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On plow painting, staff said the painted plows must be delivered and painted before October and that the town will issue the call to artists in winter with painting scheduled for spring. Program organizers discussed keeping painted plows available for fall and winter parades and possibly the Fourth of July parade in future years; staff suggested collecting designs in January or February to accommodate school schedules and holidays.

Art in Your Yard outreach is underway: staff reported a student from Tuscarora High School has already expressed interest. Organizers said they distribute the call broadly to art teachers, PTAs, scouts and private schools within Leesburg town limits and use OneDrive to collect submissions. For promotion, staff recommended prioritizing flyers, pamphlets and on-the-ground signage over paid digital ads; they said signage from last year can be reused and small printed cards with QR codes were effective in storefront distribution.

Regarding the free art library, staff reported a volunteer refills the box about every third day and that a town resident created an Instagram account to promote the installations. Organizers acknowledged occasional empty periods when the volunteer paces restocking to avoid rapid removal of items.

For the public piano, staff said the contractor working on a protective cover has adjusted recommended clearances to fit new piano measurements; the unit will be covered with moving blankets for winter protection. The piano maker’s charge was described as modest and the work will not come from the commission’s budget. Staff said they will hold off on a vinyl wrap until they confirm how well the installation weathers initial use.

Promotion and collateral were also discussed. Staff said they plan to reuse last year’s poster and map designs (updating QR codes and links) and to distribute printed wayfinding cards to downtown businesses. The calendar print run has previously been 1,500 and staff described that quantity as a practical “sweet spot.” Organizers discussed coordination with Leesburg Movement and other local groups to boost social-media promotion and email listings.

No formal votes were recorded. Staff were directed to finalize dates for the plow call, to proceed with promotion plans for the airshow and calendar materials, and to follow up with the public-piano vendor and volunteers for installation and maintenance details.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Leesburg - Commission on Public Art Meeting 09-08-2025","oneSentenceSummary","Commission discussed timelines and outreach for multiple public-art initiatives: plow painting schedule, 'Art in Your Yard' outreach and promotion, free little art library maintenance, public piano installation and airshow promotion.","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},6454253,"Diversity Commission to solicit logo redesign; $500 stipend approved for winning entry",325,54610,379890,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5861639-f13fe0b546f0e9d3e60a3052657ce3fa&start=54&end=379","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5861639-f13fe0b546f0e9d3e60a3052657ce3fa/thumbnail_54610.jpg","/articles/6454253/Leesburg/Loudoun-County/Virginia/Diversity-Commission-to-solicit-logo-redesign-500-stipend-approved-for-winning-entry","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6454253-41c755174cc7728627be018201143fc4/orig.mp4?Expires=1773432158&Signature=LcMMHiuvvRlnYTI9tBXEvz17CTSv-Sga7UL0DhyqKE-9zo61IKpVyu-7ThXfE3tXpCT9X4cnPap2GMfBiwQvwsIPlr6qepj6oNtcRxjJqy1Wi5jCrDOFg2b4I~46mKmIGF7Yb-w1hFWCPVnYdciqAVLHkrna4NZBHZ0H-dNHyHypeoVqa-kHk3AgMG-e9xRn51Wz5oaJsVY0GD8JzW1VmrpLoScBWM-~F4D5Q2xGAlzL0gvlxIsxsPHQL3nUNtjG0xBf4RyZYu~uUMhOFJEPBa2oxkrVXu6tzx7IdEws5odySWTIdwmeC0RsLNFB6HDxR~wr2cpLlYqEo1Tw6SElwQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Diversity Commission plans to issue a call to artists to redesign its logo, and the commission will offer a $500 stipend for the selected entry. Kara, identified in the meeting as the staff liaison for the Diversity Commission, presented the proposed process and timeline to the commission.

The logo redesign is intended to replace an existing file that Kara said is “micro sized” and unusable for print or other reproduction. Kara said the commission is considering two intake routes for submissions: direct delivery to the commission that will review and forward recommendations, or routing all submissions through a single art-submissions inbox to reduce scattered email traffic. “They would greatly value your input,” Kara said, referring to the Diversity Commission’s interest in receiving the Arts Commission’s feedback.

