City Hall - Oregon City - Art to Honor former Mayor Alice Norris

Status: Anticipated Completion Date - December 2011
Budget: $4,500
Location: City Hall of Oregon City - Portico
Artist: Nick Thomas of Portland, OR

Project Summary:
Oregon City Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the Arts Action Alliance Foundation and the City of Oregon City, plans to site an exterior permanent artwork at the entryway of City Hall in downtown Oregon City. The artwork will be a gift to the City and the citizens of Oregon City, privately funded by numerous donors and intended to honor the legacy of former Mayor Norris. Qualifications from artists are requested for a site-specific commission. Proposals to purchase existing artwork will also be considered.

Public Art Selection Committee
Chuck Clemans - Arts advocate; Clackamas Community College Board Member
Annie Howden - Arts professional, business-owner, Oregon City
Nancy Kraushaar - City Engineer/Public Works Director, City of Oregon City
Diana Long - Office Specialist, City of Oregon City
Carole Morse - Director, PGE Foundation
Alice Norris - Arts advocate; past Oregon City Mayor
Mike Wonser - Artist; Three Rivers Artist Guild Chair

Project Staff
Cheryl Snow - Executive Director, Clackamas County Arts Alliance
Elizabeth Klein - Program Manager, Clackamas County Arts Alliance