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• Project: Walter E. Long and John Trevino, Jr Metro Parks • Artist(s): Dharmesh Patel (recommended), John Maisano (alternate) • Phase: Artist Selection • Sponsoring Department: Parks & Recreation Department (PARD) • Project Budget: $100,100 • Council District: District 2 and District 4 • Project Manager: Rebecca Rende and Bryana Iglesias AIPP Panel Meeting Agenda Item #5 Date:04/07/2025 Walter E. Long & John Trevino, Jr Metro Parks Selection Criteria • Technical quality and aesthetic appeal of past work • Dedicated and consistent artistic practice • Authenticity, creativity, and innovation of work as presented • Communication of ideas and intentions • Ability and enthusiasm to engage the community in which the artwork will be installed • Experience with public art projects of a relatively similar size and scope Artwork Goals • A work of art of redeeming quality that advances public understanding of visual art and enhances the aesthetic quality of public places • Conceptualizes a strong overall artwork design approach that integrates with the site and surrounding natural environment • Is easily maintained and vandal resistant in an exterior environment • Is permanent with an expected life span of at least 20 years Walter E. Long & John Trevino, Jr Metro Parks Vision Plan John Trevino, Jr Metro Park Wlater E. Long Metro Park Rendering Artist Selection Process Open Call (publicartist.org) • 33 applications received • AIPP Staff determined 30 applications were eligible Selection Panel Voting Panelists • Celica Ledesma, AIPP artist • • Andrea McDowell, Visual Arts Professional Jacqueline Overby, Austin artist Selection Panel Non-voting Advisors • Alicia Perez Hodge, Community Member • Reynaldo Hernandez, Sponsor Project Manager, Parks & Recreation • D’Anne Williams, Sponsor Project Manager, Parks & Recreation • Mel Fuechec, Capital Delivery Services Associate Project Manager Selection Results • • January 17, 2025, selection panelist were given access to review and score applications February 28, 2025, the selection panel met for four hours and determined one Recommended Artist (Dharmesh Patel) and on Alternate Artist (John Maisano) for the $100,100 commission Recommended Artist: Dharmesh Patel Out of all applicants I felt as if this artist was the most qualified and appropriate choice for this project. The contemporary and cohesive design aesthetic coupled artistic ingenuity and skill are some of the many factors that aided in my voting choice. –Jacqueline Overby I appreciated his use of light in the space. His pieces feel unique and unexpected. – Andrea McDowell Patel's work leans more on the conceptual, sculptural, and abstract side of art, and for some, that can either be harder for them to digest or something that feels very freeing as they experience his work. After considering everything, I finalized my vote for Patel because of his professionalism and practice. I believe he has the skillset to execute something that will have viewers in awe and gratitude. – Celica Ledesma Crystalline, 2016 Forest Bench, 2008 WHEN AIR BECOMES SKY, 2020 Recommended Alternate Artist: John Maisano My decision between these two applicants was hard because of how impressive John Maisano's work was. I found a cohesive aesthetic and demonstration of skill. The artistic style consistent throughout each piece was a clear example of the high level of artistic talent possessed by the app licant. – Jacqueline Overby I love how his pieces would appeal to families. They are unique but relatable. – Andrea McDowell I believe Maisano will be a great alternative for these upcoming projects due to his extensive portfolio of public sculptures and design. Maisano's work appears to be pristine and creative, hints back to wildlife and nature, and exudes a whimsical spirit. He has the skillset to create durabl e and large work and has great use of color. From what I seen he has plenty of work portraying animals which would be great for a park but I would like to see if has any figure work as well or if that is something he can produce but at the end of the day if he is a nature and wildlife artist then I would not want to disrespect his chosen subject matter. If he were to take on either of these projects, and someone were to ask him if he could create a figure sculpture, I would hope he could take on that challen ge as well.– Celica Ledesma Gracie giraffe, 2008 “Helios” wolf, 2018 Roxy, 2008 Turtle seat, 2016 Next Steps: Long & Trevino, Jr Metro Parks Artist Approvals AIPP Panel Arts Commission City Council Artist Contracting Walter E. Long Metro Park Design finalized Project out to bid Construction John Trevino, Jr Metro Park Construction Documents Project out to bid Construction starts April 7, 2025 April 21, 2025 May 2025 May/June 2025 Early 2026 April 2026 November 2026 – November 2027 Spring/Summer 2025 July 2025 January 2026 –January 2027 • Project: Walter E. Long and John Trevino, Jr Metro Parks • Artist(s): Dharmesh Patel (recommended), John Maisano (alternate) • Phase: Artist Selection • Sponsoring Department: Parks & Recreation Department (PARD) • Project Budget: $100,100 • Council District: District 2 and District 4 • Project Manager: Rebecca Rende and Bryana Iglesias AIPP Panel Meeting Agenda Item #5 Date:04/07/2025 Action Required: Motion to approve the recommended artist Dharmesh Patel and alternate artist John Maisano for the Walter E. Long and John Trevino, Jr Metro Parks AIPP Project