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Public Art Master PlanFort Dodge

Developed by the Fort Dodge Public Art Commission

April 2021

Table of Contents I: Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... 1

Objectives of this Plan: .......................................................................................................................... 1

Steps for development of this Plan: ...................................................................................................... 1

What is Public Art? ................................................................................................................................ 1

History of Public Art in Fort Dodge ....................................................................................................... 2

II: The Fort Dodge Public Art Commission ............................................................................................... 3

About Us................................................................................................................................................ 3

III: Public Art Inventory ............................................................................................................................ 3

IV: Partners and Collaboration: ................................................................................................................ 7

V: Plan Initiatives .................................................................................................................................... 10

1 Establish policies, priorities, and practices to ensure an appropriately implemented Public Art Program. ............................................................................................................................................. 10

2 Enhance public spaces of the community through the establishment and maintenance of public art and associated amenities. ............................................................................................................. 11

3 Establish sustainable funding sources to support the establishment and care of public art .......... 13

4 Collaborate with a variety of organizations to create opportunities for and promote public art... 14

VI: Appendix ........................................................................................................................................... 15

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I: Introduction The intent of this Master Plan is to provide direction and concurrence relative to the goals and objectives of the Fort Dodge Public Art Commission. Steps for development and adoption of this plan ensure a shared community vision for public art. Objectives of this Plan:

Build support, awareness, and recognition of public art throughout Fort Dodge

Build consensus and promote collaboration amongst partners in public art

Prioritize strategies and projects to appropriately establish and maintain public art

Identify potential funding sources and serve as a resource for the preparation of applications for funding and other resources for public art

Establish an inventory and geographic baseline for public art throughout Fort Dodge

Steps for development of this Plan:

What is Public Art? “Simply put public art is art in public spaces.”1 Public art may:

1. Take on a wide range of forms, sizes, and scales; 2. Be temporary or permanent; 3. Include but is not limited to murals, sculpture, memorials, integrated architectural or landscape

architectural work, community art, and digital medium art; 4. Typically, be located outside and accessible to all.

Public art is significant within the world of art, as it relates to “curators, commissioning bodies or practitioners of public art” 2. It also assists in efforts to revitalize public spaces, and contributes to a community’s vibrancy and quality of life; ultimately improving a community’s reputation as a destination for the arts. The installation of public art typically follows a process of consideration as it relates to site selection, community involvement and/or collaboration; however, “all art cannot appeal to all people, nor should it be expected to do so. …Varied popular opinion is inevitable, and it is a healthy sign that the public environment is acknowledged rather than ignored. To some degree, every public art project is an interactive process involving artists, architects, design professionals, community residents, civic leaders,

1 https://www.americansforthearts.org/by-topic/public-art 2 Cher Krause Knight, Public Art: Theory, Practice, and Populism, 2011

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politicians, approval agencies, funding agencies, and construction teams. The challenge of this communal process is to enhance rather than limit the artist’s involvement.”3

Public Art is limitless and adds value to the cultural, aesthetic and economic vitality of a community. It is thought-provoking and a significant part of our public history and evolving culture. “It reflects and reveals our society and adds meaning to our communities. As artists respond to our times, they reflect their inner vision to the outside world, and they create a chronicle of our public experience.” 4

Public Art is found throughout the greater Fort Dodge area. The following Plan provides additional background on Public Art in our community, and details goals, objectives, and strategies for building a strong and sustainable Public Art program for greater Fort Dodge.

History of Public Art in Fort Dodge The earliest settlers such as founder of Fort Dodge, Major William Williams (1796-1874) left their artistic mark on our community. We know that the earliest settlers drew and painted, that they left memorials in the cemeteries and public places, and that a rich blend of local, regional and national art continues to be represented and displayed in Fort Dodge.

Many of our founders also supported the arts by donating funds for sculptures, hosting music classes in their homes, purchasing art pieces that were later donated to the city, donating land for the celebration of the arts, providing public murals that recognize Fort Dodge’s rich history and supporting artists financially as they pursued careers in the arts. A few examples of these earlier contributors include:

Mary Duncombe Kenyon (1867-1939), who donated funds for a sculpture of her husband, William S. Kenyon, a circuit judge and U.S. Senator who served as a judge for Webster County and held his private practice in Fort Dodge. The Ringland-Smeltzer family, who among other contributions, donated the land on which the Blanden Memorial Art Museum stands. Charles G. Blanden (1857-1933) donated the funds for construction of the Museum, which was completed in 1932. While studying in Europe, Ann Smeltzer (1911-1999) purchased many well-known paintings by artists including Marc Chagall, Joan Miró, Hans Hofmann, among others. Her art acquisitions eventually became the basis for the Blanden Art Museum’s fine collection of early 20th century artists. Catherine Vincent Deardorf (1907-1994) was a strong

3 https://www.associationforpublicart.org/what-is-public-art/ 4 https://www.associationforpublicart.org/what-is-public-art/

William Williams sketch of the early1850’s Fort.

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financial supporter of the arts. Both Catherine Vincent Deardorf and Ann Smeltzer’s estates established charitable trusts whose missions include supporting the arts in Fort Dodge.

Both the Catherine Vincent Deardorf Charitable Foundation and Ann Smeltzer Charitable Trust continue to support and inspire works throughout the community today. Representatives from both trusts are members of the Fort Dodge Public Art Commission. The Commission and its partners and collaborators recognize Fort Dodge’s rich history in art and intends to preserve, celebrate, and add to that history.

II: The Fort Dodge Public Art Commission

About Us The Fort Dodge Public Art Commission is a group of community-minded individuals that support the establishment and perpetuation of public art in Fort Dodge. The Commission was created by Ordinance #2304 adopted by the Fort Dodge City Council on July 8, 2019, which established a Commission consisting of nine voting members. The duties of the Commission per Ordinance #2304 are as follows: “The Public Art Commission shall plan and oversee public art projects and initiatives that further the City’s vision in relation to public art. Duties include providing public art recommendations to the City Council, and planning and implementing projects and initiatives based on the City’s adopted plans and/or policies. The Commission may appoint various Sub-committees to further their efforts.”

Our Vision We envision a limitless environment for public art to thrive.

Our Mission To place, maintain, enhance, share, and celebrate public art that consists of permanent or semi-permanent pieces staged in public spaces throughout Fort Dodge.

