Title
Artist Contract for Maryvale Grand Canal Crossing Public Art Project (Ordinance S-50041)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with artist Reinaldo Correa Studio, LLC, (IA) for an amount not to exceed $650,000 to design, fabricate and install public art enhancements for the Grand Canal Capital Improvement Project located along the Grand Canal between 47th and 75th avenues in Phoenix. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-27 Public Art Plan includes a project to commission an artist to work with the Street Transportation Department and the community to enhance the design of the Grand Canal, specifically the trail and crossing at 51st Avenue in Maryvale.
On April 24, 2023, a four-person artist selection panel recommended Reinaldo Correa Studio, LLC, after reviewing 110 applicants. Reinaldo Correa Studio, LLC, was recommended based on his experience creating site-specific public art projects and his demonstrated ability to involve the community meaningfully. The panelists also noted the artist’s wide variety of project types and his knowledge of permanent and low-maintenance materials.
The selection panel included: Haley Hinds, Arts Specialists, Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport Museum; Michael Denson, Executive Director, West Valley Arts Council; Tiesha Harrison, Visual Artist; and Andrew Daugherty, Vice President, Affiliate Business Operations, Milwaukee Brewers.
Financial Impact
Maryvale Grand Canal Crossing public art project is one of 39 projects in the FY 2022-27 Public Art Plan that the City Council approved on June 15, 2022. The Plan includes $650,000 for this project. The proposed $650,000 budget will cover all costs related to the artwork's design, fabrication, and installation, including the artist’s time working with city staff, project consultants, and the local community to produce a complete and buildable design. The percent-for-art funds for this project come from Water Capital Funds.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
The Phoenix Arts and Culture Commission reviewed and recommended this item for approval on May 9, 2023, by a vote of 9-0. The Community and Cultural Investment Subcommittee reviewed and approved this item at its June 7, 2023 meeting by a vote of 4-0.
Location
Grand Canal between 47th and 75th avenues
Council District: 5
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Inger Erickson and the Office of Arts and Culture.