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The projects are part of a broader campus redevelopment led by Metro General Services and the juvenile-justice court. \"This is very exciting. It's the Nashville Youth, Campus for Empowerment,\" Atelio, a Metro Arts staff member, told the commission, adding that the campus sits on a 14‑acre site and that project completion is being targeted for January 2027.

Metro Arts described three potential public-art elements for the campus. The first is a comprehensive wall sculpture proposed as a national call to artists. The second is a direct selection for interior work on the second and third floors; staff named Stephanie Paragains as the intended direct selection because she previously worked with Judge Sheila Calloway and on prior grant applications tied to this campus. The third element is an \"Empowerment Collection,\" a curated series of approximately 10–15 original works displayed in long corridors across three floors that will address themes such as empowerment, resilience, justice and growth and will be limited to artists from Nashville and Davidson County.

Metro Arts said all three projects would be funded from capital improvement project percent‑for‑art funds. \"They\u0000are all generated from the capital improvement project,\" Atelio said. Staff emphasized the projects remain in early planning; exact commission amounts and selection-panel parameters will be set after Metro Arts and General Services identify final locations and technical constraints.

Commissioners and staff raised practical questions about timeline, materials and artist capacity. One commissioner asked whether the national call risks excluding local artists; Atelio said the commission would include provisions to favor local artists on selection panels and had considered a mentorship or \"mentee\" opportunity but was concerned staff capacity and the compressed timeline (roughly two years to January 2027) would limit ability to administer a formal mentorship program.

Staff outlined sensitivity and programming concerns for installing art in court-related spaces. \"The First Floor ... is going to be a very highly sensitive area,\" Atelio said, noting that certain courtroom-adjacent areas need art that does not trigger or distress viewers. Commissioners also pressed on technical issues such as structural engineering for large installations, ultraviolet protection for artworks near glass, and long-term maintenance plans.

Metro Arts said the direct-selection artist would submit a proposal with dimensions, materials, fabrication and engineering plans; staff will review that proposal and present it to the commission for approval. For the corridor collection, artists will be asked for sketches, narratives and resumes; staff estimated 10–15 pieces would be selected for the corridor program.

Why it matters: the campus replaces an existing juvenile-justice facility and is intended as an \"empowerment\" campus with classrooms, therapy spaces and trade‑school components. Public art will be highly visible to families and court users and must balance creative ambitions with safety, durability and sensitivity to the population using the building.

Next steps: Metro Arts will confirm exact locations, ask artists for proposals, review budgets once sites are determined, and return to the commission with formal proposals for selection and funding approval. Staff warned that specific commission amounts and the feasibility of mentorship programming remain \"not specified\" until site parameters and budgets are finalized.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","02/28/25 Metro Arts Commission: Public Arts Committee","oneSentenceSummary","Metro Arts staff presented plans on Feb. 28 for several public-art components tied to the Nashville Youth Campus for Empowerment, a new juvenile-justice campus sited near Trinity and I‑65 on Brick Church Pike in North Nashville.","taxTitle","Arts Commission Meetings, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee","taxId",69305,"location","Tennessee","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},6304295,"Metro Arts reports FY26 budget submitted, hiring delays and plans for public-art anniversary",392,3074000,3466000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2466460-c478f107311abe7a31642de248c759e4&start=3074&end=3466","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2466460-c478f107311abe7a31642de248c759e4/thumbnail_3074000.jpg","/articles/6304295/Tennessee/Metro-Arts-reports-FY26-budget-submitted-hiring-delays-and-plans-for-public-art-anniversary","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6304295-a45c676e2df8acdfe417d6a239032f24/orig.mp4?Expires=1775627333&Signature=Ykug0KlbV8ZankACvq7eeAeokjHxyuDtIBNlGH4FyWb5UlQLw3kNTYu3NHzF6TAM9HqxXeiQP~IZ2stfp3eKRutlgiALRcwn0UCgU2uDe4tK-CQ~sDeyWtapL3~5LhzBqxT8P7OvqVruCO5tKB9s5HrrZGeBc~9L68TtfWVdwgnvbvnTc1DhlEX6MGhvJPJPsP24yEj60bFN39S~sa4LX~Z7iq7X4kt4I3yMEUHgSVVh7ywknsJ964vPix1F7THqetlG-NGiAX3Rlzx~wPY1T5c3DK8wnCIGhku06sQ2yGlF6Kqk3RtfWWSujPDog~2n1MNTBzE6iDZV9n-kHo7hmA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Commissioners received several administrative updates on Feb. 28: Metro Arts has submitted its fiscal-year 2026 budget and procurement materials, announced staff hiring updates and discussed plans to mark the anniversary of Nashville's public-art ordinance.

