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Chapter 9: Arts & Culture The Redmond Arts Program provides public art, arts programming and events, and engages in local partnerships to help build a community that is inspired and connected by arts and culture. ---PAGE BREAK--- Chapter 9: Arts & Culture 1 I P a g e Table of Contents Contents 9.0 Introduction 2 9.0.1 Planning 3 9.1 Goals and Policies 8 9.1.1 Proposed New Policies 8 9.2 Inventory 10 9.2.1 Public Art Collection 10 9.2.2 Performing Art Spaces 14 9.2.3 Visual Art Display Spaces 16 9.2.4 Workshop and Classroom Spaces 16 9.2.5 Community Arts and Cultural Programming 17 9.3 Need 18 9.4 Demand 20 9.4.1 Public Demand 20 9.4.2 Public Art Engagement 21 9.4.3 Cultural Art Events and Performances 22 9.4.4 Other Services and Programs 23 9.5 Level of Service Analysis 24 9.5.1 Methodology 24 9.5.2 Funding 26 Exhibits Exhibit 9.1: Inventory of Existing Stages 15 Exhibit 9.2: Estimated People Served by Public Art Gallery Program in 2015 21 Exhibit 9.3: Estimated People Served by Cultural Art Programming in 2015 22 Appendices Appendix A: Public Art Inventory 27 Appendix B: Workshop and Classroom Spaces in Redmond 32 Appendix C: Proposed Capital Public Art Project List 34 Appendix D: ---PAGE BREAK--- Chapter 9: Arts & Culture 2 I P a g e Park, Arts, Recreation, Culture & Conservation Plan 9.0 Introduction The Parks and Recreation Department provides arts and cultural programming through the Parks Planning and Cultural Services Division, Recreation Division and the Redmond Arts and Culture Commission. Arts programming is offered as part of the City’s special events, as well as through partnerships with local arts, culture, and historical organizations. Art classes are offered, including visual art, music lessons, dance classes, and summer camps. Arts venues, work spaces and performance stages are provided at the Old Redmond Schoolhouse Community Center (ORSCC), the Redmond Senior Center (RSC), and the Old Firehouse Teen Center. Like other recreation programs, the arts are offered as a part of a broad set of classes and programs to enrich the lives of Redmond residents. The Redmond Arts and Culture Commission recommends public art and community arts programs including performing arts, literary arts, and more. These programs are then developed and produced by the department. The Parks and Recreation Department also produces several annual and special community events. These events are intended to connect and inspire people, activate the City’s urban centers (Downtown and Overlake) and catalyze local businesses. Annual events that draw broad audiences include Derby Days, Redmond Lights and So Bazaar Night Market. Derby Days is traditional summer event founded in 1940 as a community bicycle race that raised funds for charity. Redmond Lights celebrates various cultures’ winter traditions through light, music, performance and art. So Bazaar Night Market is an arts-focused summer night market that is targeted to attract the Redmond workforce and young adult population to Redmond and entice more people to live in Redmond. Other programming varies year-to-year based on themes proposed by the Arts and Culture Commission, special occasions, or unique opportunities. Examples include programming of the Moving Art Center in 2015 with a series of block parties called “In Real Life”, a weekend of local theatre performances called “Acts Out”, a spring event inspired by an artist-in-residence called “Recipe for Love”, and an indoor performing arts series that included partnering with local businesses that had empty storefronts to host musical performances called “Cre8tiveZoo”. Visual Art includes: Sculpture Drawings and paintings Mosaics and murals Fine art crafts Mixed media Multimedia and digital works Photography Earthworks & environmental artworks Monuments Decorative, ornamental, or functional elements designed by an artist Art Platforms includes: Signature commissioned art Art in the pedestrian experience Artist-in-Residence Temporary/Ephemeral Process/Performance-based Interactive Technology Culture can include: Heritage Ethnic diversity Values shared by society Intellectual and artistic activity And more… ---PAGE BREAK--- Chapter 9: Arts & Culture 3 I P a g e 9.0.1 Planning In recent years, Redmond has seen steady population growth, welcomed a diversifying global workforce attracted by robust technology businesses, and garnered a reputation for innovation in digital arts, large-scale outdoor cultural festivals, and a high quality of life. The City’s 2010 Parks, Art, Recreation, Culture, and Conservation (PARCC) Plan includes planning policies related to encouraging the development of arts and cultural facilities to accommodate these changes within the community. Since that PARCC Plan update six years ago, the City has produced three master plans in an effort to guide the development of the Arts and Culture Program over the next 20 years and to achieve several citywide goals in both urban centers: Attract and retain a talented global workforce Maintain and improve Redmond’s quality of life by providing amenities that make the city a great place to live Improve vibrancy and vitality of Redmond’s two urban centers, Downtown and Overlake Establish a cultural Identity for Redmond These three master plans include: Downtown Cultural Corridor Master Plan (2013), to encourage the development of the Cleveland Streetscape and Couplet Conversion projects by suggesting art experiences as key elements of the great streets strategy. Cultural Facilities Feasibility Study (2015), to address whether the Redmond market can support a cultural facility, and if so, determine the type of cultural infrastructure that will best serve the Redmond community and accommodate future growth. Redmond Public Art Plan (2016) to articulate a public art plan vision and implementation plan for the period of 2016 to 2030, including four overarching themes for artistic exploration that focus on the built and natural environment, cultural diversity of the Redmond community, technology, and the power of placemaking. ---PAGE BREAK--- Chapter 9: Arts & Culture 4 I P a g e Park, Arts, Recreation, Culture & Conservation Plan Downtown Cultural Corridor Master Plan (2013) The purpose of the Downtown Cultural Corridor Master Plan is to support the development of the Cleveland Streetscape and Couplet Conversion projects by suggesting art experiences as key elements of the great streets strategy. Cleveland Street was designed as the “main street” for Downtown Redmond, and the City developed a concept of “great streets” as an important strategy to achieve this vision. This strategy includes Downtown streets that contribute to and reinforce the Couplet Corridor as a destination and the heart of Downtown by creating economically vibrant and pedestrian supportive streets. The larger purpose of this plan is to advance the notion of a “Cultural Corridor,” which will ultimately strengthen Redmond’s reputation as an inventive and diverse community because of the ongoing opportunities in the cultural arts based on three key themes from the 2009 Arts Commission Strategic Plan: Create places for art Nurture the arts in our community Make arts accessible for everyone Proposals within the plan included: Providing platforms for art in the Downtown Cultural Corridor. These are places for visual and performing arts that range from an opportunity to display art on the side of building to a permanent indoor cultural arts facility. Create destination quality art works that are integrated into the high quality urban design of Downtown. Bring more music, concerts, and interactive art to Downtown. Enhance Redmond’s creative economy by providing affordable homes and studio spaces for artists. Anchor a cultural institution. Many of these goals are being incorporated into Comprehensive Plan policies and implementation steps within this plan. Cultural Facilities Feasibility Study (2016) During 2015, a comprehensive Cultural Facilities Feasibility Study was conducted to address whether the Redmond market can support a cultural facility, and if so, determine the type of cultural infrastructure that will best serve the Redmond community and accommodate future growth. The study included a needs assessment, market and gap analysis, facility and site assessment, business and operating plan, and recommendations for next steps. The key elements of the study are summarized as follows. Downtown Cultural Corridor: Planning for a Great Street, a memorable destination, and a first rate arts town ---PAGE BREAK--- Chapter 9: Arts & Culture 5 I P a g e Needs Assessment: Redmond-area residents report strong interest in arts and culture activities, and show very high demand potential for arts and culture attendance based on demographic and indicators. However, many residents report going into Seattle to experience arts and culture, not thinking of Redmond as a place for these activities. The dearth of purpose- built arts and culture facilities in Redmond contributes to this perception. Market Analysis: An examination of consumer preferences for households in the market area revealed that the Redmond area is a strong market for cultural consumption relative to the U.S., particularly those without children and empty-nesters. In the primary market area, during a single year: An estimated 91% of households will “Go to a Music/Dance Performance.” An estimated 65% of households will “Go to a Museum.” An estimated 60% of households will “Go to Live Theatre.” Gap Analysis: The comprehensive Gap Analysis of supply and demand for arts and culture activities and venues in the Redmond area provided further specificity in regard to potential content, building form and location, and