Tiburon commission advances 'Word on the Street' public-sign art project to site-selection phase

The Heritage and Arts Commission on June 17 voted 4–1 to move artist Scott Freshour’s “Word on the Street” proposal to a more detailed stage of planning, including identifying preferred installation sites and forming an ad hoc committee to work with the artist and Parks, Open Space, and Trails staff.

The proposal calls for 10 to 20 temporary artistic signs, fabricated to Department of Transportation specifications and intended to display short inspirational messages instead of traffic directions. The artist’s written estimate presented to the commission showed price points of about $1,000 per sign for one‑year temporary installations, with startup costs of $5,000 and package pricing of $15,000 (10 signs), $20,000 (15 signs) and $25,000 (20 signs).

Why it matters: The project would place artwork in Tiburon Town parks, open spaces and along the bike path, potentially drawing visitors and encouraging public interaction. Commissioners said the next phase will refine locations, confirm utility clearances…