Public Art Commission
Regular MeetingSalem, MA · March 30, 2021
Minutes
Salem Public Art Commission
98 Washington Street | Salem, Massachusetts 01970
(978) 619-5685
DRAFT MEETING MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING Tuesday, March 30, 2021
Call to Order
A public special meeting of the Salem Public Art Commission was held at 6:36 pm via remote participation
on Zoom web conference.
Members Present: Janine Liberty, Kurt Ankeny-Beauchamp, Carly Dywer Naik, John Andrews –Co Chair,
Emily Larsen
Staff Present: Julie Barry
Recording Clerk: Kate Kennedy
Julie Barry outlined format for the meeting and indicated members of the public may provide comments
during the period of the meeting designated for public comments as well as raised hand teleconference
options.
Note: All proposals, presentations, and/or documentation to be reviewed and discussed at this meeting can
be viewed online at the following: Link to Applications: PAiR Applications
Public Artist in Residence Application Finalist Vote
Items Considered during review:
Does the applicant demonstrate an understanding what it means to be a Public Artist and/or create
art in the public realm for general community consumption
Does the application focus on the creation and sell of art as merchandise or does it focus more on
the artwork itself and how it connects with community
Does the application discuss workshops, talks, demonstrations etc
Does the application discuss art activations, interventions, and installations in the public realm
Does the application address the requirements of maintaining studios hours and how they would
use the space
Does the artist’s style/type/quality of work reflect the style/type/quality this body would like to see
shared with the Salem Community
Would their work resonate with the Salem Community
Finalist: Robert Odell
Janine – loves that he’s working with Working with LifeBridge. Has concerns about bringing
furniture in and out. Tapped into Salem community. Logistical considerations.
Finalist: Mallory Landgreen
Kirt- 4 different immersive experiences
Emily Larson- there would be parts and elements that the community would have four ten-day
immersive experiences.
Carly Dwyer - Furniture , upcycled – community would learn how to paint and then people would sit
and move around and use on the row. A question of immersive vs. furniture
John Andrews – most of what Robert is proposing he can continue to do with Chagall –wants
something different, special, unique
Emily Larsen – Mallory has networking with PEM, and there has been discussion to wants to elevate
that relationship.
Finalist: The Collab
Kirt- too much mural action already.
Julie - Out of the small jury, Mallory was high on the recommendation list
Discussion of actual activation and public row. Could do interviews if the commission would like.
Carly considering what workshop space would be like and possibly attract.
Open to comment
Comment person no longer in attendance.
John makes motion to vote on Robert Odell, The Collab, and Mallory Landgreen by show of hands.
Janine seconds.
Majority PAiR Vote passes in favor: Mallory Landgreen
With motion passes of Janine, Kirt, and Emily.
Mallory Landgreen is new PAiR.
Public Comments
Meeting is open to public comment. No public comment.
Other Business
None
Adjourn
Kurt makes motion to adjourn. Carly seconds.
Persons requiring auxiliary aids and services for effective communication such as sign language interpreter, an
assistive listening device, or print material in digital format or a reasonable modification in programs, services,
policies, or activities, may contact the City of Salem ADA Coordinator, as soon as possible and no less than 2
business days before the meeting, program, or event.
Know your rights under the Open Meeting Law M.G.L. c. 30A § 18-25 and City Ordinance § 2-2028 through § 2-
2033.
Agenda
Salem Public Art Commission
98 Washington Street
Salem, Massachusetts 01970
(978) 619-5685
KIMBERLEY DRISCOLL
MAYOR
NOTICE OF SPECIAL PUBLIC MEETING
Public Art Commission
Tuesday, March 30, 2021, 6:30 pm
Meeting will be held via Remote Participation
Important Announcement
Pursuant to Governor Baker’s March 12, 2020 Order Suspending Certain Provisions of the Open Meeting Law, G.L.
c. 30A, §20,and the Governor’s March 15, 2020 Order imposing strict limitation on the number of people that may
gather in one place, this meeting of the Salem Public Art Commission will be conducted via remote participation to
the greatest extent possible. Specific information and the general guidelines for remote participation by members
of the public and/or parties with a right and/or requirement to attend this meeting can be found on the city’s
website, at www.salem.com.
No in-person attendance of members of the public will be permitted, but every effort will be made to ensure that
the public can adequately access the proceedings in real time, via technological means. In the event that we are
unable to do so, despite best efforts, we will post on the city’s website an audio or video recording, transcript, or
other comprehensive record of proceedings as soon as possible after the meeting. Recordings and Presentation
materials, if any, can be accessed using the Salem Public Art Commission website using the following link and
clicking on the date for the meeting you wish to view (https://www.salem.com/node/3751/agenda/2021).
Remote Participation Instructions:
Public participation for the Salem Public Art Commission meeting on the date and time listed above will be
conducted via a free remote participation platform called Zoom.
The City of Salem strongly encourages any parties who wish to participate in this meeting to download and
familiarize themselves with Zoom prior to the meeting.
For this meeting, members of the public who wish to watch, listen or provide comment during the meeting may do
so using one of the following methods:
▪ Video & Audio Option 1: Follow this link or enter it into your web browser to join the meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83618181925?pwd=dFhYTDJOdEhzaTZSOUd4VzFVMldLQT09
▪ Video & Audio Option 2: Follow this link or enter it into your web browser to open the Zoom
website at https://zoom.us/join or open your Zoom Ap on your smart device. Then enter the
Meeting ID# 836 1818 1925 as directed on the webpage and click “Join”. Follow the on-screen
instructions to join the meeting. Meeting Password is SalemArts.
▪ Audio ONLY – Dial 888-475-4499 (or 877-853-5257 if trouble connecting, both are Toll Free) to join
the meeting using your phone. When prompted, enter Meeting ID# 836 1818 1925 and follow the
instructions to join the meeting. Meeting Password is SalemArts.
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City of Salem Public Art Commission
Meeting Agenda
Public Comment Protocol:
During portions of the meeting in which public comment is permitted, members of the public who have “raised
their hand” in Zoom will be called on to offer comment. Members of the public who wish to address the
Commission or make a comment may do so only when called upon during the open public comment portion of the
meeting. When the time comes, the Commission Chair or Staff Member will announce that the floor is now open
for public comment.
In order to raise a hand, members of the public using the Zoom computer or phone applications may click the
“Raise Hand” feature that can be found next to your name on the participants screen to ‘raise your hand’ then wait
to be called upon for comment. Please make sure to remember to turn your microphone on and unmute yourself
before raising your hand.
Those participating by dialing in from their phones my also utilize the “Raise Hand’ feature of this platform by
pressing “ *9 ” on your key pad.
Alternatively, members of the public can email their comments/questions to jbarry@salem.com a minimum of 2
hours before the start of the meeting to have them read into record during the meeting by City Staff.
MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, March 30, 2021 6:30pm
Note: All proposals, presentations, and/or documentation to be reviewed and discussed
at this meeting can be viewed online at the following link: https://bit.ly/SalemPACProposals
• Roll Call
• Public Artist in Residence Application Review
• Shepard Fairey Project
• Other Business
• Public Comments
• Adjourn
Persons requiring auxiliary aids and services for effective communication such as sign language interpreter, an assistive listening
device, or print material in digital format or a reasonable modification in programs, services, policies, or activities, may contact the City
of Salem ADA Coordinator, as soon as possible and no less than 2 business days before the meeting, program, or event.
Know your rights under the Open Meeting Law M.G.L. c. 30A § 18-25 and City Ordinance § 2-2028 through § 2-2033.
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