Public Art Commission
Regular MeetingSalem, MA · April 20, 2021
Minutes
Salem Public Art Commission
98 Washington Street
Salem, Massachusetts 01970
(978) 619-5685
KIMBERLEY DRISCOLL
MAYOR
Public Art Commission
Tuesday, April 20, 2021, 6:30pm
Meeting held via Remote Participation
MEETING MINUTES
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
• Meeting Called to Order at 6:41pm
• Roll Call Norene Gachignard, John Andrews, Carly Dwyer-Nik, Janine Liberty, Emily Larsen in
attendance
Absent: Kurt Ankeny Beauchamp & Thu Ngan Han
• Meeting Minute Approvals
o March 16th Meeting Minutes – Norene Motioned, Janine seconded, Approved unanimously
o March 30th Special Meeting Minutes – Janine motioned, John Seconded Approved
unanimously
o Janine Liberty stated that she would like to see more robust and detail-oriented minutes to
better capture discussions and processes.
• Urban Spaces – 65 Washington St. Brix Public Art Proposal Presentation & Voting Review
Urban spaces representative Suzi from Boston Art presented proposal for sculpture at corner of Washington
St. and Federal St. proposal addressed and answered all questions from PAC. No public comment when called
for discussion. Norene asked for motion, John motioned, Norene seconded, vote taken by show of hands, let
the record show John, Noreen, Emily, and Janine all voted in favor, Carly opposed, Motion/vote passed with 4-
1 in favor.
• Update on Naumkeag Portrait Project
Julie Provided up update on status of this project, Chris Pappan awarded commission. Arranging for
meeting with Tribal Council and Artists, contract moving forward. Carly asks if PAC can formally weigh
in on Government service subcommittee deliberations.
• Update on New PAiR – Malorie Landgreen
Julie provided general update on Malorie Landgreen as new PAiR, she will start on May 1 st for market
day with hands on art making.
• Update on Call for Performers & Establish Review Panel – received 17 applications, John, Carly and
Janine will ask as review panel. PAC authorized them to make final selections and move forward.
• Other Business - None
• Public Comments – Christine Curtis commented that she really enjoyed watching the proceedings,
she stated “ I thought it would be light but realized it was so much more…” She said she loved seeing
the deliberations, thoughtfulness and impact of the PAC and thanks us for our service. Christine is
not a Salem but is a student at Salem State in Civics and is a Navel Veteran.
• Adjourn - Janine motions to adjourn, Norene seconded, Meeting Adjourned at 7:34pm
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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 PUBLIC MEETING
Public Art Commission
Tuesday, April 20, 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
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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, April 20, 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
• Meeting Minute Approvals
o March 16th Meeting Minutes
o March 30th Special Meeting Minutes
• Urban Spaces – 65 Washington St. Brix Public Art Proposal Presentation & Voting Review
• Update on Naumkeag Portrait Project
• Update on New PAiR – Malorie Landgreen
• Update on Call for Performers & Establish Review Panel
• 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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