We Value Public Art That: Is inspired by our community’s past, present, and future Is from local, regional and global artists Is thought-provoking Creates shared community experiences Promotes individuality through creative expression Enhances our quality of life Entices visitors, creating a unique draw to our community

III: Public Art Inventory The Public Art Commission maintains public art owned by the City of Fort Dodge that is not under jurisdiction of other City Departments such as the Fort Dodge Public Library, Blanden Memorial Museum, and/or Fort Dodge Parks and Recreation. The Commission serves as a resource for other City Departments who are commissioning or maintaining public art. The following page displays the pieces of public art the Public Art Commission is currently responsible for maintaining. The appendix of this plan also includes a complete list of public art pieces found throughout the greater Fort Dodge community.

Public Art Commission Inventory

Carl Homstad (1996)Duncombe Hotel Mural

American Bandmaster, Karl L. KingPaul Rieffer (2006)

Sumner Heman Mural Carl Homstad (1982)

Floyd of RosedaleDale Merrill (2021)

Fort Dodge Grain Silo MuralGuido van Helton (2018)

ParadeWilliam King (2008)

ChronicleDan Perry (2019)

Pleasant Valley Mural Dana Harrison & T'Vontis Gully (2019)

John F. Duncombe MemorialLeonard Crunelle (1941)


The map and inventory should be updated on a bi-annual basis, and should be categorized into City-owned or Privately-owned. All City-Owned pieces should have a Department, Commission, or Group identified that maintains the piece – that entity is responsible for identifying funds for maintenance and upkeep of their work. The following information should be included for every City-owned piece listed in the inventory:

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IV: Partners and Collaboration: The Public Art Commission should build relationships and collaboration between the City of Fort Dodge, local arts organizations, artists, arts patrons, grant-making organizations, and more to enhance and promote public art in Fort Dodge. The following partners and collaborators (listed in alphabetical order) are key in fulfilling the vision of the Public Art Commission; each segment explains what the entity does and how the entity supports public art.

Ann Smeltzer Charitable Trust The Ann Smeltzer Charitable Trust was established in 2000. The Trust supports the Arts in Fort Dodge, including the Blanden, theater groups on an annual basis, as well as donations to the Middle School and High School music and arts students. The Trust specifically pays for the Summer Strings Program, which provides summer classes for all students who play string instruments in Fort Dodge. The Smeltzer Trust also provides scholarships for art students during their college years. The Ringland Smeltzer house has a fine collection of major art pieces on display for the public whenever the House is open, or by appointment. During Ms. Smeltzer’s life, she donated 31 major pieces of art to the Blanden. The Trust’s role on the Public Art Commission is to support projects in the community that involve the purchase of or the commissioning of original art to be displayed locally. Blanden Art Museum The Blanden Charitable Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to the Blanden Art Museum. By raising funds through museum membership and gift endowment, the Blanden Charitable Foundation provides program funding for special exhibitions, education, events, collections conservation, and publications. The Blanden’s role on the Public Art Commission is to provide professional artistic guidance and resources when the Commission is determining maintenance, procurement, and design features of public art pieces in Fort Dodge. Catherine Vincent Deardorf Charitable Foundation Soon after its inception in 1994 as a 501c (3) entity, the Catherine Vincent Deardorf Charitable Foundation began commissioning and funding public art in Fort Dodge. Because of the CVDCF’s interest in and commitment to original public art, a Public Art Mission Statement was developed and continues to provide guidance: “To initiate a lifelong process of cultural awareness, to enrich lives, and to encourage creative thinking by actively engaging people in experiencing art in public settings.” CVDCF commissions and funds public art in Fort Dodge. CVDCF understands that commissioning or purchasing art for public place requires market knowledge, time, cooperation, effort, flexibility and funding. The Catherine Vincent Deardorf Charitable Foundation’s artistic interests and values provide a source of both knowledge and financial means to support the Public Art Commission’s mission. City of Fort Dodge The City of Fort Dodge is a City Manager form of local government with seven City Council Members and Mayor. The Council, City Manager, and other City Staff value the planning process as a way to create a shared vision for the community. The Council established the Public Art Commission as a result of public art efforts that evolved out of plans adopted by the City Council, particularly the Northwest River District Master Plan (Grain Silo Mural Project), and the City’s Comprehensive Plan: Re-Envision 2030 (which


identified the need for a formal public art entity). In an effort to create a shared vision and further public art throughout the Community, the City established the Public Art Commission and provides staff to serve as Liaisons for the Commission. Fort Dodge Community Foundation The Fort Dodge Community Foundation is an independent 501(c)(3) public charity that enables people with philanthropic interests to develop charitable funds that support important projects, programs and organizations that make Fort Dodge a more robust and vibrant community. Certified by the national Council of Foundations, the Fort Dodge Community Foundation serves as a catalyst for charitable giving and makes grants to a wide-range of charitable programs, benevolent causes and community betterment projects. The Foundation manages the Public Art Commission’s donations and supports initiatives that improve the quality of life in Fort Dodge. Fort Dodge Fine Arts Association The Fort Dodge Fine Arts Association was founded in 1985. Its mission is to support, promote, and connect visual, performing, and literary artists, arts organizations, and businesses and to strengthen our community, foster creativity, and celebrate life through the arts. The values of the Fine Arts Association align with those of the Public Art Commission. The Fort Dodge Fine Arts Association’s resources and artists provide the Commission with access to a diverse network of artistic mediums and artists.

Fort Dodge Convention and Visitor’s Bureau The Fort Dodge Convention and Visitors Bureau is an organization committed to marketing Fort Dodge as a destination for visitors to enjoy our community by attending meetings, conventions, sports tournaments, events, and various other festivities. The CVB enhances the economy of Fort Dodge and Webster County by attracting visitors to the community. The CVB generates new dollars in the community, which results in a more robust economy for the area. The Fort Dodge CVB views public art as a resource to attract tourists to the area. In addition, public art will be utilized to entertain tourists who are in the area for other reasons. Lastly, the CVB believes public art needs to be used to tell the community’s story, so interpretation of the public art is an essential component to the art piece itself.


Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance

The Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance is an efficient organization whose mission is to unite and coordinate accountable economic and community development and to enhance the quality of life in Fort Dodge, Iowa, and the region.

