Municipal Arts Commission hears artist certification presentations; decisions to follow

Four artists presented work to the Municipal Arts Commission as part of an artist-certification process; commissioners said they will review submitted materials and issue decisions in the coming weeks.

Denise (presenting as Denise Copp / Denise Coke in the record) described a portfolio that includes murals and branding work and said she has worked professionally for 14 years. “I have been designing professionally 14 years,” she told the commission, citing mural work in New York City and design engagements with nonprofits and universities.

Leila Rose (presenting as Leila/Lila Rose) described a range of work in photography and mixed media and said she had completed multiple shows in the past year. Shanna Harris (presenting as Shanna or Shanna Harris) brought drawings and mixed-media pieces, discussed recent gallery shows and said she is working toward teaching certification while continuing to make art.

Commissioners asked about presentation materials, reach and availability of digital portfolios. Several applicants said their online portfolios or websites were not loading at the meeting but offered to submit PDFs and links for review. The chair said the commission would distribute the applications and members would vote; applicants were told they would receive a decision within a week or two depending on turnaround.

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Commission staff will distribute application materials to commissioners for review and follow up with certification decisions by email once members have voted.