REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: HENRY THOMPSON, Director of Aviation
Airports Department
BY: CLAUDIA ARGUELLES-MILLER, Airports Marketing Manager
Airports Department
LILIA CHAVEZ, Executive Director
Fresno Arts Council (FAC)
SUBJECT
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WORKSHOP - Airport Parking Garage Art Installation - Artist and Concept Unveiling (Council District 4)
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RECOMMENDATION
Receive a presentation and unveiling of the artist and concept for the art installation for the FAT Parking Facility.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Public art and establishing a sense of place has always been a cornerstone of the development of facilities at Fresno Yosemite International Airport. From the iconic Sequoia trees greeting visitors to the mosaic displayed on the face of the main terminal building by artist Raymond Rice symbolizing flight to represent earth and sky. This tradition of public art continues with the development of new facilities at the Airport.
The Airport Parking Garage Structure opened to the public in November 2021 adding 921 additional parking spaces and a state-of-the-art, sustainable parking facility.
With a focus on the customer experience and those who come to the airport, a public art installation was commissioned for the northside of the facility along the exterior elevator wall.
BACKGROUND
To ensure the selected artwork represented Fresno and provided an opportunity for local artist participation, the airport partnered with Fresno Arts Council (FAC) to launch and call to artist for the selection of this important piece of work.
A total of 17 artists responded with submissions to the Call to Artists with varying interpretations and concepts for this important piece of art.
A panel was convened to rate the various proposals including representation from Airports, Fresno Arts Council, Society of West Coast Artists, and a local artist and art instructor.
After extensive review and consideration of the various proposals, the panel identified the artist and work that stood out and represents Fresno.
The artist and selected work will be unveiled to the public at the Fresno City Council Meeting on
March 9, 2023.
ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS
No environmental impacts from the installation of this artwork.
LOCAL PREFERENCE
While there was a preference for local Fresno artist participation, the call to artist included proposals from outside the area as well.
FISCAL IMPACT
The estimated budget for this project, including support by FAC and the artist creative and materials, is estimated at $42,000 and supported by the Airport Enterprise Fund.
ATTACHMENT
Brief Power Point Presentation