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Arts commission approves starting deaccession process for two aging public fountains
Summary
The Lawrence Cultural Arts Commission voted unanimously June 18 to recommend that the City begin the formal deaccessioning process for two public fountain artworks installed in 1999 — a metal fountain sculpture in front of the Douglas County Public Health building and a mosaic wall at the outdoor aquatic center.
The Lawrence Cultural Arts Commission voted June 18 to recommend that the City begin the formal deaccessioning process for two public artworks: the fountain sculpture known as Trace Manos (installed 1999) in front of the Douglas County Public Health building and a mosaic wall fountain (installed 1999) at the entry to the outdoor aquatic center. Commissioners approved forwarding the recommendation to the City Commission.
Staff presented photographs and condition assessments showing advanced deterioration: the metal fountain incorporates Corten steel that has corroded where it is continually wet and now clogs the pump system; the mosaic wall’s glaze has chipped and…
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