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Council reviews new public-art policy; asks for board input and clearer appeals process

5776453 · September 15, 2025
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City staff presented a draft public-art policy to set standards for artwork placement, engagement and maintenance; council asked that the arts foundation review the draft and recommended an appeals route that allows public hearings before council.

The DeSoto City Council reviewed a proposed public-art policy on Sept. 15 that aims to standardize review, community engagement and maintenance responsibilities for permanent and semi-permanent artworks on city property.

Dr. Esther Williams, director of community services and external affairs, said the policy implements recommendations from the Imagine DeSoto cultural master plan and would establish oversight by the arts and cultural heritage…

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