Middletown Arts Commission seeks permanent home for Risley wire sculpture
Oct 22, 2025
Commissioners discussed moving a valuable, deteriorating Risley wire sculpture out of a crowded City Hall foyer and suggested venues including the hospital lobby, Wesleyan University, the library or a local gallery; staff will pursue options and speak with the chamber.
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Staff reported the Risley wire sculpture currently sits in a temporary nook beside the elevator at City Hall amid voting and public access, leaving the piece exposed and showing discoloration. Keisha described it as a “very, very, very expensive piece of artwork” that needs a permanent, secure home.
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