HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Approving accession of sculptures for Neighborhood Sculpture ProgramRESOLUTION NO. 25-040
RESOLUTION APPROVING ACCESSION OF TWO SCULPTURES 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 January 7, 2025, PAC approved a recommendation to pursue accession of
two sculpture for the Neighborhood Sculpture Program; and,
WHEREAS, the “Clean Up Crew” accession by Judd Nelson is to be purchased for $9,000
and is being recommended to be added to the City of Ames permanent art collection, to be placed
in the public right-of-way along the west side of N. Riverside Drive; and,
WHEREAS, the “Snow” accession by Sung-Hee Min is to be purchased for $8,500 and is
being recommended to be added to the City of Ames permanent art collection, to be placed on the
northwest corner of North Dakota and Delaware Avenues.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the accession of “Clean Up Crew” by Judd Nelson and “Snow” by Sung-Hee Min for the
Neighborhood Sculpture Program as recommended by the Public Art Commission is hereby
approved.
ADOPTED THIS 11th day of February, 2025.
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Renee Hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Corrieri
Seconded by: Betcher
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 11th day of February, 2025.