You might remember, Pease Park Conservancy and the Tejemos Foundation are exploring the possibility of a public art donation to the City of Austin in Pease Park: a Thomas Dambo Troll.
We have heard from nearly 1,500 people through our survey and 85% of those who have responded are in support of the Thomas Dambo Troll being installed in Pease Park. City of Austin representatives from the Parks and Recreation Department and Art In Public Places have provided us with their initial feedback, and we have spoken with staff members from sites around the country that have installed Thomas Dambo Trolls to learn from their experiences.
We have learned a lot and we want to provide you with an update.
With this input in mind, the Conservancy will revise the proposal to the City of Austin in the following ways.
Site Selection
Going forward, only the southernmost proposed site for the troll, just north of Kingsbury Commons, will be considered for the proposed installation.
Parking & Traffic Planning
The Conservancy will develop a parking and traffic management plan, detailing parking and logistics information that can be used by park visitors. This plan will detail available access to 500 nearby parking spaces on weekends, as well as onsite traffic management officers.
Local Talent Contributions
The Conservancy will work with the artist to identify ways that local organizations, volunteers, and artists can contribute to the design, construction, and programming of the troll.
Once the revised proposal is submitted to the City, its review will continue and we will keep you informed here as we learn more.
Find our Frequently Asked Questions here and feel free to contact us at info@peasepark.org.