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Retired artist says public murals should be free and available to everyone
Summary
Sam Leiba, a retired artist from Central New Mexico, urged support for public murals as free art accessible to all and recounted painting murals since his youth.
Sam Leiba, a retired artist from Central New Mexico, said public art ‘‘is for everyone’’ and urged that murals remain free and accessible to the community. "You don't have to pay," Leiba said. "Anybody can enjoy it."
Leiba said he began painting murals at a young age and described public art as a shared cultural resource rather than a paid attraction. He framed murals as something that invites community enjoyment without a fee and as an early personal calling: "I started painting murals as a at a young age."
The remarks were concise and focused on the principle that public-facing artwork should be available to everyone. No formal proposal, vote, or legal authority was cited during the remarks; the comments were presented as personal testimony and preference rather than a request tied to a specific ordinance or funding action.
Leiba did not specify plans for new projects, funding sources, or partnerships. His comments emphasized the value of accessible public art and personal experience painting murals.
