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Commissioners said the program was well received last year and that organizers want to prepare kits over the summer so the project can ramp up when school resumes. Members proposed distributing kits at the farmers market, at pop-up events, and delivering some finished items to a nursing facility if desired. The group emphasized that the project is less suited to young children at pop-ups who might not return partially completed pieces.

Staff and volunteers discussed advertising the project during large events (for example, music events on the green) to reach participants who remain for long periods. Commission members encouraged continued kit availability at markets and suggested boosted outreach if necessary. Volunteers said they continue to find the project an effective way to engage both crafters and the public.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Stow Arts Commission 6/3/2025","oneSentenceSummary","The commission agreed to run the Warm Up America crochet project again, preparing kits over the summer with distribution through schools, markets, and possibly nursing facilities after school starts.","taxTitle","Stow City, Summit County, Ohio","taxId",55000,"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},6217559,"Arts Commission updates city flag redesign work; STOW lettering placemaking project awaiting cost revisions",181,1658575,1840000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3644130-ade4523922755d9bbc718a0bcbe70b44&start=1658&end=1840","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3644130-ade4523922755d9bbc718a0bcbe70b44/thumbnail_1658575.jpg","/articles/6217559/Stow-City/Summit-County/Ohio/Arts-Commission-updates-city-flag-redesign-work-STOW-lettering-placemaking-project-awaiting-cost-revisions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6217559-d1d6bb29033cd71ee4b6fcba4481cef8/orig.mp4?Expires=1771150441&Signature=CQk8muQU~c7PeQaI1inlJ9yQTnKUcZKc07tuhKiz3v-jR5YP5QRepZwFG~mERZQc0LTWXeBEnPOac5CwMNpJhjyvnpW6WwquUOfftcoINeAah3B70u8cWQn~58dk37fCuTIpkp0gn-Jh8lZBVHPkNNtsddEBPVk4NkP4BD4zZkWi5WsTzegSesYNThtPeV3uW9yDVRJg5auhc4v7XkkSjcTAx9o2tzui12zC2PZzCeLdo60zAG9n9zpRaEWQVu9LA1Mt4CkLQC421cw~g9-bJbXz7gl0780KEGMGVkci8ag-S3MPdCRriPCpAXjfte4m2VrxGmsjC93Yz12LAbZkVg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Star Arts Commission reviewed two city-identity projects: an effort to redesign the city flag (moving away from a banner-style design) and a placemaking “STOW” lettering installation funded largely by the community foundation but paused because installation costs exceeded initial estimates.

Members described a presentation given by Andrew at the library about good flag design: limit colors to three or four, keep imagery simple and ensure a design reads correctly from both sides. Commission members said the city’s current display is a banner and that the commission prefers a true flag construction that remains recognizable from either side.

On the placemaking letters project, commissioners said the community foundation is funding most of the work but that some early submissions came back over budget after installation cost estimates were factored in. According to members, the project team asked designers to rescope or reduce costs and re-submit proposals. The commission agreed to request an update at the next meeting from Drew (city staff) on the project’s status and budget revisions.

Commissioners suggested engaging children at the kids patch to solicit design ideas for the city flag and other placemaking projects, and they noted Andrew (the flag presenter) recently graduated and will provide further updates when available.","Commissioners heard updates on a proposed city flag (move from banner to flag) and on the STOW lettering placemaking project, which community foundation funding supports but was returned for cost reduction due to high installation estimates.",{"_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},6217564,"City says amphitheater project will include public art; arts master plan vendor selected pending council approval",106,1143245,1250000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3644130-ade4523922755d9bbc718a0bcbe70b44&start=1143&end=1250","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3644130-ade4523922755d9bbc718a0bcbe70b44/thumbnail_1143245.jpg","/articles/6217564/Stow-City/Summit-County/Ohio/City-says-amphitheater-project-will-include-public-art-arts-master-plan-vendor-selected-pending-council-approval","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6217564-008c03bc0d87e43970a44c1a3a3a48d4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771150441&Signature=aZLiZpEUHwkY19FeQcBTcFTUrf1CEARlBMw47zw2Ed6RVwp~Z4f1c1w9r0QaPGCkDDGjLphZaCnvhH4haia9vE~y1pwyvsx73mSTeDoHPqnhvzz~mo54rk3NcbTdOJoPKYBaQjFGMUAI0Ya1r1TSiBG1FLmZJ2fAitDRaxsElXIQb0bkK8HuI67WQQHlooQESjP2agdruM6B7w56qkiizalogfwDBeeQiPwexvRflR~nf3uknd4Um~vpfJWhNkGY-pT~n2b0dkosOHnceLvJm0z8hTOQf~NkMg80UYJFFgROKV5TiH57QATEIzmWRCvV2xLRLXq4ifG6qa6dwjacCg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Members of the Star Arts Commission reported progress on two city-wide planning efforts: a new amphitheater that will break ground this summer and an arts master plan for which the city has selected a vendor pending City Council approval.

