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Board overturns Arts Commission denial, grants Paula Dadish a three‑month street‑artist certificate
Summary
After testimony for and against her reinstatement, the Board of Appeals found insufficient evidence to sustain the Arts Commission denial and issued a three‑month certificate subject to program rules and renewal procedures.
The Board of Appeals voted unanimously to overturn the Arts Commission’s denial of a street‑artist certificate for Paula Dadish and granted a three‑month certificate subject to standard program renewal procedures.
Arts Commission staff said past findings included selling in illegal locations, selling items not certified by the commission, and incidents of harassment; the commission concluded Ms. Dadish had not demonstrated she was able and willing to comply with program rules. Dadish and witnesses in her favor said the allegations were dated and unproven and that she has learned the rules and is willing to comply. Several street‑artist program members testified the program must enforce screening and protect the integrity of hand‑made goods.
After hearing parties and public comment, the board determined there was inadequate evidence to support denial and voted 5-0 to issue a three‑month certificate, noting the permit is subject to the Arts Commission’s ongoing oversight and that the department may refuse renewal if credible new complaints arise. The board instructed staff that, if no problems occur during the probationary period, renewal can be handled administratively; if complaints arise the usual program enforcement and hearing processes apply.
