May 2011 Update

BERNAL LIBRARY ART PROJECT

update / may 2011

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DESIGN NEWS

two-phase approach

 The library artwork will be completed in two phases. Current anticipated funding allows the front façade and the side of the library facing Moultrie Street to go forward this summer. Fund raising and design planning for the back wall will commence this summer with implementation scheduled for summer 2012.

design status and timeline

Precita Eyes and Reuben Rude submitted preliminary design ideas in April and met with the Task Force to answer questions and expand on their individual visions for this project. The outcome is that Precita Eyes will take the design lead on the front façade and Reuben Rude for the Moultrie side. Deadline for final designs is May 20^th.

presenting designs to the community

Final designs will be posted in the library and on the website. The design requires the approval of the Library Commission and the Art Commission and will be an agenda item at public meetings. As soon as our project has been put on the agendas of these commissions we will let you know the dates and times.

NEIGHBORHOOD HISTORY

There is an ongoing discussion about presenting key elements of the history of Bernal, including honoring individuals who have provided exemplary leadership. Ideas include a plaque inside the library or a column similar to those along the Embarcadero. Have ideas? Send them in to bernallibraryartproject@gmail.com. What and who are most significant to you?

FUND RAISING

Our Community Challenge Grant was submitted and is pending, and fund raising continues for both phases of the project. Some good ideas have emerged, and the first to be actively planned is a concert by renowned cellist, former member of the Kronos Quartet and Bernal resident Joan Jeanrenaud. Stay tuned for details!! Another is a party on the east side of the Hill. If you’d like to volunteer to help plan events, get in touch!

As mentioned in the last update, donations are much sought and enthusiastically received. Checks should be made payable to Friends of the San Francisco Public Library (FSFPL) and in the memo line on the check write "Bernal Library Art Project."Send checks to Larry Cruz, 330 Prospect Ave., San Francisco, CA 94110.

Joyce McKinney on behalf of the Bernal Library Artwork Project