6.2 2021 People's Choice SculptureCITY OF SALINA
REQUEST FOR CITY COMMISSION ACTION DATE TIME
03/14/2022 4:00 P.M.
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City Commission authorizing the acceptance and placement of the 2021 People's Choice sculpture on
public property.
BACKGROUND:
Since May of 2011, Sculpture Tour Salina has been a privately administrated outdoor exhibit of
sculptures that change each spring. Artists from across the country submit work to be considered by a
jury of citizens and arts professionals for each exhibition. Selected sculptures are then installed by the
artists and volunteers and exhibited in downtown Salina from mid-May until the following April. One of
the unique and enticing aspects of the program is that all sculptures on exhibit are available for sale. In
addition to this exhibition, artists are eligible for various cash awards, including the People's Choice
Purchase Award.
Since the program's inception, the City has purchased each year's People's Choice Award winner. In
the first year of SculptureTour Salina, the City Commission authorized the purchase of the People's
Choice in an amount not to exceed $15,000 or the retail price of the work. Some exhibiting artists have
higher retail prices but have agreed to accept the maximum allotted amount for the award as payment
in full. Once purchased, the work becomes part of Salina's public art collection. All ten of the previously
purchased People's Choice Award winners have been placed on public property or private property with
open public access to citizens and visitors. The 2021 People's Choice winner is "Butterfly Tree" by
Denver, CO artist Reven Marie Swanson (Item#03) and is proposed to be placed near the south
entrance of the Salina Public Library. (Item#00A site photo and Item#00B aerial map attached)
When public art pieces are proposed to be a part of the city collection through purchase, commissioning,
or gift, the Salina Arts & Humanities (SAH) staff and Community Art and Design (CAD) Committee, an
advisory body established in July of 2000, review the work and suggests locations for placement and
forwards a recommendation to the Arts and Humanities Commission (SAHC) for approval. The CAD
committee considers the specific work when considering a site, access for viewing, security, and
installation requirements. When placement on City property or within a City right-of-way is involved, the
recommendation for placement is brought to the City Commission. (Minutes for CAD (Item#01) and
SAHC (Item#02) are attached)
This year, downtown, north and south Salina, and the government center were considered. The scale
of this work and the amount of outdoor programming near the proposed placement made this the
strongest option. It was unanimously supported by SAH staff and the advisory committees.
If approved, the artwork will be purchased for $15,000 in April of 2022. Arts & Humanities staff is
responsible for securing information about the artist, an artist's statement, care and maintenance
instructions, and a signed purchase agreement The work will be placed on an existing concrete pad
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and the SAH staff is responsible for installing appropriate signage at the location. The expenses are
covered through the department's public art acquisition, care, and maintenance budget.
If approved, this colorful and whimsical sculpture will serve as a welcoming beacon to the plaza (south)
entrance to the public library from near and far and be an especially appropriate accompaniment to the
outdoor area where the library's programming for children takes place.
Installation Budget Expenses
The projected costs for purchase ($15,000), signage, and sign plate ($300) are within the allotted
department budget.
COMMISSION ACTION:
The following have been identified as possible options for consideration by the Commission:
1. Acceptance of the 2021 People's Choice sculpture, "Butterfly Tree" (Item04), into the public
collection for placement on public property near the south entrance to the Salina Public Library.
2. Provide direction to staff regarding an alternate placement of the 2021 People's Choice sculpture.
3. Deny the recommendation of this work's acceptance and placement.
Staff Recommends Option #1
Attachments:
#OOA Proposed site photo
#0013 Aerial map of site
#01 CAD Minutes
#02 SAH Commission Minutes
#03 Artwork
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Community Art & Design Advisory Committee
4:30 — 5:30 p.m. via Zoom
Minutes from February 15, 2022
Members Present: Nancy Hodges, Connie Nily, Hank Boyer, and Darren Morawitz appeared in person and Thomas
Garrison appeared via Zoom.
