Title
Donation of Artwork to the Harvey B. Gantt Center and Mecklenburg County
Action
Action:
Adopt resolutions authorizing the donation of artwork to the Harvey B. Gantt Center and Mecklenburg County.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Phil Reiger, General Services
Kathleen Cishek, General Services
Mary Herington, General Services
Explanation
§ NC General Statute Section 160A-280 authorizes the donation of property from a city to a non-profit organization or another government unit upon adoption of a resolution by City Council.
§ The Public Art Commission passed motions supporting the gifting of these pieces at their August 22, 2025, meeting.
§ The artwork is currently stored, as the Spectrum Center no longer has a suitable location to display the pieces due to ongoing renovations.
§ Two original Tommie Robinson artworks, each approximately 25 by 48 feet, will be donated to the Harvey B. Gantt Center. The two pieces are titled Commerce and Transportation.
§ The Paul Sires granite bench sculptures titled Tulip and Fallow Gear will be donated to Mecklenburg County and placed along the Cross Charlotte Trail.
§ These pieces are culturally significant works by local artists and will continue to be accessible to the community through the new placements.
§ The total estimated value of the artwork is $270,000.
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Resolutions