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Art committee rejects proposed alleyway mural, tells staff to work with applicant on a more visible site
Summary
The Jacksonville Beach Art Committee declined to fund a proposed mural on a southern alley wall of the Ocean Craft building, citing location and safety concerns, and unanimously directed staff to work with the applicant to propose a more visible location for consideration in February.
The Jacksonville Beach Art Committee voted on two linked recommendations Tuesday after discussing a facade grant application for a mural on the Ocean Craft building.
The committee rejected the current proposal to place the mural on the building's southern wall facing a grassy alleyway adjacent to the Best Western and unanimously directed staff to work with the applicant and artist to bring a revised proposal for a visible wall — likely along First Street or the street end — to the committee's February meeting.
The committee and staff said the mural's artist and price were acceptable but that the alley location does not justify committing roughly $19,000 of CRA facade-grant funds to a site that is private, unlit and provides limited pedestrian access. Staff said the application follows the program's 2-to-1 contribution formula but that…
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