Quality of Life amenities are vital to strong economic development. The Growth Alliance's role on the Public Art Commission is to serve as a supporter of public art, as well as a liaison to the business community in Fort Dodge and Webster County. The Growth Alliance’s role as an advocate for public art will encourage businesses and public entities to incorporate art in their development plans.

Iowa Central Community College

Iowa Central Community College strives to be the premier learning community, and college of choice, preparing the best citizens and workers for our region and beyond. Iowa Central aspires to: Contribute effectively to the economic, social, and cultural opportunities of our region. As such, Iowa Central’s Art-related Departments provide expertise, student volunteers, instructors and guidance for both procurement and creation of public art. Local Educational Institutions (Public and Parochial) Local school systems, both public and parochial, provide a student and/or teacher as a representative on the Public Art Commission in order to encourage area youth to be aware of opportunities in the arts, both as students and as careers. Main Street Fort Dodge Main Street Fort Dodge is a volunteer non-profit organization that fosters public-private partnerships to revitalize and market Historic Downtown Fort Dodge. Main Street will foster and promote the maintenance of existing public art and the installation of new public art in the historic downtown district.

Webster County A representative from the Webster County Board of Supervisors serves as the liaison between the Public Art Commission and developers, businesses and residents in Webster County in order to encourage public art maintenance and installations throughout the county.


V: Plan Initiatives The following four goals were identified by the Public Art Commission as important for creating a successful Public Art Program in Fort Dodge. The Plan Initiatives explain what strategies and/or actions the Commission will take to address the goals and serve as a checklist for the Public Art Commission to manage and track implementation of the Master Plan.

1 Establish policies, priorities, and practices to ensure an appropriately

implemented Public Art Program. As the keeper of the City’s Public Art Collection, the Pubic Art Commission should have guidance in place for managing the Collection. Establishing policies, priorities, and practices builds consensus and provides direction to ensure a respective and sustainable Public Art Program.

Annual Maintenance Plan Most works come with documentation for maintenance. A plan for maintenance of works should be established to ensure continued inventorying and improvement. Initiative: draft and adopt a maintenance plan of existing PAC maintained public art. Annual Work Plan An annual work plan should be established for the Commission to clearly communicate its current efforts. Initiative: Establish an annual work plan to prioritize public art projects and initiatives.

Deaccessioning Policy Deaccessioning is a procedure of removing artwork from the public art collection. Deaccessioning should only be considered after careful evaluation of the work using a set of criteria for deaccession or disposal. Initiative: draft and adopt a deaccessioning policy.

Donation/acquisition Policy A donation/acquisition policy will ensure a review process is place for the donation of pieces. The policy will take into account aesthetic quality, craftsmanship, compatibility with the site or existing collection, maintenance, and more. Initiative: draft and adopt a donation/acquisition policy. Public Art in Public and Private Development The Public Art Commission has a limited capacity to commission, install, and maintain works in all spaces of the community. A policy requiring public art in public or private development could further public art efforts throughout the community. The Commission should research other communities’ public art requirements in public and private developments and draft a policy for the Fort Dodge City Council to consider. Initiative: Research, draft, and encourage the City to adopt a policy for public art in public and private developments.


2 Enhance public spaces of the community through the establishment and

maintenance of public art and associated amenities. In addition to establishing public art, the commission is to maintain and establish amenities that support the collection. The following initiatives, in no particular order, are the physical projects that the Commission will support within their capacity and taking into account their annual work plan. Area and Special Projects:

5th Avenue South Corridor The Corridors of Commerce Action was the guiding plan for the infrastructure and streetscape improvements along 5th Avenue South. The Plan identifies the establishment art and sculptures as general policy. It notes that sculptures can be used to indicate different districts within the corridor or highlight historic significance of certain areas. The Public Art Commission should partner with the Board of the Corridor Self-Supported Municipal Improvement District (CSSMID) on efforts and/or recommendations for this area. Initiative: Work with CSSMID to scope out spaces and themes, establish budget, and identify funding sources. Commission and install. Central River District The Central River District is located west of Central Avenue and east of the Des Moines River. The plan guides for a Karl King Sound and Sculpture Garden to attract more activity and engagement with the riverfront. The “Garden” is conceptual at this point. Initiative: Work with partners to scope out spaces and themes, establish budget, and identify funding sources. Commission and install.

Downtown Streetscape The Downtown Streetscape Master Plan establishes the vision for the right-of-way in Historic Downtown Fort Dodge. With its core focus being Central Avenue, the Plan guides for the incorporation of art in public spaces. Initiative: Work with partners to scope out spaces and themes, establish budget, and identify funding sources. Commission and install.

Gateways/Entryways Gateway features are identified in the City’s Comprehensive Plan as a key for announcing entry into a community, district, or neighborhood. The Commission should work with the City to enhance existing and potential gateways through the incorporation of public art that complements said areas. Initiative: Inventory key gateways, identify themes and layout, establish budget, and identify funding sources. Commission and install. Northwest River District This Plan guides improvements in the northwest part of Fort Dodge and includes recommendations for the incorporation of public art as a part of intersection and streetscape enhancements along the 3rd Ave NW Corridor. The City is finalizing the first phase of streetscape and infrastructure improvements for the east side of the 3rd Ave NW Corridor.


Initiative: Work with partners to scope out spaces and themes, establish budget, and identify funding sources. Commission and install.

Special Projects The Public Art Commission will work to commission pieces that contribute to other public spaces of the City; however, the Public Art Commission has a limited capacity to commission, install, and maintain works in all spaces of the community. To ensure a variety of public artworks that complement one another and create a respectful artistic draw for the community, the Commission will serve as a resource and partner for public art. Two specific examples of partnership opportunities include Main Street Fort Dodge, who has goals to incorporate more murals and freestanding art throughout the downtown. Another identified partnership is with Corridor Plaza, a private development that has expressed an interest in incorporating public art into their District. The Commission should partner and/or provide guidance on scoping, commissioning, and installing public art. Initiative: Identify other key public spaces for the incorporation of public art and scope out projects in priority areas. Initiative: Partner with other groups establishing public art throughout the community to promote best practices in placing public art.

Restoration and Maintenance:

Maintenance Priorities There are a number of public art pieces in the City’s inventory that the Commission will work to maintain. While a maintenance plan is necessary to prioritize future maintenance, two particular bronze pieces are recommended for restoration. Initiative: Clean and restore John F. Duncombe Memorial situated in the Library Square. Initiative: Clean and restore American Bandmaster, Karl L. King Memorial situated in the Library Square.

