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CITY OF PALM DESERT
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
STAFF REPORT
REQUEST: AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE A CALL FOR ENTRIES SEEKING
ARTISTS FOR THE 2015/2016 EL PASEO EXHIBITION
SUBMITTED BY: Deborah L. Schwartz, Management Analyst
DATE: December 12, 2013
CONTENTS: Draft 2015/2016 EI Paseo Exhibition Call for Entries
Recommendation
By Minute Motion: Authorize Staff to issue a Call for Entries seeking artists to
exhibit in the 2015/2016 EI Paseo Exhibition.
Commission Recommendation
At its November 13, 2013 meeting, the Art in Public Places (AIPP) Commission voted to create
a three member sub-committee to curate the exhibition, which is the same process that has
been used for the selection of the artwork for prior exhibitions.
Executive Summary
The EI Paseo Exhibition is comprised of eighteen sculptures located in the median of EI Paseo
between Portola and Highway 74. The sculptures are loaned to the City for a two year period.
The 2013/2014 EI Paseo Exhibition will be de-installed in October and November 2014 with
the expectation that the 2015/2016 exhibition be installed in November 2014. In order to
properly plan for the 2015/2016 exhibition, solicitation of new artwork needs to begin well in
advance of the installation dates, and the approval of the Call for Entries will initiate the
process.
From the applications received, the AIPP Commission sub-committee will select eighteen
sculptures and three alternates for presentation to the full AIPP Commission at its May 14,
2014 meeting. Upon approval from the AIPP Commission, the selections will be brought
before City Council for review and approval.
Once installed, the artwork will stay on EI Paseo for two years unless any artworks are sold. If
a sculpture is sold, the loaning party is responsible for costs related to removing the sculpture
and installing a new, approved one.
Staff Report
2015/2016 EI Paseo Exhibition
December 12, 2013
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Fiscal Analvsis
At this time, approval of the RFP has no financial impact. The fiscal impact of artwork
honorariums, de-installation, and installation costs will fall in the 2015/2016 fiscal year. The
budget for the 2013/2014 EI Paseo Exhibition was $60,000.
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Call for Entries
2015/2016 EI Paseo Exhibition
(DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES — March 21, 2014)
ABOUT THE EL PASE� EXHIBITION:
EI Paseo is the premier shopping street in Palm Desert and the Coachella Valley,
located in Southern California. The exhibition space consists of eighteen lighted
concrete pads located in the median along a one and ane half mile stretch of prime
retaiL The artwork remains on exhibition for approximately two (2) years, with
installation planned for October - November 2014 and de-installation planned for
November 2016.
DEADLINE:
March 21, 2014 at 4:00 p.m. (postmark/email deadline)
HONORARIUM:
A $2,500 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.
• Artists who have participated in the 2013/2014 exhibition are not eligible to apply.
TO APPLY SUBMIT:
• A current resume or CV, including current contact information.
• Images of proposed sculpture(s) in jpeg format via email, CD or flash drive.
Include complete contact information on all submittals.
• Description of the piece(s) including materials and dimensions. Artwork
descriptions should be numbered to correlate with submitted images. Materials
can be submitted to: publicart@cityofpalmdesert.org
or
City of Palm Desert
73-510 Fred Waring Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Attn: EI Paseo Exhibition
• If materials are submitted via regular mail and you would like them to be
returned, include a self addressed stamped envelope with the appropriate
postage for return. Submittals will not be returned if postage is not included.
• A maximum of two sculptures for consideration per artist.
TENTATIVE TIMELINE:
March 21, 2014: Applications due
April 9, 2014: Selections made by Art in Public Places Commission — 18 sculptures plus
3 alternates
April 24, 2014: City Council review and approval of selections
April 25 — May 2, 2014: Selected artists notified
October 20 — November 14, 2014: Tentative date for exhibition installation
January 2015: Exhibition dedication
November 2016: De-installation of exhibition
GUIDELINES:
• All sculptures MUST fit on one of the existing pads. Sixteen pads measure 84" x
84" with a usable corner-to-comer 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 pad measures 48" x 48" and one measures 96" x 300" (8' x 25'), and could
accommodate multiple pieces or one with a much larger base.
• Sculptures should be no less than 8' in height on their own or inclusive of a base.
• 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.
• Artworks should be constructed of durable materials that are able to withstand
the harsh weather conditions of the desert (high winds and extreme high
temperatures).
SALE OF ARTWORK:
• Artwork can be sold, but not removed for six months once installation is
completed.
• If a sculpture is sold, a replacement artwork must be submitted for approval. The
replacement piece MUST be installed at the same time of the removal of the
original piece; NO EXCEPTIONS. The artist or representative is responsible for
all installation/de-installation costs associated with the replacement sculpture for
the exhibition.
• One replacement per pad may be made during the exhibition period.
Replacement artwork may need to be approved by the Art in Public Places
Commission and Palm Desert City Council, which could take approximately six to
eight weeks to process.
• Additional honorariums will not be paid.
• The City of Palm Desert does not take a commission from the sale of artwork.
THE CITY OF PALM DESERT WILL PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING:
• Installation and de -installation of the artworks
• Exhibition advertising
• 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.
INFORMATION:
For more information contact Deborah Schwartz, Management Analyst, at
dschwartz@cityofpalmdesert.org or 760-837-1664.
Overview of El Paseo with Artwork in the Median
Example of Artwork in the Median
"Taking Flight" by Alisa Looney
"Brushing" by Mike Suri
"Desert Tees" by Daniel Meyer
"Betty" by Dore Capitani