Mesquite Public Arts Commission members discussed damage to a mural at the city theater on Monday, June 16, saying a clear protective coating applied to the painting clouded two strips and that a repair plan is being developed.

Commission member Cynthia said the crew “applied a clear coat over the mural, and they got two strips done and saw it was... clouding up.” She said she had given paint and clear‑coat specifications to Miles and that Miles would contact the Sherwin‑Williams technical line to identify the cause and potential remedies.

The commission’s discussion centered on who made decisions about sealing the mural and whether the artist should have been included in those decisions. Multiple members urged that “the painter and the artist” be involved in any repair decision. One commissioner said the clear coat may be defective; another said a white‑out or a later covering had left parts of the mural obscured and that she was not aware who had ordered that follow‑on work.

Commission members reported a repair was underway but said details, including costs and schedule, were not yet known. Cynthia said she had not received a full update and would follow up with Miles to confirm whether he had contacted the manufacturer. The commission asked staff to provide a report back to the commission with the technical guidance and recommended remediation steps once Miles and staff have consulted with Sherwin‑Williams.

The discussion included repeated requests for documenting decisions and clear lines of communication so future work on city‑supported public artworks will include the original artist. No formal motion or expenditure was recorded during the meeting; commissioners said they want the artist involved in decisions about repairs and asked staff to report back with a remediation plan and cost estimate.

Commission members also flagged a broader concern about coordination when multiple crews or contractors work on a mural, and urged that future procedures include the artist before sealing or altering an installed artwork.

A follow‑up report to the commission was requested; no date for that report was specified at the meeting.