Site Amenities:

Kiosks and Site Amenities

The Public Art Commission’s public art collection should be identifiable and accessible. Kiosks help to provide additional information on the piece, its artist, contributors, and additional resources for information through the use of QR Codes or a similar technology. Kiosks should be situated near stand-alone pieces or public art sites and coordinate with benches, landscaping, and other amenities as determined for each site. Initiative: Design and install kiosks and amenities at the Grain Silo Mural. Initiative: Design and install kiosks and amenities at the Floyd of Rosedale Sculpture. Initiative: Inventory existing Public Art Commission managed pieces and determine any kiosks or amenities that could be incorporated into the pieces/site.


3 Establish sustainable funding sources to support the establishment and care of

public art A successful public art program should use a variety of sources to maintain and establish public art for the betterment of the community.

City Support From percent for art programs to direct appropriations, various cities throughout the Atate of Iowa provide long-term, recurring funds in support of public art. The Public Art Commission should work with the City to establish a sustainable program for funding public art. The Commission should determine a minimum annual budget that will support continued maintenance of the existing public art collection and expansion upon the collection. Initiative: Establish a long-term, recurring source of funds for public art. Local Support Local donors, service groups, clubs, trusts, and foundations have been key for seeing through the completion of prior public art projects. The Commission should continue to expand upon partnerships and engage stakeholders in planning efforts to ensure a shared vision and support for public art. Initiative: Promote projects to build consensus for local financial support. Make applications where eligible.

State/Federal Support The Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs share a number of arts, history, and cultural grants that could supplement public art efforts. Past public art efforts have used these resources to close funding gaps. The Commission should continue to use state and federal resources to fund public art initiatives. Initiative: Keep up to date on state and federal opportunities for funding and make applications where eligible.


4 Collaborate with a variety of organizations to create opportunities for and

promote public art Partners identified in this Plan are key to implementing successful public art projects and promoting the efforts to the public. Various initiatives should take place to continue to share and celebrate public art in Fort Dodge. Promoting public art has many benefits for residents and businesses of the community, ultimately creating a sense of place and outward draw.

Annual Reporting The Commission should collaborate and share its work plan for the upcoming year with partners identified in this Plan, most particularly the City Council. An annual report builds support by communicating successes, providing partners a voice, and creating a consensus on goals. Initiative: Report mission, successes, work plan, and more on an annual basis to partners. Events & Tours The Commission should host and collaborate with other groups hosting events surrounding public art. Public art spurs conversation and builds connection through the creation of a sense of place. Hosting events as a part of the completion of a piece or simply near an existing piece gives the community direct access to the resource. Guided and self-guided tours also provide an interesting and educational activity for residents and visitors. Initiative: Host (annual) events near public art. Initiative: Work with partners to establish guided and self-guided tours of public art. Promote Public Art The Commission should ensure its presence in both traditional and non-traditional meetings, including but not limited to press releases, radio, newspaper/print, social media, television, and more. Ensuring a variety of mediums helps to provide anyone and everyone access to public art. Initiative: Stay active on social media that the Commission has set up. Initiative: Keep the public art web page up to date. Initiative: Help partners keep their mediums relating to public art up to date.


VI: Appendix PLAN PROCESS – ENGAGE A PROFESSIONAL: The following meeting minutes are from a session with artist Dan Perry that was funded by the Catherine Vincent Deardorf Foundation in an effort to assist the Public Art Commission in understanding how other public art entities carry out their public art programs. The session was held prior to developing a final draft of the Public Art Master Plan, as many of the questions asked were brought up throughout the planning process. The Commission received many ideas on policies that they should consider as they carry out Fort Dodge’s Public Art program, which were incorporated into the goals and objectives of this plan.

Public Art Commission

MINUTES Council Chambers, Fort Dodge Municipal Building

819 1st Avenue South, Fort Dodge, Iowa January 14, 2021, 4:00 PM

Meeting Held Via Zoom due to pandemic - join via computer, tablet or phone:

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Meeting ID: 825 3992 0196 Passcode: 542358

I. Call to Order: Scott Johnson called the meeting to order at 4:00pm.

II. Roll Call

Members Present:

Voting: Bill Griffel, Jennifer Condon, Shelly Bottorff, Scott Johson, Amy Bruno, Martha Bice, Jennifer Dutcher

Non-voting: Niki Conrad, Kerrie Kuiper

Late to meeting: Eric Anderson

Members Absent: Steve Kersten, Kate Stucky, Terry Moehnke

Staff Present: Carissa Harvey

III. Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes

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a. December 3, 2020 Meeting Minutes

Shelly motioned to approve the minutes, Bill second, all in favor, motion carried.

IV. New Business

a. Dan Perry - Public Art Professional Engagement - Q&A Session

Dan shared his background in generating public art works, teaching at the University of Northern Iowa, and his role in the Public Art Incubator.

Dan invited us to explore various antidotes asking the following broader questions: Where are we? What defines a place?

Dan walked us through various examples of site specific works which serve as physical and conceptual landmarks for the following: Egypt, Rome, Paris, USA, Saint Louis, Chicago, Des Moines, Fort Dodge.

Dan explore Public Art from the Community Perspective: embracing identity through sculptures that serve as landmarks.

Art makes us as questions.

Dan presented his Urbandale Centennial project

Dan shared a list of cities with PAC.

Dan explored his experiences with the Cedar Falls Art Committee: timeline, projects, budget.

Dan stressed the significance of a cautionary tale: roundabout sculpture installation and various roadblocks to the project.

V. Comments and questions from the public.

Amy asked if it was a challenge working for the city to have funding included in their policies. Dan shared the example that corporate Target actually chose Cedar Falls for their distribution center because of their public art initiatives.

Carissa asked if the city approaches the PAC and how that all works. Dan responded with an example of a public land levy are near a development and how this was a collaborative effort with three developers to have them included and more invested in the planning of the art which would be installed near their project site.

Dan recommended to the group to have regular presentations to the city to maintain transparency and to keep a strong presence in the community regarding our initiatives.

Dan recommended keeping policies open enough for flexibility, while still maintaining our standards.

Dan shared the mega sculptures project where they had to decline an offer from a sculptor. This was an example of what they did when they did not want to work with a particular artist/ work.

