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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-04-2020 Public Art Committee Agenda PacketSaratoga Public Art Committee Agenda - Page 1 of 2 SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC ART COMMITTEE February 4, 2020 4:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING Saratoga City Hall, City Council Conference Room | 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga CA ROLL CALL ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS Any member of the public may address the Public Art Committee for up to three (3) minutes on matters not on the Agenda. The law generally prohibits the Public Art Committee from discussing or taking action on such items. However, the Public Art Committee may schedule the item for discussion at a future meeting. AGENDA ITEMS: 1. Public Art Committee Minutes Recommended Action: Review and approve the Public Art Committee minutes from November 20, 2019. 2. 2020 Paint the City: Utility Box Painting Project Applications Recommended Action: Review Paint the City applications and select up to 3 conceptual designs at each location. 3. Public Art Budget Recommended Action: Receive status update on the Fiscal Year 2019/20 Public Art budget, as well as any recommended changes to the Public Art budget for Fiscal Year 2020/21. 4. Future Public Art Project Recommended Action: Consider options for a future public art project, such as a sculpture program, an interactive wall mural, or shadow art; and, provide direction to staff. Saratoga Public Art Committee Agenda - Page 2 of 2 5. Summer Public Art Event Recommended Action: Consider options for a summer public art event, such as a chalk art event, hosting rock painting at an existing event, or collaborating with the Youth Commission on ArtExtravaganza; and, provide direction to staff. 6. Public Art Survey Recommended Action: Discuss the public art survey with Public Information Officer Lauren Pettipiece. 7. Updates on Existing Projects Recommended Action: Receive updates on the Rainy Day Sidewalk Poetry and Nuts about Saratoga programs. 8. Future Meetings Recommended Action: Discuss agenda topics and scheduling of future meetings. ADJOURNMENT CERTIFICATE OF POSTING OF THE AGENDA, DISTRIBUTION OF AGENDA PACKET, & COMPLIANCE WITH AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT I, Crystal Bothelio, Assistant City Manager for the City of Saratoga, declare that the foregoing agenda for the meeting of the Public Art Committee was posted and available for review on January 31, 2020 at the City of Saratoga, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070 and on the City's website at www.saratoga.ca.us. Signed the 31st day of January 2020 at Saratoga, California. Crystal Bothelio, Assistant City Manager In accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act, copies of the staff reports and other materials provided to the Public Art Committee by City staff in connection with this agenda are available at the office of the City Clerk at 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070. Any materials distributed by staff after the posting of the agenda are made available for public review at the office of the City Clerk at the time they are distributed to the Public Art Committee. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk at 408.868.1294. Notification 24 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure acce ssibility to this meeting. [28 CFR 5.102-35.104 ADA title II] Saratoga Public Art Committee Minutes - Page 1 of 3 MINUTES NOVEMBER 19, 2019 PUBLIC ART COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING The Public Art Committee meeting was called to order at 4:05 p.m. at Saratoga City Hall, Linda Callon Conference Room at 13777 Fruitvale Avenue. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Council Members Mary-Lynne Bernald, Yan Zhao ABSENT: None ALSO PRESENT: Crystal Bothelio, Assistant City Manager Kayla Nakamoto, Community Engagement Coordinator Lauren Pettipiece, Public Information Officer ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS None AGENDA ITEMS: 1. Public Art Committee Minutes Recommended Action: Review and approve the Public Art Committee minutes from October 1, 2019. ZHAO/BERNALD MOVED TO APPROVE THE PUBLIC ART COMMITTEE MINUTES FROM OCTOBER 1, 2019. MOTION PASSED. AYES: BERNALD, ZHAO. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. 2. Public Art Survey Recommended Action: Discuss and provide direction on a public art survey. Public Information Officer Lauren Pettipiece will be attending the meeting to discuss this item. The Public Art Committee discussed goals for a public art survey with Public Information Officer Lauren Pettipiece. The Public Art Committee’s goals for the survey included increasing community involvement in public art and identifying community interests for future public art Saratoga Public Art Committee Minutes - Page 2 of 3 projects, including types of public art projects that are desired, such as temporary or rotating art, interactive art, or significant statement pieces. Staff agreed to return at a future meeting with potential strategies. 3. Rainy Day Sidewalk Poetry Program Recommended Action: Receive update and provide direction on the Rainy Day Sidewalk Poetry Program, including stencil designs. Community Engagement Coordinator Kayla Nakamoto shared updates on the Rainy Day Sidewalk Poetry Program, including stencil designs and the original version of the Urdu poem What Matters It by Mir Taqi Mir. The Public Art Committee asked that the last two lines of If by Rudyard Kipling be added to the poem. The Committee also agreed to only use the English translation of What Matters It by Mir Taqi Mir if the original Urdu version could not be found. 4. Summer Public Art Activity Recommended Action: Discuss and provide direction on a summer public art activity. Community Engagement Coordinator Kayla Nakamoto provided information on possible summer public art activities. The Committee requested more information about logistics of a chalk art event, interactive wall art, shadow art project, and hosting rock painting at an event, such as Saratoga Movie Nights. 