\"We have submitted our fiscal year 'twenty 6 budget,\" the commission chair said, and staff confirmed procurement information accompanied the budget submission. Ashley Batchelder, introduced as the new interim executive director of Metro Arts, told the commission that Feb. 28 was her one-month anniversary in the role.

Staff reported that the public-art manager position remains vacant and that the hiring process must restart after a procedural misstep. Metro Arts said the department is prioritizing hiring a finance manager first (interviews expected soon) and a public-information officer; once those positions are filled staff capacity will better support a public-art manager recruitment and programming.

\"Because I don't have a timeline, I know that you probably shouldn't expect in the next couple of months,\" a staff member said about the public-art manager hiring process. Staff estimated a realistic application and review timeline of two to three months once the call is reissued.

Commissioners also discussed plans to mark an anniversary of the city\u0000public-art ordinance. Staff described a yearlong celebration spanning June to the following June and said programming ideas are being developed, but full execution is contingent on additional communications and public-art staffing. \"We do need to have some of these positions hired, comms, public art manager, to be able to fully execute the anniversary and not pull down on staff capacity,\" a staff member said.

Why it matters: staffing and budget decisions affect Metro Arts' ability to manage large projects and community engagement programs. Commissioners asked that staff keep priorities aligned to fund and staffing constraints while pursuing outreach and anniversary programming.

Next steps: Metro Arts will proceed with finance-manager interviews, continue recruitment for communications capacity, and restart the public-art manager recruitment once procedural steps are complete. Staff will return with timelines and candidate updates.","Metro Arts submitted its FY26 budget and procurement documents and introduced interim executive director Ashley Batchelder. Staff said hiring for a public-art manager must restart and that finance and communications hires are priorities; commission anniversary planning is paused pending additional staff capacity.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6304300,"Arthur Avenue underpass lighting installation set for May; NDOT to manage maintenance under MOU",909,2141000,3050000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2466460-c478f107311abe7a31642de248c759e4&start=2141&end=3050","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2466460-c478f107311abe7a31642de248c759e4/thumbnail_2141000.jpg","/articles/6304300/Tennessee/Arthur-Avenue-underpass-lighting-installation-set-for-May-NDOT-to-manage-maintenance-under-MOU","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6304300-3269db04ecc6d3580c7a205b52f22603/orig.mp4?Expires=1775627333&Signature=FKA9MKLFSEgRG9rk~eoaFsr5XxSLGl6MXDO4wKEUmDafaqmn7GFHnoWbXbYKIrH7aWBoieHVUQfk3Fr0ZmexXkMZL14Rdpv2Cv~BcsdXEtkEwBFD1n0AYqpQBcQpdoMMNDMWR4hChaznG3XpXv4BXqL7JXGS23umVFlAb4G6Y-QLns4QGqdKWI5esT2SwwsyqVQjLrF60Tm-8s-h5Aw-n1ODn9L2V-QAvRPlE2PAcYFLZNbFHLIshCee-Eqi0KJoVtakTjJKnt80k6JqtcJjZIvHXsQyZVduiIxGEj5xMbPtVmw313a5mHXgPpxrM2~DwasZl4Wahrq1luPgOrGWJQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Metro Arts staff updated commissioners that the Arthur Avenue underpass public-art and lighting installation in North Nashville is scheduled for installation in May.

\"We expect it will be installed in May,\" Anne Leslie, a Metro Arts staff member, said, adding that the artist will visit in late March to meet installers and update the community. The artist—identified in meeting materials as Alex Bridal—produced renderings of pixelated ceiling lights intended to brighten a long, historically dark underpass beneath multiple lanes of interstate traffic.

The project is a multi‑year effort coordinated with the Nashville Department of Transportation (NDOT). Leslie said NDOT and Metro Arts are developing a memorandum of understanding that will spell out maintenance responsibilities. \"Right of ways are areas that they do maintain and are committed to doing that, for this project,\" Leslie told commissioners when asked about upkeep, trash, graffiti and lighting failures.

