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Public Art Committee chair outlines year of exhibitions, murals and upcoming projects
Summary
Janice Peacock, chair of Lafayette's Public Art Committee, reported on 15 exhibitions, three artist receptions, a downtown mural that has drawn positive feedback, planned plaques and library display improvements, and forthcoming projects including a Seaborg Garden sculpture by Masayuki Nagase.
Janice Peacock, chair of the Public Art Committee, delivered the committee's annual update to the Lafayette City Council, highlighting the committee's exhibitions, programming and ongoing projects.
"We have had 15 exhibitions this year and three artist receptions," Peacock said. She thanked art teacher Robert Porter and partners for the current student exhibition on view through Feb. 25 and recognized committee members and staff, including Jenny Rosen, for outreach efforts such as an Instagram account to promote Lafayette artists.
Peacock summarized recent public‑art work downtown, including a mural that has attracted positive public feedback and the committee's process of public workshops and artist selection. She said the committee is working on installing art plaques and reorganizing library displays so the city‑owned collection is more accessible. Peacock also noted a planned sculpture for the Glenn Seaborg Garden by artist Masayuki Nagase and said the committee expects to bring another mural project forward in 2026.
Council members asked for clarification about the Seaborg Garden courtyard location and access; Peacock explained it is a courtyard adjacent to the library and not currently fully open to the public. The council thanked the committee and staff for the year's work.
