Adams Morgan Community Survey

The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (DCCAH), in collaboration with the Department of Transportation (DDOT) and members of the Adams Morgan community selected three public art proposals to be reviewed by the larger Adams Morgan community. One of these proposals will be selected and installed as a permanent outdoor public art installation for the corner of Columbia Road and Adams Mill Road, NW in Washington D.C. The objective of this project is to create a distinctive art piece that communicates the history and current character of the surrounding community and commercial district. The work should reflect the cultural diversity of the neighborhood and enhance the pedestrian experience.

Please review each of the three proposals and answer the questions in the survey HERE.

Background

Design Considerations for Artwork:

• Focus attention on Adams Morgan rich and diverse cultural heritage

• Create a landmark and/or emblem that becomes an neighborhood identifier

• Contribute positively to the visual character and texture of the community by creating a distinctive work(s)

• Attract pedestrians to the site

• Foster collective memory

• Give meaning to place by recalling local history

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Project Timeline:

November 21, 2008 Application Deadline

December 12, 2008 Announcement of Semi-finalist

Mid-February, 2009 Presentations of Design Proposals

Mid-April, 2009 Community Review of Semi-Finalists

Early May, 2009 Panel Review Semi-Finalist proposals

Late May, 2009 DCCAH Commissioners Select Finalist

Early June, 2009 Announcement of Selected Artist

Winter/Spring 2010 Installation of Artwork

Panel Members:

Anne Ashmore-Hudson: DCCAH Commissioner

Marvin Bowser: DCCAH Commissioner

Josh Gibson: Adams Morgan Community member

Mindy Moretti: ANC1C

Al Jirikowic: Adams Morgan BID member and Business Representative

Ernesto Giron: Adams Morgan Restaurant Business Representative

Aneikan Udofia: Adams Morgan Community Member/Artist

Cesar Maxit: Adams Morgan Community Member/ Artist

Lonny Bradley: Adams Morgan Community Member/Architect

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