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AGENDA TITLE: Reject Proposal from Harvey Gorrell for the Sculpture, "Crane Dance"
(formerly "Rite of Spring") from Artist Scott Wampler
MEETING DATE: April 21, 2010
PREPARED BY: Community Center Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Rejectthe proposalfrom Harvey Gorrell for the sculpture,°Crane Dance"
(formerly "Rite of Spring") from artist Scott Wampler.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: In September 2009, the City was approached by Harvey Gorrell,
representative of artist Scott Wampler, with an offer to donate the
"Rite of Spring" sculpture, now called "Crane Dance." On March 3, 2010, the City Council approved
$30,000 for the transportation and installation of the sculpture with the stipulation that the Lodi Arts
Commission and the Art Advisory Board decide its placement. Since then, the City has received an offer
to move the sculpture to Lodi from its Sacramento location free of charge.
In an April 10, 2010 letter, Mr. Gorrell indicated the sculpture was no longer being offered as a donation
and the cost to acquire the artwork is $50,000. Other demands are included in the attached letter.
As donated artwork, the sculpture presented an opportunity for the City of Lodi to add to its collection of
public art at a substantially discounted cost. Staff recommendsthe City Council reject Mr. Gorrell's
proposal, however, for several reasons. This artwork was neither commissioned by the City nor created
as part of an Art in Public Places project, and other artists have not had an opportunity to propose
projects that compete for these funds. The Art in Public Places Committee also recommends rejecting
the proposal.
FISCAL IMPACT: The estimated costs are $50,000 for purchase, $10,860 for installation, and
$14,000 for concrete pad installationfor a total of $74,860.
FUNDING AVAILABLE: Art in Public Places Account No. 01214.
Jorddn Ayers, Deputy City Maroger
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Community Center Director
Attachments: Lettersfrom Harvey Gorrell
dated April 10,2010 and
Sept. 15,2009.
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Enclosures: Photos
Scott feels "Crane Dance" is a better title for this sculpture rather than "Rite of Spring".
We know when "Crane Dance" is installed it will be well received and appreciated by
citizens of Lodi as well as persons from surrounding areas. It would be wonderful if the
installation is completed prior to the Crane Festival. My wife, Scott and I would like to
attend.
Regards,
Harvel ell
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Bob Johnson
Deanie Bridewell
Scott Wampler
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SPECIFIC POWER OF ATTORNEY
I, SCOTT WAMPLER, do hereby grant Harvey Garrett, my father, the right
to negotiate terms and conditions of sale and the sale or donation, of my
sculpture RITE OF SPRING located at the Frostad Atelier foundry in
McClellan, CA. This Power of Attorney extends for 18 months from this
date.
Scott Warripter / Date: September 28, 2009