Dan advised to clarify and consider factors involved in memorial works.

Carissa asked how works are “catalogued?” Dan suggested we define what will be considered in our collection, ex: was it purchased by the PAC.

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Amy asked about historic works in the community. Dan mentioned that we need toconsider this as well as the conservation of works. (deaccession vs. conservations)

Carissa asked about replicas. Dan gave the example of the LOVE sculpture.Recommending that we consider the pedigree of the work and ask ourselves howimportant it might it be for the uniqueness of the work to be in our collection?

Dan stressed that acquiring big named artist’s works could be an importantconsideration in building our collection.

Dan recommended looking carefully at applicants, seeking authenticity as well asqualified candidates for future projects.

Carissa asked when funding was set up in the CFPAC, Dan responded that it happenedsimultaneously – the investment came with the revitalization of the city.

Dan stressed that it is easier to look for grants when “seed money” is established andsecured with the commission.

Dan shared that we should consider placemaking grants (KIB)

Dan shared that dealing with negative feedback such as on social media will “fizzle.”We should maintain our standards regardless of those comments.

Strategic planning examples were shared such as taking a happy hour bus around thearea annually to re-evaluate the commission procedures, goals, and membership.

Public engagement strategies were shared by Dan. He recommended that we tie ourinitiatives into existing events to advertise and educate the public.

Dan stressed that it is problematic to fundraise for a “spot.” It is easier to fundraisewith a “vision” of the work.

VI. Adjournment: Martha motioned, Jennifer Condon second, all in favor, the motion carried. Themeeting was adjourned at 5:20pm.

PLAN PROCESS – DEVELOP AN INVENTORY The inventory shown on the following page highlights public art that was commissioned and/or is maintained by a public entity. The inventory is a living document, meaning it should be updated on a regular basis, as detailed in this Plan. The inventory is the baseline for mapping, marketing efforts, and website updates made by the Public Art Commission – all of which should reflect one another.

The Public Art Commission is tasked with maintaining those City-owned pieces not having a home in another City Department and/or those pieces commissioned by the Commission. The Public Art Commission may serve as a resource to other entities for maintenance and/or commissioning of public art.

Fort Dodge Public Art Inventory DRAFT - April 1, 2021

Name of Piece

Maintained

By

Proposed City

Department/Grou

p/Commission to

Maintain Year Owner Artist Artist Location Description Medium Dimension

Value at

the time of

acquisition

and current

value Artwork Location

Year

Aquire

d Website Funded By:

1 American Bandmaster, Karl L. King City of Fort Dodge PAC 2006 City of Fort Dodge Paul Rieffer Alden, MN

Circus musician, conductor and composer of over

300 band publications, including “Barnum and

Bailey’s Favorite.” Director of Fort Dodge

Municipal Band for 50 years. Respected and loved

Bronze statue with a

concrete base Lifesize

Karl King Park, 424

Central Avenue 2006

http://www.karlking.us/muni

cipal/06statue_mount.htm

This bronze

memorial is a gift

to the city of Fort

Dodge by the

2 Chronicle City of Fort Dodge PAC 2019 City of Fort Dodge Dan Perry Cedar Falls, IA

Designed to sum up the history of Fort Dodge as

the city celebrates the 150th anniversary of its

charter. Dan Perry, the artist who created the

LED lights, Stainless

steel 22 feet tall 1st Avenue South and 9th Street2019

https://www.messengernews

.net/news/local-news/20-

19/10/chronicle=dedicated/

Catherine Vincent

Deardorf Charitable

Foundation

3 Duncombe Hotel Mural City of Fort Dodge PAC 1996 City of Fort Dodge Carl Homstad Born in Denver, CO, Resides in Decorah, IA

Mural painted from a drawing by Sumner Heman.

Sumner Heman, a Fort Dodge draftsman, uses his

skill with pen and brush to preserve Iowa scenes.

Sumner Heman was born on April 29, 1917 and 10’ x 20’ 517 Central Avenue 1996 www.carlart.com

American Business

Women's

Association, Cenex

Land O’Lakes, City

4 Floyd of Rosedale City of Fort Dodge PAC 2021 City of Fort Dodge Information Coming Soon

5 Fort Dodge Grain Silo Mural City of Fort Dodge PAC 2018 City of Fort Dodge Guido van Helten Brisbane, Australia

These details are drawn from artifacts of

stoneware in the collection of the Fort Dodge ‘Fort’

Museum and shared between/modeled by

community members. As fragments of history

shared between the social structure as it has

evolved to date in midwestern society, Pottery and

110 feet tall,

360 degree

mural 727 Hawkeye Avenue 2018 www.fortdodgepublicart.org

The Silo mural was

funded through

various grants,

generous

donations, and

with help from

6 John F. Duncombe (1831-1902) Memorial City of Fort Dodge PAC 1941 City of Fort Dodge Leonard Crunelle (1872-1944)Chicago, IL

Located at Fort Dodge in 1855 - Lawyer, Captain

Co. B. in Relief Expedition of Spirit Lake Massacre,

Member Iowa House of Representatives, Member

Iowa State Senate, and Regent Iowa State

Bronze statue resting on

a base of North Dakota

granite 9’ 3” in height

Karl King Park, 424

Central Avenue 1941

http://ir.uiowa.edu/cgi/viewc

ontent.cgi?article=7285&cont

ext=annals-of-iowa

7 Parade City of Fort Dodge PAC 2008 City of Fort Dodge William King (1925-2016)East Hampton, NY

The sculpture depicts individuals walking with

hands linked, representing the essence of Aluminum

Intersection of 5th

Avenue South and 8th 2008

www.artnet.com/artists/willi

am-king/

Catherine Vincent

Deardorf Charitable

8 Pleasant Valley Mural City of Fort Dodge PAC City of Fort Dodge Information Coming Soon

City buildings, Fort Dodge’s skyline, the Webster

County Courthouse clock tower and a pickup game Spray Paint Underneath the Kenyon Road Bridge - Visible along 7th Street near Meriwether Drive and 11th Avenue Southwest2019


.net/news/local-

Private Donations

and approved by

9 Sumner Heman Mural Unknown PAC 1982 See Agreement Recorded: Book 819, Page 458Carl Homstad Born in Denver, CO, Resides in Decorah, IA

Sumner Heman, a Fort Dodge draftsman, uses his

skill with pen and brush to preserve Iowa scenes.

