Public Art Installation

1. The ECFE Nature Classroom will have a visual identifier for the first time in the community inviting all to enter and interact with nature. 2. Children and adults will use the classroom for events and activities. 3. Design elements will pique the imagination, entice people to enter, and promote an ongoing interest. 4. Design will be inviting and accessible for users of all abilities. 5. Features that encourage the public, especially children, to interact with nature while using or enjoying the art work. 6. Scale, theme, and materials appropriate for use by young children in a public school setting. 7. Maintenance that is easy and economical. 8. Design and function that are safe and durable for the long term (40-50 years) and can be used year-round. 9. Unifying design, themes, and features that contribute to the integrity of the areaùthat is, are consistent with the historic building and location as well as the unique natural setting.1. During the presentations of each of the final artists, the evaluation committee will have a checklist to ensure all of the outcomes listed above are met before making their final selection. 2. A community event will be held June 6, 2012 inviting key stakeholders, staff, community members, families and children to participate in giving feedback on the final artist designs based on the above criteria. 3. Once the art is installed, surveys will be conducted through ECFE on the signage and art of the Nature Classroom. 4. Grounds crew is able to easily maintain public art. Feedback will be solicited through ECFE and ISD 728. 5. ECFE will track community group/public event usage for community usage.