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Public Arts Committee

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Aug 19, 2026

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Burlington public arts planning advances

Published Aug 19, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 15, 2026

Public Arts Committee meeting summary

The mural project is progressing ahead of schedule, and new sculptures were scheduled for installation during the week of July 15. Plans for Celebrate Burlington included a rented table and a Patriots raffle.

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Briefing

Jul 8, 2026

Arts committee approves Celebrate Burlington funding

The Public Arts Committee voted 6-0-0 to approve spending $250 on its participation in Celebrate Burlington.

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Briefing

Jun 17, 2026

Public Arts Committee Faces Funding Delay

Town Administration requested delaying the committee’s proposed Town Meeting warrant article until May 2027, which the committee said would create severe financial strain, require service cuts, and prevent purchasing Edwin the dragon.

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Briefing

May 27, 2026

Arts Committee Seeks Funding for Programs

The committee said its continued operation depends on securing funding at Town Meeting in September and planned presentations to Town administration and the Planning Board. It also approved paying a student artist $600 for promotional work for the summer mural project.

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Briefing

May 13, 2026

Public Arts Committee Meeting Summary

The committee discussed financial concerns and plans for Barb to work with the administration on a request for department funding at the September Town Meeting. Members also tentatively selected May 31, June 7, and June 14 for community mural painting.

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Briefing

Apr 8, 2026

Public Arts Committee Meeting Summary

The committee reported $1,600 raised through an online fundraising campaign and continued planning for the May 16–17 I <3 Art exhibit, a community mural, and 2026 sculpture installations. No votes were taken.

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Briefing

Mar 11, 2026

Public Arts Projects Move Forward

The Select Board unanimously approved the electrical box and mural projects. The committee will coordinate with Recreation and the Police Building project, with a student artist expected to outline the mural during a May internship.

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Briefing

Feb 11, 2026

Public Arts Committee Advances Projects

The committee voted to work toward raising funds to purchase Edwin the Dragon, following an earlier fundraising vote for Dream Manifesting.

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Briefing

Jan 14, 2026

Burlington public arts planning advances

The committee plans to seek three sculptures in 2026 and requested time at the February 23 Select Board meeting to present electrical-box and mural projects. The committee also tentatively supported moving forward with the Edwin sculpture purchase, pending another inspection and new signage; a final decision is expected at the next meeting.

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