cultural policies that will ensure success for a new initiative. The recommendations included: Program priorities including film, contemporary music, and informal arts and culture activities. Develop an innovative, non-traditional, multipurpose performance venue to accommodate a wide array of uses and audiences. Design the venue to appropriately feature world-class arts activities and civic and social events, and accommodate significant use by local arts and culture groups. Continue investment in Redmond’s outdoor arts events. Consideration should be given to providing for them through physical infrastructure & support space. Proposed Multi-Purpose Cultural Center Elments Professional Performance Community group use Art installations ---PAGE BREAK--- Chapter 9: Arts & Culture 6 I P a g e Park, Arts, Recreation, Culture & Conservation Plan Facility Model: A state-of-the-art multipurpose cultural center is recommended with flexible performance, exhibition, and arts/education space, ideally located in Downtown Redmond, would address the demands, gaps, and opportunities in Redmond’s arts and culture infrastructure. It would include: A 300 to 500-seat multi-configuration space; A flexible exhibition space to host visual arts and humanities exhibitions as well as events and gatherings; A selection of smaller flexible arts spaces to accommodate classes, meetings, and other gatherings; A small café and bar; and The relevant administrative spaces to support all these activities. Site Assessment: The building area required for such a cultural center is estimated to be approximately 25,000 gross square feet. The plan prioritized various types of sites in three neighborhoods within the city, Downtown, Overlake Village, and Southeast Redmond. The Center could be developed as a stand-alone new-construction project, as part of a mixed-use building in partnership with a willing developer, or as an adaptive reuse of an existing building. These options have different cost implications depending on site, condition of existing structures, and other factors. Business Plan: Once the center is constructed, it is anticipated that its main revenue sources would be ticket revenue from touring performances and exhibitions, space rental revenue, ancillary revenue from concessions and ticketing, and contributed income from a variety of sources. Expenses would be linked to touring programming (e.g. artists’ fees, marketing), staff compensation and benefits, administrative overhead, and building occupancy costs (e.g. utilities). The timeline for implementation of a new cultural center in Redmond will be driven by a number of factors, including the availability of capital funding, the progress of concurrent City building projects, site availability, and the emergence of opportunities to implement the project through strategic public/private partnerships. To move the project ahead in the near term and ensure readiness to act on opportunities as they become available, the following next steps are recommended: • Identify project champion(s) • Form a Nonprofit support organization • Identify a Site • Complete a Concept Design • Test Fundraising Feasibility • Grow arts and culture in Redmond • Improve the city arts brand and marketing ---PAGE BREAK--- Chapter 9: Arts & Culture 7 I P a g e Redmond Public Art Plan (2016) During 2015-2016, the Redmond Public Art Plan was produced to articulate a public art plan vision and implementation plan for the period of 2016 to 2030. Known as a national center for technological invention, Redmond embodies the idea that innovation in the arts and creative expressions can nurture and sustain the community. The Plan articulates values, goals, and qualities that guide the achievement of this vision and mission. The Plan coalesces around four overarching themes for artistic exploration that focus on the built and natural environment, cultural diversity of the Redmond community, technology and the power of placemaking. Background: In 1991, Redmond adopted a Public Art Ordinance, setting the stage for acquiring art for the public realm. The Ordinance was narrowly drawn, restricting the type of art that could be acquired and the type of capital projects that were eligible for inclusion. Over the next 20 years, the number of works in the City’s collection grew to include primarily small-scale sculpture and two-dimensional works that grace City Hall and various public buildings. Over the last few years, with greater ambition for the role that art could play to enliven the City, Redmond shifted its approach, embracing active art engagement and contemporary art practice that transformed civic spaces and engaged the community. Over the last few years, the City has increasingly involved artists in the planning and design of critical pieces of infrastructure and community amenities. Outreach: Over a period of six months in 2015, a public engagement process ensued which helped drive the development of the plan. Staff and consultants met with multiple City departmental representatives, elected officials, community members, stakeholders, and the Redmond Arts and Culture Commission to gather feedback on the future of public art in Redmond. The team also examined other public art models and developed a response tailored specifically to the unique qualities and characteristics of Redmond. The outreach efforts confirmed a city with an appetite for art and culture that is adventurous, soulful and inclusive. In a citywide survey conducted as part of the PARCC Plan, 75 percent of respondents expressed a belief that public art is important and should continue to be funded. The survey also showed that many residents go outside the City for cultural activities and would like the opportunity to have more available locally. Interviews with City leadership revealed a desire for the cultural dimension to be woven throughout and for the arts and culture to be supported and elevated. Given the evolving state of art and culture in Redmond, it became clear that the City is in a unique position to play a pivotal, leadership role in art. Framework: Vision: Redmond will be a dynamic city where art is intrinsic to its vibrancy and character. Goals: • Creating an exceptional public realm that distinguishes Redmond in the region as a place of innovation and creative energy • Expressing natural systems and infrastructure through artworks that promote experiential understanding • Using art to help create 18 hour/day urban centers • Inspiring and engaging Redmond’s increasingly diverse citizenry, strengthening their sense of connection and community. ---PAGE BREAK--- Chapter 9: Arts & Culture 8 I P a g e Park, Arts, Recreation, Culture & Conservation Plan Implementation Strategies: Platforms: The Plan describes a variety of commissioning art strategies and opportunities referred to as “platforms” that will result in a dynamic and ever-changing environment. These strategies recognize that in addition to civic buildings, rights-of-way, parks, and trails are key elements of the public realm and places where artists’ work and their development process can have a positive and substantial influence. These platforms range from “signature works,” defined not by scale but by impact, to highly integrated works resulting from artists serving on collaborative design teams. These works may address the pedestrian experience as well as explore the intersection of art and technology. In addition to permanent works, the Plan recommends a robust program of temporary works involving artists-in-residence, engaging social practice projects, and ephemeral/temporary works based in the city and its natural landscape. “Leading with Art and Cultural Engagement” (LACE) is a process for identifying and prioritizing the capital projects that should include integrated public art. It recommends broadening the integrated public art program to include Public Works projects and coordinating the prioritization process with the Capital Investment Strategy (CIS) program. The goal is to ensure appropriate funding for meaningful art integration in civic projects that would have the most significant impact in the public realm and for temporary and ephemeral projects that would enliven and enrich the community and demonstrate civic leadership in the arts. Redmond 2030: The plan includes a detailed list of projects and art opportunities with the scale, budget range, location, and purpose. These proposed projects are grouped in time frames of near, medium and long term and will be carried forward in the Capital Investment Strategy and budgeting processes. Refer to Section 9.6 for the full project listing. 9.1 Goals and Policies The Arts and Culture Commission recognizes the role of the arts in creating connections and developing community. Policies that inform the Arts and Culture Commission are found in various elements of the Comprehensive Plan and further details can be found in Chapter 3 Goals and Policies. 