Title
Artwork Donation - Hatcher Urban Businesses (Ordinance S-50043)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to receive and install the artwork donation from the Hatcher Urban Businesses (theHUB), which will be located near the intersection of 19th Avenue and Hatcher Road (1811 W. Hatcher Road) in Phoenix. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
In early 2023, Council District 3 contacted the Office of Arts and Culture about a proposed donation for the Sunnyslope neighborhood. Staff met with theHUB representatives, the artist, staff from Council District 3, Neighborhood Services, and Water Services (the Water Services Department owns the land) to review the quality of the artwork and determine the initial feasibility of installing the artwork at the desired location.
The artist, Mark Carroll (AZ), initially responded to a call to artists to create an artwork that signifies the community of Sunnyslope coming together and creating a sense of place, belonging, and vibrancy. The artwork will be accessioned into the City of Phoenix Municipal Art Collection and maintained by the Office of Arts and Culture.
If City Council approves the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-28 Public Art Plan it includes pooled funds to work directly with neighborhood and business associations to enhance parks, business corridors, and other community amenities. This artwork donation could be one of the collaborative projects to utilize these funds.
Financial Impact
Once installed, the Office of Arts and Culture will assume care and control of the donated artwork. Because of the durable material and finish, routine maintenance costs are estimated to be minimal and can be absorbed in the annual Public Art Maintenance Budget.
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
1811 W. Hatcher Road
Council District: 3
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Inger Erickson and the Office of Arts and Culture.