HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Accession of "Generations" Sculpture for Neighborhood Sculpture Program RESOLUTION NO. 24-136
RESOLUTION APPROVING ACCESSION OF A SCULPTURE FOR THE
NEIGHBORHOOD SCULPTURE PROGRAM
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, the Public Art Commission(PAC)hosts an Ames Annual Outdoor Sculpture
Exhibition(AAOSE)and each year sculptures that are exhibited through AAOSE are available for
purchase by private individuals; and,
WHEREAS,PAC typically acquires several sculptures each year into the City's permanent
art collection through the Neighborhood Sculpture Program; and,
WHEREAS, this Program involves accepting applications from residents to have an
AAOSE sculpture placed on City property for residents to enjoy; and,
WHEREAS, on March 5, 2024, PAC approved a recommendation to pursue accession of
one sculpture for the Neighborhood Sculpture Program; and,
WHEREAS,the"Generations"accession by Gail Chavenelle is to be purchased for$7,500
and is being recommended to be added to the City of Ames permanent art collection, to be placed
at Stuart Smith Park.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the accession of"Generations"by Gail Chavenelle for the Neighborhood Sculpture Program
as recommended by the Public Art Commission is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 26th day of March, 2024.
Renee kall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Corrieri
Seconded by: Betcher
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: Junck
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 261h day of March, 2024.