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Townwide sculptures: The board reported a project concept to place painted sculptures around Leesburg. Staff and a partner (identified as Kate from \"88\") have been meeting to identify potential public locations. The board discussed accessibility features, tactile elements for multi-sensory interaction, and possible sponsorships. Board members said work on a project presentation is underway and that the project would likely need review by the town's BAR (Board of Architectural Review) and potentially Parks & Rec depending on placement.

Little Free Art Library: A donated Little Free Art Library will be delivered to Parks & Rec for installation at Rockwell Park once weather permits concrete work. The donor and Girl Scouts will help supply starter pieces; the board discussed registering the unit with the national network and establishing a volunteer monitoring and refill plan.

Public piano: Members reported the outdoor public piano is being used frequently. The board approved a quarterly tuning schedule (within existing budget) and described minor structural repairs made to brackets and mounting to prevent sagging; a local technician will handle tune-ups.

Murals and Alley Projects: The Leesburg Movement has proposed small trompe l'oeil and mural installations in alleys (6 ft x 6 ft examples discussed). The board said it will assist with calls to artists and possible budget support while noting logistics such as parking and placement must be coordinated with property owners and town permitting.

Other notes: The board discussed banner replacement schedules, printing timelines that require coordination with council approval, and a potential exhibition/reception tied to banner rollouts and other public-art displays.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Leesburg - Commission on Public Art Meeting - Feb 03, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Board members reviewed progress on several public-art initiatives including a townwide sculpture program, Little Free Art Library installation, public piano maintenance, and mural proposals in Leesburg alleys.","taxTitle","Leesburg, Loudoun County, Virginia","taxId",5641,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_46":80,"_48":81,"_50":82,"_52":83,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":84,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":85,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6668869,"Leesburg board reopens kids' snowplow art contest, approves $1,000 paint budget and book-theme",466,644000,1110000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2217246-1b4765ba2684493953536ac7cf64a65c&start=644&end=1110","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2217246-1b4765ba2684493953536ac7cf64a65c/thumbnail_644000.jpg","/articles/6668869/Leesburg/Loudoun-County/Virginia/Leesburg-board-reopens-kids-snowplow-art-contest-approves-1000-paint-budget-and-book-theme","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6668869-d257d484b421bc942bd6d977e7234fe8/orig.mp4?Expires=1774974980&Signature=ASwyehRYe~tZ1rPX1bv90puXeDxFUuChrTzwSaQiPhFy9bd-Viw81AX4grBeSugvt8M1M9LK~dFvlt5DdaA6FNEeDJUahaO4hwuuSLULHYxdj-a-mzG3hNyhW25yfniV10jGcwO3IxjKt2cXOYIBTZ9uqpAuToCP1sHknJe3UlLrni1T4hpapr2YeHc5WU66FzSnYwrkC2ULdtXL1jOCsrGQ2VvbL5oC5WbpCk0XFogfepL5HhjQycyEekaDZ0k7zLjE42~nl3jM2ePqpQf9OvujOnWzF5Eo01~JaBYfaFhDkklh9C4J0sVbZj7bVkkX6P1e2yar2YZ2yxsxllzINg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Leesburg Cultural Arts Board approved reissuing its call-to-artists for the children's snowplow decoration project, approved a $1,000 budget line for paint and supplies, and adopted a children's-book theme for this year's contest during the Feb. 5 meeting.

Board members said the goal is to get submissions out to teachers and PTAs before the end of the school term. The board discussed last year's prize and supplies allocation but did not record a precise, binding breakdown of awards during the meeting. Board members cited an existing budget line for paint of $1,000 and confirmed they would use last year's call-to-artists template as a starting point.

The board voted in favor of the theme \"Your favorite book\" (described in the meeting as a broad, child-focused prompt) and approved moving forward with the call-to-artists distribution to schools, scouts, preschools and PTA groups within the town limits.

