Commission previews exhibitions, Art Bank payouts and launches 'Fresh Paint DC' mural pilot
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Staff reported that the Art Bank program is processing 68 grantees (40 paid; 53 with purchase orders), previewed upcoming exhibitions including 'Dignity and the Art of Seeing' and 'Finders Keepers', and announced Fresh Paint DC, a new mural pilot with an RFA due Feb. 23.
The Commission’s public art team on Dec. 15 updated commissioners on exhibitions, the Art Bank program and a new mural pilot.
Public arts manager Kerron Miller said the FY26 Art Bank line is processing grant paperwork for 68 grantees; as of the last staff update, 40 grantees had been paid and 53 of 68 had purchase orders created. Miller recapped the recent DC Art Now exhibition and said the gallery program supported public events and panels. The team previewed two upcoming gallery shows: "Dignity and the Art of Seeing," opening Jan. 15 and running through March 6, and "Finders Keepers," opening April 2 and running through May 22.
Miller announced Fresh Paint DC, a pilot mural program launched at 5 p.m. the day of the meeting; the RFA is open with applications due Feb. 23. She said the pilot aims to select three or four mural sites and will offer workshops and outreach opportunities for artists and community partners. Miller also described Color the Curb projects that placed murals outside schools as part of collaborations with DC Public Schools and the Department of Transportation.
Staff said the Commission is updating its e-museum and continuing collection cataloging to improve public access to about 3,000 artworks in circulation.
