Public Arts Commission

Summary

Meeting Overview

The Public Art Commission met on June 2, 2023, to consider a slate of public art initiatives and proposals. The meeting included three agenda items in total: an informational presentation on the Delaware Avenue Adaptive Reuse Walk, and two items brought forward for approval — the LexArts Public Art Installation Proposal and the Shropshire Asphalt Art Project. Both items requiring a vote were approved, resulting in 2 votes taken during the session. The meeting also included 1 public comment. No presiding officer, meeting time, or location is recorded in the available meeting data.

Votes and Decisions

The Commission took two votes during the June 2, 2026 meeting, both of which passed by voice vote.

• Endorsement of the LexArts Public Art Installation (Versailles Road Corridor): The Commission voted to endorse the LexArts proposal for a public art installation along the Versailles Road corridor. The motion passed by voice vote. No individual roll call tallies were recorded. 58:38

• Approval of the Shropshire Asphalt Art Project Phase Two: The Commission voted to approve Phase Two of the Shropshire Asphalt Art Project. The motion passed by voice vote. No individual roll call tallies were recorded. 1:19:12

Both votes were conducted as voice votes, so no breakdown of individual ayes, nays, or abstentions is available in the record.

Budget and Financial Actions

The Commission addressed one financial item during the June 2, 2026 meeting involving a grant allocation for a public art project.

• Public Art Installation Grant – $100,000 to LexArts: The Commission considered a $100,000 grant to LexArts to fund a public art installation along the Versailles Road corridor. No resolution number was associated with this item in the meeting record.

Public Comment

One member of the public addressed the Commission during the public comment period. 1:19:44

• Tony Waivey spoke in support of the Shropshire Asphalt Art Project, expressing enthusiasm about the project and highlighting its potential impact on the broader community. Waivey emphasized the involvement of local youth in the project and spoke to its cultural significance.

No concerns or opposition were raised during public comment.

Delaware Avenue Adaptive Reuse Walk

3:26

A presenter named Will, identified as a first-time developer, brought forward a proposal for an adaptive reuse art walk along Delaware Avenue. The concept centers on integrating public art with private development as part of a broader adaptive reuse effort in the area.

The item was presented as informational, and no formal action or vote was taken by the Commission at this time. No additional speakers, concerns, or debate details are available from the meeting record.

LexArts Public Art Installation Proposal

46:23

LexArts presented a proposal for a two-year public art installation along the Versailles Road corridor. Key speakers on this item were Amy and Nathan.

The presentation centered on two primary goals:

• Engaging local artists in the creation and execution of the installation
• Enhancing the corridor in connection with the Breeders' Cup

The Commission approved the proposal.

*Note: Additional details regarding the specific scope of the installation, budget, artist selection process, and any concerns raised during discussion were not available in the source data for this item.*

Shropshire Asphalt Art Project

1:00:58

Alice Hilton presented an update on the Shropshire Asphalt Art Project, introducing Tony Waivey as the artist selected for the project. Hilton outlined the next steps for moving the project forward.

The available record does not include details on the specific content of the presentation, any concerns raised during discussion, or the terms of Waivey's selection. The item was approved by the Commission.