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Commission advances concept for book-bench public art; staff to check Public Works feasibility
Summary
Commissioners discussed a proposed ‘book bench’ public-art installation, agreed to solicit donated books (with the caveat that donated books would be altered/unreadable), and asked staff to check with Public Works about building a reinforced framework; the commission noted a $5,000 bench budget as a baseline.
The Duvall Cultural Commission discussed plans March 10 for a “book bench” — a sitable public-art piece made to resemble stacked books and intended for placement near the library or other prominent downtown locations.
Commissioners discussed design options (actual books encased in resin, book spines embedded in a reinforced frame, or a metal frame finished with book-like cladding), safety and maintenance, and whether the bench should double as…
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