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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.6 Go, Park, Read! Little Library Temporary Public Art Project-Design ProjectCELEBRATING DUBLIN CALIFORNIA STAFF REPORT City Council Agenda Item 4.6 DATE: December 6, 2022 TO: Honorable Chair and Commissioners FROM: Linda Smith, City Manager SU ELECT : "Go, Park, Read!" Little Library Temporary Public Art Project - Design Selection Prepared by: Tyler Phillips, Heritage & Cultural Arts Supervisor EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The City Council will consider a recommendation from the Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission for artwork to be painted on 10 little library boxes for the "Go, Park, Read!"Little Library Temporary Public Art Project. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission's recommendations for the "Go, Park, Read!" Little Library Temporary Public Art Design Proposals. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The cost for the project is estimated at $12,750. The Temporary Public Art Program is included in the Parks and Community Services Department's annual operating budget and is funded by the Public Art Fund. DESCRIPTION: Background In October 2019, the City Council approved an annual temporary art display program. Each year, Staff works with the Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission to identify the program that will be developed and implemented that year. Little Library Temporary Public Art Program For this project, City Staff is seeking to install 10 Little Library boxes at different public parks throughout Dublin and have each box painted by artists. Little Library programs are a catalyst for building community, inspiring readers, and expanding book access. Working on the honor system, Little Library boxes provide 24/7 access to books and encourage literary proficiency as a Page 1 of 3 81 community -driven book exchange. Friends of the Dublin Library has agreed to provide books for each of the Little Library locations to get the program started. As the program progresses, residents living in surrounding neighborhoods and park visitors would be the primary source of books through donations and exchanges. The library boxes are expected to last several years with minimal maintenance from the City's park maintenance contractor, and can be replaced as needed, utilizing the Public Art Fund. By soliciting artists to design and decorate the library boxes, additional community enhancement through visual arts will be achieved. An artist stipend of $500 will be made available to each selected artist. The Little Library boxes cost $475 each, and it is estimated that each library box will cost $250 to install. Lastly, an additional $500 will be used for advertising, marketing, and miscelleous costs that may be necessary. In the summer of 2022 both the Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission and the Parks and Community Services Commission had the opportunity to review, provide feedback, and approved the "Go, Park, Read!" Little Library Temporary Public Art Program. Locations The Little Library boxes will be installed at 10 public parks. They will be adjacent to existing pathways and located near park entrances, playgrounds, and restrooms. The 10 parks that will have a library box installed are: • Schaefer Ranch Park • Heritage Park • Shannon Park • Alamo Creek Park • Kolb Park • Emerald Glen Park • Fallon Sports Park • Jordan Ranch Park • Butterfly Knoll Park • Don Biddle Community Park Design Proposals Under the City's current Public Art Master Plan, all public artworks must be produced by professional artists or by a student artist under the direction of a professional artist. Student artists may work under the guidance of a visual arts mentor, and design proposals submitted by student artists must identify the professional artist by whom they are being mentored. Staff issued a Call for Artists on September 20, 2022 (Attachment 2), publicizing the opportunity through normal City channels (website, social media, etc.), as well as via email to a list of interested artists, past artists, and registrants in the City's Cultural Arts Database. The City received a total of 39 unique design proposals submitted by 26 individual artists. On November 10, 2022, the Commission reviewed the artist's submissions and deliberated before Page 2 of 3 82 recommending 10 artist proposals for City Council consideration and approval. The recommended artists' design proposals are included in this Staff Report (Attachment 1). Below is a list of the recommended artists and titles of the proposals. • Vanessa Thomas - Bookworms • Ranjini Venkatachari - Read Learn Grow • Sophia Lee - Can You Help Me Find the Key? • Rhonda Chase - Storybook Illustrations • Deirdre Weinberg - Words of Wonder • Dasha Kryuchkova - Magical Forest • Ekaterina Bazlakova - Dublin Nature, Day & Night • Iris Shen - Wonderland • May Yin Giang - Garden Home Filled with Books • Robert Bennett - Books are Magic The library boxes would be unveiled in spring 2023. STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE: None. NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH: The Commission Agenda was posted. ATTACHMENTS: 1) Design Proposals from Recommended Artists 2) Call for Artists Page 3 of 3 83 1. Vanessa Thomas - Bookworms Attachment 1 Design T tIe; Bookworms. i.p.._ _ .. t�4 . • ''ANESSA THQ:MAS B QK' rEIRMI1 HEIGHT MEASUREMENT 84 2. Ranjini Venkatachari - Read Learn Grow Attachment 1 i ',Wall wall l l if111 IIId le iI 1 F r Eff 5. 85 3. Sophia Lee - Can You Help Me Find the Key? Attachment 1 86 4. Rhonda Chase -Storybook Illustrations Attachment 1 87 5. Deirdre Weinberg - Words of Wonder LEFT and RIGHT SIDE BACK Attachment 1 88 6. Dasha Kryuchkova — Magical Forest Attachment 1 89 7. Ekaterina Bazlakova -Dublin Nature, Day & Night 8. Iris Shen - Wonderland Attachment 1 De^i:n: Exterior G k M Interior 91 26" 9. May Yin Giang -Garden Home Filled with Boakse.„ 12" 21.25" 10.1„ 24.5" 2 4" May Yin Giang rnay_yin.giang@grnail.com 92 10.Rob Bennett - Books are Magic Na6 )10,, Attachment 1 1-.F•rn.iE 'WA E rrY dtr -1.