Title
Nuestro Pueblo Public Art Deaccession (Ordinance S-50042)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, of the deaccession of Nuestro Pueblo, a public art project located at Marivue Park (5625 W. Osborn Road) by Arizona artist Ron Gasowski. The artwork is in disrepair and no longer adheres to the artist's original design intent. The art was completed in 1989 with a budget of $18,000. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
Through the 34 years the artwork has been exposed to the elements, the materials have worn and degraded to the point that the artwork is no longer a suitable representation of the artist’s design intent. Additionally, safety is a major concern. The artwork has a greater potential to fall over as the interior structures are exposed to the elements and shows rust. Mr. Gasowski knows the intent to deaccession and dispose of the artwork and agrees with the plan.
Local contractors will be hired to complete this work under the supervision of the Office of Arts and Culture’s collections manager. More information about the project can be found here: phoenix.gov/arts/public-art-program/explore-the-collection/nuestropueblo.
Financial Impact
It will cost approximately $5,000 - $6,000 to deaccession and dispose of the artwork. This includes testing ceramic materials for asbestos and the labor to remove and dispose of the material. The Fiscal Year 2023-24 Public Art Maintenance Budget will provide the funding to complete the work.
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
5625 W. Osborn Road
Council District: 4
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Inger Erickson and the Office of Arts and Culture.