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BACKGROUND Through the Harrington Art Partnership (Another Harrington Arts Partnership Piece for You), Nancy and Gary Harrington have graciously donated the granite sculpture "Eternity," by artist Jim Hunolt, to add to the City's public art collection. Earlier this year, the sculpture was reviewed and approved by the City's Public Art Selection Subcommittee (PASS), the Civic Arts Commission and the City Council. The sculpture is now in the City's possession and is being temporarily stored at the Operations Services Center. Although the sculpture was approved for addition to the City's collection, its location was not determined. DISCUSSION Originally suggested by the Harringtons, the proposed site for the permanent location of "Eternity" at the Firehouse Arts Center has great appeal due to its high visibility for patrons of the arts and its 'approachability' by pedestrians. When the proposed location was reviewed by the Public Art Selection Subcommittee on October 5, 2011, they noted that it seemed a "perfect" and "natural" site for the artwork, and they were pleased that the color of the red granite base for the sculpture was complementary to the granite benches on-site. If approved, the sculpture will be installed in the alcove west of the ticket office, near the brick exterior of the building. The Civic Arts Commission reviewed and approved the location at its regular meeting on November 7, 2011. The Harringtons, the City's art conservator, artist Jim Hunolt, and City staff, all believe that the proposed location and installation details will showcase the artwork. Submitted by: Fiscal Review: Approved by: S a t"+ toi K/tV Susan Andrade-Wax Emily Wagner Nelson Fialho Director of Community Services Director of Finance City Manager Attachments: 1. Site at Firehouse Arts Center 2. "Eternity' with Artist's Biography Page 2 of 2