Public Art Commission
Regular MeetingSalem, MA · October 19, 2021
Minutes
Salem Public Art Commission
98 Washington Street
Salem, Massachusetts 01970
(978) 619-5685
KIMBERLEY DRISCOLL
MAYOR
Public Art Commission
October 19, 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 6:34pm.
• Roll Call: Norene Gachignard, John Andrews, Carly Dwyer-Nik, Kurt Ankeny Beauchamp, Thu Ngan
Han, Janine Liberty & Emily Larsen in attendance. Let the record show all members are in attendance.
● Meeting Minute Approvals-
- September 21st Meeting minutes- Norene Entertained motion to approve minutes. Motion made by
Kurt seconded by Janine. Motion passes unanimously.
● Charlotte Forten Park- Real Pirates murals-
- Bill Golden comes before the commission to represent the community in bringing about a pirate and
maritime festival in the spring. Golden believes that these maritime murals would bring life and
stories into the area. Six images are proposed for the building wall beside Charlotte Forten Park.
Images are by artist Gregory Manchess, a National Geographic illustrator. Golden introduced the
committee to 5 figures that he believes represents social justice in maritime themes. Over 110ft of
“blank canvas” is available for use. Murals are approximately 16 ft tall. Potential installation time will
be Spring (March or April) of 2022. Committee as a whole brought up the fact that the only black
person depicted in the murals is the only one holding a gun, also in a threatening way. Janine brought
up the idea of bringing these depictions to the Salem Cultural Council. A possible antidote was
suggested for this issue by including a brief written description of the artistic choices and cultural
significance of the portraits. John was concerned about the voting and the jurisdiction of the murals
as it will be painted and posted on private property, which the committee rarely votes on. Ken and Bill
were under the impression that they needed to bring the proposition to the committee. The team
had appreciated the ideas given by the council, and asked for support on this project. Again, it was
decided by the committee that no voting was needed and decided to bring these proposals to Julie for
questioning.
● HARPA Funding-
- John believes that PAC is going to have a hard time receiving HARPA Funding. John would rather
have the money go to city entrepreneurs and small businesses, and festivals such as Jazz, Arts, and
Literary festivals which are all volunteer driven, rather than OTH for example as he believes they
have plenty of facilities funding coming their way. The committee would like to brainstorm ways to
fund creative projects and communicate to locals that Salem arts are necessary for fueling the local
economy (people usually go out for dinner and a show, or an art show and drinks). The committee
would like to ask the city to fund infrastructure improvements across the city that can be utilized by
the creative workforce to do more programming such as but not limited to power outlets, staging,
and lighting.
● Other Business-
-No other business.
● No further discussion & no public comment.
● Norene motioned to adjourn. Moved by Janine, seconded by John. Meeting Adjourned at 7:52 pm.
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or print material in digital format or a reasonable modification in programs, services, policies, or activities, may contact the City of
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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
Agenda
Public Art Commission
Tuesday, October 19, 2021, 6:30 pm
Meeting will be held via Remote Participation
Important Announcement
In accordance with Chapter 20 of the Acts of 2021, this meeting of the Salem Public Art Commission will be
conducted via remote participation. 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 below.
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:
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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.
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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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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.
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“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, October 19, 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
• Call to Order & Roll Call
• Meeting Minute Approvals
o September 21, 2021
• Real Pirates Museum Mural Presentation
• ARPA Funds Brief Overview Discussion
Joint meeting of Salem Cultural Council and Public Art Commission with be held Nov. 16th at 6:30pm
Tasks/Discussion Topics for Nov. Meeting Include:
o Compiling a list of community allies and possible community collaborators (list is started her, feel
free to add to it: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/16Avn-
wthWf0gu34G1XZBreOmd8RAqRN-QBk8Lumey6w/edit?usp=sharing
o Rallying Supporters
o Formalize thoughts around a cohesive and specific ask
o Identify leaders to carry the charge forward (ask cannot come from within the City, it must come
from the collective creative community)
• 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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