STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Quality of Life, Arts & Culture
AGENDA DATE: December 11, 2024
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 6
DEPARTMENT: Office of Arts and Culture
EXECUTIVE: M. Elizabeth Cedillo-Pereira
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SUBJECT
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Authorize a contract with Peyton Harshfield, sole proprietor, for the fabrication and installation services for site-specific artwork at Tipton Park located at 3607 Magdeline St., Dallas, Texas 75212 - Not to exceed $113,000.00 - Financing: Park and Recreation Facilities (B) Fund (2017 General Obligation Bond Fund)
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BACKGROUND
The published scope of the project is to design, fabricate, and install a site-specific public art sculpture at Tipton Park. The proposed location is near the park’s playground and the location of a new replacement pavilion. It is also near the existing trail and bridge and will benefit from existing illumination.
On February 1, 2018, the Park and Recreation Board approved the Public Art Projects list for the 2017 Bond Projects. In September, a national call for art was released. On January 17 and April 6, 2023, community meetings were held to announce the development of the project and to solicit community input.
On April 24 and June 26, 2024, selection panels were held. On June 26, 2024, the final selection panel met to review design concepts from three (3) artists. The selection panel approved and selected the design by artist Peyton Harshfield.
SCOPE OF PROJECT
The scope of the project:
Artwork must welcome visitors to the recreation center.
Artwork should be informed by the history of the neighborhood. This diverse neighborhood has a dense Black and Latin’s population with a history of tightknit community of second and third generation immigrant families. Legacy is very important to the community.
Artwork must require little or no maintenance as appropriate for outdoor pieces.
Artwork must be free of safety hazards.
ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT
Call for Artists September 2023
Selection Panel Spring 2024
Selection Panel II Summer 2024
Contract Award January 2025
Project Completion December 2025
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On August 11, 2022, the Arts and Culture Advisory Commission recommended the initiation of a public art project for Tipton Park located at 3607 Magdeline Street, Dallas, TX 75212.
On August 2, 2022, the Public Art Committee recommended the initiation of a public art project for Tipton Park located at 3607 Magdeline Street, Dallas, TX 75212.
On February 1, 2018, the Park and Recreation Board approved the Public Art Projects list for the 2017 Bond Projects.
The Quality of Life, Arts, and Culture Committee was briefed by memorandum regarding this matter on October 21, 2024. <https://cityofdallas.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=13388150&GUID=D2B49372-A57D-4FEB-BA8D-C58BE808E161>
FISCAL INFORMATION
|
Fund |
FY 2024 |
FY 2025 |
Future Years |
|
Park and Recreation Facilities (B) Fund (2017 General Obligation Bond Fund |
$113,000.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
OWNER
Peyton Harshfield