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Public Arts Commission finalizes Champ Gallery selections; committee to draft jury rubric
Summary
After a lengthy Mentimeter session and troubleshooting, the commission approved a set of Champ Gallery works for the Sept. 2025 show 'Hidden in Plain Sight,' agreed to prefer one piece per artist where space is limited, and formed a two‑member committee to draft an evaluation rubric for future calls.
The Nevada City Public Arts Commission completed selection of pieces for the Champ Gallery’s September 2025 exhibition, Hidden in Plain Sight, after staff presented images and statements and commissioners used a Mentimeter survey to indicate theme fit and choices.
Staff categorized submissions into 3‑D works, oversized pieces and standard 2‑D works and advised commissioners to limit selections to two works per artist (with a recommendation to select one if space is constrained). Technical issues with the Mentimeter voting surfaced repeatedly but were resolved; commissioners then reviewed results for each grouping.
For 3‑D and oversized objects the commission agreed to include several works that had votes for theme fit, including a ceramic vessel and a small assemblage titled (in the packet) "Sake for the Spirits"; commissioners discussed placement (tables in front of the gallery windows) and agreed to include 3‑D works where space allowed. For 2‑D wall pieces, the commission prioritized a mix of sizes and geographic resonance with the theme: members identified works they wanted (examples discussed at the meeting included a local grocery photograph labeled "SPD," a piece titled Wheel of Memory, the Rock Shop scene, and a National Exchange Hotel piece) and debated whether some submissions represented the incorporated city or the broader county; staff clarified the commission’s purview is the gallery installation in Nevada City but that the commission can adopt a broad interpretation when it chooses.
Commissioners emphasized the need for clearer artist statements in future calls so the panel can more quickly judge theme fit. To that end, the commission appointed a small working committee (two volunteers) to draft a selection rubric and recommendation on whether to limit selections to one piece per artist when space is tight; staff will post the final selection list, follow up with artists on print sizes and framing, and coordinate installation logistics.
The meeting recorded consensus selections rather than a formal roll‑call vote on individual artworks; staff will confirm final installation plans, hanging sizes and labeling with the artists.