A commission member said the city has already budgeted funds to include public art in the amphitheater project from the outset. The group described a recent site walk-through attended by the mayor and city staff — identified in the meeting as Drew Riley and Zach Cohen — and ArtsNow. Commission staff member Nicole Mullet is developing an initial request for artists to produce murals for back walls that will also serve as wayfinding to the amphitheater and bike-and-hike trail connections.

Commissioners said planning is advancing quickly and that some elements remain unofficial until contracts and council approvals are finalized. A member noted the arts master plan is “pending council approval” but that a grant has been provided to the city to fund the plan’s work. Members asked for continued updates at subsequent meetings and said they expect the project team to return with public-art specifics, including calls for artists and placement plans.

The commission encouraged members to monitor ArtsNow events and other town meetings as the master plan and amphitheater projects move toward implementation.","Commission members reported a summer groundbreaking for the new amphitheater, a vendor selection for an arts master plan (pending City Council approval), and early plans for artist calls and wayfinding murals linked to the amphitheater site.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6217569,"Star Arts Commission outlines summer public-art events, kids programming and mayor video",470,39780,510000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3644130-ade4523922755d9bbc718a0bcbe70b44&start=39&end=510","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3644130-ade4523922755d9bbc718a0bcbe70b44/thumbnail_39780.jpg","/articles/6217569/Stow-City/Summit-County/Ohio/Star-Arts-Commission-outlines-summer-public-art-events-kids-programming-and-mayor-video","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6217569-0cbdad58036df20ce0b67dd4f4e1d14c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771150441&Signature=AKUpjeJjPcgomgo33NVIegsjhvp-1KyI7Ry6guoGbtykcJPqJtCJFlbgtayvHkwwpSvQwrfGCeK9wjLAV0n0XPRQ4QbF52O5EuW8QPA0Vj3xq~YIa6RETXdnv-7WJTISSZDBtxkaLIPesoIRDcFqMEAwgJT15qR1j0wXbK22yaKftesrCCnDADVTLpHiAw63f6tjkgz8HCj8k4ZTP5A35XsZ-MLevAIDDJC8xmvzWb7deuE~iHy0bCgoGV7pO5tYq5oEaVcyn2GWjr0u~-bPE6dPiOgscF0EHEeIMbE8btU7oWzVCMRCQHuHLD~dHmXnQffVXftVkLqaale3V8QkHQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Star Arts Commission on an ongoing meeting confirmed plans for summer public-art activities and children’s programming, including weekly participation at the farmers market, a series of sidewalk-chalk events and a short promotional video segment with the mayor.

The commission said it will staff a “kids patch” at the farmers market, which runs Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon (the market continues to about 12:30 p.m.). Commission members confirmed they will provide craft kits for children and that volunteers and market staff will set up and break down the children’s area. The commission discussed three specific summer dates for sidewalk-chalk or pop-up activities: June 17, July 15 and Aug. 12. A member said the group will “include it at the park” for the June 17 demonstration and that marketing staff will edit and promote any video recorded with the mayor.

Commission members described logistics for volunteers and kit distribution. One member said volunteers do not need to stay until the market closes and that the kids patch typically finishes at noon so volunteers can leave earlier if needed. The group also agreed to use an online sign-up tool (SignUpGenius) to organize volunteer coverage and to list the arts commission booth rotation on that schedule. The market will feature special elements tied to the commission’s activities: paper-mâché fruits and vegetables created by local artist Lavonne Fawcett will be decorated by children and placed in a parade truck, and the commission will display artists’ work on single-day exhibits through the season.

The commission also discussed promotional timing. Members agreed to coordinate with Brooke (city staff) and marketing to produce a short step-by-step demonstration video that can be edited and reused in promotion of the “Color Your City” or similar campaign. A commission member asked that anyone who can’t attend a particular date sign up via the shared schedule, and the group committed to have at least two people staffing pop-up tables when possible.

Less-critical notes from the meeting: the farmers market runs through the first Saturday in October and the commission customarily paints pumpkins on that last Saturday. Volunteers and organizers said the kids patch is an established attraction with recurring participants.","At a regular meeting, the Star Arts Commission confirmed plans for summer outreach including the farmers market \"kids patch,\" sidewalk chalk events on June 17–Aug. 12, pop-up booths, and a short video segment with the mayor to promote activities.","actionData","errors"]

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