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A project representative (unnamed in the transcript) told the commission the summer mural program has not materially increased pedestrian foot traffic in recent years and the project team was considering alternatives to increase visibility and engagement. Options discussed included shifting the existing 160-foot-by-8-foot mural wall west toward Goodale Park for greater visibility from High Street and the convention center; splitting the wall into two sections to sit near Park Street and a paused bike-parking area so drivers and pedestrians see the art while stopped at the light; painting the concrete base at the fence line instead of installing the wall, to change proportions but retain annual refresh opportunities; and creating a \"legal wall\" where community members could paint within posted guidelines and where staff would repaint periodically to refresh the space.

The presenter said a legal-wall model could reduce illegal tagging elsewhere and could be monitored by staff, with repainting on a monthly or quarterly cadence if needed. The presenter confirmed that the team obtains ODOT permission annually for the mural and obtains a city right-of-way permit when required. \"We get permission from ODOT every year to do the mural. We also get a permit from the city to be in the right of way,\" the presenter said.

Commissioners responded with generally supportive feedback and several cautions. Commissioners recommended separating the legal-wall concept in presentations to other review bodies, since questions about maintenance and oversight would be distinct from the commissioned mural program. Several commissioners suggested a one-year trial, careful maintenance plans, clear community guidelines, and that the team coordinate with Victorian Village stakeholders. One commissioner suggested targeted outreach to elders and people with disabilities to create opportunities for engagement that those populations might otherwise miss.

Staff and commissioners noted seasonal variations in tagging and the need for staffing and pressure-washer resources to respond to unwanted graffiti, particularly in winter when cleaning capacity is reduced. The presenter said the team would bring refinements, discuss specifics with the Victorian Village Commission and other stakeholders, and return for approvals once artists and locations are finalized.

The packet referenced code guidance in the meeting materials (cited there as code section 315.05) related to aesthetic preservation and maintenance of public works; the presentation was identified as conceptual review rather than a final application. No final vote or approval is recorded in the provided transcript; the commission provided feedback and asked the project team to continue refining the proposal and stakeholder outreach.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Special Meeting: Art Commission (02/19/25)","oneSentenceSummary","The Columbus Art Commission heard a conceptual review Feb. 19, 2025, on options to increase visibility and public engagement for the summer mural program, including moving or reconfiguring a long mural wall and piloting a legal graffiti wall.","taxTitle","Columbus City Council, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio","taxId",75950,"location","Ohio","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6665628,"Downtown Columbus Inc. seeks permission to wrap five downtown utility boxes with local artists' work",426,201000,627000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2346925-2add6f83f1ae46cf175c462e674a627f&start=201&end=627","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2346925-2add6f83f1ae46cf175c462e674a627f/thumbnail_201000.jpg","/articles/6665628/Ohio/Downtown-Columbus-Inc-seeks-permission-to-wrap-five-downtown-utility-boxes-with-local-artists-work","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6665628-13b222c40a9434dbd5a202e67c315dca/orig.mp4?Expires=1771170817&Signature=npDiOVWSht9AZxCOnQnxw3JqcjAzNgVvpC5FWwngDHlJYgIn-Ja0O1jf9fxr03kRjbmuw3fsRgR5ADKImCOWqp-MuZz19VU-tG3L8ShV8eVqov58Gkeeo7pC8hOP-X6r0PEJGHj0SQQ0y1CHYbEw28a7j5qBjJnzzkUXKlpjZyapy8CwIw8swsutN-7kosSR-nsKs3BXrXbxkPI-ymroVX5hvw1AykdmTQPGGfSiI6Mmpgut339GXgAtnZB8w3R5NKrIIIlEx-LHSrgzZ6zlR3YA3fGDis7-JZo8~vPPQukYiaKk7VcBg8O~t~vGRsEmIUY76I6xT3lLp05r4waeDQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Megan Hurley, of Downtown Columbus Inc., presented a request at the Columbus Art Commission meeting on Feb. 19, 2025, to install vinyl wraps reproducing existing works by local artists on five utility control boxes in downtown Columbus.

Hurley said the proposal covers five boxes at locations selected for high pedestrian traffic and new development and that four of the five are traffic control boxes while one is a light control box just south of Broad Street. \"This is now the third iteration of this series that we're doing…we're super excited to be pursuing wrapping five more boxes this year,\" Hurley said.

The application names the artists whose existing work would be reproduced: Zach Van Horn, Elizabeth Miller, Anna Sokol, Alisa Workman and Chaz O'Neil. Hurley said the vendor would provide templates for cropping and splicing the artwork and that artists would approve the final digital reproductions before printing. The wraps are described as durable vinyl engineered to resist fading, abrasion, scratching, spray paint and adhesives; Hurley said the applicant would absorb responsibility for ongoing maintenance during the life of the wrap.

Staff analysis cited a code provision referenced in the packet as code section 3,115.05 (as printed in the meeting material) related to preservation of city property, maintenance and design balance, and preventing deterioration around public buildings and works. The proposal packet included budget, materials, timelines and location maps.

Hurley told the commission the wraps are expected to remain in place roughly three to five years and can last up to 10 years, though the applicant is not committing to the maximum lifespan in order to allow periodic rotation of pieces. Installation timing is weather-dependent; Hurley said installation is optimal between about 50 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit and the group is targeting April for installation.

The applicant plans to enter a maintenance agreement with the city's Department of Public Service, cosigned as needed with Recreation and Parks when the boxes fall within its jurisdiction. Hurley said QR-code stickers roughly 6 inches by 6 inches would be placed near each box and would link to Downtown Columbus Inc.'s public art webpage, where the program and artist information would be posted.

Commission members and attendees raised questions about QR-code visibility and web navigation. Commissioners and others suggested standardizing a single public-art landing page and making sure artist credits and links are included; Hurley said she would check that artist websites or social handles were linked and would follow up with the marketing team about site layout and visibility.

No formal vote or final action on the utility box wraps is recorded in the portion of the meeting transcript provided.

The commission packet and staff analysis were presented as part of the commission's review; the application remains subject to any required city permits and the forthcoming maintenance agreement described by the applicant.","At the Feb. 19 Columbus Art Commission meeting, Megan Hurley of Downtown Columbus Inc. presented a proposal to install vinyl reproductions of local artists' work on five utility control boxes downtown, with the applicant responsible for maintenance and a planned maintenance agreement with the city's Department of Public Service.","actionData","errors"]

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Commission reviews options to relocate summer mural wall and pilot a "legal wall" for community graffiti

Downtown Columbus Inc. seeks permission to wrap five downtown utility boxes with local artists' work