5. Los Altos Sculpture Program Recommended Action: Receive information about the Los Altos Sculpture Program and provide direction. Assistant City Manager Crystal Bothelio shared information about the Los Altos Sculpture Program. The Committee requested a future agenda item on options for implementing a similar program in the City of Saratoga. Saratoga Public Art Committee Minutes - Page 3 of 3 6. Art Showcase Event Recommended Action: Discuss and provide direction on an art showcase event. Assistant City Manager Crystal Bothelio shared information about events that showcase art. The Committee expressed interest in collaborating with the Youth Commission on the Arts Extravaganza event in the Commission’s 2019/20 work plan. 7. Public Art Budget Recommended Action: Receive status update on the Fiscal Year 2019/20 Public Art budget. Community Engagement Coordinator Kayla Nakamoto presented an update to the Fiscal Year 2019/20 Public Art budget. 8. Future Meetings Recommended Action: Discuss agenda topics and scheduling of future meetings. The Committee agreed to meet on February 4, 2020 or February 18, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. The Committee requested the meeting include the following topics: - Public Art Survey - Chalk Art Event - Interactive Wall Art - Shadow Art Project - Rock Painting Activity at an Event - Arts Extravaganza - Los Altos Sculpture Program - Paint the City: Utility Box Painting Project ADJOURNMENT The Public Art Committee meeting was adjourned at 5:03 p.m. Minutes respectfully submitted: Crystal Bothelio, Assistant City Manager CITY OF SARATOGA Memorandum To: Public Art Committee From: Kayla Nakamoto, Community Engagement Coordinator Date: February 4, 2020 Subject: Paint the City 2020 The deadline to submit applications for City’s program, Paint the City was on January 13. A total of 67 applications were submitted and all qualify for consideration. At the February 4, 2020 meeting, the Public Art Committee will review the applications and select up to 3 designs for each of the 5 utility box locations that will be painted as part of the 2020 program. Selected designs for each location will be posted on Peak Democracy for residents to rank. The highest ranked design at each location will be presented to the City Council for approval on March 4, 2020. Selected artists will receive their stipend and be recognized by the Council on March 4, 2020. Painting is expected to be complete by the end of April. Attachments: - Map of Utility Box Locations - Summary of Artist Applications - Conceptual Artwork Paint the City Saratoga Utility Box Art Project Utility Box Locations Deadline to Apply: January 13, 2020 Submittal/Questions: Saratoga City Manager’s Department 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga CA 95070 www.saratoga.ca.us/paintthecity Location 2: Saratoga-Sunnyvale & Cox 1 Box, $600 Stipend Location 1: Saratoga-Sunnyvale & Sea Gull 2 Boxes, $600 Stipend Location 4: Saratoga-Sunnyvale & Mina 1 Box, $600 Stipend Location 5: Saratoga & Dagmar 2 Boxes, $600 Stipend Location 3: Saratoga-Sunnyvale & Blauer 2 Boxes, $600 Stipend 2020 Paint the City Applications - Location 1 - Page 1 P ain t e Cit y Saratoga Utility Box Art Project Summary of Artist Applications Number First Name Last Name Location Description Concept Preview 1 Vivian Chen 1 Too many people choose not to see the light, hope, when it is right in front of their faces. Instead, people wallow around in self-pity and depression just because they choose not to look out from under their umbrella. If they did, many people would be able to find a bright sunny day. Many people in my neighborhood are too obsessed with materialistic needs, like money and grades. My peers and the adults that surround me often take blessings for granted, and we choose to complain and be miserable. In comparison the innocence of children allows them to have fun and laugh even on a gloomy day. I hope that this piece reminds people choose to close their umbrellas and bring back some of their childhood innocence. Additionally, this utility box is on a road that many people I know travel on for daily commute, so I know that I am able to affect people within my community. Vivian Chen Saratoga-Sunnyvale & Seagull Application Deadline:January 13, 2020 Total Applications Received:67 Total Location 1 Applications:10 Total Location 2 Applications:19 Total Location 3 Applications:7 Total Location 4 Applications:16 Total Location 5 Applications:15 2020 Paint the City Applications - Location 1 - Page 2 Number First Name Last Name Location Description Concept Preview 2 Nicole Hao 1 It expresses the beautiful nature of the Saratoga neighborhood. 3 Sunny Huang 1 John Muir once said, "Keep close to nature's heart." My design embraces this concept by bringing the beautiful nature and animals of California into this utility box. I incorporated the representation of Death Valley National Park, the State flower (the poppy), and the State bird (the quail) into my piece. I hope my design inspires Saratoga citizens to explore what we have been gifted by the Earth. 4 Christa McAuliffe School Jeff Mitbo's class, Room 24 1 It has a nice mountain scene with a few trees, that show how natural and beautiful Saratoga is 2020 Paint the City Applications - Location 1 - Page 3 Number First Name Last Name Location Description Concept Preview 5 Rebekah Kim 1 I have always felt a strong connection toward the Hakone gardens in Saratoga and so this piece really represents my love for japenese culture. just recently my father had taken a DNA test out of suspicion that he was Japanese. When he got the results he was overwhelmed with the results as he really was Japanese. as for me I am currently working on my portfolio for college to major in art. This would be an absolute amazing opportunity if granted. 6 Rebekah Kim 1 Saratoga is my hometown and it’s the only place I know. It’s dear to my heart and it’s inspired me in so many ways. With that I would like to use this chance to explain how this would be a beneficial way to use this for my portfolio for art school. Being an artist has always been a big dream of mine since I was young. 7 Rebekah Kim 1 I want to inspire someone as they see this box so I added a quote “creativity is contagious pass it on” -Albert Einstein 2020 Paint the City Applications - Location 1 - Page 4 Number First Name Last Name Location Description Concept Preview 8 Levana & Zerlina Lai 1 Before urbanization during the late 1900s, Saratoga was covered in fruit orchards. Now, most of them have been replaced with modern suburbs. Fortunately, not all of them have disappeared; we are lucky to enjoy the path lined with apricot trees when we walk around the Saratoga library and during the annual Blossom Festival. The three scenes depicted on each of the apricots are animals that we frequently see around our house; deer eat our plants, hummingbirds make their nests in nearby trees, and monarch butterflies migrate throughout the region. 