Salem Public Art Commission awards 2027-2028 residencies and Artists' Row spaces. Member Brittany Minton moved to award the 2027 Public Artist in Residence to Javiera Garcia/Cornucopia Threads and the 2028 position to thecollab; the motion passed 5-0. Member Hannah Gathman moved to assign Artists'
Salem Public Art Commission accepts Rousseau family artwork for permanent collection. The commission voted unanimously to designate two larger paintings from the Rousseau Family Trust as additions to the city's permanent public art collection, with supporting materials archived for research and
Salem Public Art Commission approves April minutes, addresses staffing changes and budget constraints. The Commission unanimously approved its April 21 meeting minutes, with member Carly Dwyer Naik stepping down and a new Clerk position opening. For FY2027, the Downtown Activation Fund faces a
Salem Public Art Commission accepts Rousseau art collection with conditions. The five-member commission unanimously recommended that the city accept the 12-piece collection valued at approximately $16,550 from the estate of Jaqueline Rousseau, with the requirement that the city does not gain full
Public Art Commission awards 400+ sculpture commission to artist Roark Congdon. The commission voted 6-0 to approve the award following subcommittee recommendation based on public input and collaboration with the Harbormaster, Port Authority, and Salem 400+ representatives. Becky Fisher was elected
Public Art Commission reviews five semi-finalist designs from 400-plus competition. The commission heard presentations from Falcon Laina, Mark Favermann, Roark Congdon, Thomas Berger, and Nora Valdez and Jim Larson on designs ranging from a steel monument to the Salem Female Anti-Slavery Society to
Salem Public Art Commission approves boot donation and selects five project finalists. Acting Chair Hannah Gathman presided over the January 27 remote meeting, during which the commission unanimously approved a bronzed-boot donation from Public Artist in Residence Sarah Gurin for Artist's Row
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