Staff were asked to update the prior call-to-artists materials and to circulate them to the board for distribution. The motions carried by voice vote.","The board voted to reissue its call-to-artists for decorated kids' snowplows, set a $1,000 paint budget, and adopt a children's-books theme for the contest.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_46":92,"_48":93,"_50":94,"_52":95,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":96,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":97,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6668872,"Leesburg arts board approves $500 contribution to Crossroads, agrees to administer call-to-artists",131,426000,557000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2217246-1b4765ba2684493953536ac7cf64a65c&start=426&end=557","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2217246-1b4765ba2684493953536ac7cf64a65c/thumbnail_426000.jpg","/articles/6668872/Leesburg/Loudoun-County/Virginia/Leesburg-arts-board-approves-500-contribution-to-Crossroads-agrees-to-administer-call-to-artists","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6668872-1e0f469c6f83201c12d04f79f3264924/orig.mp4?Expires=1774974980&Signature=I-kTMG7m8Z9Tql2tPwXQXWUQYv8yMR20Sbs2wpYPA2Q7T-PZFLT2duj2lck6ORDUz~rnTsU48nsNbqK3aMAPjTGPyvW-YAbpyDvs4qpXt1KiAxgx09j~v682Gc3di6qQRzf9VtD88d1s-BKlc-LuSSlZ0ZNRBcn1k35lzFZrlTwp2vOYUE~CeAmhOva-RRwJ85YpXcnbmq8y3OGdISNp0p~hDXRfjvjd3qu~KTEMcpOWGKdBFhZNpVQ8ybqpgftHcj0fYHmbIHYfgVrw0r3UY7XBIjRkqeaOGrEiTgA8NDNHSEd85JypnSXrsj59BK9k5TYcYjUebLO4Pit7LQXJow__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Leesburg Cultural Arts Board voted to contribute $500 from its COBRA budget to Crossroads and to administer Crossroads' annual call-to-artists and T-shirt contest, the board decided during its Feb. 5 meeting.

Board members described the arrangement as a partnership: COBRA will provide promotional and minimal financial support while Crossroads will handle voting and event execution. The board approved a $500 allocation to help Crossroads with advertising and printing costs and then voted to take on administrative duties for the organization's call-to-artists and T-shirt contest.

A board member said the board plans to reuse the process and materials from last year and will circulate the call-to-artists to the board email list for further distribution. No changes to the terms of Crossroads' contest procedures were recorded in the meeting minutes. The motions passed by voice vote.

Board members directed staff to circulate the call-to-artists materials to the board's email chain and to coordinate with Crossroads on timelines for March distribution and subsequent event scheduling.","The board voted to donate $500 to Crossroads to support a call-to-artists and agreed to administer Crossroads' annual T-shirt contest and call-to-artists outreach.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_46":104,"_48":105,"_50":106,"_52":107,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":108,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":109,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6668876,"Jeanette elected chair of Leesburg Cultural Arts Board; secretary chosen",59,297000,356000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2217246-1b4765ba2684493953536ac7cf64a65c&start=297&end=356","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2217246-1b4765ba2684493953536ac7cf64a65c/thumbnail_297000.jpg","/articles/6668876/Leesburg/Loudoun-County/Virginia/Jeanette-elected-chair-of-Leesburg-Cultural-Arts-Board-secretary-chosen","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6668876-f2db6b15662cc389470c52b37ac6784e/orig.mp4?Expires=1774974981&Signature=ZmoTocXtnrqLACXZPSfDXCMwQBmIqKFa7CuJlVwFwuT94LB8q3obA6MSMe265zKIY~NI1bFhqxVaIKzx8D4lASX77dfPSGq9jcf-c6700ymjVyb2wGaaD9Ws~U7P232nR6Ezb6YPQRjCE9JJVloT0Bzd6XZvc6TydnD~qlzCsUx9Njh1nWtx-W4CBlbpPHpobsATUyvAfCMPqmGB3uNOYPKTeEfYMtRmhSHUgVLCk-khDEjTWFkcvuh5R54XoZwLM-8WPbMlnwfLNSwYacZSG0Isg8Dzl0lcEoX0pWyKyvz0K3U3kmLv7Ir2-1izMWhPttpCkIgd~ufXjuqdy-nIsw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Leesburg Cultural Arts Board elected Jeanette as chair and chose a secretary during its meeting on Feb. 5, the board confirmed during its organizational business.

The board voted to install Jeanette as chair after a motion and second; the motion carried with four votes in favor and one abstention. The board also moved to elect a secretary; the motion carried by voice vote. The meeting included an introduction of new member Lauren Puckett, who described her background in special education and local community involvement.

Board members nominated from the floor; no contested slate was presented. During the same introductory segment the board discussed two existing vacancies on the panel and the status of prior members. The minutes from the previous meeting were approved as amended; one member abstained from that vote.

The newly elected chair said she would proceed with the agenda items and housekeeping tasks for the calendar year. The board then continued into program business and project updates.

Board roster and procedural notes: the meeting recorded five participants on the floor for votes and multiple staff and liaisons providing updates. The minutes approval vote was recorded as 4 yes, 0 no, 1 abstain.","The Leesburg Cultural Arts Board elected Jeanette as its chair and selected a secretary during the board's February meeting. A new board member, Lauren Puckett, was introduced.","actionData","errors"]

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Leesburg arts board updates on townwide sculptures, Little Free Art library, public piano and murals

Leesburg board reopens kids' snowplow art contest, approves $1,000 paint budget and book-theme

Leesburg arts board approves $500 contribution to Crossroads, agrees to administer call-to-artists

Jeanette elected chair of Leesburg Cultural Arts Board; secretary chosen