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Perico chosen for Lakewood mural; artist to receive $5,000 advance and $250 stipend
Summary
Commissioners reported a prior special-meeting vote selected artist Perico for the mural project (reported score 8–4 with one abstention). Paperwork is complete to provide Perico a $5,000 advance and a $250 stipend for materials and assistance; completion is targeted for the MLK event but not guaranteed.
The Lakewood Arts Commission updated members on a prior special meeting’s mural selection, reporting that artist Perico was selected as the winner by a score the chair described as 8–4 with one abstention.
Staff paperwork was reported complete so Perico can receive a $5,000 advance and a $250 stipend to purchase materials and hire an assistant. The chair said Perico aims to finish the work by the MLK ceremony on Jan. 11 but added the date is not a strict deadline.
The chair said the commission prepared a city-council briefing that transcribes Perico’s presentation about the mural’s symbolism and metaphor to provide context when the work is rolled out. Commissioners asked for any questions but did not record further debate or an additional formal vote during the regular meeting.
The selection and the advance were discussed as a completed administrative step; the transcript does not include a formal ordinance, resolution number or council vote tied to the mural.
