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Integration of Art - First Phase
The first phase of incorporating public artwork into the Project's design, construction, and specification documents was the Request for Proposal seeking artists or design professionals to work with the final design team.
After a thorough interview process, the RTA awarded contracts to local artists Mark Howard and Arlene Watson, as well as Cliff Garten, Nancy Dwyer, and Joan Brigham. The artists were selected for their public art experience, knowledge of the city's history and culture, and ability to work with the current design team.
The artist's specific elements they will work on are:
- Cliff Garten: Ground plane work in high pedestrian traffic areas.
- Joan Brigham/Arlene Watson: Signage and way-finding icons and historical interpretations along the north/south connectors to neighborhoods.
- Mark Howard: Fixtures & Functional Elements.
- Nancy Dwyer: Fixtures and functional elements.
The RTA continued the first of two phases to integrate public art into the Euclid Corridor Project. The team of five artists chosen to join the Design Team met with engineers and architects to review opportunities for public art on Euclid Avenue. Artistic enhancements in paving materials, signage, fixtures and functional elements, including, seating and waste receptacles will be integrated into the entire Project. "Involving artists at this stage in the design process is a way to spread public art throughout the entire Corridor," says Kuri. "These artists are a key part of the design team and will help to shape the Project's overall appearance."
The artists also engaged in dialogues with stakeholders from districts throughout the Corridor. These forums enabled residents and businesses to share ideas about public art. Artists also toured the Corridor to learn the unique facets of each neighborhood and district.
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