Sumner Heman was born on April 29, 1917 and 15’ x 60’

Plaza 9th and Central

Avenue 1995 www.carlart.com

American Business

Women's

Association, Cenex

10 Cyclus

Blanden Art

Museum Blanden 2016 Blanden Art Museum Tom Stancliffe New Hartford, IA

“Cyclus” is the latin root of “cycle.” This suggests

the sculptural rotational composition of the leaves

and reflects the natural cycle leaves follow from Stainless Steel 120” H x 120” W x 120” D

Blanden Memorial Art

Museum, 920 3rd

Avenue South 2016 www.tomstancliffe.com

Blanden Charitable

Foundation

11 Echoes from the Canyon Dark Revisited

Blanden Art

Museum Blanden 1996 Blanden Art Museum Maureen A. SeamondsBorn Miami FL, Resides in Webster City, IA

Much of Maureen Seamonds' work is sculptural,

undulating form reminiscent of many natural forms

of the earth, including rock formations, the

movement of ocean waves and the sculpting of

Ceramic mounted to

concrete slab 44" H x 25" W x 15" D


Museum, 920 3rd

Avenue South 1996

www.producestationpottery.

com

Sculpture

commissioned by

Catherine Vincent

Deardorf Charitable

12 His First Step and Fall

Blanden Art

Museum Blanden ca1910 Blanden Art Museum Anna Coleman (1878-1939)Born in Philadelphia, PA

Anna Coleman was awarded a prize in the

sculpture division of the prestigious 1915 Panama

Pacific Exposition, and was a member of the

National Sculpture Society. Her works were Cast Bronze 36” H x 41” W x 21” D

Blanden Art Museum,

920 3rd Avenue South 1910 www.blanden.org Mrs. Dorothy B. Mills

13 Holdfast

Blanden Art

Museum Information coming soon

Holdfast’s metaphorical references provides a

different way of seeing the Oak Hill District and

offers a contrast complement to the sculpture by

Tom Stancliffe. Similarities between the two

Fabricated from 1/4”

Aluminum Plate, UV

Resistant Paint and UV

Resistant Clear Coat

12’ H x 5’ W x

4’8” D, 450lbs Blanden Memorial Art Museum, 920 3rd Avenue South2019


.net/news/local-

news/2019/11/color-on-the-

lawn/

Blanden Charitable

Foundation

14 Presence/Absence, "Through the Night" Installation

Blanden Art

Museum Blanden 2002 Blanden Art Museum Daniel Swanson

Through the Night was held May 11-September 11,

2002 at the Blanden Art Museum. It included an

art installation, walk and run, and community

remembrance. Remembrances from the

community were gathered at the Museum.

Aluminum, limestone

and concrete 104” H x 92” W x 2” D


Museum, 920 3rd

Avenue South 2002 www.blanden.org

Spirit of America

Grant through the

Department of

Cultural Affairs.

15 Spirit Gesture: Joyful Dance

Blanden Art

Museum Blanden 1998 Blanden Art Museum Maureen A. SeamondsBorn Miami, FL, Resides in Webster City, IA

“Maureen Seamonds was commissioned by the

BCF to create two separate sculptures that

activate the interior space from the stone

pedestals to the lower edge of the curved arch. Copper 91” H x 46” W x 36” D


Museum, 920 3rd

Avenue South 1998


com

Commissioned by

the Blanden

Charitable

Foundation with

16 Spirit of the Prairie Dawn

Blanden Art

Museum Blanden 1998 Blanden Art Museum Maureen A. SeamondsBorn Miami, FL, Resides in Webster City, IA

“Maureen Seamonds was commissioned by the

BCF to create two separate sculptures that

activate the interior space from the stone Painted Steel 94” H x 45” W x 38” D


Museum, 920 3rd

Avenue South 1998


com

Commissioned by

the Blanden

Charitable

17 Turn On The Lights

Blanden Art

Museum Blanden 1997 Blanden Art Museum Concetta Morales & Local YouthDes Moines, IA

“The work was a common effort of the artist and

groups of young people in Fort Dodge. It seeks to

reflect the diversity of Fort Dodge’s population and

symbols of our culture. In the 1970s, Fort Dodge

suffered through an economic downturn and loss

Ceramic mosaic tiles and

concrete

Each bench is

20” H x 93” W

x 18.5” D


Museum, 920 3rd

Avenue South 1997

www.lucidplanet.com/iwa/Ar

tistPages/moralesc.php

Donated services

by Fort Dodge

Firefighters

Association - Local

#622, Fort Dodge

18 Over the Treetops

Fort Dodge

Regional Airport N/A 2014

Fort Dodge Regional

Airport Michael Sweer Minneapolis, MN

Michael Sweere wanted to capture the excitement

of “taking off” on a perfect, late summer day.

Looking over your shoulder, you see the Des

Recycled ceramic and

porcelain tile with glass

and broken dishware 18’ W x 8’ H

Fort Dodge Regional

Airport’s Main Terminal,

1639 Nelson Avenue 2014

www.michaelsweeremosaic.c

om x

19 Civil War Soldier Monument Unknown Friends of Oakland Cemetery1900 William Pollock (1827-1912)Fort Dodge, IA

Erected in memory of unknown soldiers of the

Union Army, 1861-65. The monument has orange Concrete 15 feet tall

Oakland Cemetery, 1617

North 15th Street 1900

http://www.iowacivilwarmon

uments.com/cgi-

“Fort Donelson

Post No. 236, Fort

20 Olaf Martin Oleson Memorial City of Fort Dodge PRF 1949 City of Fort Dodge Clifton E. Adams Fort Dodge, IA

From left to right, the top row depicts, “Boy in

Norway,” “Youth in Iowa," and “Pharmacist.” From Concrete Oleson Park 1949

https://www.legis.iowa.gov/l

egislators/legislator?ga=25&p

21 Oleson Park Lion Statue City of Fort Dodge PRF (Oleson Park Reno Project) City of Fort Dodge William Pollock or Clifton Adams Concrete Oleson Park

22 Webster County Freedom Rock Unknown John Enderlin for now -PAC Advisory later?2016 Ray "Bubba" Sorensen IIGreenfield, IA

Iowa native Ray Michael Sorensen II began

drawing as a young child. He painted his first mural

on a large 80 ton rock.The mural on the rock

Ashes of 24 veterans in

paint used on flag.

