Arts, Historic Preservation and Philanthropy Committee

ARTS, HISTORIC PRESERVATION & PHILANTHROPY COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2025 The Arts, Historic Preservation & Philanthropy Committee will conduct a meeting on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at City Hall (Mayor's Conference Room), 1737 Main Street, Second Floor, Columbia, SC 29201. Members of the public may view the meeting online at www.columbiasc.gov. Please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (803)545-3045 or cityclerk@columbiasc.gov if you have questions regarding this meeting. The Honorable Tyler D. Bailey, At-Large, Chair The Honorable Edward H. McDowell, Jr., District II The Honorable Tina N. Herbert, District I CALL TO ORDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. September 23, 2025 Arts, Historic Preservation, & Philanthropy Committee Meeting Minutes 2. October 21, 2025 Arts, Historic Preservation, & Philanthropy Committee Meeting Minutes COMMITTEE DISCUSSION 3. Vista Neighborhood Association's Public Art Placement Project - Mr. Barton Walrath ADJOURNMENT Page 1 of 1  1 MEETING DATE: December 9, 2025 DEPARTMENT: City Clerk FROM: Erika Hammond, City Clerk SUBJECT: September 23, 2025 Arts, Historic Preservation, & Philanthropy Committee Meeting Minutes FUNDING SOURCE & ORIGINAL BUDGET: ATTACHMENTS: • #a: AHPP_MN_092325 (DOCX) HISTORY: 10/21/25 Arts, Historic Preservation & Philanthropy Committee DEFERRED Updated: 10/8/2025 2:20 PM Page 1 Packet Pg. 2  1.a ARTS, HISTORIC PRESERVATION & PHILANTHROPY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 CALL TO ORDER The Arts, Historic Preservation, & Philanthropy Committee conducted a meeting on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at City Hall (Mayor’s Conference Room), 1737 Main Street, Columbia, South Carolina 29201. The Honorable Tyler D. Bailey, Chair called the meeting to order at 10:15 a.m. and the following members were present: Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Tyler D. Bailey Chair Present Edward H. McDowell Member Present 10:19 a.m. Tina N. Herbert Member Present Upon a motion made by Ms. Herbert and seconded by Mr. Bailey, the Committee voted unanimously to amend the agenda to include the Lincoln Tunnel North Entrance Mural Project as Item 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. August 5, 2025 Arts, Historic Preservation & Philanthropy Committee Meeting Minutes Upon a motion made by Ms. Herbert and seconded by Mr. Bailey, the Committee voted unanimously to approve the August 5, 2025 Arts, Historic Preservation & Philanthropy Committee Meeting Minutes. COMMITTEE DISCUSSION 2. Vista Neighborhood Association's Public Art Placement Project - Mr. Barton Walrath Mr. Barton Walrath, Vista Neighborhood Association provided an overview of the Lincoln Street Tunnel art project, which envisions a three-block art walk between Lady Street and Taylor Street, with one block being the tunnel itself. The project aims to create a welcoming gateway at the south entrance for pedestrians and cyclists coming from the Vista and heading toward Finlay Park and the Vista Greenway. Approximately $200,000 has been committed to public art installations over the next one to two years. The project is being developed in collaboration with local artist Clark Ellison. Page 1 of 2 Packet Pg. 3  1.a ARTS, HISTORIC PRESERVATION & PHILANTHROPY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 There was discussion about preferences between chain-link fencing and an archway; public safety concerns related to emergency access; the importance of including the Vista Guild in ongoing conversations; site limitations due to underground utilities; and coordinating the design to match the tunnel entrances. 3. Vista Guild North Tunnel Entrance Project – Ms. Abby Anderson, Executive Director / Vista Guild Ms. Abby Anderson, Executive Director / Vista Guild described the murals planned for the north entrance of the Lincoln Street Tunnel. In August, a meeting was held with One Columbia to discuss issuing an Request For Quote and collaborating with various artists, including the artist selected for the Finlay Park mural, in order to develop a cohesive design. This project aims to visually connect the upcoming Rainbow Forest light installation through Finlay Park to the tunnel. Ms. Pamela Zeljak, Public Art Administrator for One Columbia explained that three local artists have already been invited to submit bids and are currently developing their concepts for the project. Upon a motion made by Mr. McDowell and seconded by Ms. Herbert, there was consensus of the committee to endorse the Vista Guild North Tunnel Entrance Project for City Council’s consideration. There was discussion about cohesiveness of upcoming public artwork projects and ongoing conversations with artists. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 10:39 a.m. Respectfully submitted: Erika D. Moore Hammond, MMC, CPM City Clerk Page 2 of 2 Packet Pg. 4  2 MEETING DATE: December 9, 2025 DEPARTMENT: City Clerk FROM: Erika Hammond, City Clerk SUBJECT: October 21, 2025 Arts, Historic Preservation, & Philanthropy Committee Meeting Minutes FUNDING SOURCE & ORIGINAL BUDGET: ATTACHMENTS: • #a: AHPP_MN_102125 (PDF) Updated: 12/5/2025 9:27 AM Page 1 Packet Pg. 5  2.a ARTS, HISTORIC PRESERVATION & PHILANTHROPY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2025 CALL TO ORDER The Arts, Historic Preservation & Philanthropy Committee conducted a meeting on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at City Hall (Mayor’s Conference Room), 1737 Main Street, Second Floor, Columbia, South Carolina 29201. The Honorable Tyler D. Bailey, Chair called the meeting to order at 10:23 a.m. Attendee Name Title Status Tyler D. Bailey Chair Present Edward H. McDowell Member Absent Tina N. Herbert Member Absent APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. September 23, 2025 Arts, Historic Preservation, & Philanthropy Committee Meeting Minutes - Deferred PRESENTATIONS 2. The Creative Culture Art Expo Update - Mr. Rashawn Merrick, Founder / The Creative Culture Brand – Received as information Mr. Rashawn Merrick, Founder / The Creative Culture Brand announced the upcoming sold-out Creative Culture Art Expo, Lipstick and Hair Show, taking place on October 25, 2025 at Trustus Theatre. Founded in 2020, the expo now attracts over 370 attendees and supports artists across South Carolina, Georgia, and North Carolina. The event highlights lectures from artistic directors, brand managers, and influencers. He shared his goal of empowering artists to build sustainable careers locally through education, collaboration, and creative opportunity. There was discussion about increasing local artist involvement; securing a permanent location; tracking visitor data; identifying revenue and funding sources; and ensuring model diversity from multiple universities. Page 1 of 2 Packet Pg. 6  2.a ARTS, HISTORIC PRESERVATION & PHILANTHROPY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2025 ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 11:00 a.m. Respectfully submitted: Erika D. Moore Hammond, MMC, CPM City Clerk Page 2 of 2 Packet Pg. 7  3 MEETING DATE: December 9, 2025 DEPARTMENT: City Clerk FROM: Erika Hammond, City Clerk SUBJECT: Vista Neighborhood Association's Public Art Placement Project - Mr. Barton Walrath FUNDING SOURCE & ORIGINAL BUDGET: ATTACHMENTS: • #a: VNA Public Art Application (PDF) HISTORY: 09/23/25 Arts, Historic Preservation & Philanthropy Committee RECEIVED AS INFORMATION Mr. Barton Walrath, Vista Neighborhood Association provided an update on the Lincoln Street Tunnel art project, which envisions a three-block art walk between Lady and Taylor Streets, with one block being the tunnel itself. The project aims to create a welcoming gateway at the south entrance for pedestrians and cyclists coming from the Vista and heading toward the renovated Finlay Park and the Vista Greenway. Approximately $200,000 has been committed to public art installations over the next one to two years. The project is being developed in collaboration with local artist Clark Ellison and Pamela from One Columbia, both of whom served on the advisory committee for the Vista Guild’s public art plan. Councilor McDowell arrived at 10:19 a.m. There was discussion about preferences between chain-link fencing and an archway; public safety concerns related to emergency access; the importance of including the Vista Guild in ongoing conversations; site limitations due to underground utilities; and coordinating the design to match the tunnel entrances. 3. Vista Guild North Tunnel Project – Ms. Abby Anderson, Executive Director / Vista Guild Ms. Abby Anderson, Executive Director / Vista Guild shared about the murals planned for the north entrance of the Lincoln Street Tunnel. In August, a meeting was held with One Columbia to discuss issuing an RFQ and working with various artists, including potentially the artist chosen for the Finley Park mural, to create a cohesive design. This project aims to visually connect the upcoming Rainbow Forest light installation, approved last August, through Finley Park to the tunnel. The committee also acknowledged receiving a letter from Pamela and Xavier at One Columbia regarding the project. Ms. Pamela Zeljak, Public Art Administrator for One Columbia explained that three local artists have already been invited to submit bids and are currently developing their concepts for the project. Upon a motion made by Mr. McDowell and seconded by Ms. Herbert, there was consensus of the committee to endorse the Vista Guild North Tunnel Project. Updated: 9/19/2025 2:35 PM Page 1 Packet Pg. 8  3 Action Item (ID # 10456) Meeting of December 9, 2025 There was discussion about cohesiveness of upcoming public artwork projects and ongoing conversations with artists. 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