2020 Paint the City Applications - Location 1 - Page 5 Number First Name Last Name Location Description Concept Preview 9 Sarabella Muise 1 The box on Saratoga Sunnyvale and Sea Gull Way is located right next to the railroad tracks, so I wanted to incorporate that part of our town’s history into my artwork. My concept was to utilize the 3D canvas of the box by showing the train coming forward towards the viewer on the frontside, then, as if it whizzed past you, the train going off into the distance on the back side. It’s a bit confusing to read on the 2D proposal, but if you were to print it out and fold it into a box, it would be very clear. I wanted to create an almost surrealist atmosphere, replacing what was (and is now) tall trees on either side of the railway with a forest of native flowers, expanding the scale of them. I chose California poppies, of course, then three flowers that have flourished in the front yard I grew up in in Saratoga. The first that always reminds me of home is the purple, whimsical agapanthus. I remember running through them in my front yard a kid and they still bloom beautifully today as I live here as an adult. The other two are yellow daisies and a jasmine plant, both of which line the gate into the courtyard of my home. Doing research for this project brought me to the Saratoga History Museum, I’m ashamed to say, for the first time, and it was wonderful! I was able to grab some inspiration there for what the old railroad trains used to look like and have roughly depicted that here. If chosen, I believe I could articulate a lot more detail in the train and even the flowers, due to the larger scale of the utility box. I think it’s a fun homage to the old railroads that were so integral to this town as well as accenting the beautiful nature native to our area, but with a fun surreal spin. As someone born and raised in Saratoga, I am so grateful to call this place my home. It is an honor to be considered as one of the artists who will continue to beautify our town for years to come. Thank you for this project and thank you for your time. 2020 Paint the City Applications - Location 1 - Page 6 Number First Name Last Name Location Description Concept Preview 10 Meyra Olcay 1 It reflects what the state of CA means to me. 2020 Paint the City Applications - Location 2 - Page 7 Number First Name Last Name Location Description Concept Preview 11 Shareen Chahal 2 The bear cubs represent the liveliness and happiness within the Saratoga community. 12 Karen Chen 2 I wanted to draw something that reflected the culture and environment of the city. Saratoga is known for its beautiful Hakone Gardens, so I designed my drawing after it. 13 Jinan He 2 The neighborhood has so much nature beautiful surroundings. Saratoga makes me think of how wonderful nature is and how we should protect it. So, i chose to draw those beautifully maintained homes and parks with the bright colored trees that look red orange and yellow in the fall. These colors will also blend well with the green surroundings of the box. I also chose to draw a rabbit because I think they are wonderful animals that are well spirited and can represent the animals and liveliness in the city of Saratoga and it will be fun to see a "rabbit" right under the tree canopy above the box. 2020 Paint the City Applications - Location 2 - Page 8 Number First Name Last Name Location Description Concept Preview 14 Sunny Huang 2 John Muir once said, "Keep close to nature's heart." My design embraces this concept by bringing the beautiful nature and animals of California into this utility box. I incorporated the representation of Death Valley National Park, the State flower (the poppy), and the State bird (the quail) into my piece. I hope my design inspires Saratoga citizens to explore what we have been gifted by the Earth. 15 RuiXiDai IP 2 Full of fantasy and hope to make Saratoga more energetic 16 Christa McAuliffe School Jeff Mitbo's class, Room 24 2 A koi fish pond I did this because a lot of people I know have koi fish ponds. 2020 Paint the City Applications - Location 2 - Page 9 Number First Name Last Name Location Description Concept Preview 17 Saamiyah Kazi 2 The animals on the painting are animals I have seen around the Saratoga area I live in, coyote, rabbit, ravens, squirrels, and deer . And the sunrise is just like the one we see every morning I think. 18 Rebekah Kim 2 I have always felt a strong connection toward the Hakone gardens in Saratoga and so this piece really represents my love for japenese culture. just recently my father had taken a DNA test out of suspicion that he was Japanese. When he got the results he was overwhelmed with the results as he really was Japanese. as for me I am currently working on my portfolio for college to major in art. This would be an absolute amazing opportunity if granted. 19 Rebekah Kim 2 Saratoga is my hometown and it’s the only place I know. It’s dear to my heart and it’s inspired me in so many ways. With that I would like to use this chance to explain how this would be a beneficial way to use this for my portfolio for art school. Being an artist has always been a big dream of mine since I was young. 2020 Paint the City Applications - Location 2 - Page 10 Number First Name Last Name Location Description Concept Preview 20 Rebekah Kim 2 I want to inspire someone as they see this box so I added a quote “creativity is contagious pass it on” -Albert Einstein 21 Levana & Zerlina Lai 2 Before urbanization during the late 1900s, Saratoga was covered in fruit orchards. Now, most of them have been replaced with modern suburbs. Fortunately, not all of them have disappeared; we are lucky to enjoy the path lined with apricot trees when we walk around the Saratoga library and during the annual Blossom Festival. The three scenes depicted on each of the apricots are animals that we frequently see around our house; deer eat our plants, hummingbirds make their nests in nearby trees, and monarch butterflies migrate throughout the region. 22 Sihan Ma 2 Jellyfish are beautiful, glowing creatures amidst the dark sea. They symbolize love, acceptance, and balance. As a youth of this world, our identities and global warming are pressing issues. I want the people of our community to continue accepting those they love, including themselves, and live in balance with Mother Earth. 