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INFORMAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS No. 10227
January 29,2019
To the Mayor and Members of the City Council
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SUBJECT: ICONIC ARTWORKS PLAN
The purpose of this Informal Report is to respond to
progress report on a plan for Iconic Artworks.
BACKGROUND
The Fort Worth Art Commission first discussed the idea of creating a significant work of public art
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at its retreat of August 12, 2011. Anniversary
Luncheon was held. Guest speaker Edward Uhlir, FAIA, Executive Director, Millennium Park,
spoke of the positive impacts the park and its impressive public artworks had made on Chicago.
creation of a significant signature artwork by an artist of international renown for a prominent
On October 17, 2017, City Council adopted the Fort Worth Public Art Master Plan Update,
with this vision:
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sustainable 21 Century city by celebrating its storied history, contributing to its iconic
destinations, shaping its distinct neighborhoods, and honoring its close connection to
Consultants Barbara Goldstein and Jessica Cusick were asked to assist in identifying a location
for an Iconic Artwork as part of their scope of work. Utilizing various community engagement
methods, including a local artist-led
events around the city, nearly 2,500 residents responded to the questionpeople
informed a key recommendation of the master plan update: To
commission destination-quality artworks by nationally or internationally recognized artists at four
locations, along with a general approach and budget for each:
To date, City Council has set aside funds for Iconic Artworks
based on Fort Worth Art Commission recommendations, as follows:
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INFORMAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS No. 10227
January 29,2019
To the Mayor and Members of the City Council
Page 2 of 3
SUBJECT: ICONIC ARTWORKS PLAN
Cultural District
Location: Pioneer Tower, Will Rogers Memorial Center*
Artwork Type: Projection Mapping Project and Construction of Infrastructure
Budget / Source: TBD / 2014 Bond Funds
Plan Consultants: JTK Studios and SP Studio
Status: Digital Mapping of Tower Completed, Infrastructure Specifications are included in Pioneer
Tower Rehabilitation Project Construction Documents
Next Steps: March 11, 2019 Consultants Recommend Process to Develop Creative Content to FWAC
Spring 2019 Video Artist Selection Process
Late February 2020 Project Completion / Unveiling
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Location: Convention Center Expansion - Main Street at 9 Street*
Artwork Type: Large Sculptural Work*
Artist: TBD
Budget/Sources: TBD (2014 Bond Funds, Public Art Fund + Private Funds)
Status: FWAC Planning (Staff also investigating other potential downtown locations)
Schedule: FY 2021 (Commencement of Convention Center Project)
Location: Gateway Park (Roads)
Artwork Type: Permanent Artwork TBD
Artist: TBD
Budget/Source: $605,000 (2018 Bond Funds)
Status: FWAC Planning
Schedule: FY 2021 (Commencement of park roads project in Gateway Park)
Location: TBD
Artwork Type: TBD
Artist: TBD
Budget/Source: TBD (Public Art Fund + Private Funds)
Status: FWAC Planning (Identification of locations compatible with redevelopment)
Schedule: TBD
*Recommended for consideration in Fort Worth Public Art Master Plan Update.
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INFORMAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS No. 10227
January 29,2019
To the Mayor and Members of the City Council
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SUBJECT: ICONIC ARTWORKS PLAN
RECOMMENDED ICONIC ARTWORK LOCATIONS
MAP KEY
Cultural District, Pioneer Tower (red star)
Downtown (green circle)
Trinity River Trails, Gateway Park (blue circle)
Stockyards (yellow circle)
For more information, please contact Randle Harwood, Planning and Development Director, at
817-392-3101.
David Cooke
City Manager
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