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Aug 13, 2026

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Public Art Commission Advances Five Artist Proposals

Published Aug 13, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 21, 2026

Commission Advances Rousseau Art Donation

The Commission unanimously voted to accept two larger paintings from the Rousseau Family Trust into Salem’s public art collection, archive the remaining materials for research, and submit the proposal to City Council for approval. Commissioners also unanimously approved the proposed FY2027 budget; installation quotes for the 400+ Sculpture came in below $10,000.

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Briefing

May 19, 2026

Commission Reviews Art Donations and Budget

The commission said it had accepted a few framed pieces from the Rousseau Collection, while expressing concern about storing and displaying unframed works. It also expects the Downtown Activation Fund line to decrease by about $5,000 in the preliminary FY2027 budget.

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Briefing

Apr 21, 2026

Public Art Commission Advances Rousseau Collection Gift

The Commission voted 5-0 to recommend that City Council accept 12 artworks from Jacqueline Rousseau’s estate, valued at roughly $16,550, with City ownership delayed until three months after approval.

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Briefing

Mar 10, 2026

Commission selects sculpture proposal

The commission voted 6-0 to offer the 400+ Sculpture commission to Roark Congdon for Traces of Arrival, subject to additional contracting and approvals.

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Briefing

Mar 3, 2026

Public Art Proposals Advance for Review

Five semi-finalists presented proposals for public art installations near the Ferry Terminal on Blaney Street. Two potential sites are in a floodplain and would require Conservation Commission approval, while selected artists must obtain stamped engineering plans before projects can proceed.

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Briefing

Jan 27, 2026

Public Art Commission Advances Five Artist Proposals

The commission voted 5-0 to advance five artists to concept development for the 400+ public art call, using $5,000 allocated for three to five finalists. It also approved a proposed donation of a bronzed boot for possible display on Artist’s Row, subject to mounting, signage, valuation, and City Council approval.

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