2020 Paint the City Applications - Location 2 - Page 11 Number First Name Last Name Location Description Concept Preview 23 Meyra Olcay 2 It reflects what the state of CA means to me. 24 Amy Pan 2 Many parts of the world have four seasons in a year. They are spring, summer, fall, and winter. The weather is different during each season. So I decided to use the four seasons as the theme to show the beauty of nature. 25 Jasmine Qin 2 My artwork is supposed to be a sort of optical illusion. I want it to look as if the actual utility box is cracking and a beautiful warm scenery of flowers and sunshine is peeking through. To me, this represents Saratoga because there is so much hidden beauty in this community. It can also be seen as a metaphor for a happier life. If you look past the dull moments in life, you’ll find a lot of beauty hidden underneath. I have chosen boxes that I personally drive by a lot, so it would be an honor to show a piece of my art on it. 2020 Paint the City Applications - Location 2 - Page 12 Number First Name Last Name Location Description Concept Preview 26 Ginny Sampson & John Kimball 2 It is a painting representing an historic person of note (architecht), Julia Morgan and three of her buildings that she did in Saratoga, CA before she did Hearst Castle. In her lifetime, she completed 700 buildings and was known as one of the first persons to use reinforced concrete. Her building survived the 1906 earthquake because she had used the reinforced concrete that others had not yet used. She was also one of the first woman architechts. The blossoming trees on the sides represent the history of our valley. 27 Nic Solidarios 2 Saratoga is famous for having the Hakone Gardens, known as one of the oldest Japanese style gardens in the western hemisphere. 28 Aparna Vijay 2 Saratoga art project for BOX 2 at Sunnyvale Saratoga &Cox is a beautiful spot which deserves to be acknowledged with natural beauty and blossoms of Saratoga."SARATOGA ALWAYS BLOSSOMS" represents Saratoga's natural diverse beauty. 2020 Paint the City Applications - Location 2 - Page 13 Number First Name Last Name Location Description Concept Preview 29 Chrystal Wang 2 California is well known for the intense sun, the beach, and the desert as well. I like to think that under the sun all living things are united. I drew this painting to express the golden state. 2020 Paint the City Applications - Location 3 - Page 14 Number First Name Last Name Location Description Concept Preview 30 Rebekah Kim 3 I have always felt a strong connection toward the Hakone gardens in Saratoga and so this piece really represents my love for japenese culture. just recently my father had taken a DNA test out of suspicion that he was Japanese. When he got the results he was overwhelmed with the results as he really was Japanese. as for me I am currently working on my portfolio for college to major in art. This would be an absolute amazing opportunity if granted. 31 Rebekah Kim 3 Saratoga is my hometown and it’s the only place I know. It’s dear to my heart and it’s inspired me in so many ways. With that I would like to use this chance to explain how this would be a beneficial way to use this for my portfolio for art school. Being an artist has always been a big dream of mine since I was young. 32 Rebekah Kim 3 I want to inspire someone as they see this box so I added a quote “creativity is contagious pass it on” -Albert Einstein 2020 Paint the City Applications - Location 3 - Page 15 Number First Name Last Name Location Description Concept Preview 33 Levana & Zerlina Lai 3 Before urbanization during the late 1900s, Saratoga was covered in fruit orchards. Now, most of them have been replaced with modern suburbs. Fortunately, not all of them have disappeared; we are lucky to enjoy the path lined with apricot trees when we walk around the Saratoga library and during the annual Blossom Festival. The three scenes depicted on each of the apricots are animals that we frequently see around our house; deer eat our plants, hummingbirds make their nests in nearby trees, and monarch butterflies migrate throughout the region. 34 Sarabella Muise 3 This painting was inspired by a photograph I took of a beautiful, quintessential Saratoga sunset back in December of 2017. This photo was actually taken from the entrance of CVS on Saratoga Sunnyvale, essentially looking exactly towards this box location of Saratoga Sunnyvale & Blauer, which is why I submitted it for this location. Since 2017, this photo has been my phone and computer background through my college graduation (from Santa Clara University), moving apartments, a year-long stay in New York City, and still now as I’ve transitioned back to Saratoga again. Through this transitional time in my life as a young adult, I have grown an incredibly deep appreciation for Saratoga, the place where I grew up and the place I will always call home. In the last three years, seeing this photo daily has reminded me of the peace, beauty, and safety our wonderful neighborhood provides us as residents. We are so blessed. The soft yet vibrant colors of the sun setting remind me of the kind and diverse people who make up this town and the faint purple/blue hills in the background will always be a visual staple of our home landscape to me. As someone born and raised in Saratoga, I am so grateful to call this place my home. It is an honor to be considered as one of the artists who will continue to beautify our town for years to come. Thank you for this project and thank you for your time. 2020 Paint the City Applications - Location 3 - Page 16 Number First Name Last Name Location Description Concept Preview 35 Meyra Olcay 3 It reflects what the state of CA means to me. 36 Aparna Vijay 3 Saratoga Blessings as seen from this corner magnifies the beautiful wineries and the shade of mountains beyond at night. Saratoga should be rightfully known as the "wine wonder of silicon valley". 2020 Paint the City Applications - Location 4 - Page 17 Number First Name Last Name Location Description Concept Preview 37 Nicole Hao 4 It expresses the beautiful nature of the saratoga neighborhood. 38 Sunny Huang 4 John Muir once said, "Keep close to nature's heart." My design embraces this concept by bringing the beautiful nature and animals of California into this utility box. I incorporated the representation of Death Valley National Park, the State flower (the poppy), and the State bird (the quail) into my piece. I hope my design inspires Saratoga citizens to explore what we have been gifted by the Earth. 