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Stanton DDA to explore downtown art project; Chair Coffey will contact artist
Summary
The Stanton Downtown Development Authority discussed a proposed downtown art installation with a $10,000–$15,000 budget and asked Chair Coffey to contact artist Robert Barnum to explore options; the board also reviewed a possible logo modification and brainstormed springtime event ideas.
The Stanton Downtown Development Authority discussed plans for downtown activation at its May 5, 2026 meeting, including a potential public art installation and community events. Chair Coffey said the authority will reach out to artist Robert Barnum to explore options for artwork that could fit within a $10,000–$15,000 budget.
The conversation also included a review of a proposed DDA logo and a request that designers make small modifications. Members described event concepts intended to draw residents downtown, suggesting a springtime activation that could include a farmers market, food trucks, live music and a sidewalk-chalk competition.
No formal motions or votes were recorded on the art project, logo changes or event ideas at the May 5 meeting. Chair Coffey’s next step, as recorded in the minutes, is to contact Barnum for options and cost estimates; the board did not specify funding sources beyond the discussed $10,000–$15,000 range.
