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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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If City Council approves the recommendation, Salem could receive a 12-piece collection connected to former Salem High School teacher Festus Rousseau. The collection includes eight framed works and four canvases, with storage, moisture control, display space, and long-term management still to be arranged. The Commission also approved artist selections for the 2026 Salem Arts Festival Mural Slam and Art Boxes, contingent on budget approval.
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