Meeting Summary
The Norman Arts Council updated the City Council on the Norman Forward one percent for art projects, highlighting completed works and the remaining $267,000 in dedicated funds. The Council discussed potential uses for these funds, including the Senior Center, establishing Ruby Grant Park as a sculpture park, and a partnership with Norman Regional, and requested a formal proposal for future allocation.
Financial Matters
Remaining Norman Forward Public Art Funds
Discussion regarding the remaining $267,000 from the initial $1.2 million allocated for public art projects under Norman Forward, after accounting for completed and planned projects.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- Election Day voting deadline (16 minutes remaining at meeting end)
Watch For
- Formal proposal from Norman Arts Council on remaining Norman Forward public art funds
- Discussion on a more permanent one percent for art program for all city projects
Announcements
- Reminder to vote on Election Day for infrastructure in Norman.
Agenda Summary
Norman Arts Council Update on Norman Forward Public Art Funding
The Norman Arts Council presented an overview of the Norman Forward one percent for art program, including completed projects (Splash, Prairie Wind, Unbound, Triptych), the in-progress Andrews Park project ("In Their Words"), and future earmarked projects (Griffin Park, Indoor Aquatic and Multi-Sport Facility, Reeves Park, Saxon Park). They also discussed the remaining $267,000 in public art funds and sought council guidance on potential uses such as the Senior Center, Ruby Grant Park sculpture park infrastructure, and a partnership with Norman Regional.