39 Christa McAuliffe School Jeff Mitbo's class, Room 24 4 Our artwork is a picture of a fall tree with multicolored leaves, trees, and various wildlife (a family of foxes, birds, and a buck- male deer)with a semi-cloudy sky. It shows some of the wildlife in our community living in a growing environment. 2020 Paint the City Applications - Location 4 - Page 18 Number First Name Last Name Location Description Concept Preview 40 Rebekah Kim 4 I have always felt a strong connection toward the Hakone gardens in Saratoga and so this piece really represents my love for japenese culture. just recently my father had taken a DNA test out of suspicion that he was Japanese. When he got the results he was overwhelmed with the results as he really was Japanese. as for me I am currently working on my portfolio for college to major in art. This would be an absolute amazing opportunity if granted. 41 Rebekah Kim 4 Saratoga is my hometown and it’s the only place I know. It’s dear to my heart and it’s inspired me in so many ways. With that I would like to use this chance to explain how this would be a beneficial way to use this for my portfolio for art school. Being an artist has always been a big dream of mine since I was young. 42 Rebekah Kim 4 I want to inspire someone as they see this box so I added a quote “creativity is contagious pass it on” -Albert Einstein 2020 Paint the City Applications - Location 4 - Page 19 Number First Name Last Name Location Description Concept Preview 43 Levana & Zerlina Lai 4 Before urbanization during the late 1900s, Saratoga was covered in fruit orchards. Now, most of them have been replaced with modern suburbs. Fortunately, not all of them have disappeared; we are lucky to enjoy the path lined with apricot trees when we walk around the Saratoga library and during the annual Blossom Festival. The three scenes depicted on each of the apricots are animals that we frequently see around our house; deer eat our plants, hummingbirds make their nests in nearby trees, and monarch butterflies migrate throughout the region. 44 Michelle Liu 4 My design is inspired by traditional Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock prints because of the role Japanese culture has played in Saratoga's rich history with Hakone Gardens. I chose to depict two cranes as a symbol of fortune and longevity, since the Japanese often refer to it as the "bird of happiness." The historic bridge from Hakone Gardens is also present on the back of the box, paying tribute to the iconic beauty of this beloved symbol of Saratoga. 2020 Paint the City Applications - Location 4 - Page 20 Number First Name Last Name Location Description Concept Preview 45 Sarabella Muise 4 I recently had a very interesting conversation with my brother about the privilege, power, and importance of education. Saratoga is no stranger to these ideas, and since this box is close to Saratoga High School, I wanted to take inspiration from that conversation I had. My brother explained to me how he believes that each of us has an entire universe inside our heads and that understanding and expanding that universe through experiences, self-awareness, and most importantly, education, is a primary reason we are all here. Especially since Saratoga is in the heart of the Silicon Valley, I loved this metaphor because in our area it seems there is nothing we as humans cannot explore, investigate, discover, or invent. I added the Yoko Ono quote, "I have a universe inside my mind" to help explain the context for those unable to read this description. Each figure is genderless, colorless, ageless, but human-and the amazing complexity and expansion of their mind or "universe" are portrayed. I used bold, clashing colors to evoke a sense of awe and unreal-like qualities. As someone born and raised in Saratoga, I am so grateful to call this place, with all it's technology, knowledge, and opportunity my home. It is an honor to be considered as one of the artists who will continue to beautify our town for years to come. Thank you for this project and thank you for your time. 46 Meyra Olcay 4 It reflects what the state of CA means to me. 2020 Paint the City Applications - Location 4 - Page 21 Number First Name Last Name Location Description Concept Preview 47 Jasmine Qin 4 My artwork is supposed to be a sort of optical illusion. I want it to look as if the actual utility box is cracking and a beautiful warm scenery of flowers and sunshine is peeking through. To me, this represents Saratoga because there is so much hidden beauty in this community. It can also be seen as a metaphor for a happier life. If you look past the dull moments in life, you’ll find a lot of beauty hidden underneath. I have chosen boxes that I personally drive by a lot, so it would be an honor to show a piece of my art on it. 2020 Paint the City Applications - Location 4 - Page 22 Number First Name Last Name Location Description Concept Preview 48 Maya Singla & Samika Agarwal 4 Our artwork depicts four children holding hands and a quote on one side reading, "Know me for my abilities, not my disability." Each child's body is a ribbon which represents a certain disorder. One ribbon is blue and yellow representing a child with Down Syndrome, another is orange representing ADHD, another is green representing Cerebral Palsy, and the last one is red, blue, and yellow puzzle pieces to represent Autism. However the background and things they are doing show their abilities. The quote explains how people need to see past a person's disability to their abilities and who they are on the inside. We believe this is a very important message to portray to the public to help them understand the obstacles these children have to overcome to simply live and how strong they are for doing so. We want everyone to include any and all types of people and accept them for their characteristics and personalities, not to be blinded by the fact they can't talk and their disorder. We really wanted to show inclusion to these kids by inviting them to put their handprints on the utility box and help paint it. These kid's handprints would include their names on it, as well as their age and what disorder they have. This would help to show support for and between them. The handprints would depict the hands of the painted people and if we have more than eight kids wanting to put their handprints on the box, they can also put them under the quote to show how they stand for it. This design relates to the culture of the people in Saratoga and how they are willing to include all types of people and support each other as well as see past people's skin to who they are on the inside. How we see that kids with disorders are just that. They are people just like us with hopes and futures and an obstacle larger than most of ours. The location is also near Saratoga High School and shows how the school includes these special needs kids through a program. 