TO: Mayor David H. Bieter and Boise City Council FROM: Karen Bubb, Public Arts Manager DATE: May 13, 2010

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1 TO: Mayor David H. Bieter and Boise City Council FROM: Karen Bubb, Public Arts Manager DATE: May 13, 2010 SUBJECT: Recommend Approval of the purchase and commission of new works for the Boise Visual Chronicle ACTION REQUIRED: Approval or denial of the Boise Visual Chronicle purchases and new commissions. RECOMMENDATION: The Arts & History Commission recommends approval of the purchase of nineteen existing artworks by twelve artists for a total of $14,275 and four new commissions by four artists for a total of $7,700. Overall budget with which to purchase artwork is $21,975. All artists are Idaho residents. BACKGROUND: The last new purchases made for this collection of over 80 works was made in FY Boise City Department of Arts & History issued a Call to Artists (attached) to purchase or commission new artwork in FY Thirty-nine artists responded to the call submitting over four hundred artworks for consideration (see table at right). 39 applicants to Boise Visual Chronicle 9 photography 17 painting 1 screen print 1 mixed media print/drawing/painting 1 colored pencil 1 glass 1 fabric 2 enamel on copper 6 3-d mixed media A selection panel was made up of representatives from the Boise City Department of Arts & History Commission, Greater Boise Auditorium Board, Capital City Development Corporation Board, Visual Arts Advisory Committee and the community. Karen Bubb facilitated the panel. The panel chose the attached recommended artworks for purchase or commission. Funds are from Boise City general fund and Capital City Development Corporation and are already in the FY 2010 budget. There is a policy change request going forward to City Council to change the fund source from the department s M & O account to the art capital account, which is a revenue neutral change. The department will conduct the next call for artists for the Boise Visual Chronicle in fiscal year CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW REQUIRED?: NO X YES CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW REQUESTED AND COMPLETED? NO YES MAYOR/COUNCIL APPROVAL NO YES X ATTACHMENTS/BACKUP INFORMATION: Call to artists List of recommended artworks Powerpoint with images of artwork & examples relating to proposals

2 Boise Visual Chronicle 2010 Selection Panel Recommendations All Selection Panel Recommendations must go through formal approval process before becoming final. PURCHASE OF EXISTING ARTWORK Allison Corona Nuestro Pueblo, photograph, 14 x 14, $175 Azteca Market #1, photograph, 14 x 14, $175 Novedades la Costena, photograph, 14 x 14, $175 Michael Falvey Somber, photograph, 18 x 24, $375 Little Boxes, photograph, 18 x 24, $375 Rick Friesen Two Seconds, oil on hardboard, 28 x 48, $2,500 Kirsten Furlong (Natural) Histories #3, polyester-plate lithography, gouache, watercolor, and graphite on paer, 30 x 22, $500 Shawna Hanel Vortex Vertigo, archival ink jet print, 6.6 x 12.6, $50 Roller Coaster, archival ink jet print, 6 x 9, $50 Mike Landa Rock Paper, screen print on paper, 7 x 7, $50 Live Long, screen print on paper, 7 x 7, $50 Jerri Lisk Raggedy Anne and Andy, acrylic on aluminum, 29 x 23, $2,300 Larry McNeil Boise Power Lines, archival digital print, 23 x 18, $1,500 Gregg Russell Boise River Tonal, oil on canvas, 24 x 36, $3,100 Earle Swope and Amy Nack Jose, paper casting, 12 x 22, $250 Mexico, paper casting, 15 x 20, $250 John Taye East End Alley, November, oil on canvas, 11 x 14, $400 Karen Woods Beadwork #8, oil on linen, 5 x 11, $800 Letting Up, oil on linen, 12 x 8, $1,200 NEW COMMISSIONS Sue Latta 3-d resin, mixed media artwork about Boise, 36 x 24 x 10, $3,000 Lindsey Loch Mixed-media painting, collage on canvas, 30 x 40, $2,500 LaRinda Meinburg Mixed-media construction using phone book, 35 x 35, $1,200 James Talbot Photograph featuring Riebe s Shoe Repair, 52 x 24, $1,000

