Williamsburg Public Art Council

City of Williamsburg Agenda Williamsburg Public Art Council Meeting Monday, November 17, 2025 @ 3:30 PM Stryker Center (Room 127), 412 N Boundary St, Williamsburg, VA 23185 Page I. CALL TO ORDER II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. October 27, 2025 2-3 WPAC Minutes - October 2025 - draft III. CHAIR REPORT IV. STAFF REPORT a. 2026 Meeting Calendar 4 WPAC - 2026 Meetings b. 2026 Vote Sticker V. 2026 PLANNING a. General Updates b. Theme & Narrative Discussion VI. NEXT MEETING The next meeting is Monday, January 26, 2026, at 3:30 pm in Room 127 at the Stryker Center. VII. ADJOURNMENT Page 1 of 4 The Williamsburg Public Art Council met at 3:30 pm, Monday, October 27, 2025, in room 127 at the Stryker Center, 412 N Boundary Street, Williamsburg, Virginia. WPAC members present: Cash Arehart, Robert Currie, Pat Dent, Bill Hamilton, Anne Hunt, Elaine McBeth, Barbara Ramsey, Rachel Trichler, and Barbara Vollmer. Staff members present: Joanna Skrabala (Tourism Division Manager) and Sarah Seward (Economic Development Administrative Coordinator) I. Call to Order Mr. Currie called the meeting to order at 3:31 PM. II. Approval of Minutes a. September 29, 2025, WPAC Minutes Mr. Arehart motioned to approve the September minutes as presented. Seconded by Ms. McBeth. Approved by Mr. Arehart, Mr. Dent, Mr. Hamilton, Ms. Hunt, Ms. McBeth, Ms. Ramsey, Ms. Trichler, and Ms. Vollmer. Abstained by Mr. Currie. III. Chair’s Report Mr. Currie noted that the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is interested in inviting professional artists to read ‘Twas the Night before Christmas during the annual tree lighting. If anyone has any recommendations, please email Mr. Currie. IV. Staff Report a. 2026 Planning Updates Ms. Skrabala provided an update for the 2026 project planning. Ms. Skrabala conducted a site visit to Bicentennial Park, in conjunction with the Planning Department and Public Works, to determine a suitable location for the temporary Living Lantern installation. The location near the front of the park has been identified due to its proximity to the power source and increased foot traffic. Public Works needs to get a quote from Dominion Energy to determine the cost of running a line. V. New Business a. Consideration and Approval of the Location and Budget for the Temporary Public Art Installation Ms. Skrabala conducted a site visit with the Planning Department and Public Works to confirm that the Community Building lawn meets the requirements for the Touring Musical Swings. The proposed timeline for the Touring Musical Swings is as follows: Page 2 of 4  • Delivery and Installation – March 23- 29, 2026 • Swings open – March 30, 2026- May 17, 2026 • Dismantling & Removal – May 18- 20, 2026 The estimated budget for the Touring Musical Swings is $150,000. This includes the rental fee, shipping, site costs, and contingency. Daily Tous les Jours is conducting a site visit scheduled for November 10. In discussion, it was recommended that the consideration and approval of the Touring Musical Swings be brought before the City Council at the December Meeting. If approved, the event will then go to the City Council for a Long-Term Event Permit Ms. McBeth moved that the Williamsburg Public Art Council approve funding not to exceed $150,000 of its FY26 budget for the installation of the Touring Musical Swings at the Williamsburg Community Building Lawn, subject to approval by the Williamsburg City Council. Seconded by Ms. Ramsey. Approved by Mr. Arehart, Mr. Currie, Mr. Dent, Mr. Hamilton, Ms. Hunt, Ms. McBeth, Ms. Ramsey, Ms. Trichler, and Ms. Vollmer. VI. Next Meeting The next meeting is Monday, November 17, 2025, at 3:30 PM in Room 127 at the Stryker Center. VII. Adjournment Mr. Currie moved to adjourn the meeting at 4:40 PM. Seconded by Ms. Trichler. Approved by Mr. Arehart, Mr. Currie, Mr. Dent, Mr. Hamilton, Ms. Hunt, Ms. McBeth, Ms. Ramsey, Ms. Trichler, and Ms. Vollmer. _______________________________________________ Bill Hamilton, Secretary Page 3 of 4  WILLIAMSBURG PUBLIC ART COUNCIL 2026 MEETING SCHEDULE The Williamsburg Public Art Council (WPAC) will hold its meetings on the last Monday of every month (with the exception of May) at the Stryker Center (412 N. Boundary St) in Room 127. Monday, January 26, 2026 @ 3:30 PM Monday, February 23, 2026 @ 3:30 PM Monday, March 30, 2026 @ 3:30 PM Monday, April 27, 2026 @ 3:30 Monday, May 18, 2026 @ 3:30 PM Monday, June 29, 2026 @ 3:30 PM Monday, July 27, 2026 @ 3:30 PM Monday, August 31, 2026 @ 3:30 PM Monday, September 28, 2026 @ 3:30 PM Monday, October 26, 2026 @ 3:30 PM Monday, November 30, 2026 @ 3:30 PM December 2026 – NO MEETING Page 4 of 4