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Commission staff recommends Matthew Mazzotta to design Grand Connection Crossing art plan
Summary
City staff presented the selection of artist Matthew Mazzotta to create an art plan and a preliminary artwork concept for the Grand Connection Crossing; the panel cited his community-based outreach and prior large-scale work, and staff said contracting and community engagement are next steps with a draft plan targeted for fall.
The Arts Commission heard staff present the recommended selection of artist Matthew Mazzotta to develop the public art plan and a preliminary artwork concept for the Grand Connection Crossing, a planned pedestrian-and-bicycle bridge that will connect gateway nodes and span Interstate 405.
Staff member (S9) told commissioners the selection panel—comprised of seven reviewers including a panel chair—narrowed 20 applicants to four finalists and recommended Mazzotta by a near-unanimous vote. The panel highlighted his community outreach methods, prior international and U.S. projects and his track record of collaborating with local artists. "The key factors in that selection were his approach to community outreach," S9 said, adding that…
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