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Commission recommends public fence art and plantings near waterfront concert venue
Summary
The Bangor Cultural Commission recommended a multi-artist fence-art project along the waterfront near the concert venue, approving a plan to display 20 to 50 artist panels, add plantings and explore lighting; the commission passed a recommendation to support the project.
The Bangor Cultural Commission recommended a public-art project to enliven a long fence near the waterfront concert venue that has drawn public attention. Commissioners heard that 20 four-by-four artist panels have already been distributed and are in progress, with an intended theme tied to Maine and a “big-top” color scheme to echo the entertainment venue.
Presenters said the project seeks to improve the pedestrian experience along the fence, add pollinator-friendly plantings in the adjacent grass strip and explore solar lighting to illuminate the panels at night. The commission discussed possible phase two expansion that could increase the total number of panels to roughly 50 over subsequent years if funding becomes available.
A motion to recommend the project passed in the meeting: “I will put forward a motion that we, recommend this project,” a commissioner said; another commissioner seconded and the motion carried by voice vote. Presenters said they will coordinate with the venue and city staff on installation logistics and possible celebration events timed for a day without concerts.
Commissioners noted the project prioritized local artists — presenters said roughly 75% of the artists are Bangor-based — and described outreach plans for future calls to artists to expand the installation. Staff confirmed that the commission will prepare a recommendation to be forwarded to the city for any necessary permits, panel procurement and site coordination.