9.1.1 Proposed New Policies The following policies are recommended Comprehensive Planning policies by the Arts and Culture Commission, based on input from the community survey, conversations with many individuals and arts organizations in the Redmond. These policies are focused on building an integrated PARCC system that: Reflects the Department’s Mission Statement, Exhibits the values of arts and culture and sustainability, Addresses the needs of Redmond’s fast changing and diverse population, and Creates a healthy, connected community. ---PAGE BREAK--- Chapter 9: Arts & Culture 9 I P a g e Policies A1. Provide sustainable parks, trails and recreation centers that support healthy recreation and community building opportunities, innovative recreation programs, and unique art and cultural experiences that continue to build a high quality of life in Redmond. A2. Maintain a PARCC Plan that is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, and is flexible in how it addresses: a. The City’s culturally diverse population and recreational needs, b. Accessibility, c. Cultural and arts programs, and d. Parks, trails and recreation levels of service standards. A5. Provide a vibrant cultural arts program that: Builds community character and promotes public participation in the arts; Supports Redmond’s identity as a diverse, innovative, and intellectual community; Strengthens cultural and economic vitality in the urban centers; Contributes to the quality of life of residents; Attracts and retains people and businesses in Redmond; and Activates the public realm with signature art and cultural festivals and events. Cultural Arts Redmond is developing a dynamic city where art is intrinsic to its vibrancy and character, where public and private sectors work together to create art and cultural spaces, where the community invests in its artists and arts organizations, and where art education is available to “fill in the gaps” when the public education system is unable to provide such training. Arts and culture contribute significantly to Redmond’s quality of life and the character of the community, particularly in the City’s identified urban centers of Downtown and Overlake. Policies: I1. Support the development of a vibrant and sustainable Downtown Redmond through physical and experiential public art as described in the Master Plan for the Downtown Cultural Corridor. I2. Develop a program to work with public and private developers to integrate art and cultural spaces into new development using the process proposed in the Public Art Plan, Leading with Arts and Cultural Engagement (LACE). I3. Encourage City and community investments in artists, nonprofit organizations, creative businesses, and professional presenting arts institutions to strengthen Redmond’s cultural and creative sectors. I4. Support the development of cultural infrastructure and venues such as cultural centers, urban parks, festival streets, and plazas that accommodate diverse cultural activities and anticipate future community growth. I5. Encourage accessible and inclusive learning environments for artists at all levels and ages throughout the city and actively fill gaps in public art education. ---PAGE BREAK--- Chapter 9: Arts & Culture 10 I P a g e Park, Arts, Recreation, Culture & Conservation Plan 9.2 Inventory The inventory of the arts program includes the public art collection, performing arts spaces, gallery and visual art display spaces, and areas specifically designated for artmaking. 9.2.1 Public Art Collection The Redmond’s public art includes permanent art owned by the City – both two-dimensional portable art and integrated permanent sculpture, art on loan to the City by private and corporate collections, and temporary public art exhibitions contracted for limited periods of time. The collection is presented for the benefit of the public, contributing to the city’s cultural identity, character and aesthetics while providing points of community gathering and dialogue. The collection includes a wide variety of media and is located within City parks, as well as and inside and outside of City buildings. The collection has been purchased and commissioned through the Percent for Arts Program, funding associated with the renovation and construction of City buildings and facilities. The Arts and Culture Commission recommends art to be acquired. The acquisition process can include: A call for proposals from artists that are vetted by a selection panel that typically includes a member of the public and representative of the Arts and Culture Commission. A donation that is vetted by the Arts and Culture Commission and staff with the consideration of aesthetics, maintenance requirements and alignment with the goals of the Public Art Collection. A direct acquisition of an existing art work that is vetted by the Arts and Culture Commission and staff. Currently the permanent collection includes approximately 110 pieces, and is described in full in Appendix A: Public Art Plan Inventory. Hunting Fox, Tony Angell, 2010 Municipal Campus Three Panel Abstraction, Dudley Carter, 2006, Luke McRedmond Landing ---PAGE BREAK--- Chapter 9: Arts & Culture 11 I P a g e Silver Thaw, Ed Carpenter, 2006, Municipal Campus ---PAGE BREAK--- Chapter 9: Arts & Culture 12 I P a g e Park, Arts, Recreation, Culture & Conservation Plan New Art in the Collection Recent additions to the Public Art Collection include: Three works by John Fleming, located along the Redmond Central Connector, Redmond’s Moving Art Center by Janet Zweig, Hunting Fox by Tony Angell in front of City Hall, A donated Dudley Carter sculpture titled Seagull on a Post that is installed at Dudley Carter Park, and Tower and Tower Study by Claudia Fitch, which is on display in the City Hall lobby. Fleming was commissioned to integrate three works into the Redmond Central Connector project along the former Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad that historically ran through Downtown Redmond. Redmond’s Erratic (2013) is a site-specific interpretation of a glacial erratic using repurposed steel railroad parts. By using elements of de-commissioned trail signals, Signals (2014) is a lighted gateway sculpture that brings together pedestrians and bicyclists. Skypainting (2014) is an interactive painting of alternating blue and yellow rings that adds aesthetic appeal to a new Downtown entry. Zweig produced Redmond’s Moving Art Center (2015) as the City’s first enclosed art center intended to move throughout the Downtown Cultural Corridor to activate Downtown and engage community members in the performing arts and other engaging endeavors such as hosting Maker’s events or social practice. In 2009, Tony Angell exhibited several sculptures on civic campus and at the end of the exhibit the Arts and Culture Commission recommended the acquisition of one of the exhibited sculptures, Hunting Fox. Redmond Central Connector, Integrated Art by John Fleming ---PAGE BREAK--- Chapter 9: Arts & Culture 13 I P a g e A community member donated Dudley Carter’s Seagull on a Post to the City, and the Arts and Culture Commission accepted the piece into the collection with a recommendation that it be installed at Dudley Carter Park, where the artist lived until his death. The park master plan includes a sculpture garden and now this sculpture and Carter’s Haida House Replica No. 4 are setting the stage for the garden. The Arts and Culture Commission also accepted a private donation of Claudia Finch’s Tower and Tower Study. The sculpture and the drawing are displayed in the City Hall lobby. Temporary Art In addition to the permanent collection, the City has distinguished artworks on temporary loan for varying of time. Current temporary art installations include a loan from the Microsoft Art Collection installed in the Mayor’s Office, an exhibition titled Black & White & In-between: Photos by Marsha Burns & Lorna Simpson. As of 2016, work on loan from the Redmond Clay Studio is displayed in the City Hall Lobby and rotated seasonally. Maintenance The Public Art Collection is managed by Arts Program staff and is maintained on a regular basis by a contractor. In 2013, the City increased visibility of the Public Art Collection through the mobile application (pronounced “story”), which is a mobile platform used by organizations across the globe to enhance the visitor experience of public art and other amenities in the public realm. Visitors use the app to search for all things arts and culture in their area, then as an interpretive guide once they arrive at their destination. Approximately twenty pieces from the City’s outdoor permanent art collection have profiles and accompanying signage that links, via QR code, to their profile on the mobile app. From January 2013 to March 2016, profiles for the City’s permanent art collection were viewed a total of more than 10,000 times. QR codes were directly scanned almost 300 times and each scan saw approximately five minutes of engagement. Seagull on a Post, By Dudley Carter ---PAGE BREAK--- Chapter 9: Arts & Culture 14 I P a g e Park, Arts, Recreation, Culture & Conservation Plan Refer to Appendix D: Maps for the location of the permanent art collection throughout the city (Map 9.1) and Downtown (Map 9.2). 