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Yakima Arts Commission recommends design for downtown trash can wraps, sends choices to city council
Summary
The Yakima Arts Commission unanimously recommended a first- and second-choice design for a downtown garbage-receptacle art wrap and will present the recommendation to Yakima City Council. Commissioners flagged technical issues (color specs and vectorization) and said staff will confirm production details with the artist and procurement staff.
The Yakima Arts Commission on Dec. 18 recommended a pair of designs for the city’s new tamper‑ and graffiti‑resistant trash can wraps and will forward the commission’s first and second choices to Yakima City Council for final approval.
The commission chair, Santiago Torte, led a discussion of the submissions after staff narrowed the field to three finalists that fit the published four‑panel wrap specification. Commissioners said the call for artists specified CMYK color guidelines and vector artwork for large‑format printing; several entries were submitted as JPEGs or photographs, raising concerns about how vectorization could change soft blends into hard lines.
Commissioner Autumn Bridal and others pressed for artist involvement if a submitted JPEG must be converted to vector files, saying that the process can materially alter the appearance of the work. Commission members also emphasized that designers must meet the published four‑side or two‑side wrap spec; a single panel can be duplicated to fill all sides only if it fits the wrap geometry.
After viewing the shortlisted panels, the commission moved to recommend item 4 as its first choice and item 6 as its second choice. The motion was seconded and carried unanimously by show of hands. Chair Torte said he and staff will present the recommendation to city council and follow up with the selected artist(s) and the city’s procurement/installation staff (including Trent) to confirm sizing, vector files and production timeline.
The commission discussed publicity for the finished pieces and agreed a city social‑media post and a ribbon‑cutting or photo opportunity would be appropriate after contract and payment paperwork are complete. Staff indicated the choice cannot be publicly announced until the city’s procurement steps and artist releases are complete.
What happens next: commission staff will contact the recommended artist(s) about vector files and release forms, confirm production feasibility with the city’s vendor/installer, and place the recommendation on a future city council agenda for final approval.
