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Report on the Process of Selecting, Acquiring and Curating
Art for the new Civic Center and Park
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The Newport Beach Arts Commission has been asked to advise the City
of Newport Beach on a process of selecting, acquiring and curating art for
the city's new Civic Center and adjoining 16 acre park. PWP has identified
40+ places where sculpture could be located in the park and in the Civic
Center. The challenge presented to the Arts Commission is how best to
procure and fund art for these public spaces.
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The Arts Commission created an Art in Public Spaces Committee that
researched the Art in Public Places programs of various cities in
Southern California. In doing so, the committee learned that a variety
of models were employed based on the wants and needs of each City
and the specific public space that artwork was to be displayed.
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The first model explored was the Port of San Diego's Public Art Program called Urban Trees, a
temporary sculpture exhibit along the Embarcadero Promenade. Using specific criteria (see
attached Call to Artists brochure), Artists are invited to submit designs, from which 30 are
commissioned to create their Urban Tree. This is a juried competition. Artists agree to loan their
artworks to the Port for 12 months, with ownership rights remaining with the Artists. Artists are
compensated with an honorarium of $2,500. The artwork can be sold and removed after the loan
period. The Port may elect to purchase the artwork and has first right of refusal. Costs associated
with the program (in addition to Artists honorarium) include initial cost of concrete "planters" (which
remain in place for each subsequent annual display) and ongoing administrative costs.
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The Committee also looked at the El Paseo Invitational Sculpture Exhibition in Palm
Desert. The main exhibition is situated on the mile -long El Paseo shopping district.
This exhibit is on display through October 2010 as part of the City's Art in Public
Places program. In 1986 Palm Desert was the first city in Riverside County to pass a
public art ordinance, which requires developers to place art as part of developments
or pay a fee to the Art in Public Places fund. A $2,500 honorarium is provided for
each selected artwork. Each participating Artist is responsible for delivery and pick -up
of artwork. The El Paseo Exhibition is a curated exhibition with some costs involved
for a curator. Other costs include PR, installation, etc.
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The next model examined was The Stuart Collection at University of California, San Diego. This is a
unique collection of site - specific sculpture by leading artists of our time. The entire campus may be
considered as sites for commissioned sculpture. The endeavor is based on the cooperation of the
UCSD Department of Visual Arts with additional support from the NEA, Friends of the Stuart Collection,
and many other organizations and individuals. Selection of Artists for commissions is based on the
advice of the Stuart Collection Advisory Board, which is comprised of art professionals of international
stature. Initially funded by a single donation of $1.5 million, the program is supported by annual
fundraising, proceeds of which go to provide additional commissions.
While exploring various methods of acquiring public art, the Committee made contact with the
Grounds for Sculpture Foundation, which operates a 35 acre sculpture park in New
Jersey that features works from more than 100 artists. They have expressed an interest in
making sculpture available to rent. Costs per sculpture are estimated to be approximately
$5,000 for a rental period of six to nine months. (Website: www.groundsforsculpture.org)
Other private art collectors or foundations may also be good sources through which
sculptures could be acquired on a rental or loan basis. 7
To encourage partnerships with the greater community and entities within the City (Parks, Beaches &
Recreation, Library Foundation, Arts Commission, etc), one element that should be included in the
Civic Center and Park is the creation of art that appeals to children. A prime example is The
Morton Arboretum in Chicago, which has an annual scarecrow exhibit created by and for
children. This sort of temporary exhibit offers minimum investment, and could be enhanced by
programs /installations supervised by the Library Foundation.
Finally, we looked at what other cities in Orange County have done in the way of Public Art
programs. Brea's thriving Art in Public Places program is funded by developers, who are
responsible for selecting artists, commissioning artwork and maintaining the artwork. The
sculptures are privately owned. Laguna Beach's Art in Public Places program is also
funded by developers. Fullerton's Public Art program is overseen by the city's Public Art
Committee, comprised of representatives from Fullerton Museum Center, Redevelopment
Committees, and the Parks and Recreation Commission. In Anaheim, the Art in Public
Places project was funded through a public /private "Percent for Art" partnership. The total
cost (less than $500,000) was shared equally by the major participants in the downtown
development and includes no money from the City's general fund.
Methods of funding for these examples include developer fees, bed tax, and a city sales tax. 9
Summary / Conclusions
• Most models reviewed had an advisory panel comprised of local art
experts. This panel helped develop criteria and methods of acquisition of
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• Most models reviewed had some sort of funding mechanism in place,
either from development fees, taxes or private foundations /donors.
• Areas in the Park and in the Civic Center have been identified by the
designers and reserved for artwork of various sizes.
• Any public art program needs the active involvement and commitment
from the City Council and civic minded citizens to be successful.
• Other issues or considerations regarding public art that need to be
addressed include security, maintenance, general administration costs,
insurance, curator fees, etc.
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Recommendations
• The Arts Commission will catalogue the City of Newport Beach's existing art collection to
determine what art already exists for use by the city.
• Contract for a feasibility study to determine what resources and options would be most
appropriate for the Civic Center and Park Art in Public Spaces project.
• Borrow the McFadden Model concept of creating a website to attract donations to fund the public
art project, and enable city staff to assist community volunteers to raise money for the project.
• Some of the public artwork in the Civic Center and Park could be on temporary display using a
concept similar to that of Port of San Diego or Palm Desert. Both programs grant selected
artists $2,500 to display their works for 1 -2 years. Cost to start such a program could be less
than $100,000 and has the advantage of providing 16+ pieces of art by the time the Civic Center
opens. Works can be changed out to help attract repeat visitors to the park.
