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Rich Heritage, Bright Future
Placentia/Caltrans Gateway Public
Art Project
October 4, 2022
Arts
ORANGE COUNTY
Project Overview
• To select artists to create and install artworks that will identify and beautify the Placentia Gateway locations at SR -57 freeway
• City retained Arts Orange County, the nonprofit arts council that is designated by County of Orange Board of Supervisors as its official local arts agency to manage the call for artists and proposal process • This project is part of a State Highway Beautification Project, sponsored by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and the Clean California Program
• Artwork is funded by and will be owned by Caltrans ($400,000 for sculpture, $100,000 for two murals, and $100,000 for site improvements and design work)
• Artwork will be maintained by City
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Project Overview
• The Placentia Gateway is comprised of two distinct sites:
A large-scale three-dimensional Gateway Monument for the Southbound on and off -ramps from Orangethorpe Ave
Project Overview
• The Placentia Gateway is comprised of two distinct sites:
Murals for the West Crowther Avenue SR -57 underpass abutments
Project Timeline
• May 2, 2022: Call for Artists in SoCal region (RFQ) opened • May 11, 2022: Informational webinar for prospective applicants held on with City and Caltrans staff
• June 3, 2022: Submissions closed
36 mural artists submitted qualifications
30 sculpture artists submitted qualifications
• June 10, 2022: Judging panel met to select 3 finalists for each project • July 7, 2022: Informational meeting held with finalists • August 15, 2022: Finalist proposals submitted
• August 22, 2022: Finalist presentations, sculpture and mural artists and concepts selected
• October 4, 2022: City Council presentation on art submittals • June 30, 2023: Deadline to complete artworks
Guidelines & Judging Criteria for
Sculpture and Murals
• Must embody high aesthetic quality, including consideration of content, craftsmanship, uniqueness and relevance to its location • Be contemporary, innovative, interactive elements, engaging, placemaking
• Elevate the viewer's awareness of Placentia by stimulating curiosity, inspiration, reflection, opinion or feeling
• All artistic styles, abstract or representational, were encouraged • Work should be appropriate for this public place and complimentary to the selected location
• Work should be enjoyed by all generations and by a diverse community
• Submissions of artwork that are overtly sexual, political or religious in nature not considered
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Additional Guidelines & Judging Criteria
All artworks must comply with Caltrans safety regulations.
For Sculpture:
• The word Placentia should appear within the structure or imbedded on site adjacent to sculpture in a complimentary manner
• Embody aspects of Placentia's identity as it relates to its heritage and culture For Murals:
• Embody aspects of Placentia's TOD/Packinghouse District identity as it relates to street art
All submission guidelines prepared in consultation with and were reviewed and approved by Caltrans and City staff
Expert Judging Panel
• VirciiniaArce, Exhibitions Program Coordinator,
City of Irvine
• Jenn Colacion, Management Analyst/Art in
Public Places Specialist, City of Brea
• Mark Steven Greenfield, Artist and former Arts
Administrator, City of Los Angeles Department of
Cultural Affairs
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Judging Panel Selected Gateway
Sculpture Proposal
Placentia Gateway — "Chromatic Ascension"
by Cliff Garten
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The yellows, organges, blues and golds of the labeling on orange crates are a reference for the colors that define the early California landscape and a paradise of sunshine and abundance. This is part of Placentia's early history. We used these colors to develop this historic reference in the sculpture.
Other Sculpture Finalists
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"The Rhythms of Time"
by Bret Price
Steel on concrete pedestals - 16' H x 16' W x 9' D (Adjacent sign 10' H x 3.5' W)
"Placentia Gateway"
by Stephen Glassman
Gabion cage with rocks, Golden Grid 3D Vierendeel, Foam core reinforced Cloud Slabs 20' H x 20' W x 20' D
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Proposal
"The Good People Under Our Sun and Moon"
by Man One
33' x 180' on the North side wall.
Concept is based upon native and indigenous peoples' mythology about the sun and moon
"The Good People Under Our Sun and Moon"
by Man One
33' x 180' on the North side wall.
Concept is based upon native and indigenous peoples' mythology about the sun and moon
"The Good People Under Our Sun and Moon"
by Man One
33' x 180' on the North side wall.
Concept is based upon native and indigenous peoples' mythology about the sun and moon
"The Good People Under Our Sun and Moon"
by Man One
44' x 180' on the South side wall
Concept is based upon native and indigenous peoples' mythology about the sun and moon
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"The Good People Under Our Sun and Moon"
by Man One
44' x 180' on the South side wall
Concept is based upon native and indigenous peoples' mythology about the sun and moon
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by Man One
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Other Mural Finalists
Jarabe Tapatio (Mexican Hat Dance)
by Brian Peterson
Alternate concepts submitted by artist
The Future of Placentia
by Timothy Robert Smith
Staff Recommendations
• Receive and conduct the study session
presentation and review the public art
submittals; and
• Either concur with the recommended mural and
gateway art pieces selected by the expert panel
or select a preferred concept for the gateway
monument and murals and direct staff to return
to the City Council with artist agreements for its
consideration
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Questions?
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Rich Heritage, Bright Future