Norcross Public Arts Commission
Regular MeetingNorcross, GA · July 28, 2026
Agenda
City of Norcross
65 Lawrenceville Street
Norcross, GA 30071
Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
6:00 PM
2nd Floor Conference Room
Norcross Public Arts Commission
Chair Elizabeth Simpson
Board Member Samantha Spitzner
Board Member Robert Forro
Board Member Jacques Murphy
Board Member Nicole Morgan
Board Member Michael MacManus
Board Member Angela Faustina
Meeting Agenda July 28, 2026
A. Call to Order by Chair Elizabeth Simpson (Roll Call)
Please silence cell phones and electronic devices.
B. Approval of Minutes:
Approval of the Norcross Public Arts Commission June 23, 2026, meeting minutes
C. Citizen Input:
D. Treasurer’s Report: Mike (5 Minutes)
E. Board Updates — 10 Minutes
• Social Media Update — Samantha
F. Council Updates:
G. New Agenda Items:
1. 2026-278: Relaunch Free Little Art Gallery (FLAG) boxes (10 minutes)
• Build out the interior to prevent books from fitting inside.
• Revise the instructions to allow all FLAG boxes to contain supplies and artwork.
• Regularly solicit art contributions through the gallery, local schools, weekly
social media, and Norcross Social.
• Expand the variety of artwork accepted
H. Returning Agenda Items:
1. 25-7369: White Squirrels of Norcross Fundraiser (15 Minutes)
• Delivery of new inventory (7 squirrels and 5 acorns) – Liz
• Fundraiser signage update – Samantha
• Antique Traditions
• Savage Pizza
• Report on any new sales – Mike/Jacques
Attachments:
1. Photo of signage installed at Antique Traditions
The next regularly scheduled Norcross Public Arts Commission meeting is at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall,
Second Floor Conference Room, on Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Meeting Agenda July 28, 2026
2. 25-7252: White Squirrels of Norcross — Phase I, Part 2 (10 Minutes)
• Expected delivery of seven bronze squirrels (three new and four replicas).
• Locations scoped and poses assigned during the walkthrough with Public
Works.
• Location selected and rotation schedule assigned for the Traveling Squirrel,
Leuci.
Attachments:
1. Planning - 7 locations and Leuci
3. 2026-75: Norcross Forever Stamp books — Jacques (5 Minutes)
• Order placed for the English-language versions.
• Spanish-language version pending budget approval.
4. 2026-111: Gwinnett Creativity Fund Grant 2026 Placemaking — Jacques (5 Minutes)
• Status update — Jacques
5. 2026-119: 2027 Project Planning and Budget Considerations — Jacques (50
Minutes)
• Get feedback on current research for each project on the list
Attachments:
1. NPAC Final Vote Tally & Project Leads (2027 Project Idea Inventory)
I. Additional Input/Discussion Not Otherwise Addressed by This Agenda:
J. Adjourn Motion
The next regularly scheduled Norcross Public Arts Commission meeting is at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall,
Second Floor Conference Room, on Tuesday, August 25, 2026
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