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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Public Art Open House in Adams Morgan

DC Creates Public Art invites the Adams Morgan Community to an Open House to view three different public art proposals for the plaza at the corner of 18th Street and Columbia Road, NW. We would like the community to participate and share thoughts on the three public art proposals. One will be selected for permanent installation in the plaza.

The meeting is Tuesday, April 21, 2009 from 6pm to 8pm located in the basement of the First Church of Christ Scientist at 1782 Columbia Road, NW.

For more information contact, Deirdre Ehlen at Deirdre.Ehlen@dc.gov or by phone at (202) 724-5613.

Youth Mural Call to Artist: Deadline January 16, 2009

The deadline is fast approaching for the Department of Youth of Rehabilitation Services Youth Center Mural. Entries must be received by 5:30 pm Friday January 16, 2009.

For more information about the Call and to download an application, visit our website.

Call For Entries: Golden Triangle Bicycle Racks

Golden Triangle Bid has issued a Call for Entries for Creative Bicycle Rack Designs

The Golden Triangle BID has issued a Call for Entries for creative bicycle rack designs. The winning designs will be fabricated by the Golden Triangle in to bicycle racks placed within its 42 blocks of DC's central business district. Winning entries will receive a $1,500 honorarium plus a complimentary Saturday night stay for two at the luxurious Mayflower Hotel. Entries are due on February 9, 2009. For more information and to download the Call for Entry, please visit http://www.gtbid.com.