9.2.2 Performing Art Spaces There are a number of performance venues currently used for cultural arts programming including indoor stages and auditoriums and informal areas of parks and trails. The City’s newest performance venue is the Redmond Moving Art Center, commissioned by artist Janet Zweig in 2015 in conjunction with the Cleveland Streetscape Project and the Downtown Cultural Corridor Master Plan. Redmond’s Moving Art Center is both a sculpture and a mobile stage. It serves as a platform for performances in Downtown Redmond and throughout the City and is large enough to accommodate five to six performers. There are three stages in the City’s recreation facilities, one each at the ORSCC, the RSC, and OFH Teen Center. The stage at ORSCC is only suitable for lectures and selected performances, due to the size and poor acoustics resulting from noise of the HVAC system. The RSC stage can accommodate select community theater, musical events, and presentations. The OFH Teen Center stage is able to accommodate intimate-scale music and performance. However, none of these venues have the necessary stage space, wings, equipment, seating or backstage support facilities for professional level performances or events. A comparison of the stages is included in the following exhibit. Redmond Moving Art Center, 2015 ---PAGE BREAK--- Chapter 9: Arts & Culture 15 I P a g e There are no permanent outdoor stages in the City parks or Municipal Campus. The Municipal Campus is the current location for most outdoor performances, but it has limited infrastructure such as power, lighting, and water for performances and special events. It does not have a designated stage or seating area. On evenings and weekends, the campus has access to more than 300 parking spaces. Anderson Park and the Redmond Central Connector are also used for performances. Exhibit 9.1: Inventory of Existing Stages Amenities RSC OFH Teen Center ORSCC Seating Seating Capacity 200 160 300 Fixed Seating No No No Raised Seating No No No Seating Area Size 3,060 Multi-purpose Room = 2016 sq. ft.; Dining area = 1044 sq. ft.; Combined = 3,060 sq. ft. 2,060 3174 Performer Space Back Stage No No No Stage Wings No No No Stage Capacity 45 12 17 Stage Size 1,104 240 561 Rehearsal Stage/Intimate Stage No No No Orchestra Pit & Shell No No No Rigging No No No Dressing Rooms Yes No No Rehearsal Space No No No Set Storage No No No Audio-Visual Video Projection Portable/Front None Overhead / Front Large Screen Yes No No Audio System Yes Yes No Other Parking Weekends 10 87 Sufficient restrooms Yes No Yes ---PAGE BREAK--- Chapter 9: Arts & Culture 16 I P a g e Park, Arts, Recreation, Culture & Conservation Plan Other Redmond performing arts theaters include the Redmond High School (capacity 500), Rose Hill Junior High School (capacity ~250), the Bear Creek School (capacity >300), and The Overlake School (capacity >300). These theaters are available for use by external groups on a very limited basis. One theater exists in Redmond Town Center, Second Story Repertory theater (capacity 110), which is run by a local non- profit, but is not typically available for external use. 9.2.3 Visual Art Display Spaces There are three areas designated for temporary visual art exhibitions in the City facilities. These exhibition spaces are located in the hallways of ORSCC and the RSC and in designated spaces throughout City Hall. Exhibitions rotate at each location and are presented each year depending on interest and capacity. Priority is given to exhibitions of art by Redmond residents. Additionally, outdoor art can be displayed on Municipal Campus, city parks, trails, rights-of-way, and sometimes in other public areas owned by King County or private owners with permission. 9.2.4 Workshop and Classroom Spaces Workshop areas for arts education classes are located in the ORSCC, the RSC, and the OFH Teen Center. The ORSCC has a dedicated dance room. It also has two other classrooms used regularly for arts programming. Redmond Clay Studio is located in the ORSCC. Classes are offered throughout the year for both adults and children to explore the ceramics medium from introduction level classes to the advanced. The OFH Teen Center includes a darkroom, silk-screening studio, and recording studio. The RSC has a dedicated art classroom, equipped with supplies and a sink. However, other classroom space is also used for art classes, primarily for seniors and adults. Dance classes at the RSC are typically offered in the multipurpose room or music room with piano. Clay Studio Director Damian Grava, instructs ceramics classes at the Redmond Clay Studio in the ORSCC Graffiti Workshop offered by the OFH Teen Center, Hip Hop Wall Workshop, RSC ---PAGE BREAK--- Chapter 9: Arts & Culture 17 I P a g e 9.2.5 Community Arts and Cultural Programming The Redmond Arts Program offers classes and workshops within the context of other community organizations and instructors throughout the community. The goal is to offer access to arts and cultural programming that is currently not being offered within the city by other organizations. Refer to Appendix B: Workshop and Classroom Spaces in Redmond for a full listing of locations currently offering arts or cultural workshops or classes throughout Redmond, as of November 2016. ---PAGE BREAK--- Chapter 9: Arts & Culture 18 I P a g e Park, Arts, Recreation, Culture & Conservation Plan 9.3 Need Redmond is a place where culture matters. The City is home to several businesses that draw employees from around the world. Redmond is a community that is defined by both its heritage and its forward-thinking residents. Many residents work in the creative industries – industries that require highly educated and creative workers. Redmond is a center of creative enterprise that appreciates that the arts and culture are essential community amenities. The City of Redmond recognized the importance of public art and art programming when it established the Redmond Arts Commission in 1987 as one of King County’s first local arts agencies; there are now twenty-five such arts agencies. The Redmond Arts and Culture Commission’s Strategic Plan from 2009 identifies a number of strategies for the Redmond Arts program that also define the need for the arts program. Make the Arts Accessible – Arts should be accessible to everyone and in a variety of places. The City will provide educational efforts that place art in a cultural and historical context for helping people understand the art more fully. Nurture the Arts in Our Community – Participation in the arts enriches individual’s lives and provides new opportunities to learn and grow. Arts can enliven the spirit of our community. The need for public art, arts programs and art events is based on the vision of Arts and Culture Commissioners, elected officials, and residents to connect Redmond through arts and culture. Arts and culture contribute significantly to Redmond’s quality of life and the character of the community, particularly in the City’s identified urban centers of Downtown and Overlake. The Arts and Culture Program offerings have grown over the last six years, including the addition of programs such as the Artist-in-Residence, So Bazaar Night Market, and Moving Art Center Season. Redmond compares to adjacent suburbs of Bellevue, Issaquah, and Kirkland in this regard. Arts and “Arts and culture contribute significantly to Redmond’s quality of life and the character of the community, particularly in the City’s identified urban centers of Downtown and Overlake.” ---PAGE BREAK--- Chapter 9: Arts & Culture 19 I P a g e culture are commonly understood to be important elements in the development of strong communities. Some of the benefits of public art and cultural programs include: Economic Impact According to a 2010 study, the arts industry generated $135.2 billion of economic activity nationally —$61.1 billion by the nation's nonprofit arts and culture organizations in addition to $74.1 billion in event-related expenditures by their audiences. This economic activity supports 4.13 million full-time jobs and also generates $22.3 billion in revenue to local, state, and federal governments every year—a yield well beyond their collective $4 billion in arts allocations. Despite the economic struggles that our country faced in 2010, the results are impressive.1 Health A growing body of research demonstrates that active participation in the arts promotes mental and physical health among older adults living independently in the community; improves the quality of life for those who are ill; and reduces risk factors in older adults that drive the need for long-term care.2 Education There is strong evidence that youth involved in arts programs such as drama, music and dance may develop stronger cognitive skills for mastering reading, writing and math than those who focus solely on academics. Drama helps people understand social relationships, complex issues and emotions; and improve concentrated thought and story comprehension. Music improves math achievement and proficiency, reading and cognitive development; which can boost standardized testing verbal score and skills for second-language learners. Dance helps with creative thinking, originality, elaboration and flexibility which can improve expressive skills, social tolerance, self-confidence and persistence. Visual arts improve content and organization of writing; which promote sophisticated reading skills and interpretation of text, reasoning about scientific images and reading readiness. In general, a combination of arts programs can positively impact students’ reading, verbal and math skills; which improves the ability of people to collaborate and higher-order thinking. 3 Arts education also shows better academic outcomes, higher career goals and more civic engagement, particularly for teenagers and young adults of lower socioeconomic status.4 1 Americans for the Arts, Arts & Economic Prosperity IV , http://www.americansforthearts.org/by-program/reports-and- data/research-studies-publications/arts-economic-prosperity-iv/national-findings. Accessed September 27, 2016. 2 Cohen, 2006. Creativity and Aging Study: The Impact of Professionally Conducted Cultural Programs on Older Adults, by Gene Cohen, M.D., Ph.D., Director, Center on Aging Health and Humanities, George Washington University. April 2006. 3 Cohen, 2006. Creativity and Aging Study: The Impact of Professionally Conducted Cultural Programs on Older Adults, by Gene Cohen, M.D., Ph.D., Director, Center on Aging Health and Humanities, George Washington University. April 2006. 4 National Endowment for the Arts, New NEA Research Report Shows Potential Benefits of Arts Education for At-Risk Youth, Accessed September 27, 2016. ---PAGE BREAK--- Chapter 9: Arts & Culture 20 I P a g e Park, Arts, Recreation, Culture & Conservation Plan 9.4 Demand The demand for public art, arts programs, and arts events can be tracked by program attendance and feedback from participants, survey results, and Arts and Culture Commissioners input. This feedback gives staff insight into future programming needs. 