PLACEMENT: Consent
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REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE DISPOSITION OF AN ARTWORK IN THE MARTIN COUNTY ART IN PUBLIC PLACES (AIPP) INVENTORY KNOWN AS WIND GAMES, A KINETIC SCULPTURE
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
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This is a request for approval for the disposition of an artwork in the Martin County AIPP inventory, known as Wind Games.
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DEPARTMENT: Administration
PREPARED BY: Name: Susan Kores
Title: Manager, Office of Community Development
REQUESTED BY: Susan Kores, Manager, Office of Community Development
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PROCEDURES: None
BACKGROUND/RELATED STRATEGIC GOAL:
In FY 2018, Martin County Art in Public Places (AIPP) program conducted an inventory inspection of the entire collection, with the guidance of the Arts Council of Martin County. The piece referred to, Wind Games, is currently in storage at a county facility at Dixie Highway and Indian Street.
Wind Games is a metal, kinetic sculpture made from metal tubing with welded shapes of sheet metal and swivel points and bearings. This was painted multiple colors and installed at Halpatiokee Park in 2002 on separate cement pads. There were three of these installations. They were removed because people were climbing them, causing unsafe conditions. At present, this artwork is no longer able to be re-installed due to its considerable deterioration. Please see the pictures attached. Staff has contacted the original artists, Carol May and Tim Watkins and received a quote to repair and re-install the art. Unfortunately, the price was very high, and there was no potential location identified. The Public Art Site Selection Committee made the determination to recommend disposition of this material. A letter was sent to the artists informing them of the decision and asking them to acknowledge the Committee's recommendation. The signed letter is attached.
There are several possibilities for disposition:
1. Give the material to a nonprofit organization who will dona...
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