2020 Paint the City Applications - Location 4 - Page 23 Number First Name Last Name Location Description Concept Preview 49 Mieke Strydom 4 My painting may look like three animals playing instruments at first glance, and yes I suppose it is...But these certain animals represent something. Three animals, three elementary schools! The bear is Argonaut, the dolphin-Foothill, and the sea turtle for Saratoga Elementary. Sometimes people talk about these schools as three completely different things...but later on, their students will form Redwood Middle School, home of the Griffins! I'm currently in 5th grade, my last year at Argonaut, and soon, the fifth graders of the three schools will join together, as one! 50 Aparna Vijay 4 Jewels of Saratoga- the location of this box is aptly placed near the Saratoga High School which grooms and nurtures the future of Saratoga.This art work highlights the many famous popular places in Saratoga. 51 Ashley Yoon & Xore Huang 4 The artwork that my friend, Xore Huang, and I created gives homage to our beloved Hakone Garden in downtown Saratoga. This garden helps preserve the immense Japanese culture embedded in its architecture and specifically its koi fish. My friend and I visited this place recently, and we were very fond of the koi fish there. All of them were of different color and shape, for no two were the same. The koi fish in this garden represent our neighborhood for everyone is different in their way, but we all get along and live in our communal garden of Saratoga. 2020 Paint the City Applications - Location 4 - Page 24 Number First Name Last Name Location Description Concept Preview 52 Saratoga Contemporary Artists 4 This location is on the way to Hakone Gardens, an iconic landmark in Saratoga established in 1935. Our design is inspired by Japanese kimonos. We think they are simple, elegant and colorful designs that would be appropriate to beautify a community and still refer to the historic Saratoga attraction. I am the representative for the Saratoga Contemporary Artists who created the artwork. Members will be helping to do the painting. 2020 Paint the City Applications - Location 5 - Page 25 Number First Name Last Name Location Description Concept Preview 53 Brook Chuang 5 My design for the electrical box pays homage to the Roald Dahl classics I used to always borrow from the library. I wanted to highlight our superb library and facility, but also the beloved childhood memories made there. I used to always go to the library on the weekends when in elementary school and sit in a corner with the stack of Roald Dahl books. I designed the electrical box with some of my favorite characters, and how each of these bright and colorful characterizations fit perfectly in the vivid community I have always loved. 54 RuiXiDai IP 5 Full of fantasy and hope to make Saratoga more energetic 55 RuiXiDai IP 5 I live in Dagmar Dr Saratoga. and I hope I can create vitality and fun for my neighbors, for this city 2020 Paint the City Applications - Location 5 - Page 26 Number First Name Last Name Location Description Concept Preview 56 Fatema Kazi 5 This painting is rather abstract take on the mountains and clouds against cold and warm blues. One of my favorite things about Saratoga is the view of the mountains, hence the mountains. The origami crane on the top represents Saratoga’s connection to its sister city Muko, Japan. Although origami originated in China, it was very significant in ancient Japan because paper was a luxury item. The crane is also a symbol of health and luck, which is perfect for the start of the new decade. 57 Rebekah Kim 5 I have always felt a strong connection toward the Hakone gardens in Saratoga and so this piece really represents my love for japenese culture. just recently my father had taken a DNA test out of suspicion that he was Japanese. When he got the results he was overwhelmed with the results as he really was Japanese. as for me I am currently working on my portfolio for college to major in art. This would be an absolute amazing opportunity if granted. 58 Rebekah Kim 5 Saratoga is my hometown and it’s the only place I know. It’s dear to my heart and it’s inspired me in so many ways. With that I would like to use this chance to explain how this would be a beneficial way to use this for my portfolio for art school. Being an artist has always been a big dream of mine since I was young. 2020 Paint the City Applications - Location 5 - Page 27 Number First Name Last Name Location Description Concept Preview 59 Rebekah Kim 5 I want to inspire someone as they see this box so I added a quote “creativity is contagious pass it on” -Albert Einstein 60 Levana & Zerlina Lai 5 Before urbanization during the late 1900s, Saratoga was covered in fruit orchards. Now, most of them have been replaced with modern suburbs. Fortunately, not all of them have disappeared; we are lucky to enjoy the path lined with apricot trees when we walk around the Saratoga library and during the annual Blossom Festival. The three scenes depicted on each of the apricots are animals that we frequently see around our house; deer eat our plants, hummingbirds make their nests in nearby trees, and monarch butterflies migrate throughout the region. 61 Michelle Liu 5 I chose to feature the paper crane in this design because I was really inspired by the words of Sadako Sasaki, a determined young girl who believed that folding 1000 paper cranes would cure her sickness. While she was in the hospital, she folded paper cranes every day to give herself hope in the midst of her heartbreaking situation. Although she never was able to finish, her efforts inspired the sentiment of peace that is now associated with paper cranes today. I think that the message of hope from her story is really inspiring, so I wanted to bring that into the community we have here in Saratoga with this design. 