Identify community members and organizations interested in initiating a fund through an
independent 501 c3 foundation similar to The Stuart Foundation at UCSD. This foundation has
raised funds to commission over a dozen works of public art located on the campus of UCSD.
This program could commence with fundraising for one significant piece of sculpture to be
unveiled at the Civic Center ribbon cutting.
The City of Newport Beach has a well- defined policy for donation of art. An effort should be
made to locate individuals and /or institutions (such as Grounds for Sculpture) who would be
willing to donate or loan sculptures to the City.
Programming in the Park could include seasonal or special events such as those created by the
Morton Arboretum in Chicago.
Direct the Arts Commission to work with PWP to explore minimum investment alternatives for
the Public Art.
CONCLUSION
• The Arts Commission remains available to further research or clarify
for the City Council any of the topics discussed in this report.
• Does the City Council have any further feedback or direction for the
Arts Commission on this important Public Art project?
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of San Diego is seeking artists to
participate in its sixth Urban Trees
temporary sculpture exhibit. The
exhibit offers participating artists
a unique opportunity to showcase
original sculptural work adjacent
to the unparalleled beauty of San
Diego Bay. The goal of the Urban
Trees exhibit is to activate the North
Embarcadero Promenade, to promote
artists and their work to a diverse
audience of visitors to San Diego Bay
and to assist the Port of San Diego
in branding the Bay as home to a
significant and dynamic collection of
public artwork.
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Up to thirty artworks will be selected through a juried
competition conducted by the Port's Public Art Committee.
The selected artists will agree to loan their artworks to the
Port for a minimum of 12 months with ownership rights
remaining with the artists.
The Port will provide each artist with a 6 -inch diameter
12 to 15 -foot tall steel or aluminum pole to serve as the
"trunk" for the Urban Tree, to which artists should securely
mount or attach their art elements. The pole may be
painted, sculpted or otherwise modified to suit the artwork
provided structural integrity is maintained. Poles will be
supported by a 48 -inch square pre -cast concrete planter
base, with the lower 2 feet of the pole inserted into the
base. Artists may choose to construct their artwork around
a sleeve, which would slip over the pole.
Artists are encouraged to be creative in their selection
of materials while considering safety requirements
common to publicly accessible works of art Artworks
must withstand a public and marine environment, including
occasional windy conditions, for the duration of the
exhibit For examples of previous Urban Trees, go to:
portofsandiego.org/public-art
SITING
The completed artwork will be prominently displayed on Port
Tidelands in the public areas adjacent to San Diego Bay.
AHEAIPA)
To create a successful temporary art program that will
• Enhance the bayfront with a variety of unique original artwork
• Stimulate public interest about the art and artists
• Provide site activation and focal points for waterfront visitors
• Engage and educate passersby regarding the Port of San Diego, its
Public Art Program and the artists and artwork featured in the exhibit
PROPOSALS
3 -D MODEL -Artist applicant is requested to create a
3 -D scale model (I inch = I foot) of their proposed Urban
Tree design and attach it to a 12 "W x 12" L x 1/2" H
square. mounting board.
LABELING - A descriptive label must be securely
raped on the TOP of the mounting board with a short
explanation of the concept, overall dimensions and
proposed materials. To maintain anonymity, artist's
contact information, including name, address, phone
number and email address must be securely taped on
the BOTTOM of the board. (See "Submittal" section for
more submission requirements.)
REQUIREMENTS
The Urban Tree can be any shape, form or design,
provided that a minimum of a 7 -foot clearance is
maintained for pedestrians to walk underneath the tree
wherever it extends beyond the width of the base. Port
engineers will review each design for safety and wind
loading and will recommend modifications if necessary.
PROJECTED
For the tree to remain stable in windy AREA (PA)
conditions, the projected area of the artwork
as well as its height must be limited, as
determined by the following calculations. k
WINO LOAD (ABLATIONS
PA = Project area in square feet
of artwork in profile IT
= center of projected artwork area H
H = height of center of PA above ground POST
in feet 7
BASE
Limitations: the estimated square feet
of the projected area multiplied by the
height at the center shall not exceed 350.
Formula: (PA) x (H) s 350
(Call if you need assistance: 619- 686.77471
SUBMITTALS
Please submit the following items: _ POST
I. Properly labeled 3 -D scale model 7'
of proposed Urban Tree as specified /BASE
in "Proposals" section above.
2. A separate single sheet containing
the following information: artist's 448" ---;
name, address, phone number and email address; artist's
description of the design concept; overall artwork
dimensions; materials to be used and asking price of
completed artwork.
NOTE: Incomplete, late or seriously damaged submittals will
not be considered. (If mailing; pack securely!)
ARTIST REGISTRY (optional)
To join our artist registry , please include a current
resume and a sheet of slides or CD of artwork. Refer to
our website for more information:
portofsandiego.org /public -art
ARTIST Ri
Selected artists will be compensated with a loan fee /
honorarium of $2,500, payable 30 days following the
installation of the completed artwork. The artwork
remains the property of the artist and can be sold and
removed after the loan period has ended. The loan
period is 12 months, commencing on the opening day
of the Urban Trees 6 exhibit The loan period may be
extended by mutual agreement The Port may elect to
purchase the artwork and has first right of refusal after
the loan period has ended.
Artists submitting proposals agree that the Port of San
Diego may display models and reproduce images for non-
commercial, educational and promotional purposes, with
credit given to the artist The Port will affix a prominent
plaque to each Urban Tree planter base showing artist's
name, artwork name and the Ports contact ohms numb-