Lawrence City Pushes for Formal Art Ordinance
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Lawrence city leaders aim to strengthen their public art program by turning it into a formal ordinance, known as the Percent for Art initiative. This would mandate allocating two percent of capital improvement project budgets for artwork, ensuring reliable funding and placement in visible public spaces. The proposal comes after years of the program being optional and underfunded. Commissioners discussed making the program more flexible, such as splitting funds for multiple smaller pieces and designing art for specific public locations to maximize impact. The draft ordinance is currently under review by the Cultural Arts Commission for a final decision.
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