2020 Paint the City Applications - Location 5 - Page 28 Number First Name Last Name Location Description Concept Preview 62 Sarabella Muise 5 Growing up in Saratoga provided a relatively idyllic upbringing for my brother and I. Our neighborhood was safe and community oriented, our education was prioritized, and family was first. I remember that each and every day before we left for school, our Dad would say this to us: “Today is the first day of the rest of your life, so make it a good one!” I wanted to share this sentiment with our community through this art project and thought it would be perfectly placed close to the freeway as commuters, school goers and community members alike start each day. I chose to use hues of orange with a sun design to signify the start of the day, positivity, and power. My hope is that when walking or driving by this box, community members will get a burst of inspiration and zeal for their day. 63 Meyra Olcay 5 It reflects what the state of CA means to me. 64 Siana Smith 5 Living in Saratoga for 20 years, I really enjoy the Cherry Blossoms in Spring time with all the pink blossoms dotted around the city. Another favorite scene for me is the koi pond in Hakone Gardens. They are the inspiration for my designs. 2020 Paint the City Applications - Location 5 - Page 29 Number First Name Last Name Location Description Concept Preview 65 Siana Smith 5 Living in Saratoga for 20 years, I really enjoy the Cherry Blossoms in Spring time with all the pink blossoms dotted around the city. Another favorite scene for me is the koi pond in Hakone Gardens. They are the inspiration for my designs. 66 Aparna Vijay 5 California poppies are integral to Saratoga's natural beauty and a gentle reminder of how beautifully the landscapes of our city have preserved natural beauty along with the well manicured yards in the neighborhood. 67 Ashley Yoon & Xore Huang 5 The artwork that my friend, Xore Huang, and I created gives homage to our beloved Hakone Garden in downtown Saratoga. This garden helps preserve the immense Japanese culture embedded in its architecture and specifically its koi fish. My friend and I visited this place recently, and we were very fond of the koi fish there. All of them were of different color and shape, for no two were the same. The koi fish in this garden represent our neighborhood for everyone is different in their way, but we all get along and live in our communal garden of Saratoga. Location 1 2020 Paint the City Applications - Page 2 Application Number First Name Last Name Location 1 Vivian Chen 1 Vivian Chen Saratoga-Sunnyvale & Seagull 2020 Paint the City Applications - Page 3 Application Number First Name Last Name Location 2 Nicole Hao 1 2020 Paint the City Applications - Page 4 Application Number First Name Last Name Location 3 Sunny Huang 1 2020 Paint the City Applications - Page 5 Application Number First Name Last Name Location 4 Christa McAuliffe School Jeff Mitbo's class, Room 24 1 2020 Paint the City Applications - Page 6 Application Number First Name Last Name Location 5 Rebekah Kim 1 2020 Paint the City Applications - Page 7 Application Number First Name Last Name Location 6 Rebekah Kim 1 2020 Paint the City Applications - Page 8 Application Number First Name Last Name Location 7 Rebekah Kim 1 2020 Paint the City Applications - Page 9 Application Number First Name Last Name Location 8 Levana & Zerlina Lai 1 2020 Paint the City Applications - Page 10 Application Number First Name Last Name Location 9 Sarabella Muise 1 2020 Paint the City Applications - 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Page 70 Application Number First Name Last Name Location 65 Siana Smith 5 2020 Paint the City Applications - Page 71 Application Number First Name Last Name Location 66 Aparna Vijay 5 2020 Paint the City Applications - Page 72 Application Number First Name Last Name Location 67 Ashley Yoon & Xore Huang 5 CITY OF SARATOGA Memorandum To: Public Art Committee From: Kayla Nakamoto, Community Engagement Coordinator Date: February 4, 2020 Subject: Public Art Budget This item has been placed on the Committee’s meeting agenda to provide regular budget updates as a standing item on the Public Art Committee meeting agendas. For the 2019/20 Fiscal Year, public art funding includes: • Capital Improvement Project: $25,000 • Operating Budget: $6,600 • PLACE Lease: $1,500 The estimated expenditures table below shows the amounts projected to be spent on each project. The actual expenditures table shows the ongoing expenditures and remaining balances in the CIP and operating funds. Estimated Expenditures Public Art Programs CIP Lease Operating Paint the City 2020 $4,000.00 Saratoga ROCKS $600.00 Bicycle Racks $4,430.00 Bronze Acorn Sculpture Program $18,840.00 Rainy Day Poetry $1,360.00 Mural (Exhibit Sign) $80.00 PLACE Lease $1,500.00 Funding Amount $25,000.00 $1,500.00 $6,600.00 Balance $1,730.00 $0 $560.00 Actual Expenditures Public Art Programs CIP Lease Operating Paint the City 2020 $230.00 Saratoga ROCKS $25.00 Bicycle Racks $4,640.00 Bronze Acorn Sculpture Program $15,000.00 Rainy Day Poetry $710.00 Mural (Exhibit Sign) $80.00 PLACE Lease $1,500.00 Funding Amount $25,000.00 $1,500.00 $6,600.00 Balance $5,360.00 $0 $5,555.00 Future Possible Public Art Program Costs In addition to providing the Committee with a status update on the 2019/20 budget, staff has also provided a list of possible Public Art expenses for Fiscal Year 2020/21 that the Committee has discussed recently. The list of estimated expenses for 2020/21 is shown below. These expenses can be adjusted based on Public Art Committee priorities, scale of the Public Art Committee’s efforts and activities in 2020/21, and available public art funding for the upcoming fiscal year. Fiscal Year 2020/21 Possible Costs Paint the City 2021 * $4,000.00 #SaratogaROCKS $600.00 Rainy Day Poetry 2021 * $1,750.00 PLACE Lease $1,500.00 Chalk Art Event $1,500.00 Sculpture Program * $16,700.00 Interactive Mural * $25,000.00 Shadow Art * $10,000.00 Total $61,500.00 * Estimated costs can be scaled by adjusting stipend, number of locations, scope, etc. CITY OF SARATOGA Memorandum To: Public Art Committee From: Crystal Bothelio, Assistant City Manager Date: February 4, 2020 Subject: Future Public Art Project At the November meeting, the Public Art Committee requested additional information about future public art project ideas. These included a sculpture program, modeled on the Los Altos Public Outdoor Sculpture Loan program, as well as interactive mural or shadow art projects like those found in Redwood City. Sculpture Program The Los Altos Public Outdoor Sculpture Loan program has been active since the 1980s. Through this program, pieces are loaned to the City for a period of two years, though several pieces have been on display for much longer than two years. Artists may remove pieces sooner, loans may be renewed, and