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Peekskill Arts Council recommends city accept stainless-steel sculpture donation
Summary
Peter Erwin told the council the Peekskill Arts Council recommends accepting a permanent donation of 'Libre,' a polished stainless-steel sculpture by Jeff Veil; council members asked about placement, pedestals and long-term maintenance and expressed support for a resolution at the next council meeting.
Peter Erwin asked the council to authorize the city to accept a permanent donation of a sculpture titled "Libre" by artist Jeff Veil, describing the piece as just over 6 feet tall with a polished stainless-steel finish and suitable for outdoor display. "The Arts Council met to discuss the merits of this artwork and they voted to recommend that the Common Council authorize accepting this donation," Erwin said.
Council members welcomed the gift while focusing on logistics: location, mounting and ongoing upkeep. One councillor said, "I think it's a human-scale item" and suggested temporary placement in Brown Plaza until a permanent site is selected. Erwin said the Arts Council is developing maintenance guidelines and fundraising options for long-term care and that a resolution to accept the donation will be on next week's Common Council agenda.
