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Committee moves to add QR codes to marble sculptures; morel art installed but one piece reported stolen

Ottawa Arts Committee · June 1, 2026
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Summary

Plaques for marble sculptures are completed and invoiced and the committee proposed vinyl QR-code stickers to link pieces to the website. Morel mushroom installations are live, but a piece titled 'A Mess of Things' mushroom was reported stolen again.

Committee members reported that plaques for the marble sculptures have been made and invoiced and that they are considering adding vinyl QR-code stickers to link each piece to the website for contextual information. The QR stickers are intended to provide history and artist details to the public.

Members also reported that the morel mushroom installations have been installed and that website updates and new location clues will be added. The minutes record that a piece referred to as "A Mess of Things" mushroom was stolen again; the committee discussed adding QR codes at each installation to give context and potentially deter theft or facilitate recovery.