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City plans call for artists to paint 24-99 underpass tunnel; board discusses gallery-style, community submissions
Summary
Highland Village staff proposed a call for artists and a community-driven approach to paint the trail tunnel under FM 2499, seeking a community-engaging theme and possible gallery-style submissions including youth work; staff estimates $15,000–$16,000 to prepare and paint the tunnel.
Highland Village Parks and Recreation staff outlined March 17 plans to commission artwork for the pedestrian tunnel under FM 2499 and to include the project in next year’s Art Festival. The tunnel, which staff recently waterproofed after leaks, will be painted a white base and offered as a public art opportunity aimed at engaging local artists and the community.
Staff estimated the painting and preparation cost at about $15,000 to $16,000 based on prior-year quotes (last year’s cost was about $14,500). The board discussed issuing a call for artists or an RFP with specific prompts—examples offered included local wildflowers, “what the parks…
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