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Public Art Commission reviews mini‑grant partnership and Main Street underpass mural updates; agenda and prior minutes approved

Ann ArborMar 4, 20262 min read

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The Ann Arbor Public Art Commission met March 4, 2026 (7:04–7:46 PM). Eight commissioners were present and two were absent. The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the February 2026 meeting minutes. Main discussion items included a proposed mini‑grant partnership with Creative Washtenaw, progress on the Main Street underpass 'Murals That Bridge' project, staff updates on the Golden Paintbrush Awards, and working group reports (communications/outreach, fundraising, and CIP). No members of the public spoke during public comment.

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Approved the March 4, 2026 meeting agenda and the February 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous).
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Mar 4, 2026, 12:00 AMLarcom City Hall, 301 E Huron St, Second floor, City Council Chambersscheduled

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I.) CALL TO ORDER (Mary Thiefels) (1 Minute)
II.) ROLL CALL (Christopher Cespedes) (2 Minutes)
III.) CONSENT AGENDA (Mary Thiefels)(2 Minutes)
III.A.) Approval of Agenda
III.B.) Approval of Minutes
Ann Arbor Public Art Commission - February 2026 Meeting Minutes
IV.) PUBLIC COMMENT - 3 MINUTES PER SPEAKER (Christopher Cespedes)
V.) BUSINESS
V.A.) No Business Iteams
VI.) INFORMATION OR DISCUSSION
VI.A.) Mini-Grant Partnership Discussion - Creative Washtenaw (Mary Thiefels) (20 minutes)
Creative Washtenaw & AAPAC - Mini Grant
VI.B.) Main Street Underpass – Murals That Bridge (Mary Thiefels) (20 minutes)
VII.) COMMUNICATIONS
VII.A.) Staff Report and Updates (Christopher Cespedes) (10 Minutes)
VII.B.) Commission Member Communications (Mary Thiefels) (10 minutes)
VII.C.) Reports from Working Groups (Mary Thiefels) (30 minutes)
VIII. Next Agenda Items (Mary Thiefels) (3 minutes)
IX. Adjournment (Mary Thiefels) – 2 minutes
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Public Art Commission reviews mini‑grant partnership and Main Street underpass mural updates; agenda and prior minutes approved

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