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Appleton arts committee accepts donor-funded Houdini panels, sets selection and documentation deadlines
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The Appleton Public Arts Committee voted March 4 to accept donor-funded Houdini-themed panels for the Houdini Welcome Tower, requiring the donor/ADI to submit multiple public-domain images and cover project costs; the committee will select final panels at its April 1 meeting.
The Appleton Public Arts Committee voted March 4 to accept a private-donor proposal to refresh the Houdini Welcome Tower with Houdini-themed panels, approving the donor-funded option with conditions that the donor and Appleton Downtown Inc. (ADI) supply multiple public-domain images and cover all project costs.
Steph Lina, the city's economic development specialist, told the committee staff had two paths to consider: continue with a community photo contest or accept a donor-funded, Houdini-year installation. "We have 2 options before the board today," Lina said, framing the choice between a new contest and the donor-backed Houdini panels.
Tom Bold, a volunteer with the Houdini-year organizers, described planned events tied to the centennial commemoration and said a private donor would cover…
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