9.4.1 Public Demand Knowing the desires of the public is key to understanding the direction of the City’s programs. Several outreach strategies were implemented in the creation of this plan as described in Chapter 2 Community Engagement. In the spring of 2015, the City hosted a public visioning process for the PARCC Plan. Staff received a number of comments from public meetings, focus groups, emails, and surveys. The department conducted a statistically valid online and phone survey of Redmond residents, which provided great insight into the demand for public art in Redmond: Three-out-of-four residents believe public art is an important part of Redmond and should continue to be funded and expanded in our community for the years to come. Nearly half of respondents said art, music, and cultural events contribute to their quality of life in Redmond. Approximately 90 percent of residents said they attend arts, music, or cultural events at least a few times a year; very few said they never attend such events. By a wide margin, most are interested in outdoor fairs and festivals. Contemporary music performances and film screenings are also very popular. Most residents (78 percent) said they attend arts, music, or cultural events outside of Redmond. The vast majority of residents (83 percent) said they would attend more events if they were located in Downtown Redmond. The top reason provided for increasing peoples’ desire to attend cultural events included providing better events, more events, and new events. The top reasons for people not to attend cultural events were the lack of free time followed by not being interested in the events offered or having less events available. From cultural and arts stakeholders, the following priorities surfaced for the period 2016-2022: Dedicated cultural space More support for local artists and arts organizations The arts are helping to shape civic dialogue and the soul of Redmond A holistic approach to developing the arts community ---PAGE BREAK--- Chapter 9: Arts & Culture 21 I P a g e From our public meetings, residents were in favor of public art that would (in order of importance): Help draw people to Downtown Be aesthetically pleasing Generate conversation Provide an interactive experience Acts as a landmark or identifier, creating or contributing to community character Strengthen the sense of community in Redmond The types of events and performances people were in favor of, that the City already produces, included (beginning with most enjoyed): So Bazaar Redmond Lights Derby Days Art classes Music concerts Theater performances Film festivals Overall, Redmond’s existing arts facilities are well-used but do not meet the needs of the community, as they are too small and don’t have the necessary amenities for artists. In summary, a new central cultural arts facility would strengthen the Redmond’s arts organizations, programs and brand. 9.4.2 Public Art Engagement Residents of and visitors to Redmond experience public art in a variety of ways. The following are sites that showcase the artwork produced by one or a group of artists. Arts Program staff oversees the maintenance, acquisition and display of the permanent collection and also coordinates temporary art installations throughout the City. Annual attendance numbers for these programs are estimated. Exhibit 9.2: Estimated People Served by Public Art Gallery Program in 2015 Arts Galleries and Exhibits People ORSCC Gallery Program 3,000 City Hall Gallery Program 5,000 Public Art Exhibition 10,000 4,000 Total annual visits of visual art 22,000 ---PAGE BREAK--- Chapter 9: Arts & Culture 22 I P a g e Park, Arts, Recreation, Culture & Conservation Plan 9.4.3 Cultural Art Events and Performances Cultural Arts programming may include music, theater, literary readings or workshops, social practice (an interactive experience), site-specific performances, visual art exhibits and more. The following exhibit provides a summary of events and estimated attendance for 2015. Exhibit 9.3: Estimated People Served by Cultural Art Programming in 2015 Cultural Arts Programming People Moving Art Center Summer Series 1,400 Arts Season Grant Program 4,200 Poet Laureate Programming 500 Spring Event (Recipe for Love by Lucia Neare) 3,000 So Bazaar 6,000 Total 15,100 ---PAGE BREAK--- Chapter 9: Arts & Culture 23 I P a g e 9.4.4 Other Services and Programs Arts Season Grant Program The Arts and Culture Commission supports local arts organizations and art programs for the community through a grants program for organization and project support. In 2015, five out of ten organizations received funding for their applications and served an estimated 4,200 people. Poet Laureate Program A poet laureate program was created by Council ordinance in 2009 to promote the literary arts in the City. The Poet Laureate of Redmond is tasked with broadening the awareness of poetry, expressing the spirit of Redmond culture through poetry and raising the level of discourse during discussions and debates in the City. Programming associated with the Poet Laureate has historically included poetry readings, workshops, festivals and the writing of original works. Past Poet Laureates include: 2010-2012: Rebecca Meredith 2012-2013: Jeannine Hall Gailey 2013-2015: Michael Dylan Welch 2015-2016: Shin Yu Pai Artist-in-Residence Program In 2013, an artist-in-residence program was established to imagine and integrate artistic and design excellence into core services of the Parks and Recreation Department, while bringing energy and community connections to the parks facilities in Downtown and beyond. The Artist-in-Residence is selected to engage Redmond residents through new artwork and with each other. This is achieved through performances, workshops and dedicated open studio space with support from City staff. Performance artist Lucia Neare was the City’s first artist-in- residence. Over a period of two years, Neare produced three types of performances for the City, including: Recipe for Love (spring events in 2014 and 2015) Parade at Derby Days (2014) Performances at So Bazaar (2014, see below) Poet Laureate Program Michael Dylan Welch, Redmond Poet Laureate, speaks at Poets in the Park Poetry Festival, 2014. Artist-in-Residence Program Recipe for Love II, Redmond's spring celebration, Municipal Campus, 2015. So Bazaar Night Market Artisan Marketplace at So Bazaar, Redmond Central Connector, 2016. ---PAGE BREAK--- Chapter 9: Arts & Culture 24 I P a g e Park, Arts, Recreation, Culture & Conservation Plan So Bazaar Night Market So Bazaar Night Market is a summer evening event series that piloted in 2014. So Bazaar provides an imaginative platform and market for local artists, artisans, chefs, and entertainers to share their gifts with the Redmond community. During three Thursday nights in August, the Redmond Central Connector and Downtown Redmond are activated with surprising performances, art installations, artisanal foods, fine art and social engagement. 9.5 Level of Service Analysis One of the most direct ways to measure demand is through a level of service analysis, which focuses on the current demand for services based on current usage and future population growth. This works well for existing facilities or events where attendance is tracked. For the arts, a level of service analysis was estimated for visual arts and conducted with more confidence for arts events and arts programs that are registered in the recreation division’s CLASS database. This analysis results in the number of current and projected: Participants for events and classes 9.5.1 Methodology Please refer to the Recreation chapter (Chapter 8) for the art classes and cultural arts events/performances level of service. The total participants for cultural arts events and classes are shown in that chapter. Quality is measured through the city-wide survey and event-specific intercept surveys. Implementation Implementation steps for the Public Art Program include both capital and operational projects: Commissioning public art works identified in the Public Art Plan and prioritized in the Capital Investment Strategy. Building a new Cultural Arts Center, as defined in the Cultural Facilities Feasibility Study, including the evaluation of studio space for the Artist-in-Residence Programs, classrooms for art classes and workshops, exhibit space and indoor performance and event space. Providing permanent venues for outdoor performances in the urban centers. Updating the One Percent for Public Art Ordinance to reflect the recommendations of the Public Art Plan, including LACE. Growing the Redmond Arts program to fulfill the needs of the community and citywide goals to activate Downtown and Overlake and encourage more workers to live in Redmond. ---PAGE BREAK--- Chapter 9: Arts & Culture 25 I P a g e Public Art Projects The Public Art Plan includes a detailed list of projects in the near-term (2016-2022), mid-term (2022-2026) and long-term (2026-2030). This includes an emphasis on public art efforts in Downtown in the near-term in light of the Downtown Cultural Corridor Master Plan objects, and an emphasis on public art in Overlake in the mid-term, given the anticipated redevelopment of that neighborhood. By 2030, public art will have a reach throughout the City. Refer to Appendix C: Proposed Capital Public Art Projects for a listing of the proposed visual public art projects recommended in the Redmond Public Art Plan. Cultural Arts Center Based on the Cultural Facilities Feasibility Study, there is strong evidence that supports a state-of-the-art multipurpose Cultural Center. It would include: • a 300 to 500-seat multi-configuration performance space equipped to host world-class arts activity • a flexible