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All People’s Multi-Purpose Gymnasium
6105 Sligh Ave
 
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Project Description:

The new multi-purpose gymnasium at All People’s Life Center Park is inclusive in design to provide a place where individuals with disabilities can participate in all activities without experiencing physical or psychological barriers. The gym will be a recreational / sports facility where people with various disabilities are provided an opportunity for inclusion and to reach out and participate in new adventures with others. The Sports Complex will include a full size barrier free basketball court, fitness center, offices, meeting rooms and related support spaces. The gymnasium will accommodate a variety of activities including sports, fitness training, performing arts and special events.

 

Artwork Goals

The selected artwork should encourage participation in activities by people of all abilities. The experience at All People’s Multi-purpose Gym is designed to be inclusive, fun and educational, the artwork should reflect this.

 
Estimated Budget: $75,000
 
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Estimated Schedule:
 

May 11, 2007 – Submission deadline

Second Quarter 2007

  • Artist submission review and short-listed artists selected for proposal phase

Third Quarter 2007

  • Artists notified of selections
  • Selected artists prepare and present proposals for review
  • Public display of proposal documents
  • Final artworks selected for commission
 
Opportunities for Public Art
Main Entrance
The primary drop-off / pick-up area for the facility contains several opportunities including the covered entrance and a retention pond. This area also features a covered walkway to the All People’s Life Skills Center.

Entrance Lobby
This two story atrium where patrons are greeted upon arrival will be a busy and highly visible public space.

Parking Entrance
A significant number of patrons will be entering the facility through this highly visible entrance due to the adjacent parking lot.

 
Site Plan and photographs

Main entrance



 

Entrance Lobby

 

Rear Entrance

 


Hillsborough County Public Art Program
601 E. Kennedy Blvd.
Tampa, Florida 33601
Telehone: (813) 307-1070

 

 


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