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The commission reviewed at least two submissions. One proposal from an artist identified in the discussion as Steve (Steve Nielsen) included a wings‑only sculpture priced at $40,000. Commissioners noted the wings‑only concept might not read clearly as a red‑tailed hawk to passersby. During discussion a commissioner observed that creating a fully detailed hawk could cost roughly double the wings‑only price; at the same time another commissioner recalled that Martin Taylor previously proposed a full‑body red‑tailed hawk for $40,000 in January. Commissioners said they wanted to confirm Martin’s current willingness to reproduce that full‑body design at the $40,000 figure before advancing any recommendation.

Commissioners also pressed for a recommended installation location before forwarding a proposal to council. Suggested sites included a downtown location with pedestrian access, the new veterans memorial, River Bend Park (noted as county property), and the area near the fish hatchery/art wall; commissioners noted some sites would require permission from other jurisdictions. One commissioner emphasized that an earlier full‑body proposal included integrated lighting—feathers and eyes designed to glow at night—and asked that lighting remain part of any renewed proposal.

Rather than vote, the commission made a procedural decision to table formal approval and seek two clarifications: (1) contact Martin Taylor to confirm whether he is willing to build the full‑body hawk at the previously quoted price, and (2) identify and secure an appropriate site (and any third‑party permissions) before sending a recommendation to city council. The commission discussed outreach responsibilities among commissioners and possible alternate locations; no formal vote tally was recorded on the record for this item.

The red‑tailed hawk discussion remained a topic of staff follow‑up. Commissioners indicated they would return the item to the agenda after the two items above are resolved.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","07.08.2025 Oroville Arts Commission","oneSentenceSummary","At a meeting of the Oroville Art Commission, commissioners discussed multiple proposals submitted under the current NOFA for a red‑tailed hawk public sculpture and agreed to postpone a formal recommendation to city council until they confirm whether the previously proposed full‑body design is still available and a permanent site is chosen.","taxTitle","Oroville, Butte County, California","taxId",55587,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6551288,"Oroville art commission recommends city council approve Black Bart mural restoration and repurposing",415,858605,1274475,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5341010-8c8b833375fb7051712e8b5b5912fdde&start=858&end=1274","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5341010-8c8b833375fb7051712e8b5b5912fdde/thumbnail_858605.jpg","/articles/6551288/Oroville/Butte-County/California/Oroville-art-commission-recommends-city-council-approve-Black-Bart-mural-restoration-and-repurposing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6551288-3478a6deb97309ade13834b372b49504/orig.mp4?Expires=1770436866&Signature=SHltszUHTYSeoZEgFX1k2zd2h-A1wUsjBTF5ES8fwynOw8AFyGEGBq4ldj27kpGQqv1sk811N8t7krAcIlINDT-w6dDYDEfyoDkm2QJNPKhOoUBmdamn~xDQlgOomsEmrSs7WzhY2SH9STFYMHTVZTRdoVFaVwS40iPmnXrVAH8SvabBvY2b4PcZehJIH1ngRz0vZux-2RxU-X-G3-fZ9bkelPfySnPK3HgH3uRmrPkxve5A9FBztWBMgE23rYIjB3DowFEcK2KP-S6KS5Hz1O8kBW4qQ477~vZpRmkTbEsW40Lv2o0FhsZXrNlYb~UIKqLGIvtjwfYWWoJgDC28CQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Oroville Art Commission reviewed a proposal from artist Jack Townsend to repurpose and restore the “Black Bart” mural on the building at the corner of Bird and Huntoon and voted to recommend city council approval and authorize staff to prepare a grant agreement.

Townsend said he worked with the building owner, Bud Tracy, and community members including Daniel to preserve historical facts portrayed in the mural while improving its condition. The proposed approach would replace deteriorated paint, make the horses and figures more realistic rather than cartoonish, and preserve or reframe textual details that reference a historic stagecoach robbery. Commissioners and the artist discussed adding a QR code or a plaque to explain the local history; the mural currently references Wells Fargo and the actual names associated with the stagecoach robbery, and Townsend said he intends to retain historically relevant text but present it in a less aggressive visual tone.

Commissioners were shown design sketches and were told the beautification work is estimated at about $15,000. A commissioner asked whether an aggressive depiction of an armed robber would remain; Townsend said he planned to portray a more peaceful, majestic portrait and to add contextual material such as poetry or historical details.

A motion to recommend that city council approve the revised mural plan on grounds of artistic merit, public benefit and alignment with the Art in Public Places goals, and to authorize staff to prepare a grant agreement was made and seconded; the motion passed. The artist agreed to submit an updated proposal by the 23rd if possible and by the 25th at the latest.

The commission’s approval directs staff to draft a grant agreement and forward the recommended project to city council for final action.","The commission reviewed a proposal by artist Jack Townsend to repurpose and restore the Black Bart mural at Bird and Huntoon, recommended council approval, and authorized staff to prepare a grant agreement for roughly $15,000 in beautification funds.","actionData","errors"]

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Oroville art commission delays decision on red‑tailed hawk sculpture pending artist confirmation and site selection

Oroville art commission recommends city council approve Black Bart mural restoration and repurposing