exhibition space to host visual arts and humanities exhibitions as well as events and gatherings; • a selection of smaller flexible arts spaces to accommodate classes, meetings, and other gatherings • a small café and bar • the relevant support spaces to support all these activities The building area required for such a Cultural Center is estimated to be approximately 27,500 gross square feet. The Center could be developed as a stand-alone new-construction project, as part of a mixed-use building in partnership with a willing developer, or as an adaptive reuse of an existing building. These options have different cost implications depending on site, condition of existing structures, and other factors. The cost of a new facility on a greenfield site is anticipated to be approximately $30 million, exclusive of escalation and the cost of site acquisition. Adaptive reuse of an existing building would have the potential to develop a Cultural Center for significantly less capital cost. Outdoor Performance Spaces There is a current need and ongoing demand for a variety of outdoor performance stages. Currently the Downtown Park Master Plan calls for performance spaces including locations for large temporary stages and a permanent pavilion that would accommodate more intimate performances. Downtown Park is scheduled to open in 2018. Improvements could also be made to Municipal Campus to support either a permanent stage or a better foundation for temporary stages. A future urban park in Overlake Village would also support performance space. Public Art Funding Staff will work with the Arts and Culture Commission to provide recommendations to the City Council on amending the One Percent for Public Art ordinance to align with the goals of the public art plan and LACE model. This would broaden the scope of the public art program and provide sustainable funding to meet the goals of the plan. ---PAGE BREAK--- Chapter 9: Arts & Culture 26 I P a g e Park, Arts, Recreation, Culture & Conservation Plan Plan to Grow the Arts Program The Cultural Arts Administrator, Special Events & Marketing Administrator, Economic Development manager, and Arts and Culture Commission will collaborate on a plan to grow the cultural arts program and provide consistency in the branding and marketing of cultural arts programs and classes offered by the City. 9.5.2 Funding Funding for cultural arts programs (visual arts and art events) come from a variety of sources, including: Arts Activity Fund (Ordinance 1378, provides $1.50 per capita) Percent for Arts Program (Ordinance 1640, provides one percent of the construction budget for park and building projects) General Fund (supporting some staff costs) Grants (4Culture for ongoing support, LTAC for marketing events) Private Donations (for visual art program and sponsorship of events and programs) The Arts and Culture Commission has received cash and in-kind funding from a number of governmental agencies, non-profit organizations and private organization to support its efforts. The Arts and Culture Commission is one of twenty-five King County Local Arts Agencies funded through 4Culture to sustain arts and culture at the local level. Sponsors donate money or in-kind services to the arts program. Partners typically co- host or support events with volunteer hours. Other partners and sponsors include: Sponsors: Partners: 4Culture Hotel Motel Tax Fund Microsoft Main Street Properties Redmond Reporter One Redmond ARPAN DigiPen Institute of Technology Dreams Unlimited Eastside Arts Coalition Eastside Association of Fine Arts Eastside Lake Washington School District Microsoft Art Collection Redmond Association of SpokenWord Redmond Academy of Theatre Arts Redmond Chorale Redmond Historical Society Redmond Readers Theater Russian Cultural Center Seattle Latino Film Festival Seattle South Asian Film Festival (Tasveer) Second Story Repertory Split Second Improv Vedic Cultural Center VALA (Venue for Artists in the Local Area) ---PAGE BREAK--- Chapter 9: Arts & Culture 27 I P a g e Appendix A: Public Art Inventory Title Artist Acquisition Year Type Current Location 2 Scrambled Abigail Castle 1994 Print City Hall 3 Curved Benches Michele Van Slyke 1997 Bench O'Leary Park 90th Street Bridge Relief Sculpture Linda Feltner 2001 Integrated Art 90th Street Bridge 90th Street Bridge Salmon Linda Feltner 2001 Integrated Art 90th Street Bridge A Helping Hand Judy Phipps 2003 Sculpture Fire Station 11 Abandoned Truck, Twin Lakes, WA Malcolm Edwards 2009 Photograph RSC Architectural Detail: Backlit Desk Panel, North Garth Edwards 2000 Integrated Art ORSCC Architectural Detail: Backlit Desk Panel, South Garth Edwards 2000 Integrated Art ORSCC Architectural Detail: Bulletin Board Garth Edwards 2000 Integrated Art ORSCC Architectural Detail: Door Bird Garth Edwards 2000 Integrated Art ORSCC Architectural Detail: Elevator Floral Garth Edwards 2000 Integrated Art ORSCC Architectural Detail: Fountain Birds Garth Edwards 2000 Integrated Art ORSCC Architectural Detail: Kick Plate Garth Edwards 2000 Integrated Art ORSCC Architectural Detail: Radiator Grill East Garth Edwards 2000 Integrated Art ORSCC Architectural Detail: Radiator Grill East Garth Edwards 2000 Integrated Art ORSCC Architectural Detail: Rail Bird Garth Edwards 2000 Integrated Art ORSCC Architectural Detail: Sign Garth Edwards 2000 Integrated Art ORSCC Architectural Detail: Garth Edwards 2000 Integrated Art ORSCC Aurora and Diane Lisa Sheets 2000 Sculpture Anderson Park Blacksmith Shop Dorisjean Colvin (Palmer) 1996 Print City Hall Challenge Kenneth Turner 2001 Sculpture Grass Lawn Park Corner Tavern Dorisjean Colvin (Palmer) 1996 Sculpture City Hall Crow Control Jerlyn Caba 1993 Cast paper City Hall Dawn Andi DeRoux 2009 Mixed Media (2D) City Hall ---PAGE BREAK--- Chapter 9: Arts & Culture 28 I P a g e Park, Arts, Recreation, Culture & Conservation Plan Title Artist Acquisition Year Type Current Location Do Not Park Kyle Trevor 1994 Photograph City Hall Dudley Carter Suzanne O'Connor 2005 Watercolor Redmond Library Education Hill neighborhood traffic calming Bruce Meyers 2002 Integrated Art NE 100th St & 169th Ave NE Elise Farrel-McWhirter Benjamin Chamquay 1971 Oil painting Farrel McWhirter Park En Vacance Caroline Olsen 1995 Sculpture City Hall Art St Fantail Bird Dudley Carter 1989 Sculpture RSC Fibonacci 3D Jeremy Bennett 1993 Sculpture Municipal Campus Fir bough facia for clock tower Michele Van Slyke 1997 Integrated Art O'Leary Park Firefighters Hai Ying Wu 1996 Sculpture Fire Station 16 Firefighter's Bench Michele Van Slyke 2004 Integrated Art Fire Station 11 Floating through life Marita Dingus 2005 Sculpture City Hall Art Storage From Past to Present Donna Watson 1991 Watercolor City Hall Going to the Other Side Inez Storer 2008 Mixed media City Hall Hardware Store Dorisjean Colvin (Palmer) 1996 Print City Hall Hip Hop Art Wall #1 1994 Integrated Art Skate Park Hip Hop Art Wall #2 2002 Integrated Art Skate Park Hold the Bacon Marilyn Wilkins 1994 Watercolor City Hall Hunting Fox Tony Angell Inc. 2011 Sculpture Municipal Campus If I Were in Your Shoes Erik Geschke 1994 Oil painting City Hall Impressions in Time Pam Beyette 1994 Mixed media Public Safety Building Impressions in Time Pam Beyette 1994 Mixed media Public Safety Building Impressions in Time Pam Beyette 1994 Mixed media Public Safety Building Impressions in Time Pam Beyette 1994 Mixed media Public Safety Building Lake's End Priscilla Maynard 1994 Sumi painting City Hall Large Double Swirl with Glass Andrew Carson 2005 Sculpture ORSCC Lift Brandon J. Zebold 1996 Sculpture Municipal Campus Man with Derby Hat John Lucas 1993 Oil painting RSC ---PAGE BREAK--- Chapter 9: Arts & Culture 29 I P a g e Title Artist Acquisition Year Type Current Location Marymoor Dorisjean Colvin (Palmer) 1996 Print City Hall Mixed Media - Poetry and Paint Catherine Gill 1994 Mixed media City Hall Modern Convenience Chris McMullen 2009 Sculpture City Hall Moonflight Kim Drew 1994 Mixed media City Hall Old Hotel Dorisjean Colvin (Palmer) 1996 Print RSC Paired Beavers Georgia Gerber 1997 Sculpture Luke McRedmond Landing Portal II Brandon J. Zebold 1996 Sculpture Municipal Campus Posed for Flight Louise McDowell 1997 Sculpture Municipal Campus Public safety building art panels Robert Delgado 2008 Mural City Hall Queen Mother Caroline Olsen 1995 Sculpture City Hall Art Storage Railroad Station Dorisjean Colvin (Palmer) 1996 Print City Hall Raku Painting-Through the Trees Diane Carlson 1995 Mixed media City Hall Redmond Montage Stephen Jacobs 1983 Drawing City Hall Redmond Moving Art Center Janet Zweig 2015 Sculpture Campus Garage Redmond's Erratic John Fleming 2013 Sculpture Redmond Central Connector Linda Hagemann 1994 Acrylic City Hall Seagull on a Post Dudley Carter 2010 Sculpture Dudley Carter Park Signals John Fleming 2014 Sculpture Redmond Central Connector Silver Forest Andi DeRoux 2009 Mixed media City Hall Silver Thaw Ed Carpenter 2006 Integrated Art City Hall Skypainting John Fleming 2014 Integrated Art Redmond Central Connector Solo Musician Amanda Radtke 1993 Drawing City Hall Art Storage Southwest Angel Lynne Saad 1993 Drawing City Hall Spectators Janet Kim 1992 Drawing ORSCC Talented Souls I Randall James Robinson 2000 Acrylic painting ORSCC Talented Souls II Randall James Robinson 2000 Acrylic painting ORSCC Talented Souls III Randall James Robinson 2000 Acrylic painting ORSCC ---PAGE BREAK--- Chapter 9: Arts & Culture 30 I P a g e Park, Arts, Recreation, Culture & Conservation Plan Title Artist Acquisition Year Type Current Location TAT Brandon J. Zebold 1996 Sculpture Municipal Campus The First Pitch Hai Wing Wu 2005 Sculpture Grass Lawn Park The Last Test Bruce Holmes 2001 Sculpture Sammamish River Trail The Trestle, Redmond