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The commission unanimously approved the proposed Malaga Mural artwork for Menard Park, requiring changes that add several historically significant Galveston places. Commissioners had raised concerns about the accuracy of the depicted lighthouse and water tower and about the mural’s historical context.
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The mural can move forward, but the artwork must be revised before completion to better reflect Galveston’s history and landmarks. The commission also reviewed arts-related finances, including $1,500 for the Kempner Fountain, $1,200 for a Malaga Mural lift, and a $100,000 asset assessment RFP. A proposed grant structure was deferred with no action taken.
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