Commissioners asked about potential vandalism, green-space planting and touch-up painting for sidewalls. Leslie said the I-beam color was selected from a federal palette and that NDOT has staffing to touch up painted areas. Metro Arts also expects to hire Project Return—an organization that provides work experience for formerly incarcerated individuals—to assist as installers on the site so participants can gain on-the-job experience.

Staff described why the commission used an invitational approach rather than an open national call. The project required artists with proven experience in lighting and complex technical installations and the project timeline and community interest pushed Metro Arts to invite an artist with that expertise.

Why it matters: the underpass has long been a dark, underused corridor near Fisk University and community members flagged safety and maintenance concerns. The lighting installation aims to transform the space while NDOT will assume maintenance responsibilities per a forthcoming MOU.

Next steps: Metro Arts will finalize the artist visit schedule for late March, coordinate the installation timeline for May, and finalize the NDOT memorandum of understanding that defines maintenance responsibilities and touch-up schedules.","Metro Arts and Nashville Department of Transportation (NDOT) reported the Arthur Avenue underpass public-art lighting installation will be installed in May. The project used an invitational artist selection for technical reasons, and NDOT will hold maintenance responsibilities under a memorandum of understanding.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6304305,"Metro Arts posts video features of Nolensville Pike bus-shelter artworks",387,1676000,2063000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2466460-c478f107311abe7a31642de248c759e4&start=1676&end=2063","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2466460-c478f107311abe7a31642de248c759e4/thumbnail_1676000.jpg","/articles/6304305/Tennessee/Metro-Arts-posts-video-features-of-Nolensville-Pike-bus-shelter-artworks","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6304305-099d2c588c20506bb2d9744357779840/orig.mp4?Expires=1775627333&Signature=lOcSlhskkBA-EZYH6QWzFwFGWzN0NGMeU-7bKdYnfbbXLHjvhz9L80tVYnMSLGTatphzOTLdEmT40IpBkkFL1qAHE0GDIbDOIcUPSmW1PngBYW1I-a4Qa9GsBj6nl3QLAVZzLTmQj8aYiVvkxMB2KW4rPHH5brLGxbcDmMjNGOD7LKt1G0KBRtxRFeo2deQIMLHhdquvmHIDq9ub4YPf7QIXehSA7L8S7NYCGnZSXXIfJiYhZT1~Hmjn7PBdmx8MEHsovKO5DZjhayH6QphHNRdet93omZu38FEIwY72~x0DjBrQ8xuLDeKINlVwCqVhgTlkQwzKGguXPZdfnddTqQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Metro Arts told commissioners on Feb. 28 that it has produced short video features documenting a public-art installation of vinyl-wrapped bus shelters along the Nolensville Pike (Mill Pike) corridor.

\"This was an idea that came from, a while back, but we never initiated it. But recently, Darren Jackson revitalized this, and is actually creating short features for some of our public arts, artworks,\" Atelio, a Metro Arts staff member, said. Staff member Masania and media partners worked on the pieces and Metro Nashville Network assisted with editing and production.

The shelter artworks involve five artists: Tess Davies, Prado Studio, Tenduway Cicero, Daniel Arite (transcript spelling), Lisonbee Bridal and Tony Sabota, staff said. The shelters were installed as vinyl wraps because warranties and insurance limitations for WeGo shelters prevented permanent attachments. Staff reported positive community responses during reinstallation.

Metro Arts said it will publish a trailer and full features on the Metro Arts website and on YouTube; the department also gives artists rights to use the video in their own portfolios. \"We do give the artist right to use the video,\" a staff member said. The videos are intended as both artist promotion and documentation of Metro Arts' work in public transit corridors.

Why it matters: documenting public-art installations helps Metro Arts promote artists and preserve installation records. Staff said the media features also provide a shareable asset that artists can use in their professional portfolios.

Next steps: Metro Arts will continue to work with the Metro Nashville Network to produce additional features and will circulate links to commissioners and the public when the pieces are posted online.","Metro Arts staff produced short video features documenting five bus-shelter artworks on Nolensville Pike; the pieces are vinyl wraps installed on WeGo shelters and the videos will be posted on Metro Arts\u0000website and YouTube.","actionData","errors"]

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