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Commission approves traffic-signal box artworks; selects a Palomar-area design
Summary
The Escondido Public Art Commission advanced multiple Escondido Expressions traffic-signal-box artworks: staff reported completed installations from earlier phases, the public input period yielded 101 responses for phase 3.2, and commissioners approved Colorful Perseverance for the Midway and Valley Parkway location by motion.
The Escondido Public Art Commission reviewed progress on the Escondido Expressions traffic-signal-box program and approved recommended artist submissions for several locations during its March 10 meeting.
Sandra Eigel, management analyst, summarized the program and said Phase 3.1 (previously released) produced six approved boxes: three are finished and paid, three are in progress. She said 15 locations were approved earlier and each selected artist receives a $500 stipend; one box that requires extra preparation receives an additional $200 stipend.
For Phase 3.2, staff said the call for artists produced seven submissions by five artists for four locations. The public input survey received 101 responses and 26 comments. The subcommittee and public input recommended specific artworks for each location. For a Palomar College–area location with a “modern with bright colors” theme, the subcommittee favored Colorful Perseverance by Lauren Glean while public input favored Dreams Under the Stars by Keona Perrold and Kieron Edwards. Commissioners discussed balancing opportunity among artists, connections to Palomar College and whether to reserve Dreams Under the Stars for another box or future phase.
A motion to approve Colorful Perseverance for the Midway and Valley Parkway location passed by voice vote. The meeting transcript records the motion, a second and a unanimous “aye” call from commissioners; no roll-call tally by name is recorded in the minutes.
Eigel told commissioners the program has a standard process: selection by subcommittee, two weeks of public input, and final commission approval. The commission instructed staff to continue Phase 3.3 with the next call for artists and public input period, with final recommendations expected on May 12 and project completion goal in June.
Clarifying details from staff: Phase 3.1 (approved earlier) used a $500 stipend per artist (one box $700 including preparation stipend). Phase 3.2 public input generated 101 responses and 13 suggested new locations; 3 boxes from earlier phases are complete and paid.
Votes at a glance
- Midway & Valley Parkway traffic-signal box (Palomar area): Colorful Perseverance — approved by voice vote; exact recorded tally not specified.
This article uses direct staff reporting and the commission’s public-record vote.
