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Commissioners agree to help fund downtown Danville mural, approve up to 50% contribution
Summary
The Danville City Commission voted March 9 to participate in a proposed downtown mural tied to the city’s 250th anniversary, agreeing to cover up to 50% of an estimated $18,800 project while staff seeks additional funding partners and finalizes design details.
The Danville City Commission voted March 9 to participate in a proposed downtown mural and authorized the city to contribute up to 50% of the estimated cost.
Kendall Clinton introduced the proposal as a permanent commemorative feature tied to Danville’s 250th anniversary and identified the intended location as the side of Nana Kirkland’s Coldwell Banker building overlooking Weisiger Park. "It's a very highly visible location downtown," Clinton said, describing the site as a welcome for guests and a gathering-area backdrop for the city’s concert series.
Melanie Crossfield provided the cost estimate and implementation details. "The artist is quoting for the design and paint is $12,000, and then for the prep and the lift it will be an additional $6,800, so total $18,800," Crossfield said. She told the commission the public art committee and building owner have agreements in principle covering installation and maintenance, and that the artist and sign contractor have drafted the proposed design and contracts.
Commissioner (speaker 3) moved that the city contribute up to 50% of the project cost; the motion was seconded. Commissioners discussed design details, including a possible color adjustment to better match existing city branding, maintenance responsibilities and the project’s life span (contract language includes a 10-year maintenance window for the artist’s obligations). City staff said they would approach the county and other local partners to seek additional funds.
The commission approved the motion by voice vote. Staff was directed to continue negotiations with the building owner and partners, refine the artwork’s color palette to reflect city signage where feasible, and return with contract details and any county contributions.
Next steps: staff will pursue county and other community funding partners, finalize the artist and building-owner agreements, and return the final contract and design for the commission’s records and any required follow-up approvals.
