STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Vibrant
AGENDA DATE: May 28, 2025
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):|910|DEPARTMENT: Office of Arts and Culture
EXECUTIVE: M. Elizabeth Cedillo-Pereira
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SUBJECT
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Authorize a contract in support of Artist's Design Anaisa Franco Nascimento d/b/a Anaisa Franco Studio, LLC for 6805 Patrol Way, Dallas, Texas 75241 - Not to exceed $300,000.00 - Financing: Public Works Art Bond Funds Park and Recreation Facilities (B) Fund (2017 General Obligation Bond Fund) ($181,000.00) and Flood Protection and Storm Drainage Facilities Fund (2006 General Obligation Bond Fund) ($119,000.00)
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BACKGROUND
The Public Art Program of the City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture requested the submission of qualifications from artists or artist teams to design, fabricate and install a work of public art at Singing Hills Recreation Center. Public Art Staff hosted community meetings to request information from the community about the final scope of project including content and style. The draft scope of project was presented to the community, and the scope was part of the published Request for Qualifications.
Anaisa Franco was selected from a shortlist of three artists for Singing Hills Recreation Center in CDS by the Selection Panel after reviewing all artists' design proposals. All Public Art project scope items have been carefully considered and adhered to as well as City of Dallas Public Art policies. There were also several sessions of community engagement with input from local residents conducted by staff.
ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT
PAC and ACAC March 2025
Contract Development April 2025
City Council Resolution May 2025
Park Board Site Approval May 2025
Contract Initiation June 2025
Complete Installation July 2026
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On March 4, 2025, the Public Art Committee recommended Hexalumina by Anaisa Franco as the public artwork for Singing ...
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