129 A Street. - Jct. of A

Street and Karl King

Bridge 2016 www.thefreedomrock.com Freedom Rock Fund, Fort Dodge Community Foundation

23 Riversong Anthology Fort Dodge Public LibraryLibrary 2007 Fort Dodge Public LibraryHarriet Bart Minneapolis, MN

About each element - Brass Talisman: The Talisman

is a good luck piece that represents the brass ring

of success. Book Column: Represents knowledge

and culture. Bronze Owl: The book column is

Bronze and stone, wood

and paper, books and

words, everyday and

found objects

Nine different

elements of

various sizes

Entrance to the Fort

Dodge Public Library,

424 Central Avenue 2007 www.harrietbart.com

Catherine Vincent

Deardorf Charitable

Foundation

Public Art Commission

Blanden Art Museum

Fort Dodge Parks and Recreation

Fort Dodge Public Library

Fort Dodge Regional Airport

http://www.karlking.us/municipal/06statue_mount.htm

http://www.karlking.us/municipal/06statue_mount.htm

https://www.messengernews.net/news/local-news/20-19/10/chronicle=dedicated/



http://www.carlart.com/

http://www.fortdodgepublicart.org/

http://ir.uiowa.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=7285&context=annals-of-iowa



http://www.artnet.com/artists/william-king/

http://www.artnet.com/artists/william-king/

http://www.carlart.com/

https://www.messengernews.net/news/local-news/2019/11/color-on-the-lawn/




http://www.iowacivilwarmonuments.com/cgi-bin/gaarddetails.pl?1210280324~2

http://www.iowacivilwarmonuments.com/cgi-bin/gaarddetails.pl?1210280324~2

https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislators/legislator?ga=25&personID=3891

https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislators/legislator?ga=25&personID=3891

http://www.harrietbart.com/


24 Axiom

Iowa Central

Community

College N/A 2010

Iowa Central

Community College Tom Stancliffe New Hartford, IA

Its form was inspired by the graphic

representations of the molecular structures found

in all organic life. Tom Stancliffe, originally from the

Chicago area, is a sculptor who now lives and

maintains a large studio in rural New Hartford,

Stainless steel, powder

coated aluminum

Iowa Central Community

College by the Northeast

corner of the Bioscience

and Health Sciences

Building, 1 Triton Circle 2010 www.tomstancliffe.com

Catherine Vincent

Deardorf Charitable

Foundation

25 Cabinet of Obsolescence

Fort Dodge

Community School

District N/A 2017

Fort Dodge Community

School District Benjamin Ball & Gaston NoguesLos Angeles, CA

Interactive art piece containing obsolete items in

eight illuminated, glassfaced display cabinets that

comprise part of the large, winding installation.

The initial batch of obsolete stuff - which includes

Polyurea, glass, velvet,

and objects considered

obsolete by students

Fort Dodge Middle

School, 800 North 32nd

Street 2017 www.deardorf.org

Catherine Vincent

Deardorf Charitable

Foundation

26 DNA Strand

Iowa Central

Community

College N/A 2006

Iowa Central

Community College Jesse Bogenrief Sutherland & Spencer, IA

Over the years, Bogenrief Studios has grown from

a small house in Seney, Iowa, to a studio with a

national reputation for exquisite works of art in

stained and beveled glass. In 2003, Bogenrief

Hand-blown glass

hanging sculpture

Rotunda of the

Bioscience and Health

Sciences Building on the

Iowa Central Community 2006 www.bogenriefstudios.com

Catherine Vincent

Deardorf Charitable

Foundation

27 Forest Spires II

UnityPoint Trinity

Regional Medical

Center N/A 1995

UnityPoint Trinity

Regional Medical

Center Priscilla Kepner SageAmes, IA

Artist Statement - In the early 90s, I started to

build sculpture using the same techniques and

materials that were employed in the wall relief

pieces. By this point there was an easy flow back

Silver Mylar fabric,

Japanese paper, and

disperse dyes. Machine

and hand stitched. 72 x 16 x 16 inches

UnityPoint Trinity

Regional Medical Center,

802 Kenyon Road 1995

http://www.public.iastate.ed

u/~pksage/design/homepage.

html

In honor of his

vision, leadership,

and commitment,

the Boards of

28 Fort Dodge Fine Arts Association Piano Public Art Project Fort Dodge Fine Arts AssociationN/A Various Fort Dodge Fine Arts AssociationVarious Various Various Wood Various N/A Various Various

https://www.fdfineartsassoci

ation.org/piano-public-art-

project

29 Shimkat Motors Piano Fort Dodge Fine Arts AssociationN/A 2019 Fort Dodge Fine Arts AssociationHope Thier Thor, IA

It includes 25 drawings of automobiles related to

the history of Shimkat Motor Company. "Since

1947, Shimkat Motor Company has been the

premier retailer of new and used Chrysler, Dodge,

Jeep and Ram vehicles for the Fort Dodge area."

Acrylic paint and India

Ink drawings 3126 5th Avenue South 2019

www.fdfineartsassociation.or

g

30 ShinyTop Brewing Piano Fort Dodge Fine Arts AssociationN/A Fort Dodge Fine Arts AssociationJim Griffel & Eric GuylerBorn in Fort Dodge, IA, Resides in Des Moines, IA & Des Moines, IA

The 10th piano with its hops and bright colors, is a

great addition to the already cozy atmosphere at

Shiny Top. Acrylic Paint

ShinyTop Brewing, 520

Central Avenue


g

31 Soldier Creek Winery Piano Fort Dodge Fine Arts AssociationN/A Fort Dodge Fine Arts AssociationMeg Beshey Fort Dodge, IA

The artwork on the 2nd piano depicts vineyards,

wine and wine-making. Funded by: Piano donated

by Rochelle Green, a local photographer. The piano

had been in her studio for years, used as a prop in

her photography business. The Fort Dodge Senior Acrylic Paint 1584 Paragon Avenue


g

32 Fort Dodge Regional Airport Piano Fort Dodge Fine Arts AssociationN/A Fort Dodge Fine Arts AssociationJennifer Dutcher Fort Dodge, IA

This piano came from Park Hotel in Sac City, a

building that was constructed in the late 1800s.

