Public Arts Commission

Summary

Meeting Overview

The Public Art Commission held a meeting on July 7, 2023. The meeting included four agenda items, all of which were presented for informational purposes. Two motions were voted on during the meeting. No public comments were received.

The Commission addressed four projects during the session: a call for art on the Martin Luther King Underpass, the Gainesway Parkway Project, a Breeders' Cup Update, and the Delaware Street Project. Each item was presented to inform the Commission of project status and developments.

Attendance

The following individuals were present at the Commission meeting on July 7, 2026:

• Celeste Lewis
• Nathan
• Clive
• Ed
• Hanna
• Georgia
• Richard

No members were absent or late.

Votes and Decisions

The Commission took action on two matters during the July 7, 2026 meeting.

Approval of the Minutes

The minutes were approved by voice vote 4:41.

MLK Underpass Project – Band Addition

A motion regarding adding the band to the MLK underpass project was tabled 26:52.

Contested Items

MLK Underpass Project Expansion

The Commission engaged in a heated discussion regarding a proposal to expand the MLK Underpass Project to include additional elements beyond its original scope. The specific nature of the proposed expansion and the parties involved in the disagreement were not detailed in the meeting record.

The discussion ultimately resulted in the item being tabled, pending the gathering of further information. No final decision was reached at this meeting.

Call for Art on the Martin Luther King Underpass

5:14

The Commission discussed a call for artists for the Martin Luther King Underpass project. Celeste Lewis presented information on the initiative, which seeks to solicit artwork for the underpass.

During the discussion, the potential expansion of the project was considered, with a proposal to include a band on the bridge as part of the artistic programming.

This item was presented for informational purposes and did not result in a formal decision or action item at this time.

Gainesway Parkway Project

Celeste Lewis presented information regarding potential art installations at Gainesway Parkway 28:57. The discussion focused on enhancements to the parkway, specifically considering a shade structure and floral elements along a path.

This agenda item was presented for informational purposes, with no formal action taken. The discussion centered on design considerations for improving the aesthetic and functional qualities of the parkway through artistic installations.

Breeders' Cup Update

Nathan presented an informational update on the Breeders' Cup sculpture installation project 48:42. The presentation covered progress on two key components of the initiative: site selection for the sculpture and the artist call process.

The update addressed the current status of identifying an appropriate location for the sculpture installation, as well as efforts to solicit artist proposals for the project. No concerns or debate were documented during this portion of the meeting.

This item was presented for informational purposes and did not require a formal vote or decision from the Commission at this time.

Delaware Street Project

Celeste Lewis led a discussion on the Delaware Street project 44:18. The primary focus of the discussion was the importance of commission members visiting the project site to gain firsthand understanding of the work being undertaken.

This agenda item was presented as informational in nature, with the discussion centered on facilitating site visits for commissioners rather than making formal decisions. Lewis emphasized the value of commissioners observing the project directly to better inform their understanding of the initiative.

No formal outcome or action items were recorded from this discussion.