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Commission member Tara proposed a $250 sponsorship to support a flower-wall installation and hire a short-term photographer for the Flower and Garden Show. The commission approved the $250 sponsorship (motion and approval recorded in meeting minutes) and asked staff to confirm remaining budget lines.

Commissioners also discussed a self-guided art-walk application that provides audio and a GIS map of public art. Staff noted the tour exists on the town website and in an app, but several members said the link is not visible on the mobile version of the town website. Commissioners asked staff to move or add an app/download link to the website’s mobile homepage so visitors can find the tour more easily.

On banners, staff presented final artwork for printing to be displayed at the Visitor Center in June and July. Commissioners approved the design for printing and agreed to place the banners at the Visitor Center for June and July, with a proposed artist reception on June 6 from 6 to 8 p.m.

The commission also discussed outreach for several artist calls and the Crossroads Festival submissions; members noted low response for some youth and school-targeted calls and asked staff to reissue notices to local schools and PTAs. Commissioners discussed adjusting the timeline for the school plow-painting program to issue calls earlier in the school year and to schedule painting during spring rather than late fall.

Staff reported the new free-library installation is assembled and will be monitored for a trial period; a ribbon-cutting dedication will be scheduled once plaques arrive.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Leesburg - Commission on Public Art Meeting 04-07-2025 - Apr 15, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The commission reviewed sponsorships, a self-guided art-walk app, banner prints and plans for a June artist reception at the Visitor Center as it prepares summer programming.","taxTitle","Leesburg, Loudoun County, Virginia","taxId",5641,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6604277,"Leesburg to repair downtown public piano after vandalism, weather damage",548,1299000,1847000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2993114-bf320b91d1e07de66e7a7c2cea0c61c6&start=1299&end=1847","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2993114-bf320b91d1e07de66e7a7c2cea0c61c6/thumbnail_1299000.jpg","/articles/6604277/Leesburg/Loudoun-County/Virginia/Leesburg-to-repair-downtown-public-piano-after-vandalism-weather-damage","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6604277-5b68ac2ea69332337b26176102201120/orig.mp4?Expires=1770442797&Signature=V8b6Cx5Cr22tOshfIgk2pBYJg-O32jSSDt8iSGKFqfVfCsoo6sfte2Gm5MYljAKP4UD8FnCKlI4UPsNE8zGO6an6Rz4hqxJPrLLTBkrwnlPeMR7fiAMjFdck3sb9c3jmLXxAvLCGiIsj8fx2x49ui7Xa7XAzDLTR3ST7RFhWNL8cbywoRxpKkLJXllgIpWnq2Ox5XYtSctIAb7VpDbn-UpnH0y8ordqZdp5pUXCZioma2wYX-B9h5zspjxMR0RF~zQSd5AhNiZLiX6dwbkxIl6pYoqWN-Eo-GbODURNqC7aoMo~INjpt7xncWiIv6RzSjjxkSBawiO9ejjQ8oY~Ewg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Leesburg Arts Commission voted April 1 to repair a downtown public piano after commissioners heard from staff and volunteers that the instrument had suffered weather damage and missing internal parts.

Commission member Leah said an inspection by the piano’s tuner, Sean Panner, found parts missing from the interior and that exposure to rain and direct sun had accelerated deterioration. “He said it looked like somebody stole one,” Leah reported, summarizing the tuner’s assessment. Leah said the tuner estimated repairs and tuning would cost about $600 and likely keep the piano playable through the rest of the year.

Commissioners discussed security and preservation measures, including orienting the piano differently to reduce sun exposure, adding a sign to deter tampering, screwing down access panels, using a tarp or plexiglass cover, and exploring removable vinyl decals or wraps as a less-permanent decorative option.

Leah said small stabilization fixes had already been made — staff and volunteers had temporarily secured a drawer and removed damp felt to reduce sticking — but that a professional repair and tuning were needed to restore full playability. The commission voted to authorize the repair and asked staff to contract with the tuner to proceed.

The commission also directed staff to follow up on longer-term options for protecting the piano, including shade or repositioning the instrument, and to report back if further funding or council approval is required.

“Once we get past spring, it’ll be better,” Leah said, noting the combination of heavy rain and temperature swings had stressed the instrument’s wooden and felt components.

The commission’s motion authorizing the repair passed unanimously in the meeting record; the meeting did not record a roll-call tally of votes.","Commissioners authorized an estimated $600 repair and tuning for a downtown public piano after the piano tuner reported missing parts and accelerated deterioration from rain and sun exposure.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6604281,"Leesburg Arts Commission approves two event sponsorships and piano repair",1430,407000,1837000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2993114-bf320b91d1e07de66e7a7c2cea0c61c6&start=407&end=1837","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2993114-bf320b91d1e07de66e7a7c2cea0c61c6/thumbnail_407000.jpg","/articles/6604281/Leesburg/Loudoun-County/Virginia/Leesburg-Arts-Commission-approves-two-event-sponsorships-and-piano-repair","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6604281-8f308c8e07f826606633cd22d76ae33c/orig.mp4?Expires=1770442797&Signature=a3aDuVSz-~m3DSE8mkTZe0rWKKH7Xa9ZjYcxkQhz8S9UlosUDF973Agr9HXoLQ7JrQxsEfaMmwj4AEtbfbxBkZGNvi2q0VmdlBxdvEe5nwjbjbEnnJd46yk~WGdVtWgTBl9cQugdLYcC0lb9zGwnXM2p6gKTZfs5LpPspqqKr9~Lr7hp8axIU8E2SS3Cw8x2Frey6jnQ3rnXIWPdeNNYDTJ6sFVuDCz4z3VeneMEpDxHlehfH0Zxgtqenr0nY9rKh6qHXkiMocVRU2EoY3hMD1q26l-y9mTIDVroGCbqnPajToOMzjAUtX5AnnchMcUkbEdvJXEmXZeGxMV2H22boA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Leesburg Arts Commission on April 1 voted to: donate $1,500 to Love Your Mother, donate $250 to the Leads Work Movement for the Flower and Garden Show, and authorize repair work on a downtown public piano estimated at about $600.

The commission said the votes were taken during new business and each motion carried after members voiced assent. Jeanette moved the $1,500 donation to Love Your Mother and Corinne seconded; the motion passed. A separate motion to provide $250 for Leads Work Movement sponsorship passed. Commissioners then voted to authorize repair work to restore the public piano to playable condition.

The measures were described as uses of funds that are already in the commission’s current fiscal-year budget and subject to final processing by town council or staff disbursement procedures. Commission members discussed limits on available funds and the need to track remaining balances before committing additional support.

Votes at a glance
- Donate $1,500 to Love Your Mother — Mover: Jeanette; Second: Corinne; Outcome: approved. Vote tally: not specified in the meeting record.
- Donate $250 to Leads Work Movement (Flower and Garden Show sponsorship) — Mover: (motion recorded by commission); Outcome: approved. Vote tally: not specified in the meeting record.
- Repair downtown public piano (repair and tuning estimated at $600) — Mover: (motion recorded by commission); Outcome: approved. Vote tally: not specified in the meeting record.

Commission members said staff will follow up to execute payments and to arrange the piano repair and tuning. The commission noted that some of the funds for the donations and the repair are from line items that expire at the end of the fiscal year and that payments will be routed through council or administrative approvals as required.","The commission voted to fund two local event sponsorships and to repair a public piano after members discussed weather damage and missing parts.","actionData","errors"]

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Leesburg Arts Commission advances summer events, banner and artist reception plans

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Leesburg Arts Commission approves two event sponsorships and piano repair