HomeMy WebLinkAboutC33510M - Sculpture Rplcmnt from the 2015-16 El Paseo XhbtnContract No. C33510M
CITY OF PALM DESERT
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
STAFF REPORT
REQUEST: APPROVAL TO REPLACE SCULPTURE JOSHUA TREE
ONE WITH REACH BY MITCHELL TAYLOR FOR THE
2015/2016 EL PASEO EXHIBITION
SUBMITTED BY: Deborah S. Glickman, Management Analyst
DATE: January 14, 2016
CONTENTS: Images of Reach by Mitchell Taylor
Image of Joshua Tree One by Mitchell Taylor
Recommendation
By Minute Motion, approve the replacement of Joshua Tree One
with Reach by Mitchell Taylor for the 2015/2016 El Paseo
Exhibition.
Commission Recommendation
At its meeting of December 9, 2015, the Art in Public Places (AIPP) Commission
recommended approval with a 4-0-0 vote with Commissioners Donna Jean
Darby and Megan Miller absent, to replace Joshua Tree One with Reach by
Mitchell Taylor for the 2015/2016 El Paseo Exhibition.
Executive Summary
Artist Mitchell Taylor has a prospective buyer for Joshua Tree One which is
currently on Pad 15 in the 2015/2016 El Paseo Exhibition. He is requesting to
remove the sculpture and replace it with Reach a sculpture based on a Mojave
Desert Ocotillo standing eight foot, six inches tall with the top portion expanding
to five feet. The sculpture will be powder coated in a bright orange copper color.
Participants in the El Paseo Exhibition are permitted to exchange their artwork
one (1) time throughout the duration of the exhibition, do not receive a second
honorarium, and are responsible for any major costs related to the artwork
exchange. The new artwork must be placed onsite at the time of the removal of
the original artwork.
Staff Report
Replacement of Joshua Tree One
Page 2 of 2
January 14, 2016
Fiscal Analvsis
The artist will be responsible for the cost of a crane. Minimal installation costs of
the new sculpture are available in Account Number 4364650-4400100. No
General Fund money will be expended.
Submitted By:
Deborah S. Glickman, Management Analyst
Department Head:
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Ryan Stendell, Director of Community Development
Reviewed:
Paul Gibson, Director of Finance
p Aved:
J M. Wohlmuth, City Manager
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