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Carbondale arts panel recommends town accept Bill Morrow "Insane Cycle" donation, conditions vote on cost and site

3226121 · May 8, 2025
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The Carbondale Public Arts Commission recommended that the town accept a donation of Bill Morrow’s large motorcycle sculpture, contingent on a town-owned installation site and a budget cap for installation and site work; the commission voted to forward the recommendation to the trustees.

The Carbondale Public Arts Commission voted to recommend that the town accept a donation of Bill Morrow’s large motorcycle sculpture, often called the “Insane Cycle,” provided the artwork is placed on town property and installation costs do not exceed $15,000.

Commissioners said the recommendation followed a site and condition review and would be forwarded to the Town Trustees for final acceptance. The donation would include a plaque and a stipulation that the town “ensure and maintain” the piece, per the donor’s request.

Commissioners and staff discussed logistics and costs at length. Public discussion noted that the sculpture is large and heavy, has sat on concrete blocks, and would require a…

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