artists may donate artwork to the City. Sculptures are displayed in a variety of public spaces, including in City parks, on downtown streets, and green areas throughout the community. Artists interested in participating in the program may submit a proposal for the Los Altos Public Arts Commission to consider. The call for artwork is done every 18 to 24 months. Selected artists are responsible for transporting, placing, and removing artwork, as well as any damages that may occur while the artwork is on display. In exchange, artists are issued a $5,000 stipend. The City is responsible for the artwork site, such as the base the sculpture is mounted on. The City could initiate a similar program with starting with 3 locations, including the City Hall courtyard, the Gateway, and Blaney Plaza. There is a concrete base already located at the Gateway that could be used as the foundation for a sculpture. Adding a concrete foundation to serve as the base for a sculpture in the City Hall courtyard and at Blaney Plaza is estimated to cost $10,000 for both locations. Each location provides unique size opportunities, with the City Hall courtyard providing space for larger options and Blaney Plaza serving as a potential location for a small sculpture. Since each location can accommodate different sized sculptures, the Committee would not need to set size limits on sculptures. In addition to sculpture location costs, other potential costs include artist stipends. While Los Altos offers a stipend of $5,000, the Committee could start with a smaller stipend of $2,000 per location and adjust the stipend amount if necessary. Additionally, use of the Median Banner Program may be desired to announce the artist application period. Banner costs are estimated at $700. Like the Los Altos program, the Committee could request proposals and select artwork to be displayed for a period of 2 years. The Public Art Committee has discretion to approve placement of public art on City property if it is displayed for a period of 3 years or less. The Committee could also require artists to be responsible for transportation, placement, removal, and maintenance of the artwork. Interactive Mural & Shadow Art In partnership with the Redwood City Improvement Association, Redwood City sought to draw visitors to downtown Redwood City through art projects. Redwood City put out a public call for artists to submit proposals that would achieve this goal . After reviewing submittals, Redwood City and the Redwood City Improvement Association decided to proceed with submissions for an interactive mural and shadow art display. The cost to implement the interactive mural project in Redwood City was $25,000. One of the challenges with the project was obtaining property owner permission to paint the mural on the available wall space in downtown Redwood City. The Redwood City shadow art project cost was $10,000. Artists created stencils for the various shadow designs that were used to paint the sidewalk. The displays require regular maintenance and must be repainted 3 times per year. With so many talented artists in Saratoga, the Committee could request that local artists submit proposals for interactive murals and/or shadow art. The Committee could then select an artist or artists to proceed with an interactive mural and/or shadow art project in exchange for a stipend that aligns with available funding. Alternatively, the Committee could provide local artists with the opportunity to submit public art proposals of any type. The Committee could then evaluate submittals for thoroughness, feasibility, and suitability then select an artist to implement their proposal in exchange for a stipend. CITY OF SARATOGA Memorandum To: Public Art Committee From: Kayla Nakamoto, Community Engagement Coordinator Date: February 4, 2020 Subject: Summer Public Art Event At the November 20, 2019 meeting, the Committee requested staff to bring back more information on hosting a public art event. Ideas included a chalk art event, incorporating rock painting at an existing event, and collaborating with the Youth Commission on ArtExtravaganza. Chalk Art Event The City of San Jose hosts their annual Chalk Art Festival in Luna Park. Redwood City hosts a similar event, Chalk Full of Fun on the Square. Both of these events require artists to register in advance to reserve the chalk pavement space. If the Committee is interested in having a chalk art event in Saratoga, these events typically occur on a weekend and last 4 to 6 hours. The summer season would be ideal with reliably dry weather. Locations in the City that offer restroom facilities and smooth concrete surfaces include the Community Center, Garden Patio Bocce Ball Court shared by the Senior Center and Community Center, and Congress Springs Park. Registration could be open to any member of the public, or be limited to Saratoga residents, that would like to try their hand at chalk art. Registration for artists to reserve pavement space should open 1 to 2 months in advance and could be free or there could be a charge of $10 to $20, which is the common range for these types of events. The space provided to artists should be 4’x6’ or larger, depending on the location selected for the event. Registration would include chalk, which is estimated to cost $15 to $20 per artist. If desired, other costs would include snacks or lunch provided to the artists. Staff also suggests use of the Median Banner Program to announce the event. Banner expenses are estimated at $700. The total estimated event cost is $1,500. Rock Painting The Public Art Committee has expressed interest in incorporating rocking painting as part of an existing event. One option is the City’s Summer Movie Nights held at El Quito Park every third Friday in June, July and August. People of all ages and abilities that attend these events. The Committee could host a rock painting table prior to the start of the movie. There would be no cost associated with supplies for this summer event activity as the City can use the existing #SaratogaROCKS kits. ArtExtravaganza The Youth Commission is planning to host an event to showcase art and artists in the community. The event will also celebrate Saratoga’s diversity and different cultures. The Youth Commission has tentatively scheduled the event on April 25, 2020, no other event details have been finalized. A Commissioner will attend the Public Art Committee meeting on February 4, 2020 to discuss the event and explore opportunities to collaborate with the Public Art Committee.