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Public Arts office previews exhibitions, Art Bank and mural policy work
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Public Arts Manager Corinne Miller updated the commission on upcoming exhibitions (Behind the Uniform opening April 10), Art Bank loan activity, mapping of public art and ongoing coordination with the Department of Public Works on a MuralDC memorandum of understanding.
Corinne Miller, public arts manager for the Commission on the Arts and Humanities, reported on public arts programs and exhibitions during the March 17 meeting, including the upcoming Behind the Uniform exhibition and progress on the Art Bank loan program.
Miller said the 50 Years of Hope exhibition closed March 1 and that Behind the Uniform, a veterans‑themed exhibition, will open April 10 at 5 p.m. She noted curator Michelle McCurry is developing the FY26 I Street Gallery calendar and that curatorial grants (one open theme, one social justice theme) and a juried exhibition will be part of the schedule.
On the Art Bank program, Miller reported the FY25 grant administration is nearing completion with eight grantees still in payment processing and that the FY26 Art Bank launch is planned for April 14 with targeted outreach to artists and organizations. She added there are currently 20 open requests for Art Bank loans and described recent installations in agency offices and council offices.
Miller also said the public arts team is researching a possible artist‑designed license plate program with the Department of Energy and Environment and working with the Office of the Chief Technology Officer to map the public art collection. She confirmed the team is in communications with the Department of Public Works on a new MOU for MURALDC and noted that all historically installed artworks using grant funds follow Federal Highway Administration guidance when located in traffic ways.
Miller invited commissioners to upcoming exhibition openings and workshops and asked for continued assistance in outreach for the Art Bank and Building Communities grant program.
