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Jul 14, 2026

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PAIR program nears contract start

Published Jul 14, 2026

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Briefing

May 12, 2026

PAIR program nears contract start

The Public Art Subcommittee said the PAIR Program is nearly ready to execute a contract with the artist, with signing expected by June 1 and initial groundwork planned between June 1 and July 1.

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Briefing

Apr 14, 2026

PAIR host confirmed with Milwaukee Fire Department; subcommittee approves minutes and schedules PAIR start

The Milwaukee Arts Board Public Art Subcommittee met virtually on April 14, 2026. Members Morris, Murphy, Klose and Pate were present (McSweeney absent). The committee approved the 2/10/26 minutes. The Milwaukee Fire Department was confirmed as the next PAIR host department with a focus on safe and survivable housing; an evaluation committee selected candidates to interview for PAIR artist and liaison roles, contracts are in progress, and the target start date is May 1, 2026. Announcements included International Sculpture Day / Kites Over Lynden Earth Day activities on April 25. Meeting adjourned at 3:23 PM.

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Briefing

Feb 10, 2026

Arts Board Public Art Subcommittee recommends Fire Department PAIR residency focused on safe and survivable housing

Virtual meeting on Feb 10, 2026. Four members present; December 9, 2025 minutes approved. Subcommittee reviewed five PAIR applications and voted to recommend the Milwaukee Fire Department’s proposal—focused on safe and survivable housing and meeting the $5,000 contribution—to the full Milwaukee Arts Board.

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Briefing

Jan 13, 2026

No official business conducted due to lack of chairmanship

The Milwaukee Arts Board Public Art Subcommittee convened virtually on 2026-01-13; Chair Polly Morris was excused, four members were present (McSweeney, Murphy, Klose, Pate), and no official business was conducted. Agenda items included review of prior minutes and the PAIR Program.

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Briefing

Dec 9, 2025

Public Art Subcommittee approves prior minutes; discusses PAIR mural conservation under 35th Street viaduct

The Milwaukee Arts Board Public Art Subcommittee met virtually on December 9, 2025 (3:04–3:43 PM). Members Morris, Murphy, Klose, and Pate were present; McSweeney was excused. The committee approved the November 11, 2025 meeting minutes. Members reported that DPW contacted Klose about a potential conservation/“refresh” of the mural beneath the 35th Street viaduct (north of National Ave, south of Pierce), originally funded by the New Work Fund in 2011; other partners are being considered. Staff are compiling documents for presentation at the Mayor’s cabinet meeting for the second round of the Public Artist in Residence Program (PAIR).

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Briefing

Nov 11, 2025

Milwaukee Arts Board Public Art Subcommittee — Meeting Minutes (Nov 11, 2025)

Virtual meeting called to order at 3:04 PM. Four members present; previous meeting minutes approved. Committee reviewed and revised the PAIR program application for a second iteration and scheduled the application to be presented to the mayor's cabinet on December 18 and then to the Arts Board for final approval. Announcements included an exhibition opening at Lynden Sculpture Garden and a library book club.

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