MILWAUKEE ARTS BOARD PUBLIC ART SUBCOMMITTEE
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · September 13, 2016
Minutes
200 E. Wells Street
City of Milwaukee Milwaukee, Wisconsin
53202
Meeting Minutes
MILWAUKEE ARTS BOARD PUBLIC ART SUBCOMMITTEE
POLLY MORRIS, CHAIR
Tina Klose, Emilia Layden, Sandra McSweeney, and Tim
Murphy
Staff Assistant, Molly Kuether, 286-2775
Fax: 286-3456, Molly.Kuether@milwaukee.gov
Tuesday, September 13, 2016 3:00 PM Room 303, City Hall
1. Roll Call
The meeting convened at 3:03 p.m.
Ms. Layden joined the meeting at 3:10 p.m.
Individual also present:
Sally Witte, Department of City Development
Present 5 - McSweeney, Morris, Murphy, Klose and Layden
2. Review and Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes
Ms. McSweeney moved approval, seconded by Mr. Murphy. There were no
objections.
3. Conservation Fund
- Friends of Juneau Park Application
Ms. Morris stated an application was received for the restoration the statues of
Solomon Juneau and Leif the Explorer. The project will cost approximately $135,000,
including scafolding. They have already received $2,500 from the Antiquarian
Society. Ms. Morris moved, seconded by Ms. McSweeney to fund the project at
$4,436 and with funds becoming available after the fundraising goal is reached.
There were no objections.
- Wisconsin Black Historical Society Application
Clayborn Benson, Executive Director of the Black Historical Society presented his
application for "The Gift" by George Gist. The mural is expected to be completed by
October 15th. Ms. Morris moved, seconded by Ms. Layden to fund at $5,000, the
conservation of the wall where the mural will be created. There were no objections.
- Updates on Projects
Ms. Layden stated the (Re)Housing the American Dream gallery guide is in process
and will be available October 6th. Ms. Morris stated the George Washington statue is
currently being conserved.
4. New Work Fund
- Wisconsin Black Historical Society
Clayborn Benson, Executive Director of the Black Historical Society
Ms. Morris moved, seconded by Ms. Layden to fund at $250 the creation of the mural
"The Gift". There were no objections.
- Updates on Projects
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Ms. Witte stated Black Cat Alley is having their opening this weekend.
5. Old Business
There was no old business.
6. Announcements
There were no announcements.
The meeting adjourned at 3:51 p.m.
Molly Kuether
Staff Assistant
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200 E. Wells Street
City of Milwaukee Milwaukee, Wisconsin
53202
Meeting Agenda
MILWAUKEE ARTS BOARD PUBLIC ART SUBCOMMITTEE
POLLY MORRIS, CHAIR
Tina Klose, Emilia Layden, Tim Murphy, and Sandra
McSweeney
Staff Assistant, Molly Kuether, 286-2775
Fax: 286-3456, Molly.Kuether@milwaukee.gov
Tuesday, September 13, 2016 3:00 PM Room 303, City Hall
1. Roll Call
2. Review and Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes
3. Conservation Fund
- Friends of Juneau Park Application
- Wisconsin Black Historical Society Application
- Updates on Projects
4. New Work Fund
- Wisconsin Black Historical Society
- Updates on Projects
5. Old Business
7. Announcements
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