trunk (2 bags at $18 each) $19 cement form Saw blade $60 for cutting rounds from tree Glue $32 (heavy duty epoxy 4 @ $8 each) Screws $45 (carriage bolts, miscellaneous screws) Paint $45 paint for large house Stain $17 stain for tree UV/graffiti coating $100 anti-graffiti coating Bird houses $1350 ($45 each for 30 houses incl. materials, paint, labor) MATERIALS TOTAL $2,124 Artist’s Fee $3,400 (includes transportation, fabrication, delivery and installation) TOTAL $5,524 Attachment 2Long Proposal 40 Attachment 2Chase Proposal 41 Bio Rhonda Chase Rhonda Chase Design Always an artist, I can’t remember a time when I wasn’t drawing, painting or designing. I had my first showing of drawings in New York when I was 15, after winning an art competi- tion. I then received my formal training and BFA at the School of Visual Arts in Manhattan. When I left New York for the Bay Area, I spent ten years freelancing and found myself in just about every art related job one could imagine. Gallery showings, tradeshow design, murals, book illustration, medical illustration, teaching art, and private commissions were a few of my many creative jobs. I ultimately settled into corporate graphic design and started my own business in San Francisco, working for clients like Intel, Adobe, and Wells Fargo. I moved to Pleasanton to raise my family in 1999, and returned to freelance work, which is ongoing. Currently, in addition to large and small scale art projects and commissions, I do guest blogging, teach classes and write online tutorials. Selected Client List City of Dublin: Public Art Pleasanton Cultural Arts Council Well Fargo The Learning Company Imaginarium Cartridge World Intel Corporation Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART): Billboards Adobe Home Depot Lightpost Publishing San Francisco SPCA: Large Scale Wall Art & Murals Shanti Kite Products Thomas Kinkade Originals Raytek Double Rainbow: Murals San Francisco Chamber of Commerce Go Green Initiative Old Republic Attachment 2Chase Proposal 42 Dublin Recovered Wood Art Project Proposal - 2021 Rhonda Chase Several years ago I began working on a virtual reality landscape with a Vive simulator. Over time I created a spectacular fantasy forest with shining running streams, walking paths, waterfalls, and fabulous ferns, flowers, and other flora. So when the Dublin recovered oak art project came up, I was transported back to that universe. For this project, I’ve pulled from some of my favorite immersive scenes; ones that would work well with the slices and logs of organic oak. My basic concept is to keep the wood natural (albeit cleaned up and possibly sealed), and add permanent sculptural elements using a vari- ety of sturdy media, like resin and ceramics. These sculptures will be a beautiful juxtaposition between forest reality and forest fantasy. I’m submitting 4 designs, all of which will work together or separately, or in any combination. I can also combine or eliminate elements, or add pieces if desired. My end goal is to create sculptures that use the oak in unique and beautiful ways, and compliment some of the public art already on display in Dublin. Attachment 2Chase Proposal 43 1 - Forest Waterfall Attachment 2Chase Proposal 44 Resin & Ceramic Waterfall Pieces of the oak trees will be assembled into a stair-casing path for the waterfall to flow down. Assembly will be hidden by sculptural elements. Additional forest life will be created using resin, kiln- fired ceramics, wire, and other mixed media. Objects may include trees, bushes, flowers, mushrooms, and maybe a critter or two. If needed a “vine” covered support will be added to stabilize the sculpture. Dimensions: 2-3’ tall x 1.5-2’ wide (Actual size will be determined by the pieces of wood chosen for the project.) Gleaming, translucent blue water will be cast and sculpted from resin. It will appear to flow down an oaken forest path. The waterfall will end with a beautiful shining pool at the base. Attachment 2Chase Proposal 45 2 - Magical Forest Grove Attachment 2Chase Proposal 46 Wire & Gemstone Grove of Trees One of my creative areas of expertise is wire sculpture. And one of my favorite things to sculpt is trees. It seemed like a natural extension to create a group of wire trees using reclaimed oak as a base. A grove on a log! Tree trunks and branches will be sculpted from copper wire. Sculpted trees will be attached with epoxy or wire, depending on the log I get. Leaves will be created from gemstone and glass beads. These wire trees were created as pendants from copper wire and gemstones. For the log sculpture, the trees will be much larger and more dimensional. Dimensions: 2-3’ wide x 1.5-2’ tall (Actual size will be determined by the piece of wood chosen for the project. I’d prefer to keep the log under 150lbs, if possible. A log that’s been sawed in half would also be a good choice.) Attachment 2Chase Proposal 47 3a/3b - Forest Mushrooms Attachment 2Chase Proposal 48 Resin & Ceramic Mushrooms & Fungi Horizontal OR Vertical Sketches show two possible orientations for the Forest Mushrooms. I will be creating either a horizontal OR a vertical piece of artwork, depending on the log I get. I used to hunt mushrooms as a kid and was always in awe of the spectacular variety of shapes and colors we would find. For this project my mushrooms will be a blend of real and fantasy, full of color and cool shapes. Mushrooms will be created one at a time from resin, epoxy, and/or kiln-fired ceramics. They may be accented with paint, beads, gemstones, and/or other mixed-media. All hand crafted fungi will be arranged on the log using natural variations in the wood to help determine placement. Sculpted mushrooms & fungi will be attached with epoxy. Dimensions: Horizontal: 2-3’ wide x 1.25-2’ tall Vertical: 12-24” x 12-24” (Actual size will be determined by the piece of wood chosen for the project. I’d prefer to keep the log under 150lbs, if possible.) Attachment 2Chase Proposal 49 4 - Majestic Forest Tree Attachment 2Chase Proposal 50 Wire & Gemstone Majestic Single Tree One of my creative areas of expertise is wire sculpture. And one of my favorite things to sculpt is trees. This tree will use the same techniques as the grove, but will be much larger. It will be crafted from heavier gauge wire and have larger leaves. Tree trunks and branches will be sculpted from heavy copper wire. The wire will be twisted and formed by hand into a 3-dimensional tree. The sculpted tree will be attached with epoxy or Leaves will likely be gemstone and/or glass. I may also sculpt some of the foliage from resin, epoxy, or ceramic since leaves will be fairly large Dimensions: 2-3’ tall x 1.5-2.5’ wide (Actual size will be determined by the piece of wood chosen for the project.) Attachment 2Chase Proposal 51 Dublin Recovered Wood Art Project - Artist Fees 1 - Forest Waterfall $1250. (includes all materials) 2 - Magical Forest Grove $1250. (includes all materials) 3a or 3b - Forest Mushrooms $1000. (includes all materials) 4 - Majestic Forest Tree $1000. (includes all materials) ____________________________________________________________ All 4 Designs $4050. (includes artist discount) All 5 Designs (Both 3a & 3b) $4950. (includes artist discount) Please note: These prices go with the artwork dimensions listed with each piece. I can adjust my fees by changing the sizes of the finished sculptures. Feel free to ask me to re-quote within a given budget. Transportation: Transport of the raw wood, and transport and installation of the finished artwork will range from $50. to $1200., depending on the weight of the logs and finished sculptures. Since transpor- tation costs are based on weight, I’m happy to select logs that meet cost constraints, and/or get accurate quotes after getting log weights. If we keep the reclaimed wood weight under 125lbs per sculp- ture, the transportation cost will be $75 each way, per sculpture. Multiple Pieces Discount: If I am chosen to create more than one sculpture of any style, or in any combination, artist fees will be reduced by 10%. This discount will apply to any number of pieces, 2 or more. Rhonda Chase Attachment 2Chase Proposal 52