=,,LeSi-0 41.4 P•9_ wit y ee-e-a•-17- iv' 93 Attachment 2 CALIFORNIA THE NEW AMERICAN BACKYARD IF CALL FOR ARTISTS D U B L I N Temporary Art Project Little Libraries CALL ISSUE DATE: 9/20/22 CALL DEADLINE: 10/24/22, 4:00 p.m. PST The City of Dublin invites qualified professional artists or student artists working under the supervision of a professional artist 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 For this project, City Staff will be installing little library boxes at ten different public parks throughout Dublin. Little Library programs are a catalyst for building community, inspiring readers, and expanding book access. Little library boxes provide 24/7 access to books and encourage literary proficiency by sharing your favorite books with your community through the honor system. The City is seeking artists to paint or stain the Little Library boxes, enhancing the program through visual arts. Artists are encouraged to be as creative as possible when approaching this project. The proposed design should be inviting and encourage patron engagement. Site -specific proposals and general proposals that the City may display at its sole discretion are acceptable. Artists are responsible for preparing, painting/staining, and sealing (City provided sealant) the boxes. The City will be purchasing prefabricated library box kits. The City will provide the artist with the raw library box kit for painting and/or staining. The artist is expected to pick up and build the little library, complete the painting (including sealant), and return the completed little library to the City for installation. The City will pay a stipend of $500 to selected artists or artist teams. City Parks where Little Libraries will be installed (Exact location TBD): o Schaefer Ranch Park o Heritage Park o Shannon Community Park o Alamo Creek Park o Kolb Park o Emerald Glen Park o Fallon Sports Park o Jordan Ranch Park o Butterfly Knoll Park o Don Biddle Community Park 94 PROJECT TIMELINE: September 20, 2022 Call for Artists Issued. October 24, 2022 Proposals due no later than 4:00 p.m. November 2022 Heritage & Cultural Arts Commission proposal review. (Tentative) December 2022 City Council approval of art proposals. (Tentative) January 2023 Agreement(s) executed & artists begin Feb — March 2023 Artwork creation April 2023 Artwork Unveiling DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS: The following specifications apply: • Artwork must align with the City of Dublin Public Art Master Plan's Vision, Purpose, and Goals (the full Public Art Master Plan can be found on the City's Public Art website). • Projects involving the community during design/creation are encouraged but not required. • 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 align with the City of Dublin's Adopted Mission and Vision Statements. The City of Dublin intends to utilize a library box (similar to the one below) with a lean-to style roof. It is the intention of the City that the selected artist will paint the entire exterior and interior of the little library. The box is subject to change at the sole discretion of the City. 26" 24„ Artwork created under this program is considered temporary artwork and property of the City of Dublin. Therefore, the City retains the right and sole discretion to remove, modify, sell or replace the artwork. Page 2 of 5 95 ART SELECTION PROCESS: Staff will review applications for completeness. The Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission will review designs and then make a recommendation to the City Council. The City Council will review the 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 painting 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 artwork. Artists are also responsible for purchasing their materials and other supplies needed to complete the project. Upon completion of the project, City Staff will meet with the artist to inspect/approve the artwork before the City accepts it. PROPOSAL SPECIFICATIONS: Artists are welcome to submit up to three design proposals for this project. The proposal shall be submitted by email, which needs to include all required attachments. The acceptable file type for the attachment is PDF. Required attachments include: a. Completed Coversheet: Use the 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 biographies/resumes and that of the professional artist or art teacher who serves as the team's supervisor. This should include a portfolio of past work relevant to this project. c. Artist Statement: Provide a brief statement about your proposed artwork. This could include your source of inspiration, the significance of the design, or a comment on the style or technique you have proposed. d. Design: Provide renderings of your proposed design(s). Please include a list of all proposed materials, techniques, and strategies that will be utilized for installation. Renderings should also include dimensions and scale of the artwork and installation procedures, if applicable. Page 3 of 5 96 DIRECTIONS FOR SUBMITTAL: Proposals for this project must be submitted electronically. Submit one electronic copy of each proposal to: tylerphillips@dublin.ca.gov. The subject line for each proposal shall include: "Dublin Little Libraries Art Project Proposal." Proposals may be included as email attachments or delivered via a filesharing website. Proposals are limited to 5 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- u p. SUBMISSION DEADLINE: All proposals must be received by Tyler Phillips, Heritage & Cultural Arts Supervisor, by Monday, October 24, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. It is the responsibility of the applicant to verify the receipt of the proposal by the scheduled deadline. CONTACT INFORMATION: Mail: Tyler Phillips, Heritage & Cultural Arts Supervisor Phone: (925) 556-4558 Email: tyler.phillips©dublin.ca.gov Address: City of Dublin - Parks and Community Services 100 Civic Plaza Dublin, CA. 94568 Page 4 of 5 97 Little Libraries Art Project PROPOSAL COVERSHEET: Dublin 2022 Temporary Art Project, Little Libraries Art Installation Proposals will not be accepted after Monday, October 24, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. Please indicate experience level: Title: Professional Artist(s) Student Artist(s), working under supervision of Art Professional 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: Page 5 of 5 98