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Keizer public‑arts commission approves gallery exhibits and a youth utility‑box design
Summary
The Keizer Public Arts Commission approved two gallery exhibitions for August–September and selected a utility‑box artwork by a 12‑year‑old; commissioners discussed moving a statue and a community paint day to address skate‑park graffiti.
The Keizer Public Arts Commission reported to council on Aug. 3 that it approved a 48-by-60‑inch painting by Madison Stewart and 49 works by Deborah Sisco for display in the city art gallery through August and September. Commissioners also evaluated utility-box submissions and encouraged entries that better represent Keizer themes. The commission approved one utility-box design by a 12‑year‑old artist (Riley) featuring four cats and discussed siting near Keizer Station.
Commissioners also discussed relocating a statue currently in a shopping strip across from Desh Bros. to Crossroads Fellowship Church and pursuing additional concrete pads for public art displays. The commission proposed a community paint day at the skate park to replace graffiti with authorized artwork.
Why it matters: These approvals expand the city’s public art calendar and involve youth artists; planned community paint events aim to reduce vandalism through sanctioned art.
Direct quote - Claire Duran (Public Arts Commission): "We approved 49 paintings by Deborah Sisco to hang in the art gallery for August and September as well."
