Love Field Gateway Public Art OCTOBER 24, 2018 KB POLK RECREATION CENTER
Love Field Gateway Location for New Artwork The location is at the corner of Mockingbird and Herb Kelleher Way
Preliminary Scope of the Gateway Project Create a highly visible artwork at the corner of Mockingbird and Herb Kelleher Way to identify the entrance to Dallas Love Field. Artwork should reflect the current airport aesthetic and welcome visitors and passengers to the Airport. Planning topics: • The allowable height of artwork in this location per FAA regulations is 20 feet. • Lighting will be done separately from the artwork. • It will be an international call for artists
Public Art Process A Call for Artists ’ submissions will be issued internationally and locally on the OCA website at www.dallasculture.org/public-art-opportunities/ A selection panel, including community members, will be assembled to review artists ’ qualifications and make recommendations to the Public Art Committee and the Cultural Affairs Commission. Community members will be invited to attend the Public Art Committee Meeting and provide their input to the committee members.
Public Art Process Continued • Selection Panel includes two representatives from the neighborhood approved by the Director of Aviation. • If you are interested in participating please fill out form attached or email: Lovefieldgateway@gmail.com • Selection Panel members include: • A representative from the Aviation, Public Works and Dallas Water Utilities Department and three arts professionals selected from a pre-approved list.
Public Art Process After Selection of Artist • Public Art staff commissions the artist to create a site-specific concept design as approved by the Public Art Committee, the Cultural Affairs Commission and City Council.
Timeline for Public Art Commission Process Oct 2018 Approval to initiate project-Public Art Committee, Cultural Affairs Commission-Completed Nov 2018 Issue international call for artists January 2019 Selection Panel 1 to identify short-listed artist March 2019 Selection Panel 2 to identify finalist April/May 2019 Approvals and contracting July 2019 Artist under contract Fabrication timeline dependent on scope and type of project as well as coordination with Herb Kelleher project-typically 12-18 months
How can I participate? 1.Complete and submit a questionnaire tonight 2.Send your comments to 3.Volunteer to serve on the Selection Panel to make recommendations to the Public Art Committee and the Cultural Affairs Commission
Examples of Airport Entrance Artwork Public Art at Airports is a flourishing field. Most airports have public art programs to enhance the airport customer experience. A few examples will indicate the range of approach to art in the airport.
Rurí Rainbow , 1991 Stained glass, 24 meters (79ft) Keflavik Airport, Iceland
Bill Fitzgibbons Day Star Archway , 1999 Steel, Glass and LED lights San Antonio Airport
Jim Sanborn A Comma , 2004 Steel and LED Lights MD Anderson Library, Houston, TX http://jimsanborn.net/main. html#PUBLICPROJECTS
Janet Echelman Fall 2018 Steel cables, nylon webbing Austin Bergstrom Airport Entrance
Susan Point Flight (Spindle Whorl) , 1995 Red cedar, 4.8m in diameter International Terminal Vancouver International Airport
David Hickman On the Wing , 2003 Painted Stainless Steel Dallas Executive Airport Entrance
Thank you! Questions? Office of Cultural Affairs Public Art Staff Kay Kallos kay.kallos@dallascityhall.com Department of Aviation Guy Bruggeman guy.bruggeman@dallascityhall.com
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