Arts CommissionSept. 22, 2025

Item 15 - Montopolis Pool Final Design Back Up- Britt J_9.8.25.pdf — original pdf

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• Project: Montopolis Pool • Artist(s): Britt Johnson • Phase: Final Design • Sponsoring Department: PARD • Project Budget: $100,000 • Council District: 3 • Project Manager: Bryana Iglesias MAP AIPP PROJECT BRITTANY JOHNSON MURALIST • PAINTER • DESIGNER JANUARY 2025 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT REPORT OVERVIEW Community-Centered Focus: Reflecting Montopolis’ values and aspirations. Engagement Activities: Surveys, workshops, and events for input. Key Themes: Diversity, joy, unity, and connection to nature. Project Goal: Celebrate Montopolis through community-inspired art. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT REPORT ACTIVITIES Held workshops & Events: Spray Paint Workshop at Something Cool Studios. Community tabling event at Montopolis Rec Center. Targeted workforce development skills in the arts while gaining feedback. Surveys: I helped people answer questionnaires in English and Spanish. 36 responses were collected. Canvassing: Group discussions with community members and staff. Attended Varisty painting class. Community Input: Desire for vibrant colors, inclusivity, family life depictions, nature, and unity. CONCEPT & NARRATIVE PRELIMINARY MURAL CONCEPT The proposed mural, titled "Flowing Together: Celebration of Montopolis Pool & Park," is inspired by Community Engagement results. will depict families enjoying the pool, surrounded by local flora and fauna. Designed with bright, realistic colors transitioning through a gradient, the mural will evoke love, belonging, and nostalgia. Combining abstract and realistic elements, the artwork aims to reflect the community’s identity, creating a meaningful and uplifting centerpiece for Montopolis. Concept A1 • Woman and child gathering wildflowers, wearing backpacks from activities between families afterschool • Mexican textile patterns in background • Eastern Blue bird native to austin migrating to Mexico symbol of hope and happiness • Pink evening primrose Concept C1 • Woman swimming underwater • Freshwater fish and turtle native to austin lakes • Mexican textile patterns • Surreal abstract elements Concept A3 • Boy and adult holding hands at park • Purple coneflowers • Monarch and bats • Kids playing with Austin skyline • African textile patterns Concept C3 • Senior woman swimming • Ruby throated humming bird, native to austin and symbol of goodluck • Agave plant and trumpet flowers • African textile patterns SITE LOCATION C3 A3 C1 A1 C1 A1 C3 A3 Edge to Metal Box 26” Edge to Panel 19.75’ 8” 10” 26” Edge to Panel 8” 10” WALL ART PANEL Metal Box WALL ART PANEL A1 C1 26” Edge to Panel 26” Edge to Panel 26” Edge to Panel 8” 10” 8” 10” WALL ART PANEL WALL ART PANEL FORM & SCALE A3 C3 FORM & SCALE Medium: Spray Paint & Acrylic Materials: ACM Sheets, Pro-Cryl Universal Primer, Anti- Graffit UV Protectant Dimensions: 16’ W x 6’ H WALL DIMENSIONS 26.08’ wide x 7.5’ tall PANEL DIMENSIONS 16’ wide x 6’ tall Location: A1 FORM & SCALE Medium: Spray Paint & Acrylic Materials: ACM Sheets, Pro-Cryl Universal Primer, Anti- Graffit UV Protectant Dimensions: 16’ W x 6’ H WALL DIMENSIONS 20.3’ wide x 7.5’ tall PANEL DIMENSIONS 16’ wide x 6’ tall Location: C1 FORM & SCALE Medium: Spray Paint & Acrylic Materials: ACM Sheets, Pro-Cryl Universal Primer, Anti- Graffit UV Protectant Dimensions: 16’ W x 6’ H WALL DIMENSIONS 16.33’ wide x 7.5’ tall PANEL DIMENSIONS 12’ wide x 6’ tall Location: A3 FORM & SCALE Medium: Spray Paint & Acrylic Materials: ACM Sheets, Pro-Cryl Universal Primer, Anti- Graffit UV Protectant Dimensions: 12’ W x 6’ H WALL DIMENSIONS 262.67’ wide x 7.5’ tall PANEL DIMENSIONS 16’ wide x 6’ tall Location: C3 INSTALLATION METHOD X MATERIALS Methods for Consideration: Install aluminum mounting angles directly to wall using Tapcon screws. Align panels using parallel layout lines. Secur panels to mounting angles with self-tapping fasteners. Use registration pins to ensure seamless alignment at vertical seams. Fasteners concealed within frame for clean, uninterrupted exterior finish. • • • • • MATERIALS • ACM Sheets • Mounting Screws + Hardware • Sherwin Williams "Pro-Cryl" Universal Primer • This Stuff Works UV Resistant, Anti-Graffiti Protectant + Remover • Golden Matte MSA Varnish w/ UVLS • High Quality Acrylic + Spray Paint BUDGET CATEGORY ESTIMATE % OF BUDGET DESIGN FEE ARTIST FEE MATERIALS FABRICATION INSTALLATION ASSISTANCE STUDIO RENTAL INSURANCE ADMIN CONTINGENCY $15,000.00 $20,000.00 $15,000.00 $15,000.00 $2,000.00 $8,000.00 $3,000.00 $2,000.00 $10,000.00 $10,000.00 15% 20% 15% 15% 2% 8% 3% 2% 10% 10% TOTAL $100,000.00 TIMELINE • FEBRUARY: Mid-design and apporval • MARCH: Final design submission and approval • JUNE - JULY: Fabrication • AUGUST - SEPTEMBER: Installation Estimated Time frame(cid:31)(cid:31) Mural Execution 25 - 30 DAYS(cid:31) 45 - 60 DAYS(cid:31)(cid:31) Concept Development Prep Creation Installation *May exceed estimation. Determined by thorough and clear feedback and revisions. **May exceed estimation. Determined by scale and other unforeseen circumstances. CLOSING COMMENTS Thank you for your time! THANK YOU