Background:
An RFP inviting artist(s) in Ashland and Guanajuato to submit designs for
the Calle Guanajuato Overlook was issued in August 2004. Five designs were
submitted. In November 2004, a selection panel was formed to review and select
the final design. The selection panel included Diane Amarotico, Parks and
Recreation Commission, Kerry KenCairn, landscape architect for the project,
Paula Brown, Public Works Director, Marcus Scott, Lithia Artisan Guild and
three citizens from the Granite Street neighborhood, Caroline Miller, Karl
Hesse and Carole Hesse. Public Art Commissioners do not participate on selection
panels.
The committee based their selection on eleven criteria (see attached). The
design of Susan Springer was selected as the winning entry. The project will
occur on parkland and was approved by the Parks and Recreation Commission
at their regular meeting on December 20, 2004. |