Staff Present: Joan Benefiel and Susan Eberwein
Arts Commission Liaison Absent: Kimberly Vega
Before the meeting began Eberwein confirmed Kansas Open Meeting Act required notice was properly
provided.
Quorum confirmed. Meeting began at 4:34 p.m.
Motion to approve minutes from January 2022 meeting with one change — remove duplicate mention of Dee
Warren being present. Motion made by Boyer and 2nd by Hodges. Motion passed.
Old Business
a. Benefiel provided an update on the Mark a Mark Mural Initiative. Contracts are being finalized; an
additional wall is being added and trash corals will be included; Morawitz is a local artist on the
project; artists from Dallas, Texas, Northern California, Kansas City, and Hutchinson; and this
project will be combined with Festival Friday this year.
New Business
a. The Committee reviewed the Amended CIP relating to the General Services Facility Maintenance
Building. Hodges recalled this project has been on the back burner for some time. Benefiel read
the full description including the projected cost of $455,000. The Committee discussed. Hodges
moved and Boyer seconded that the consensus was that this project is kept on the list and moved
forward.
b. Benefiel reviewed the Annual Report and reminded the Committee that it is due on Friday.
Morawitz asked that a goal of increasing public art in the underserved areas of the City and that
art be more widely positioned within the City. Benefiel suggested the new General Services
Facility Maintenance Building project be added as a goal. The Committee asked that the
following items be added to Other Items of Interest: that signage be updated or added on public
art and repair and maintenance of the public art. By consensus, the Committee requested the
discussed changes and approved submitting the Annual Report.
Other Business
a. Boyer asked about the Scribe piece moving to Salina Area Technical College (SATC). Benefiel
reported that the agreement has been signed and the piece should be delivered this week.
b. Boyer asked about the People's Choice Award winner for this year's SculptureTour. Benefiel
reported that the Library Board met and approved placement at the Library and selected a
location on the south side of the building. Benefiel will investigate to confirm that the pedestal
that they have will hold the sculpture and determine why they are wanting that area in general.
Morawitz said the south side would be viewable from the windows along the back of the Library
and when driving through the parking lot. The Committee agreed that the south side would be a
good place, be welcoming at that entrance and in the plaza and a general consensus was that this
location is good and would be recommended by CAD.
Motion to adjourn made by Hodges and 2nd by Morawitz. Motion passed.
The meeting closed at 5:02 p.m.
The next official meeting will be on March 15, 2022, in person.
SALINA ARTS & HUMANITIES COMMISSION
February 16, 2022
The monthly meeting of the Salina Arts and Humanities Commission was held at the Smoky Hill
Museum Community Room at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 16, 2022.
In attendance: Brenda Meyer, Taylor Gray, Michael Durall, Kristofer Lewis, Kirstien Kroeger,
and Karl Ryan. Absent: Brittany Willer, Kimberly Vega, and Stevie Silverman. SAH Staff:
Brad Anderson, Susan Hawksworth, Joan Benefrel, Anna Pauscher Morawitz, and Susan
Eberwein. Special Guest: Cash Hollistah.
Call to Order
Lewis requested confirmation that Kansas Open Meetings Act required notice had been properly
provided. Eberwein confirmed.
The meeting was called to order at 4:14 p.m.
Approve Minutes
Durall moved to approve January's minutes and Gray seconded. The motion passed.
Old Business
1. AnnuaiReport
• Anderson reviewed the goals and the deadline for submitting the report. Durall asked
about the goal regarding downtown development planning and procedures and
whether they would impact the new stage spaces. Anderson explained that they
would. Ryan explained that the process of implementing the procedures is very
complex and that with the onset of Covid, open positions, and the housing
redevelopment initiatives the procedures have been pushed back. Anderson explained
that the Steering Committee met for eight months and were ready to begin finalizing
them when Covid hit. Paucher Morawitz elaborated on the complexity of the First
Amendment rights. Anderson reported that the procedures have been sent out to
professionals to pull everything together and to create an understandable, easy read
user guide.
