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State arts program seeks site; Williams County board to review potential locations
Summary
Representatives of a state arts program described an 'Arts Across the Prairie' earthworks project and asked the county to consider hosting one of eight state‑funded installations; board members requested staff continue site evaluation and invited the program's representative to the next meeting.
Parks staff told the board a state‑sponsored program called Arts Across the Prairie is seeking a site in the region for an earthworks‑style public art installation; the program has selected an artist and has funding for construction and maintenance.
Staff said the project concept includes earthen mounds with spaces for reflection and play and that the program has $1 million set aside for maintenance across its statewide projects; the representative for the program (Tobias) is expected to attend the next meeting to present details and answer questions.
Board members raised concerns about vandalism and maintenance depending on siting, and staff emphasized the need to find a location with enough visibility to attract visitors while being resilient to damage. Suggested locations included parkland at Blacktail, Spring Lake Park and other county properties. The board did not make a decision; staff will continue to work with Arts Across the Prairie to identify suitable sites and to have the program present a formal pitch at a future meeting.