Catherine Gill 1990 Watercolor RSC Three Panel Abstraction Dudley Carter 1995 Sculpture Luke McRedmond Landing Tip Off Kenneth Turner 2000 Sculpture Grass Lawn Park Tomatoes & Garlic Pam Ingalls-Cox 1995 Oil painting City Hall Tower Claudia Fitch 2014 Sculpture City Hall Tower Study #1 Claudia Fitch 2014 Drawing City Hall Treehouse Dorisjean Colvin (Palmer) 1996 Print City Hall Treehouse Dorisjean Colvin (Palmer) 1999 Print City Hall Tulips Barbara Buech 1995 Photograph ORSCC Unknown Voyages and Strange Events Inez Storer 2008 Mixed media City Hall Volunteer Arts Award 1991, Enameled Plaque Cheryll Leo- Gwin 1991 Plaque City Hall Volunteer Arts Award 1992, Mixed media Katherine Holzknecht 1992 Mixed media City Hall Volunteer Arts Award 1993, Handmade book and case Mare Blocker 1993 Artist book City Hall Volunteer Arts Award 1994, Glazed ceramic Gene McMahon 1994 Ceramics City Hall Volunteer Arts Award 1996, Brazilian Rock Quartz William S. Johnson 1996 Sculpture City Hall Volunteer Arts Award 1997 Mary Miller- Tyers 1997 Acrylic painting City Hall Volunteer Arts Award 1998 Betsy Best- Spadaro 1998 Print City Hall Volunteer Arts Award 1999, Cherry Blossoms Fred Munro 1999 Glass RSC Volunteer Arts Award 1999, Emperor Fred Munro 1999 Glass City Hall Volunteer Arts Award 2000, Incubation Liz Bruno 2000 Oil painting City Hall Volunteer Arts Award 2001, Raven Headdress Ralph Bennett 2001 Sculpture City Hall ---PAGE BREAK--- Chapter 9: Arts & Culture 31 I P a g e Title Artist Acquisition Year Type Current Location Volunteer Arts Award 2002, Helping Hands Kevin Petelle 2002 Sculpture City Hall Art Storage Volunteer Arts Award 2003, Red Head Garth Edwards 2003 Sculpture City Hall Art Storage Volunteer Arts Award 2004, A New Day for Art in Redmond Dorothy J. Stahr 2004 Mixed media City Hall Art Storage Volunteer Arts Award 2005 Bill Ayers 2005 Glass City Hall Art Storage Volunteer Arts Award 2007, Raku Sculpture Jay Levey 2006 Sculpture ORSCC Windvane Michele Van Slyke 1997 Integrated Art O'Leary Park Works Aristotle Georgiades & Gail Simpson 1998 Integrated Art Municipal Operations Complex Zen Rock Garden Dan Colvin 2009 Digital media RSC ---PAGE BREAK--- Chapter 9: Arts & Culture 32 I P a g e Park, Arts, Recreation, Culture & Conservation Plan Appendix B: Workshop and Classroom Spaces in Redmond Organization Type of Class Facility Type Address City Ceramic ORSCC 16600 NE 80th St, Redmond WA 98052 City Animation ORSCC 16601 NE 80th St, Redmond WA 98052 City Dance ORSCC 16602 NE 80th St, Redmond WA 98052 City Music ORSCC 16603 NE 80th St, Redmond WA 98052 City Arts/Crafts Anderson Park 7802 168th Ave NE, Redmond WA 98052 City Recording Studio OFH Teen Center 16510 NE 79th St, Redmond WA 98052 City Drawing/Painting RSC 8703 160th Ave NE, Redmond, WA 98052 City Dance RSC 8704 160th Ave NE, Redmond, WA 98052 City/RATA Drama Redmond Academy of Theatre Arts 18001 NE 76th St, Redmond, WA 98052 Kids Art Classes Drawing/Painting Drawn2Art Redmond 17210 Redmond Way, Redmond WA, 98052 Keyboard Kids Music Redmond Studio at Music & Arts 16615 Redmond Way, Redmond WA, 98052 Redmond School of Glass Glass blowing Redmond School of Glass 7102 180th Ave NE A105, Redmond WA 98052 Gotta Dance Dance Gotta Dance 17945 NE 65th St # 100, Redmond WA 98052 Divya Performing Arts Dance Divya Performing Arts 8151 164th Ave NE, Redmond WA 98052 Premier Dance Center Dance Premiere Dance Center 2623 151st Pl NE Redmond WA 98052 Danceworks Studio Dance DanceWorks Studio 16641 Redmond Way, Redmond WA 98502 Briora Ballroom Dance Studio Dance Briora Ballroom Dance Studio 2260 152nd Ave NE #100, Redmond WA 98502 ---PAGE BREAK--- Chapter 9: Arts & Culture 33 I P a g e Organization Type of Class Facility Type Address Bollyworks Indian Dance BollyWorks 8226 196th Ave NE, Redmond WA 98053 Aria Ballroom Dance Aria Ballroom 15300 NE 95th St, Redmond WA 98052 Second Story Rep Theatre Redmond Town Center 7325 166th AVE NE, Ste F 250, Redmond WA 98502 DigiPen Project Fun Game Design DigiPen Institute of Technology 9931 Willows Rd, Redmond WA 98502 Bear Creek Summer Camps Game Design Bear Creek School 8905 208th Avenue NE, Redmond WA 98053 Cascade Glass Art Center Glass Blowing Cascade Glass Art Center 9003 151st Ave NE, Redmond WA 98052 Arpan Arts Indian Dance 24311 NE 80th St Redmond, WA 98053 of India Indian Dance of India 14501 NE 61st ST, Redmond WA 98052 Aarabhi Music School Music Aarabhi Music School 9266 227th Ave NE, Redmond WA 98053 Swarangan School of Music Music Swarangan School of Music 9824 223rd Ave NE, Redmond WA 98053 Pied Piper Music Music Pied Piper Music School 16615 Redmond Way, Redmond WA 98052 ---PAGE BREAK--- Chapter 9: Arts & Culture 34 I P a g e Park, Arts, Recreation, Culture & Conservation Plan Appendix C: Proposed Capital Public Art Project List Opportunity Primary Platform (Many Opportunities respond to more than 1) Scale Location Budget Range Context / Purpose Process LACE projects Potentially any platform TBD based on specific project needs Various scales Senior Center, other sites identified through CIP process and LACE criteria Budgets dependent on project Projects build aesthetic character of city facilities, infrastructure and public realm throughout the City. Open Call or Design Team, depending upon project Downtown Park Pavilion Signatures Large Downtown Park Integrate into design/constructio n budgets Defines the gathering space and acts as a multi- use component contributing to park’s identity, acts as a platform, and for general programming Existing Design Team Artist Redmond Central Connector Phase 2 Pedestrian Experience/Temporary Ephemeral Small Connector $25,000 (current appropriation) To activate the Connector Trail. “Mixed Messages” and “Cycle-In Cinema” approved for implementation. “Flash Forward” pending funding In Progress City Hall Lawn Artwork Signatures Large City Hall Open Space $200,000-$300,000 Strengthens the “sense of place” and interactive potential for all ages Open Call Civic Artist-in- Residence Artist in Residence/Collaborativ e Teams Medium Embedded with City Departments and design team for Overlake $100,000/3 yrs @ $33,000/year; Schedule TBD Provides on-going creative input to & dialog with staff as the new public art plan unfolds Open Call or Invitational Design Team Artists (Overlake and SE) Collaborative Team Various scales City planning and design projects Artist fee integrated into consultant contract; artwork budget (LACE) To have an artist perspective at initial and subsequent phases of all major design and planning projects Either establish a registry or allow consultants to include an artist on the team when they respond to an RFQ. Require each team include an artist when applying. Overlake Village Light Rail Station and Adjacent Areas Partnership project; City Staff in collaboration with Sound Transit Various scales Overlake Village Sound Transit plus $200,000 City of Redmond To create complex, unique station, plaza area, and pedestrian bridge that contribute to a dynamic public realm Coordinate with Sound Transit PROGRAMMING MATRIX: NEAR TERM Public Art Opportunities 2016-2022 I PERMANENT PROJECTS ---PAGE BREAK--- Chapter 9: Arts & Culture 35 I P a g e Opportunity Primary Platform (Many Opportunities respond to more than 1) Scale Location Budget Range Context / Purpose Process Artist-in-Residence Temporary/Ephemeral Small Targeted locations around the City $1600-$2500 (1 month); $5000- $7000 (3 months); stipend +space Annual 1-3 month residency generating a wide variety of engaging art activities and dedicated time for studio or social engagement practice, including designated community interaction Call Downtown Park Process Temporary/Ephemeral Small Downtown Park $10,000/year Artist fees + materials Activate the site through a series of temporary installations over the construction period, e.g. construction fencing artworks or physical or performative temporary Call or invitational for registry Moving Art Center Process/Performance Based Small Downtown Park prior to construction; City Hall Lawn prior to installation of permanent work; Central Connector lot $500-1500/event Artist fees Varied programming of the center with long term siting rotating from one location to another Call or staff-curated Moving Art Center Temporary/Ephemeral medium City Hall Lawn, Central Connector, Downtown Park $50,000-$75,000 Expand the scope and scale of Redmond Lights festival to become a signature event for the City that draws wider audiences Call or curated Downtown Park Projections Temporary/Ephmeral Medium Downtown Park Pavilion $5,000-$25,000 Identified in the Downtown Park Art Plan to use the infrastructure incorporated in the water wall and pavilion to create a dynamic, changing environment Call or curated Downtown Park Sonorous Landscape Interactive Technology, Pedestrian Experience, or Temporary/Ephemeral Medium Downtown Park $5000-25,000 Identified in the Downtown Park Art Plan to create a dynamic, changing environment. Emphasis is on opportunity for poets/writers/sound artists/text-based visual artists. Call or curated “Dialogues”: temporary installations event Chosen goal for each year Small Initial focus on downtown Green Loop and NE Corridor $15,000- 25,000/year Based on curator fee, # of artists & event location A curated event engaging the larger artist community, community and region in a “signature” event Call for contract Media Projects: “Redmond Screening Room” Technology Small City Hall lobby $10,000/year for artist honorarium + start-up equipment costs First year, use video monitor in City Hall lobby and partner with RCTV for wider distribution; Second year, expand program by installing additional screens in City Hall lobby. Subsequent years, identify other City venues to expand programming and