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Stanton DDA discusses public-art proposal with artist Robert Barnum
Summary
At its June 2 meeting, the Stanton Downtown Development Authority discussed a proposed downtown metal hornet statue and the possibility of collaborating with artist Robert Barnum; no funding or formal approvals were recorded.
The Stanton Downtown Development Authority discussed a proposed piece of public art and the possibility of collaborating with artist Robert Barnum during its June 2, 2026, meeting.
Board members explored the option of commissioning a metal hornet statue to place in the downtown area, noting the concept but recording no vote, budget allocation, or timeline for next steps. The minutes state the board "explored the option of working with Robert Barnum to create a hornet metal statue," but do not identify who introduced the idea or whether Barnum was present.
The discussion appeared under "Current Business." The minutes do not list a proposed cost, funding source, installation site, permitting requirements, or a staff assignment to develop the proposal further. No formal action was taken on the proposal during the meeting.
The board addressed other agenda items after the art discussion and did not return a recorded vote on the public-art concept. Any further steps, including outreach to the artist, design development, or funding decisions, were not specified in the minutes.
