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Religious imagery in proposed Rowntree Park art draws a letter from national separation group; staff says city attorney saw no violation

Oviedo Public Art Board · November 20, 2025
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Summary

A member relayed a letter from the Freedom From Religion Foundation urging caution about church references in Rowntree Park artwork; staff said the city attorney reviewed the matter and indicated the city was not acting improperly. The project is community-led by OCIA and has not been finalized.

S1, a board member, told colleagues that the Freedom From Religion Foundation sent a letter expressing concern that artwork at Rowntree Park referencing churches could make some people feel unwelcome. “The Freedom from Religion Foundation is a national national foundation that is their whole mission is separation of…

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