Public Arts Commission

Summary

Meeting Overview

The Public Art Commission convened for its January 6, 2026 meeting to address three agenda items spanning commission membership and active public art projects. The meeting covered a range of informational topics, including open seats on the commission, an update on the Lady Lyric Sculpture Phase 1 Application, and the Shropshire Avenue Asphalt Art Project. No presiding officer, meeting time, or location data is available in the record for this session. Over the course of the meeting, one vote was taken, three agenda items were presented, and no public comments were heard.

Votes and Decisions

The following motion was considered and decided during the January 6, 2026 Commission meeting:

• Approval of the Minutes 7:48: A motion was made to approve the minutes. The motion passed via voice vote. No individual roll call tallies were recorded, and no specific mover or seconder was identified in the meeting record.

Contested Items

Shropshire Avenue Asphalt Art Project

The Commission raised a procedural dispute regarding the Shropshire Avenue Asphalt Art Project, centering on whether the project was ready to be scored in its current phase. The core of the disagreement was whether sufficient information had been provided to allow for a meaningful evaluation — specifically, commissioners noted the absence of a detailed budget and artist information.

The discussion reflected differing views on how to proceed: moving forward with scoring based on available materials versus waiting until the project submission was more complete. Ultimately, the Commission decided to defer scoring until the missing details — including budget specifics and artist information — are provided. No score was assigned to the project at this meeting.

Open Seats on the Public Art Commission

8:20

The Commission discussed two currently vacant positions on the Public Art Commission that need to be filled. The open seats are designated for an LFUCG (Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government) representative and an architect or design professional.

Commission members were asked to provide recommendations for candidates who could fill these roles. No specific candidates were named or formally proposed during this portion of the meeting.

The item was informational in nature, with no votes taken or appointments made. The discussion appears to have been focused on soliciting input and awareness among commission members as part of the process of identifying suitable nominees for the two vacancies.

Lady Lyric Sculpture Phase 1 Application

12:20

Krishna Dare presented the Lady Lyric Sculpture Phase 1 Application, seeking approval for a permanent sculpture installation. The project centers on a sculpture that reflects African American women and is intended to serve as a cultural piece for the broader community.

Dare's presentation was informational in nature, introducing the Commission to the project as part of a Phase 1 application process. No vote or formal action was taken on the item at this meeting.

No additional speakers, concerns, or debate details are recorded from this agenda item.

Shropshire Avenue Asphalt Art Project

30:23

Hannah Krefts and Alice Hilton presented a proposal for an asphalt art project on Shropshire Avenue, framed around the goals of traffic calming and placemaking. The presentation was informational in nature, with no vote or formal action taken by the Commission.

According to the presenters, the project is currently in its early planning stages. Next steps outlined in the proposal include community engagement and an artist selection process, both of which have yet to take place.

No additional details regarding project timeline, budget, funding sources, or specific design concepts were included in the available record of this agenda item. The Commission received the presentation as an informational update.