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Mesquite arts commission backs permanent painted 'dance squares,' considers chalk-drawing at First Friday
Summary
The Mesquite Public Arts Commission approved a motion to pursue a permanent painted dance square project and discussed temporary chalk-drawing activities for community events; commissioners said the painted squares will require city council approval before installation.
The Mesquite Public Arts Commission on May 19 voted to proceed with a proposal to install permanent, painted "dance squares" in public locations and discussed adding temporary chalk-drawing activities to First Friday events and other community gatherings.
Commissioners said the painted dance square concept would start at the theater and could be replicated across town; a vendor quoted about $500 for material and labor. Commissioners agreed the permanent paint installation will need city council approval before work begins.
The commission described two proposed public-art activations. Chalk drawing was raised as a low-cost, temporary activity already used by…
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