#NNPA BlackPress
Whittier approves public artwork for York Field
WAVE NEWSPAPERS — The City Council Aug. 27 approved the Cultural Arts Commission’s June 24 recommendation for an Art in Public Places project at York Field Sports Complex, 9110 Santa Fe Springs Road, and directed city staff to seek proposals from qualified artists at a cost of up to $200,000.
By Wave Staff Report
WHITTIER — The City Council Aug. 27 approved the Cultural Arts Commission’s June 24 recommendation for an Art in Public Places project at York Field Sports Complex, 9110 Santa Fe Springs Road, and directed city staff to seek proposals from qualified artists at a cost of up to $200,000.
The council vote was 5-0, a city clerk spokesperson said.
Greg Alaniz, director of parks, recreation and community services, noted in a written report to the council that York Field was previously recommended by the city’s Art In Public Places Committee last November after a visit to four sites in October.
Those sites were Whittier Boulevard and the San Gabriel River (605) Freeway, York Field, Colima Road and Whittier Boulevard and Whittier Boulevard at Valley Home Avenue
“Following discussion and on-site inspection, it was decided [by the committee] that York Field is the most advantageous site for the new art piece.
“The facility receives more than 125,000 visitors annually. York Field is not only home to Whittier’s adult softball program; but also to Pony Baseball and at times, Whittier Girls Softball. In addition, York Field is the venue for the annual Pony World Series, which draws teams from across the United States as well as foreign countries,” Alaniz said in his report.
“The total cost is to include the art piece itself, as well as all required site preparation, lighting and any necessary landscape modifications,” he added.
Alaniz said the Art in Public Places Committee at its May meeting recommended placement of the potential art piece in the planter located at the main entrance of the facility. This proposed area currently has several trees and vegetation, which could potentially be incorporated into the overall art piece setting.
The Whittier Art in Public Places law, approved in 2016, requires developers to place an artwork at the exterior of their projects if the project is valued at $250,000 or more. Cost of the art must be l.5 percent of the value of the project or at least $20,000.
If developers choose not to place the art work on their sites, they may pay the city an in lieu fee to place an art work on municipal sites.
The article originally appeared in the Wave Newspapers.
#NNPA BlackPress
LIVE! — ASK ALMA — TUES. 5.30.23 7PM EST
This week, guest host Leah Farmer King and her panel share tips and advice to reader mail. Leah and the panel, along with the …
The post LIVE! — ASK ALMA — TUES. 5.30.23 7PM EST first appeared on BlackPressUSA.
This week, guest host Leah Farmer King and her panel share tips and advice to reader mail. Leah and the panel, along with the …
The post LIVE! — ASK ALMA — TUES. 5.30.23 7PM EST first appeared on BlackPressUSA.
#NNPA BlackPress
LIVE! — ASK ALMA! — TUES. 1.9.24 7 PM EST
HAPPY NEW YEAR! Welcome back for our first show of the year! This week, Alma and her panel answer viewer mail. As always …
The post LIVE! — ASK ALMA! — TUES. 1.9.24 7 PM EST first appeared on BlackPressUSA.
HAPPY NEW YEAR! Welcome back for our first show of the year! This week, Alma and her panel answer viewer mail. As always …
The post LIVE! — ASK ALMA! — TUES. 1.9.24 7 PM EST first appeared on BlackPressUSA.
#NNPA BlackPress
LIVE! — ASK ALMA! — TUES. 1.30.24 7PM EST
Think you’re the only one with problems? Each week, NNPA advice columnist Alma Gill, along with her panel of guest advisors …
The post LIVE! — ASK ALMA! — TUES. 1.30.24 7PM EST first appeared on BlackPressUSA.
Think you’re the only one with problems? Each week, NNPA advice columnist Alma Gill, along with her panel of guest advisors …
The post LIVE! — ASK ALMA! — TUES. 1.30.24 7PM EST first appeared on BlackPressUSA.
-
Community2 weeks ago
Financial Assistance Bill for Descendants of Enslaved Persons to Help Them Purchase, Own, or Maintain a Home
-
Activism4 weeks ago
Oakland Post: Week of April 3 – 6, 2024
-
Business3 weeks ago
V.P. Kamala Harris: Americans With Criminal Records Will Soon Be Eligible for SBA Loans
-
Activism3 weeks ago
Oakland Post: Week of April 10 – 16, 2024
-
Community3 weeks ago
AG Bonta Says Oakland School Leaders Should Comply with State Laws to Avoid ‘Disparate Harm’ When Closing or Merging Schools
-
Community2 weeks ago
Oakland WNBA Player to be Inducted Into Hall of Fame
-
Community2 weeks ago
Richmond Nonprofit Helps Ex-Felons Get Back on Their Feet
-
Community2 weeks ago
RPAL to Rename Technology Center for Retired Police Captain Arthur Lee Johnson