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Mill Valley Council approves temporary installation of penny-covered bear sculpture in Depot Plaza
Summary
The council authorized purchase and temporary placement of a tactile sculpture known as “MUM” (the penny bear) in Depot Plaza’s redwood grove, directing staff to coordinate delivery, consider moving an existing rock for a safer landing zone and revisit community reception in September.
The Mill Valley City Council voted unanimously to acquire and temporarily install a sculpture known as “MUM,” a bear covered in pennies, in the Depot Plaza redwood grove and to revisit community response in September.
The item, pulled from the consent calendar for location discussion, was introduced by Jay Ingram, Deputy Director of Arts and Recreation, who said the council was being asked “to authorize the purchase and installation of this particular piece of art.” The Arts Commission originally recommended placement on the newly expanded brick area of the plaza; commissioners and several public speakers urged an alternate site under the redwoods.
Why it matters: The sculpture is a high-profile, tactile public-art piece the Arts Commission and residents said would draw visitors, provide a photo opportunity and invite children to…
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