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Hampton Arts Commission outlines inaugural public-art program, proposes downtown sites and citywide theme
Summary
The Hampton Arts Commission presented a public-art program framework that proposes a citywide theme, two downtown inaugural sites and an RFP process; council asked staff to consider maintenance funding and nonprofit partnership options to streamline awards.
The Hampton Arts Commission on Tuesday presented a plan for an inaugural public-art program that the commission said aims to “cultivate a fun, vibrant, and creative community” through commissioned pieces across the city. Dr. Karen Ward, chair of the commission, said the commission proposes the theme “From the Sea to the Stars — past, present, and possible” to provide a broad, cohesive vision artists can interpret.
The commission recommended two initial sites in Downtown Hampton: the Settlers Landing Road parking garage for exterior murals that could extend into stairwells, and the Queensway between…
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