HomeMy WebLinkAboutFamily of Indian Descent Bronze Sculptures 02.08.2022 - updatedCity of Carmel
0.51% Carmel Public Art Advisory Committee (CPAAC)
Art Installation Proposal to CPAAC
Original Submission Date: 101912020
Intake Form Updated: 2 8 2022
Intake Form Updated:
Intake Form Updated:
Proposed Public Art Information:
Title: Untitled —Family of Indian descent
Medium: Bronze sculptures
Artist: Commissioned through T5JA
Artist Location: The Seward Johnson Atelier,
Curatorial Office, 2525 Michigan Avenue,
Suite A-6, Santa Monica, CA 90404
Cost: $388,000.00 Dimensions: Lifelike figures
Anticipated Maintenance Required, Schedule and Cost: A member of the city's Street Dept. has
been trained on the care of the J. Seward Johnson sculptures; routine maintenance performed.
Was this specific art installation competitively bid? No
Has this specific art been through all required city ordinance/department review and complied?
(For ex., signage or engineering ordinances) Yes No _X Once the family of
Indian descent sculptures have been designed, they will be submitted to the appropriate
department(s) for any required review.
Is there a need for city legal review? Yes X No A contract will be prepared
If so, what was the outcome and date?
Proposed Public Art Location:
Location: TBD—preferred locations are Carmel Arts & Design District, Midtown, or City Center
Modifications Needed to Location (including pedestals and hardscape): The Street Dept. will
handle any that may be required.
Statement supporting chosen art, artist and location:
Statues are part of the city's economic development plan as they draw visitors to Carmel, which
is good for local business. The city is working to acquire art reflective of the diverse community.
Input from the Indian community in Carmel will be allowed in designing the statue to ensure
appropriate culture dress.
Please submit photo or sketch of proposed art, artist bio, and location photo along with any
plans for area around location if changing. Updated proposal attached.
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Please also provide information and pictures or sketch of other art considered for this location
including artist bios.
Submitter Information:
Name/Title/Department: Mayorlim Brainard
Contact Information for More Information:
Name/Title/Department:.5naron Kibbe
Executive Office Manager, Mayor's Office
Phone Number: 317-571-2401
Phone Number: 317-571-2483
Contact is highly encouraged to attend next CPAAC meeting to discuss this submission.
Meetings are held third Tuesday of each month at 7PM in the City Hall Caucus Room
Received by CPAAC by:
Date Received:
Carmel Public Art Advisory Committee (CPAAC) Feedback
Part 1. General Information
Meeting Date:
Proposal representative present:
Is submission complete? Yes No
If not, what other information is needed?
Part 2. Feedback and Vote -Whether the City should Acquire the Public Art
A. CPAAC individual member vote on whether the City should acquire the public art:
Yes No Abstain Not Present
B. Full CPAAC recommendation on acquisition of public art based upon member vote:
Support Undecided Does Not Support
C. CPAAC Comments from Carmel Public Art Discussion Points (below*):
Part 3. Feedback and Vote — Location of Public Art
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A. CPAAC individual member vote on proposed location:
Acceptable Not Acceptable Abstain Not Present
B. Full CPAAC recommendation on proposed location of public art based upon member vote:
Support Undecided Does Not Support
C. CPAAC Comments as to proposed location:
*Carmel Public Art Discussion Points
Artist
• Background/Resume
• Vision Statement
• Currently in Carmel collection or new
• Fine arts foundry or fabrication studio utilized
Art Features
• Medium/style/size
• Longevity/timelessness
• Thematic or stand alone
Impact on Residents, Visitors, and Businesses
• Reinforce city image/brand
• Enhance residential quality of life
• Encourage economic development
• Improve visitor experience
• Strengthen sense of place (historical and cultural ties)
• Reflect core values
• Inspire, educate, engage
Other
• Cost
• City communications plan
• Expressed public input and/or anticipated public response
• Maintenance plan and budget
• Address/Fulfill a need(s)
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Final Resolution on Proposal by City of Carmel:
Date Resolution Entered. -
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PROPOSAL
SCULPTURE TO
HONOR INDIAN HERITAGE
Bronze Life scale Sculpture Created by
The Seward Johnson Atelier
Description: Family scene: parents and two young children on or around a bench. Colorful
traditional dress. To be sited in Carmel in a natural and appealing location. Models for the
sculpture and specific pose will be researched with city representatives.
Four (4) figures with realistic paint/patina finishes
Total
$420,000
Reduction to Carmel $388,000
CONTACT:
Paula Stoeke, Curator
The Seward Johnson Atelier
310 600 6499
310 264 2400
infoCd� sewardjohnsonatelier.org
www.sew ard'ohnsonatelier.or
Proposal submitted February 2022
Potential poses are limitless. The city representatives will determine this with the Atelier.
Here are some photos of families provided simply as reference oints.
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