3 Biennial Boise Visual Chronicle Call-to-Artists BOISE CITY DEPT OF ARTS &HISTORY Deadline: Applications must be received in the Department of Arts & History office by 5pm on Friday, March 12. This is not a postmark date. Faxes or submissions are not acceptable. noble hardesty Boise Visual Chronicle: Call to Artists Mail Applications to: Department of Arts & History P.O. Box 500 Boise, ID Street Address FOR UPS OR FEDERAL EXPRESS DELIVERIES: Department of Arts and History Boise City Hall 150 N. Capitol Blvd. Boise, ID For Information Contact: Karen Bubb, Public Arts Manager Phone: 208/ Fax: 208/ kbubb@cityofboise.org Boise City Department of Arts & History (A & H) is pleased to announce a new biennial call-to-artists to purchase work from Idaho artists for the Boise Visual Chronicle Collection. The last call for this collection was in Eligibility: This competition is open to all artists 18 years of age or older Artists must reside within 50 miles of Boise city limits Open to all media, both 2- and 3-dimensional (2-D work must be able to hang on the wall and 3-D work must not exceed 3 x3 x3 and 100 lbs.) Artwork must be original Materials used in the work must be archival, i.e., meet museum standards of preservation Artwork must have been created within 5 years of selection date Application: All applications must include: A current resume of the artist(s), including name, address, phone number, address and website (if applicable) An Explanatory Statement about the work submitted and how it adds to or relates to the Boise Visual Chronicle collection. (not to exceed 125 words) OR a proposal for new work and how it adds to or relates to the Boise Visual Chronicle collection. (not to exceed one page) Up to ten digital files of existing work available for purchase, or, if submitting a proposal, up to ten digital files of past work that relate to the proposed artwork. Specifications for Digital Files - Images must be in a.tif file format sized within 1200 x 1800 pixels with a 300 dpi resolution [4x6 photo quality] and all contained on one CD. Image identification sheet with artist name, titles, dates, medium, size, purchase price of artwork or commission price of new work A Self Addressed, Stamped Envelope if artists want submission returned (NO STAPLES, BINDERS, PAPER CLIPS OR FOLDERS PLEASE) Selection Process: A five member selection panel, including representation from Boise City Council, A & H, the community, and an artist and/or arts professional, will review applications and select artwork for purchase. The panel may request additional information and may ask to see the actual works under consideration. Recommended works must receive final approval for purchase from A & H and Boise City Council. Budget: The panel has an overall budget of up to $20,000 with which to purchase or commission multiple new works. All purchases are at the discretion of the panel, which will determine how many works are selected. 2-D artwork will be purchased unmatted and unframed, unless otherwise agreed. A & H has additional funds to pay for matting/framing of purchased artwork. bethanne anderson Timeline: March 12 Application Deadline April Art Panel Selection May-Aug. Art purchased, framed Sept. Celebration of new art Public Disclosure: All application information is considered public and subject to disclosure upon request. The City of Boise, by law, does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or disability. Every effort will be made to ensure the safe handling of materials; however, the A & H will not be responsible for any loss or damage. Incomplete, late or ineligible applications will not be reviewed. Notification of Results: Artists will receive notification by mail. Application materials will be returned if accompanied by an SASE with sufficient postage and/or arrange for pick up.

4 PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID Boise ID Permit No 533 Arts & History P.O. Box 500 Boise, Idaho Return Service Requested Boise Visual Chronicle: Call-to-Artists michael falvey holly gilchrist glen oakley shannon sutch Biennial Boise Visual Chronicle Call-to-Artists & Celebration Boise City Department of Arts & History (A & H) announces a new biennial call for visual artists to submit existing artwork or proposals for new works to be included in the Boise Visual Chronicle. A & H is seeking submissions from artists working in all media and all genre including representational, non-representational, abstract, and conceptual works. Selected artworks will be unveiled and celebrated at an event in September. kirk keogh The Boise Visual Chronicle is a collection of seventy-five artworks by thirty-eight Idaho artists that reflect the diverse expression and concerns of artists responding to life in Boise. All works are on public view in several locations including Boise Centre Convention Center, Boise City Hall, Capital City Development Corporation s offices and the Boise Airport.

5 Shawna Hanel

6 Shawna Hanel

7 Allison Corona

8 Allison Corona

9 Allison Corona

10 Michael Falvey

11 Michael Falvey

12 Larry McNeil

13 Gregg Russell

14 Rick Friesen

15 Karen Woods

16 Karen Woods

17 John Taye

18 Jerri Lisk

19 Earl Swope/Amy Nack

20 Earl Swope/Amy Nack

21 Mike Landa

22 Mike Landa

23 Kirsten Furlong

24 Commission for new photograph documenting business trades going extinct. James Talbot Mock up with shots taken so far of subject owner will be in chair

25 Commission for new mixedmedia collage/painting featuring trees and abstract imagery. Lyndsey Loch

26 Commission for new mixedmedia artwork featuring Boise phone book cut up and reassembled into abstract imagery. LaRinda Meinburg

27 Commission for new mixed-media resin artwork featuring Boise images, text, and objects. Sue Latta