distribution. Call Media Projects: Live Art App Interactive Technology Small City & regional target for app TBD Partner local app designer with artist to create an interactive art app with cultural calendar TBD PROGRAMMING MATRIX: NEAR TERM Public Art Opportunities 2016-2022 I TEMPORARY PROJECTS ---PAGE BREAK--- Chapter 9: Arts & Culture 36 I P a g e Park, Arts, Recreation, Culture & Conservation Plan Opportunity Primary Platform (Many Opportunities respond to more Scale Location Budget Range Context / Purpose Process LACE projects Potentially any platform TBD based on specific project needs Various scales Redmond Arts Center and other City staff agreed locations in city based on CIP analysis applying LACE criteria Budgets dependent on project Projects build aesthetic character of city facilities. infrastructure and public realm throughout the City. Call Civic Artist-in- Residence Artist in Residence/Collaborativ e Teams Medium Embedded with City Departments and design team for Overlake $100,000/3 yrs @ $33,000/year; Schedule TBD Provides on-going creative input to & dialog with staff as the new public art plan unfolds Call or Invitational Design Team Artists (Overlake and SE) Collaborative Team Various scales City planning and design projects Artist fee integrated into consultant contract To have an artist perspective at initial and subsequent phases of all major design and planning projects Either establish a registry or allow consultants to self- Select team artist Overlake 152nd Street Pedestrian Experience Various scales Overlake LACE Project Integrate into design/constructio n budgets To establish a “great street” to ground the Overlake public realm Call, invitational, or allow design team to select artist team member from approved roster. Urban Pathway. Overlake Trail/Path Collaborative team, Pedestrian Experience Various scales Overlake LACE Project Integrate into design/constructio n budgets To establish a unique pathway with complex aesthetic character; to create a sequential experience for trail/path users Call, invitational, or allow consultant to select artist team member Northeast 124th and 152nd Gateway Signature/Collaborativ e Team Large Overlake LACE Project, Estimate $200,000+ To be determined with design/constructio n budget To establish a character- defining gateway to Overlake Call or invitational Overlake Pedestrian nodes Collaborative team/ Pedestrian experience Various TBD within Overlake LACE project, To be determined with overall concept design To create an attractive and engaging pedestrian environment that complements and reinforces wayfinding and natural systems; could be an opportunity for multiple artists; emphasis on integration with landscape design Call, invitational, or allow design team consultant to select artist team member from approved roster Redmond Technology Center Light Rail Station and Adjacent Areas Partnership project: Sound Transit Lead City Staff collaborator Various scales Redmond Technology Center Light Rail Station & Station Area Sound Transit plus Redmond contribution To create a complex, unique station that contribute to a dynamic public realm and will be heavily used by Microsoft and other tech companies Coordinate with Sound Transit. Staff serves on Sound Transit selection plan. PROGRAMMING MATRIX: MIDTERM Public Art Opportunities 2022-2026 I PERMANENT PROJECTS ---PAGE BREAK--- Chapter 9: Arts & Culture 37 I P a g e Opportunity Primary Platform (Many Opportunities respond to more Scale Location Budget Range Context / Purpose Process Downtown Park Projections Temporary/Ephmeral Medium Downtown Park Pavilion $5,000-$25,000 Identified in the Downtown Park Art Plan to use the infrastructure incorporated in the water wall and pavilion to create a dynamic, changing environment Call or curated Artist-in-Residence Temporary/Ephemeral Small Targeted locations around the City $1600-$2500 (1 month); $5000- $7000 (3 months); stipend +space Annual 1-3 month residency generating a wide variety of engaging art activities and dedicated time for studio or social engagement practice, including designated community interaction Call Moving Art Center Process/Performance Based Small Various locations throughout the City $500-1500/event Artist fees Varied programming of the center placed in proximity to the park site Call or staff-curated Redmond Lights Temporary/Ephemeral Medium Downtown $60,000-$80,000 Festival grows to longer duration as signature Redmond Event Call or curated “Dialogues” Temporary/Ephemeral or Technology-based Small TBD $15,000- 25,000/year; Based on curator fee, # of artists & event location A curated event engaging the larger artist community, community and region in a “signature” event Call for contract curator Media Projects: “Redmond Screening Room” Technology Small City Hall lobby $10,000/year for artist honorarium + start-up equipment costs Various venues TBD Call Media Projects: Live Art App Interactive Technology Small City & regional target for app TBD Partner local app designer with artist to create an interactive art app with cultural calendar TBD PROGRAMMING MATRIX: MIDTERM Public Art Opportunities 2022-2026 I TEMPORARY PROJECTS ---PAGE BREAK--- Chapter 9: Arts & Culture 38 I P a g e Park, Arts, Recreation, Culture & Conservation Plan Opportunity Primary Platform (Many Opportunities Scale Location Budget Range Context / Purpose Process LACE projects Potentially any platform TBD based on specific project needs Various scales Redmond Arts Center and other City staff agreed locations in city based on CIP analysis applying LACE criteria Budgets dependent on project Projects build aesthetic character of city facilities. infrastructure and public realm throughout the City. Call Downtown Light Rail Station and Adjacent Areas Partnership project City Staff in collaboration with Sound Transit Various scales Downtown Sound Transit plus City of Redmond allocation (TBD) To create complex, unique station, plaza area, and pedestrian bridge that contribute to a dynamic public realm Coordinate with Sound Transit SE Redmond Light Rail Station and Adjacent Areas Partnership project City Staff in collaboration with Sound Transit Various scales SE Redmond Sound Transit plus City of Redmond allocation (TBD) To create complex, unique station, plaza area, and pedestrian bridge that contribute to a dynamic public realm Coordinate with Sound Transit Civic Artist-in- Residence Artist in Residence/Collaborativ e Teams Medium Embedded with City Departments and design team for SE cutoff) $100,000/3 yrs @ $33,000/year; Schedule TBD Provides on-going creative input to & dialog with staff as the new public art plan unfolds Call or Invitational North Village Park Signature Large Overlake LACE Project Integrate into design/constructio n budgets To build a park that is defined by integrated art and design concepts that creates a resonant public space Call, invitational, or allow design team consultant to select artist team member from approved roster Overlake Pedestrian nodes Collaborative team/Pedestrian experience Various TBD within Overlake LACE Project Integrate into design/constructio n budgets To create an attractive and engaging pedestrian environment that complements and reinforces wayfinding and natural systems; could be an opportunity for multiple artists; emphasis on integration with landscape design Call, invitational, or allow design team consultant to select artist team member from approved roster South Vault Park Signature/Collaborativ e Team Various Overlake LACE Project Integrate into design/constructio n budgets To create an attractive and engaging pedestrian environment that complements and reinforces wayfinding and natural systems; emphasis on integration with landscape design Call, invitational, or allow design team consultant to select artist team member from approved roster PROGRAMMING MATRIX: LONG TERM Public Art Opportunities 2026-2030 I PERMANENT PROJECTS ---PAGE BREAK--- Chapter 9: Arts & Culture 39 I P a g e Opportunity Primary Platform (Many Opportunities Scale Location Budget Range Context / Purpose Process Downtown Park Projections Temporary/Ephmeral Medium Downtown Park Pavilion $5,000-$25,000 Identified in the Downtown Park Art Plan to use the infrastructure incorporated in the water wall and pavilion to create a dynamic, changing environment Call or curated Artist-in-Residence Temporary/Ephemeral Small Targeted locations around the City $1600-$2500 (1 month); $5000- $7000 (3 months); stipend +space Annual 1-3 month residency generating a wide variety of engaging art activities and dedicated time for studio or social engagement practice, including designated community interaction Call Moving Art Center Process/Performance Based Small Various locations $1000-1750/event $1000-1750/event varied programming of the center placed in city-owned sites Call or staff-curated Redmond Lights “Dialogues” Chosen goal for each year Small TBD $20,000- $30,000/year; Based on curator fee, # of artists & event location A curated event engaging the larger artist community, community and region in a “signature” event Call for contract curator Media Projects: “Redmond Screening Room” Technology Small City Hall lobby $15,000/year for artist honorarium + start-up equipment costs Various venues TBD Call Media Projects: Live Art App Interactive Technology Small City & regional target for app TBD Partner local app designer with artist to create an interactive art app with cultural calendar TBD PROGRAMMING MATRIX: LONG TERM Public Art Opportunities 2026-2030 I TEMPORARY PROJECTS ---PAGE BREAK--- Chapter 9: Arts & Culture 40 I P a g e Appendix 9 D: Maps Map 9.1: Location of Public Art, City ---PAGE BREAK--- Chapter 9: Arts & Culture 41 I P a g e Map 9.2: Location of Public Art, Downtown