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Home My WebLink About11 El Paseo Sculpture Exhibition 23-24 STAFF REPORT CITY OF PALM DESERT DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT MEETING DATE: October 28, 2021 PREPARED BY: Amy Lawrence, Special Programs Manager REQUEST: Consideration of Approval for the Cultural Arts Committee to curate the 2023-2024 El Paseo Sculpture Exhibition ______________________________________________________________________ Recommendation By Minute Motion, approve the Cultural Arts Committee to curate the 2023-2024 El Paseo Sculpture Exhibition and authorize staff to release the Call for Entries. Commission Recommendation At its regularly scheduled October 13, 2021 meeting, the Art in Public Places Commission voted unanimously to curate the 2023/2024 El Paseo Sculpture Exhibition and authorize staff to release the Call for Entries. Strategic Plan Objective Palm Desert’s public art program, particularly the El Paseo Sculpture Exhibition, creates a better community for residents and visitors to Palm Desert. This concept is in line with the Arts & Culture Mini-Vision of the 2013-2033 Strategic Plan, Envision Palm Desert – Forward Together which states: “Arts and culture give a community its soul. Palm Desert is the cultural core of the Coachella Valley. Cultural tourism drives economic growth in Palm Desert. The community is host to internationally recognized cultural events that bring significant economic benefits to the City. Palm Desert is a leader in arts education, ensuring a well-rounded population that possesses high levels of creativity and critical thinking skills.” Discussion Staff is requesting authorization to seek proposals for artwork to display during the 2023/2024 El Paseo Sculpture Exhibition, which is located in the median on El Paseo between Highway 74 and Portola Avenue. As with years past, all sculptures included in the exhibition will be on loan to the City for a two-year period with installation scheduled for November 2022. In order to properly plan for the 2023/2024 Exhibition, solicitation of October 28 , 2021 -Staff Report 2023/2024 El Paseo Sculpture Exhibition Call for Entries Page 2 of 2 new artwork needs to begin well in advance of the installation dates , and approval of the Call for Entries will initiate this process . Upon receipt of the proposals, the Cultural Arts Committee will recommend eighteen (18) sculptures to be displayed on El Paseo , and up to six (6) alternate sculptures in the event that one or more of the eighteen (18) artists are unable to participate . Staff will then come back before the City Council with the recommendation of sculptures to be included in the 2023/2024 El Paseo Sculpture Exhibition for final approval. Fiscal Analysis At this time , authorization to issue the Call for Entries has no financial impact. Funding for the artwork honorariums , de-installation and installation costs, marketing , etc . for the 2023/2024 El Paseo Sculpture Exhibition will be requested as part of the FY 2022/2023 budget. LEGAL REVIEW DEPT. REVIEW FINANCIAL REVIEW ASSISTANT CI T Y MANAGER N/A 9,_..,e::r 1'11. 1'1100-t,e, ..'A.nay J"irestin e /\1 o..rii,vv A Lv-o-¥e,,z Robert W . Harg reaves Mart in Alvarez , Director of Janet Moore Andy Firestine C ity Attorney Development Services Director of Finance Assistant City Manager C ity Manager L. Todd Hileman : L . To~~ H[LeVi.A...ClV\, ATTACHMENTS : 2023/2024 El Paseo Sculpture Exhibition Call for Entries CITY COUNCIL;cnoN APPROVED------DENIED------ RECEIVED OTHER------ MEETING DAT& ~-~ AYES:ftar n if:-pJ Q mi@n,j.je/4iindi®tr14oWAl"" Jcell'{ NOES: Nope.. ABSENT: __ N_o_ne _____________ _ ABSTAIN: NOt)(., VERIFIED BY: Nl t:\ / srs Original on File with City Clerk's Office City of Palm Desert Call for Entries 2023/2024 El Paseo Sculpture Exhibition (DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES – February 21, 2022) ABOUT THE EL PASEO SCULPTURE EXHIBITION: El Paseo is the premier shopping district in Palm Desert and the Coachella Valley, located in southern California. The exhibition space consists of eighteen (18) lighted concrete pads located in the median along a one and one half mile stret