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PRESENTATION OF LOANED ARTWORK FROM LONGVIEW OUTDOOR GALLERY
COUNCIL STRATEGIC INITIATIVE ADDRESSED: Address quality of place issues
CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: N/A
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
The Longview Outdoor Gallery (LOG) is preparing to install eight sculptures on Saturday, September 9, as part of its fourth two-year show of art along Commerce Avenue. The art will be on display for two years with the hope that LOG will have the ability to purchase and donate additional sculptures for the city at the end of the show. Citizens will have the opportunity to vote on which piece/pieces will be purchased during the “People’s Choice” as one of the factors that the LOG uses when considering the sculpture to purchase from an artist for donation. Other factors include cost, durability, lifespan, etc.
The Visual Arts Commission (VAC) has reviewed the pieces and recommended that the City Manager give his permission for them. (The city manager has the authority to enter into a Loaned Art Agreement to display art on city property and right-of-way on a temporary basis, meaning for up to two years. No city council action is necessary, but pictures of these pieces will be shown during the August 24 meeting for the council’s information.)
To date, LOG has also arranged to purchase and donate twelve sculptures and install a donor wall to the city from their previous rotating gallery shows. The idea was to donate one piece per show and have greatly exceeded their goals. These pieces have been donated to the city for its permanent collection and display.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
No action necessary