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Committee weighs art and beautification grants, suggests more structured arts program
Summary
Members discussed support for the Museum of Art, a mural project, and other beautification efforts; some recommended a public-arts commission or a dedicated mural fund and suggested partial funding for flyers and event needs.
Committee members discussed multiple arts and beautification requests, including the Yukino River Museum of Art, children's theater mural work and museum event costs. One member proposed funding event flyers and other modest needs: "I would pay for the flyers because the flyers is a broader group coming in," a committee member said while reviewing line items for the museum.
The Chair and others said the city has reduced its prior Art Toledo functions and suggested establishing a public-arts commission or a mural program to better coordinate future funding. Members recommended partial awards in small increments (committee used a $2.50 increment approach) and asked staff to track which items were fully funded and which received partial support so the RCA to council would be clear.
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