ch of prime retail. The artwork will remain on exhibition for approximately two (2) years, with installation tentatively planned for October - November 2022 and de-installation planned for October 2024. DEADLINE: Monday, February 21, 2022 at 11:59 p.m. MST HONORARIUM: A $5,000 honorarium will be provided for each selected artwork. Participant is responsible for delivery and pick-up of artwork per scheduled date. ELIGIBILITY: • All artists, galleries, museums/non-profit arts organizations, and private collectors are encouraged to apply. TO APPLY: The required materials as stated below must be submitted electronically by midnight (MST), Monday, February 21, 2022 to www.callforentry.org. Once on the website, the RFP can be easily found by searching for public art projects in California. If you are unable to apply online, contact Amy Lawrence at 760-837-1664 or alawrence@cityofpalmdesert.org for alternate application methods. Required materials include: • A current resume or CV, including current contact information. • Up to five (5) images of proposed sculpture in jpeg format via email, CD, or flash drive. • Description of the piece including materials and dimensions. • Three (3) references. • A maximum of two sculptures for consideration per artist. TENTATIVE TIMELINE: February 21, 2022: Applications due by midnight (MST) March 9, 2022: Selections made by Cultural Arts Committee – (eighteen) 18 sculptures plus up to six (6) alternates April 14, 2022: City Council review and approval of selections April 18-29, 2022: Selected artists notified October – November, 2022: Tentative dates for exhibition installation January 2023: Exhibition dedication (date to be determined) October 2024: De-installation of exhibition GUIDELINES: • All sculptures MUST fit on one of the existing concrete pads. Sixteen (16) pads measure 84” x 84” with a usable corner-to-corner space of 67” x 67”. A horizontal base could use the maximum 84” length of the base if its width is within the 67” dimension. One (1) pad measures 48” x 48” and one (1) measures 96” x 300” (8’ x 25’), and could accommodate multiple pieces or one (1) with a much larger base. • Sculptures should be no less than 8’ and no more than 10’ in height on their own inclusive of a base, with the exception of artwork being proposed for the 48” x 48” pad for which the artwork can only be a maximum of 5’ tall. Additionally, there are a few pads that can accommodate sculptures up to 13’. • Sculptures should weigh no more than 3,000 pounds. • Sculptures should be suitable for viewing from all angles. • All sculptures MUST be designed with tabs or other devices that can be utilized to easily secure the artwork to the concrete pads. Pads may not be altered in any way to accommodate the artwork. • Electricity for the sculpture itself is not available on site. If the sculpture requires electricity then it is suggested that it include a solar component. • Artworks must be constructed of durable materials that are able to withstand the harsh weather conditions of the desert (high winds and extreme temperatures). • Sculptures must comply with all appropriate engineering requirements. SALE OF ARTWORK: • Artwork may be sold during the exhibition, but must remain onsite throughout the duration of the exhibition. • The City does not take a commission for the sale of the artwork. THE CITY OF PALM DESERT WILL PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING: • Installation and de-installation of the artworks • Exhibition advertising/signage • Pads/lighting/maintenance • Onsite insurance DISCLAIMER: • The City of Palm Desert reserves the right to reject any and all submittals and decline to award contracts for this project. • The City is currently exploring potential renovations to El Paseo and if this does occur it may affect the timeline of the Exhibition. INFORMATION: For more information, please contact Amy Lawrence, Special Programs Manager, at alawrence@cityofpalmdesert.org or 760-837-1664. Overview of El Paseo with Artwork in the Median Fossils of the Future by Tyler Burton What Does the Nose Know? by Ronald Simmer Anza-Borrego by Chris Puzio Radiance by Patricia Vader Heroic Interlude by Delos Van Earl