Kara told meeting participants the council supported offering a $500 stipend for original artwork and that the stipend will be included in the call materials. She said she expected to issue a news release early next week and asked the group whether a six-week submission window would be appropriate; one staff member suggested six weeks is “the sweet spot” to allow applicants time to prepare entries.

The group agreed that routing entries to a central art submissions inbox would reduce duplicate or stray email traffic. Kara said she planned to finalize the submission email address with staff and that, if the Diversity Commission rubber-stamps the approach at its upcoming meeting, submissions could be due October 31 with a review at the commission’s November meeting.

No formal vote was recorded during the discussion. The presenters and staff agreed to finalize the call language, add the stipend information to the call for artists, and return with submissions and recommendations at the November meeting.

Kara closed the item by confirming she would update the call to reflect the agreed intake email and timeline and would return to the commission with an update after the Diversity Commission’s next meeting.","The Diversity Commission will launch a call to artists to redesign its logo, with a $500 stipend and a six-week submission window; staff and commission members discussed intake and timeline options.",{"_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},6454244,"Town-wide heart sculptures fabricated; commission discusses storage, delivery and artist pickup",163,1699820,1862950,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5861639-f13fe0b546f0e9d3e60a3052657ce3fa&start=1699&end=1862","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5861639-f13fe0b546f0e9d3e60a3052657ce3fa/thumbnail_1699820.jpg","/articles/6454244/Leesburg/Loudoun-County/Virginia/Town-wide-heart-sculptures-fabricated-commission-discusses-storage-delivery-and-artist-pickup","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6454244-d1787237ac344069c1a4fd9a8283c6c7/orig.mp4?Expires=1773432158&Signature=JiR4q48i2o-W1rT9FydAC~~zibN6jAqcFw5GS9JDY56llCApE4HO0C5btm6AxtQA8p58VhMpSj1pc6Hkkp-PfY6e9VXeSZ420V4z42b4ILveBytPFHVlLKofN~yb3lbHphesCH15nbqfKDJN2nytVS4mGFOQX8yw7m4M30ySu~O1yyfMfJ5iX1EFDNPSvLlr4HcrkjyYtqrhNA8AXhU5MLY8Q5UrWoAY9MF6oGuVhABfrKwFNJLQs3PaR55DSzhVYyiOqHiP6oHbxs0WVNjYSv6Fk7GD8vPANa0fik~xWB4n67sjUayYYMW8V95sYGl~vvjKfxqXTHtg4YuTHWSrtw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Commission members heard an update that the fiberglass heart sculptures for the town-wide display have been fabricated and are awaiting final payment before delivery. Kiera (introduced during the meeting to lead the update) said the forms are complete and that staff will mail the final payment the next day so shipments can proceed.

Kiera said the sculptures are being held at public works after delivery and will be covered with tarps; staff and commission members expressed concern that outdoor storage could require cleaning before artists can paint. “They’re done. They’re just waiting for final payment,” Kiera said.

Staff described an organized pickup process for artists: once selected, artists will be required to pick up sculptures Monday through Friday during public-works hours while staff is present. Commission members discussed obtaining weight and measurement specifications from the fabricator before finalizing bases and placement to avoid late conflicts with town engineering and placement rules. One staff member emphasized the need to have all measurements and placement details documented in writing to avoid last-minute rejections by town staff.

The group also discussed hiring a local delivery vendor to move sculptures from public works to a central pick-up location. Staff said a single-day delivery by a local contractor would be inexpensive and would reduce scheduling burdens on public works. The commission agreed staff should obtain quotes for delivery and confirm ship dates so someone can meet the shipment at delivery.

No formal votes were recorded. Staff were directed to request weight and measurement data from the fabricator, arrange final payment to release the sculptures to ship, and obtain delivery quotes for consolidated transport.","Fiberglass ‘heart’ sculptures have been fabricated and are awaiting final payment. Commission discussed shipping, storage at public works, pickup arrangements during staff hours, base measurements and coordinating artist collections.","actionData","errors"]

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Leesburg arts programs set schedules for plow paintings, "Art in Your Yard," free art library and public piano

Diversity Commission to solicit logo redesign; $500 stipend approved for winning entry

Town-wide heart sculptures fabricated; commission discusses storage, delivery and artist pickup