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Commission approves 'Past, Present and Future' as city hall art theme and reviews multiple local art projects
Summary
The commission adopted a 'Past, Present and Future' theme for interior artwork in the new city hall and reviewed commissioning plans, a rotating ticket‑booth mural proposal, a July 4 birthday art reveal, and community events. Commissioners discussed timeline constraints to complete interior work by January 2027.
The City of Liberty Lake Parks and Arts Commission voted unanimously April 6 to approve "Past, Present and Future" as the theme for interior artwork in the new city hall and agreed to present the theme to city council for input and buy‑in.
Karen, speaking for the art subcommittee, outlined a proposed allocation of the commission’s $60,000 budgeted this year: roughly one third for commissioned artwork for the main entry hall, one third to purchase portable works for conference rooms, and one third for framing, labels and installation with standardized, reinforced frames and security hangers. "We would ask for people to submit," she said, describing a shortlisting and selection process and noting designers and architects would review feasibility before the commission takes the theme to council.
Commissioners discussed timing and logistics. Karen said the subcommittee intends to present the theme to the April 21 council report and stressed the importance of council buy‑in, given that some artwork may be physically integrated into council meeting areas. She also emphasized the need to stay "very on task" to meet an interior‑art completion goal of January 2027.
The commission heard several related updates: the city birthday art project will unveil two figures on July 4 with options to expand the installation in later years; the Pavilion Park ticket‑booth mural applicant pool closes this week and the artist suggested a rotating display that could honor historical figures; and the commission reviewed the Rocky Hill basketball court mural prep, Trailhead Beam reallocation, and a proposed $10,000 beautification fund for May discussion.
On compensation and project funding, commissioners discussed application notes and stipends for public‑facing work. One commissioner asked about how the project was advertised and the stipend; Karen clarified the design stipend language in the application, saying the advertised design stipend was $500 and that the project budget itself is "$12,000." The commission asked staff to coordinate with architects and the city administrator before final council presentation.
The commission’s motion to approve the theme will be included in the April 21 council report; staff and the art subcommittee will follow up with feasibility details and an artist call schedule.