The Park Hotel building is on the National Historic

Register. Jennifer Dutcher, Art Instructor at Iowa Acrylic Paint

Fort Dodge Regional

Airport, 1639 Nelson

Avenue


g

Crimmins

Relocation Service

donated the move.

33 Fort Frenzy Piano Fort Dodge Fine Arts AssociationN/A Fort Dodge Fine Arts AssociationSeth Hugghins Ames, IA

The 6th piano features a theme depicting many of

the fun things Fort Frenzy has to offer. Acrylic paint and collage

Fort Frenzy, 3232 1st

Avenue South


g

34 Fort Museum Piano Fort Dodge Fine Arts AssociationN/A 2017 Fort Dodge Fine Arts AssociationNoel Goebel Fort Dodge, IA

The eighth piano was painted with a general store

theme, that works perfectly with its surroundings

at the museum, by Noel Goebel of Art Town

Studios. Acrylic Paint

The Fort Museum and

Frontier Village, 1

Museum Road 2017


g

Manson Northwest

Community School

District - Music

Department.

35 Friendship Haven Piano Fort Dodge Fine Arts AssociationN/A 2017 Fort Dodge Fine Arts AssociationPaula Fitchhorn Webster City, IA

The 7th piano is from Our Saviour’s Lutheran

Church in Callender, IA. It is the original piano used

in the children’s chapel for Sunday School since the

church was built in 1957. Some of the church Acrylic Paint

Friendship Haven, 420

Kenyon Road 2017


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36 Fort Dodge City Hall Piano Fort Dodge Fine Arts AssociationN/A 2018 Fort Dodge Fine Arts AssociationFort Dodge Comera Club and ICCC Photography DeptFort Dodge, IA

The 5th piano features photos from the FD

Camera Club and ICCC Photography Students’

adventures at the Historic Warden Hotel in

downtown Fort Dodge. The piano originally

Photographs and acrylic

paint

City Hall, 819 1st Avenue

South


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Piano donated by

Chris Zagers. Piano

relocation donated

by Crossfit and

37 Greenstate Bank Piano Fort Dodge Fine Arts AssociationN/A Fort Dodge Fine Arts AssociationJudy Shepard and Beth Bottorff

The 4th piano was from the Park Hotel in Sac City,

IA, a building that was constructed in the late

1800s. The Park Hotel building is on the National

Historic Register. Marie Ramstad lived by herself in

Acrylic paint and mixed

media

First American Bank,

1207 Central Avenue


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Piano donated by

Marie Ramstad

family in Sac City,

IA. Crimmins

38 Creative Cakes Piano Fort Dodge Fine Arts AssociationN/A 2016 Fort Dodge Fine Arts AssociationHope Thier, Alex Bloomquist & Steve KerstenThor, IA & Fort Dodge, IA

This piano was originally purchased by William

Stahlbock of Fort Dodge in June of 1907 to have in

his home on the corner of 15th Street and 3rd

Acrylic paint, india ink

markers, spray paint,

and puff paint

Crossroads Mall, 217

South 25th Street 2016


g

The rugby team at

ICCC donated the

move; Green

39 Community Orchard Information coming soon

40 Olde Boston's

41 AFES

42 Fort Dodge Fine Arts Association Gallery

43 Fort Dodge Public Library

44 ICCC - Triton Gallery

45 Healers Touch

UnityPoint Trinity

Regional Medical

Center


.net/news/local-

news/2019/12/honoring-

nurses/

46 Kaleidoscopic Reflection

UnityPoint Trinity

Regional Medical

Center N/A 1989

UnityPoint Trinity

Regional Medical

Center Priscilla Kepner SageAmes, IA

Often it is the technical problems that send me

into experimentation with new material. Because

the half-inch polyurethane pads were too thick to

accomplish some of my new ideas, I collected

every conceivable material that could be used to

Silver Mylar fabric and

disperse dyes. Machine

and hand stitched. 96” H x 60” W x 1” D

Unity Point Trinity

Regional Medical Center,

802 Kenyon Road 1989

http://www.public.iastate.ed

u/~pksage/design/homepage.

html

In honor of his

vision, leadership,

and commitment,

the Boards of

Directors of Trinity

47 Stargate 6

UnityPoint Trinity

Regional Medical

Center N/A 2000-2008

UnityPoint Trinity

Regional Medical

Center Bill Barrett New York, NY & Santa Fe, NM

Bill Barrett, creator of the Stargate series, found

his inspiration after his battle with cancer. When

asked about the sculpture, Barrett raised his arms

Fabricated bronze

sculpture 9 x 8 x 7 feet

Courtyard in UnityPoint

Trinity Regional Medical

Center, 802 Kenyon

2008,

Plaque at

hospital www.billbarrettsculpture.com

Catherine Vincent

Deardorf Charitable

Foundation

Art in Public Spaces (Hospital, Schools, etc.) and/or Publicly Intended Art Commissioned by a Public Entity

http://www.public.iastate.edu/~pksage/design/homepage.html



https://www.fdfineartsassociation.org/piano-public-art-project



http://www.fdfineartsassociation.org/




















https://www.messengernews.net/news/local-news/2019/12/honoring-nurses/









48 William Squire Kenyon Unknown Webster County 1941 Albin Polasek (1879-1965)Chicago, IL

Memorial represents Judge Kenyon as he

appeared in court when he was a judge in the

United States circuit court. It is a life-like

reproduction of Judge Kenyon, and when the

weather is pleasant almost any time of the day a

Bronze bust with

massive North Dakota

granite setting

Webster County

Courthouse, 701 Central

Avenue 1941

http://uipress.lib.uiowa.edu/

bdi/DetailsPage.aspx?id=204 Mary J. Kenyon

49 YMCA Relief Fort Dodge REC PAC and HPC to help preserve prior to demo, etc.1964-1965 Fort Dodge REC Clifton E. Adams (1904-1995)Fort Dodge, IA

The information provided about this artwork was

compiled as part of the Smithsonian American Art

Museum's Inventories of American Painting and

Sculpture database, designed to provide Concrete

333, two foot

square panels

Fort Dodge Community

Recreation Center, 1422

1st Avenue South

1964.

Installed

1965

http://collections.si.edu/searc

h/results.htm?q+record_ID:si

ris_ari_390871

http://uipress.lib.uiowa.edu/bdi/DetailsPage.aspx?id=204

http://uipress.lib.uiowa.edu/bdi/DetailsPage.aspx?id=204

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