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Tiburon commission forwards temporary 'Word on the Street' proposal to parks; bronze-shark idea invited for future presentation
Summary
Commission unanimously voted to forward Scott Froshower's revised temporary public-art proposal (10 signs, $15,000, up to six months) to the Parks, Open Space & Trails commission for feedback; commissioners also discussed inviting sculptor Kirk Maguire to present a proposed bronze shark as a town landmark.
The Heritage and Arts Commission voted on Oct. 28 to forward a revised temporary-public-art proposal, "Word on the Street," from artist Scott Froshower to the Parks, Open Space & Trails commission for review and feedback.
Staff summarized the revision as a reduced and defined scope: 10 signs placed across several Tiburon parks and trails (Zlinski Park fence line near Town Hall, Richardson Bay Park/approaches, Cypress Hollow Park, Tether Park and a trail connection), an online map for visitors, a maximum six-month installation period and a total cost of $15,000. Sign messages included short affirmations such as "You are enough," "You are amazing" and a series referenced philosophical ideas (staff recited the proposed messages).
Staff told commissioners the public-art budget currently holds approximately $54,000 and that the commission's special-projects fund would receive 20% of any post-installation sales of individual works if sales occurred. The staff report recommended presenting the revised proposal to Parks, Open Space & Trails for feedback on siting and seasonal impacts.
Chair Arjun Gupta moved to send the proposal to Parks for consideration; a commissioner seconded and the motion passed by roll-call vote with recorded ayes (unanimous). Commissioners emphasized that forwarding the proposal for feedback did not constitute final approval and that Parks' domain knowledge on park use was necessary before any installation. "I think it's time that Parks, Open Space, and Trails takes a look at it and gives us their feedback," Gupta said.
Earlier in the meeting Commissioner Noguez had raised a separate public-art idea: inviting local bronze sculptor Kirk (Mc)Maguire to present a large bronze shark sculpture concept intended as an iconic town landmark and potential fundraising focus. Commissioners discussed likely siting challenges, scale (roughly 8 feet mentioned), quality, foundry location and the need to hear the artist's formal presentation before any action.
Next steps: staff will request that Parks, Open Space & Trails place Froshower's revised proposal on its Nov. 18 agenda for review, and the commission will invite Kirk Maguire (or another sculptor) to present details of a bronze landmark proposal at a future meeting.
