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Bothell Arts Commission to recommend reserving up to $90,000 in 1% public-art funds for Cedar Grove Park and permanent acquisition
Summary
The Bothell Arts Commission voted to forward a recommendation to city council to reserve up to $80,000 from the city's 1% public-art fund for a Cedar Grove Park sculpture, request $50,000 in general-fund support for a Snohomish utility-box wrap pilot, and to pursue purchase of the popular 'Fishing Frog' installation for $10,000.
The Bothell Arts Commission on Jan. 15 agreed to advance recommendations to the City Council to prioritize public-art spending tied to Cedar Grove Park, a utility-box pilot in Snohomish County and the possible purchase of a temporary installation called "Fishing Frog."
During a public-art update, D McGee, the city’s art liaison and tourism manager, told commissioners that the city’s dedicated 1% for public art account currently holds $177,673. McGee recommended setting aside roughly $80,000 of that funding for a sculpture at Cedar Grove Park and using about $10,000 to acquire Fishing Frog for the permanent collection. McGee said staff would also ask council for up to $50,000 in general-fund dollars to launch a pilot for…
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