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Commission defers Brown School Lofts design to residents, reviews Open Call selections and reallocates Choice Neighborhoods funds
Summary
Commissioners discussed color and design options for a Brown School Lofts shade structure and decided to defer to resident preference. The Open Call 2025 artist selections were presented but not voted on. Staff said Choice Neighborhoods funds will be redirected to established projects after Ashley Academy’s construction delay prevents a 2027 installation.
At its May 5 meeting the Public Art Commission discussed several project items and took staff recommendations on how to proceed.
On the Brown School Lofts project commissioners reviewed color options and proposed design alterations for a shade structure. No vote was taken; members agreed to allow residents to provide input and to defer the final selection to the residents.
Commissioners also reviewed artists chosen by the Open Call 2025 committee. The applicants and remaining logistical questions were discussed, but the Commission did not vote to approve the selections during the meeting.
Staff provided an update on Choice Neighborhoods funding and said Ashley Academy will not be far enough along with construction for a public-art project to be contracted and installed by September 2027. Because of that timing constraint staff said remaining funds will be allocated to already established projects; the minutes do not record a formal vote on that allocation.
Commission member Cliff Dossel said he will join Creative Corridors members on a new committee to install two artistically designed bus shelters on MLK Jr. Drive near Sunset Towers and the Beauty Plaza. Staff also gave brief updates on additional projects including a Rupert Bell Park basketball pavilion and courts, a Brunson Elementary sculpture, CNI community-led programming and residency, an MLK Jr. Community Center mural, and the 6th-Cherry-Trade parking deck.