• Lewis asked for an update on the book and if it would be ready in time for National
Arts & Humanities Month. Durall reported that he mailed out a request for stories
last Monday and has received 11 so far. The goal that was discussed was 35 stories.
Durall explained that some are interested in participating; however, they would prefer
not to write a short story so there may be a chapter of vignettes. Lewis asked how
much time is needed for gathering stories. Durall believes we will have all the stories
needed by next month. Anderson reported he will be applying for a grant to help with
the cost. Lewis asked for the next step. Anderson explained that it will go to the
publisher by August I` and that will allow enough time for delivery and distribution.
• Gray moved that the Annual Report be approved and submitted to the City Clerk for
filing. Meyer seconded. Motion passed.
2. Art Education Coordinator position
• Anderson reported that the position has closed and will reopen in approximately 60
days. Ryan asked if there was a good pool of applicants. Anderson explained there
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was a good pool for other positions here but not the open position. Lewis asked for a
review of the requirements. Anderson provided and explained that when the position
opens again, there will be a more specific description. The application will open in
April.
New Business
1. Staff Reports
• Durall shared that he attended the most recent First Thursday — The Dana Adams
Project 1893 and found it very interesting. Hawksworth shared information about the
new driving tour for Black History Month available on the Museum's website.
Hawksworth also shared that the next First Thursday will be available via Zoom or
in-person and the Community Room will be used for overflow. Additionally,
Hawksworth reported that Kansas Days went well although there was difficulty
getting volunteers. Lewis asked Hawksworth about attendance numbers. She
explained that numbers are still down from pre-Covid numbers but getting closer.
The summer numbers for 2021 were higher than pre-Covid but the winter numbers
are down. Additionally, Hawksworth reported that they have reduced some of their
online offerings.
• Benefrel shared one of the Festival prints. Prints are available with a donation of
$100 or more.
• Pauscher Morawitz explained that The Reminders will be here for a three-day
residency as part of the Arts Infusion program and will also perform for the
community on Thursday, February 24th. The duo from Denver plays hip hop. The
event will be family -friendly so children are welcome. Pauscher Morawitz asked
Commissioners for their assistance in promoting the event.
• Lewis asked about the Match Madness event. Anderson reported that a view will be
released on Friday by the Greater Salina Community Foundation and will be put on a
cycle to post on their various social media accounts. Additionally, SAH will also
share on social media. The Museum also has a video that will be shared and
promoted. The event will be on March 24, 2022, at the Fieldhouse. Donations can be
made in person or online.
2. Festival Entertainment Brainstorm
Pauscher Morawitz shared several 30 -second videos of the entertainers for this year's Festival.
Each video was created by Cash Hollistah. Pauscher Morawitz asked for each Arts
Commissioners for words or phrases to use to describe the music and promote — how can we
make this year's acts sound exciting. The words and phrases shared included: Hard to be
unhappy, Bopping, Eclectic, Block party, Energetic, Want to move, sunny, summer, Bright,
Dense music, Sultry notes, Edgy, Funky, Diverse, Passionate, #EpicArtsParty, Pan-American,
Familiar yet different, Expanding the familiar, Big Sound small town, and Small town Big
Sound.
3. CAD Update
• Benefiel provided an update on the People's Choice Award placement. She reminded
the Commissioners of last month's discussion and showed the new location that the
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Library Board proposed. Benefiel needs to investigate the pad to make sure it will
support the piece. Meyer moved that the alternative location be selected if the pad
will support it. Gray seconded. Motion passed.
4. Agenda items regarding the volunteer retention, recruitment, and recognition program and
the discussion regarding a 2022 goal will be discussed next month.
Other Business
• The next meeting is on Wednesday, March 1611 at 4:00 p.m. in the Smoky Hill Museum
Community Room, 211 W. Iron Ave., Second Floor, Salina, KS.
Adjourn
Gray moved to adjourn and Meyer seconded - motion passed. 5:54 p.m.
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