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Council accepts Mark Iverson painting donated to city
Summary
Council accepted a donation of a 51-by-51 acrylic painting titled 'Betty Black Sunflowers' by local artist Mark Iverson and authorized the mayor to sign the donation agreement.
The City of Mount Vernon City Council accepted a donation July 9 of a 51-by-51 acrylic painting, "Betty Black Sunflowers," by artist Mark Iverson and authorized the mayor to sign the donation agreement.
Parks & Enrichment Director Jennifer Berner said the donor contact was Matt Iverson, the artist’s nephew, and that the family and friends wished the work to be displayed in a city building. Berner noted Mark Iverson’s prior service on the Arts Commission and his role supporting public art in Mount Vernon. Council moved to accept the donation and authorize the mayor to execute the donation agreement; the motion passed by voice vote.
Staff did not specify the exact city building where the painting will be installed; further placement and maintenance details will be handled by Parks & Enrichment staff under standard donation procedures.
