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Home My WebLink About121-11 RESOLUTIONRESOLUTION NO. 121-11 A RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE CITY COUNCIL'S AGREEMENT THAT THE CITY SHOULD CREATE AN ART FAIR WITHIN THE CITY PARK SYSTEM AND/OR ALONG CITY TRAILS TO GENERATE FUNDS TO PURCHASE SCULPTURES OR OTHER ART FOR THE CITY TRAILS WHEREAS, cities such as Little Rock have established an annual Art or Sculpture show within a city park in which selected artists can display and sell their art; and WHEREAS, these cities have been able to receive sufficient funds from such art shows to be able to purchase and place sculptures on their city trails or in their city parks to enhance the aesthetics and cultural experience for trail and park users; and WHEREAS, the addition of new and expanded arts facilities in the region will probably draw thousands of visitors annually so that a well managed and presented art/sculpture show in Fayetteville could create additional public art opportunities and help define our region as a national arts destination. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby agrees that the City should prepare to create and foster an Art Fair in Fayetteville, utilizing city facilities including our city parks and trails in an effort to raise sufficient funds to purchase outstanding pieces of public art and sculpture for our city trail system, parks and public facilities. Section 2: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby requests that such Art Fair maintain and enhance opportunities for local artists by reserving a significant number of places in this Art Fair for local artists. PASSED and APPROVED this 19th day of July, 2011. APPROVED: an ATTEST: SONDRA E. SMITH, City Clerk/Treasurer `.0111111111P/9/-00 'A RKITREq'oa. �.°°.° S r� Y OF° ° G� =U• °1Je FAYETTEVI LLE e v�• (mac, ®/. ti 'r ANS NGTON o° ''////1i910111900E Leif Olson Submitted By City of Fayetteville Staff Review Form City Council Agenda Items and Contracts, Leases or Agreements 7/19/2011 City Council Meeting Date Agenda Items Only Sustainability and Strategic Planning Division Department Action Required: ADM 11-3864 - Fayetteville Sculpture Show: Submitted by STAFF to request that the City Council direct staff to prepare to create and foster a Fayetteville Sculpture Show/Art Fair utilizing City owned property including our parks and trails in an effort to raise funds for purchasing outstanding pieces of public art and sculpture for our city trail system, parks and public facilities. /1o4 $ - Cost of this request Category / Project Budget Program Category / Project Name Account Number Funds Used to Date Program / Project Category Name Project Number Remaining Balance Fund Name Budgeted Item Budget Adjustment Attached Z��la Z$�j ( Previous Ordinance or Resolution # Director Date Original Contract Date: Original Contract Number: Date Internal Services Director D to Received in Cita` 6— 2 3 —1 1 i 6 R C V D Clerk's Office AL9 li Date ENT ED t Received in Mayor's Office ate Za• e .,. e ARKANSAS TO: Mayor Jordan City Council THROUGH: Don Marr, Chief of Staff Kit Williams, City Attorney Connie Edmonston, Parks and Recreation Director John Coleman, Sustainability and Strategic Planning Director Jeremy Pate, Development Services Director FROM: Leif Olson, Associate Planner DATE: June 23, 2011 SUBJECT: Public Sculpture Show Background THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE The City has been approached a number of times by individuals interested in creating or organizing public art shows on parks or trails property for the purpose of selling art. Most recently a local artist presented a discussion topic to the Arts Council to organize a show along the City's trail network that would take place over an extended period of time. Staff met with Administration and City Attorney to discuss this type of project and the implications of having art for sale on Parks and Recreation properties. It was determined that it would be legally possible to have art for sale on public property; however, the Administration was concerned about having art for sale for an extended period of time. Staff discussed the possibility of having a week long or a week end show that would be held annually. A number of peer cities have produced similar shows that have been very successful including Loveland, Colorado's Sculpture in the Park and Little Rock's Sculpture at the River Market. The Administration would like for the art show to accomplish the following: • Develop the public art show into an annual event that attracts art patrons to spend time and money in Fayetteville. • Develop a synergistic and positive relationship with the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. • Utilize the Fayetteville Arts Council to assist with the show and provide members for the juried art. • Create an ongoing funding source for the purchase of permanent art for public spaces in Fayetteville. This could be accomplished by requiring that a percentage of the gross sales from the show go into a fund dedicated to purchasing public art for the City. Proposal Staff recommends for the City Council to approve a resolution directing staff to develop a Request for Proposal to find an art show promoter to develop, organize and oversee the event. The time of year and location of the show would be determined once an art show promoter has been selected. RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE CITY COUNCIL'S AGREEMENT THAT THE CITY SHOULD CREATE AN ART FAIR WITHIN THE CITY PARK SYSTEM AND/OR ALONG CITY TRAILS TO GENERATE FUNDS TO PURCHASE SCULPTURES OR OTHER ART FOR THE CITY TRAILS WHEREAS, cities such as Little Rock have established an annual Art or Sculpture show within a city park in which selected artists can display and sell their art; and WHEREAS, these cities have been able to receive sufficient funds from such art shows to be able to purchase and place sculptures on their city trails or in their city parks to enhance the aesthetics and cultural experience for trail and park users; and WHEREAS, the addition of new and expanded arts facilities in the region will probably draw thousands of visitors annually so that a well managed and presented art/sculpture show in Fayetteville could create additional public art opportunities and help define our region as a national arts destination. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby agrees that the City should prepare to create and foster an Art Fair in Fayetteville, utilizing city facilities including our city parks and trails in an effort to raise sufficient funds to purchase outstanding pieces of public art and sculpture for our city trail system, parks and public facilities. Section 2: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby requests that such Art Fair maintain and enhance opportunities for local artists by reserving a significant number of places in this Art Fair for local artists. PASSED and APPROVED this 19th day of July, 2011. APPROVED: go LIONELD JORDAN, Mayor ATTEST: SONDRA E. SMITH, City Clerk/Treasurer