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Board continues street‑artist revocation appeal for Manuel Lowley, asks for translated demonstration of compliance
Summary
After extended testimony, the board continued the Arts Commission’s revocation appeal for Manuel Lowley to Jan. 9, 2008, directing the artist to work with staff and translators to document understanding of program rules and intent to comply.
Howard Lazar of the Arts Commission summarized a long record of progressive discipline against street artist Manuel Lowley, saying the commission found multiple incidents where Lowley sold items that staff could not verify he made and that he repeatedly failed to secure required pre‑screening. Lowley denied the allegations and said much of his work had previously been reviewed.
Commissioners focused heavily on whether language barriers impeded Lowley’s understanding of program requirements. Vice President Michael Garcia proposed a path short of a permanent revocation: a continuance so Lowley can meet with staff, provide translated statements demonstrating comprehension of the rules, and return to the board with documentation. The board voted unanimously to continue the appeal to Jan. 9, 2008, and directed Arts Commission staff to accept a translated written attestation that Lowley understands and will comply with screening requirements. The board noted that if credible new violations arise the commission’s disciplinary process remains available.
