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Agenda
Public Art Advisory Committee
Thursday, December 1, 2005
3:30PM
Lobby Conference Room
A. Call to order
B. Public discussion of any item not on the agenda
C. Consideration of the minutes of the November 3, 2005 meeting
D. Update on South Sycamore Greenway and Kickers Soccer
Park Art in the Parks proposals.
E. Discussion of Art in Non -Public Spaces Recognition Program
F. Review of Calls for Sculptor Showcases
G. Committee time/Other business
H. Adjournment
Iowa SculPtor'S ShoCITY of o C�aST
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An exceptional showcase opportunity for a talented Iowa sculptor is being offered by the City of Iowa City.
The Public Art Advisory Committee has announced its annual call to select a work for display, June 2005. The
Iowa Artist's Showcase Pad" is located near the Weatherdance Fountain on the bustling downtown Pedestrian
Mall. A new sculpture is unveiled each June to coincide with the opening of The Iowa Arts Festival. Iowa artist
Justine Zimmer launched this tradition in June 2001 with her sculpture -Dorothy". John Coyne, another Iowa
City artist, followed up with his sculpture "Angel". Both sculptures have been seen 69 thousands of residents
and visitors to Iowa City. It's an opportunity for sale, 6ut it's also a wonderful portfolio opportunity.
Specifications
The Artwork must be safe, maintenance -free, and suitable to the outdoor environ-
ment of downtown Iowa City. It must be able to be secured to the 4' x 4 cement pad. Spe hcan-� tit l I S !p m BaA
Bolts are currently in place, and a template and specifications are detailed in the
diagram to the right. The base for the sculpture must 6e metal and no less than 3/8" --—a•o•-----_---
thick but not greater than 3/4" thick. In order for the base to lie flat on the cement' i
pad, there should be no protrusions on the bottom surface. '
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Process
The Iowa City Public Art Advisory Committee invites Iowa artists to make submissions l
on or 6efare Novem6er 19, 2004, with the following enclosures:
x Curriculum vitae ( 10 copies) .kd,",e 8.Mh+,. 3,1 ,,, ar..,.
x A 6iograrkical paragraph 110 copies )
x An artist s statement ( 10 copies)
x Sculpture images must appear on 35mm color slides or digital photos on 51/2" floppy disk or CD. Two or
three views per entry. A maximum of five entries.
x Lack slide and/or digital photo must have the following identification: artist's name, number of slide, title of
work, medium, measurements, date, indication of the top of the work
x Separate sheet of paper listing number of slide or name of digital photo, and the information provided for
each slide or photo ( 10 copies)
The Iowa City Public Art Advisory Committee will screen entries and make a recommendation to the Iowa City
City Council for its final selection.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities of the City of Iowa City:
x a concrete sculpture pad in the down-
town pedestrian mall
x $500.00 honorarium upon execution of contract
between artist and City Council
x $10,000 vandalism/the}t/liability insurance, once
sculpture is installed
x oversight of the installation process
x a plaque adhered to the metal base stating: the title
of the sculpture, name of the artist, name of the city
in which the artist resides, "Available for Purchase",
"Iowa City Pu6lic Art Program"
Responsibilities of the Artist:
x delivery and installation of selected artwork
(with City oversight)
x meeting all contract deadlines
x all travel expenses
x insurance in excess of that provided by the
City ( optional)
x repairs and any other necessary work
x response to purchase inquiries
Calendar
November 29, 2004 - Entries deadline
December 2, 2004 - Public Art Advisory Commitee selection of artist and
January 4, 2005 - City Council selection of Artist and authorization of co
June 2005 - Deliver and install sculpture during week Preceding Iowa Arte
r'or additional information contact:
Marcia Klingaman
Karin Franikin
Gty of Iowa City
City of Iowa City
+10 East Washington Street
+10 Fast Washington Stree
Iowa City, IA 522+0
Iowa City, IA 52240
W-356-5237
marcia-klineamar7Aiowa-citu.ore
319-356-5232
karin-Franklin@iowa-city.ot
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City o +I 6i1,C Art Program
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