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Why it matters: these items affect the visual character and programming of the Ramble and adjacent public spaces. The completed parks mural is now a public-facing installation; the garage mural timeline depends on international travel logistics; and the photo call will feed interpretive and display programming for the corridor.

Key details:
- Parks mural: Joanna reported the parks mural is finished and \"looks just like the rendering\"; photos were shown to council members present, who praised the wrap‑around effect.
- West Avenue garage wall: Bob Stafford said the project team is still working on visas and logistics to bring an artist to town and expects more substantive progress next month.
- Upper Ramble fence photo call: staff reported about 16 entrants so far, the submission deadline is April 1, selection will include up to 30 photos for presentation, and organizers plan continued promotion via parks social channels and local partners.

Next steps: staff will continue to promote the photo call, monitor the West Avenue artist logistics, and provide the council with a progress update at the next meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Fayetteville Arts Council 3.19.2025","oneSentenceSummary","Staff reported the park mural is complete and matches renderings; the West Avenue garage mural is in logistics and visa-processing for an out‑of‑state artist; the Upper Ramble photo call has 16 entries so far with an April 1 deadline and up to 30 photos to be selected.","taxTitle","Fayetteville City, Washington County, Arkansas","taxId",5768,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6095148,"Arts Council approves $6,300 funding for 24 plein‑air workshops in the Ramble",907,5373000,6280000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2840389-99a278f7e41167e94972b2b70a543650&start=5373&end=6280","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2840389-99a278f7e41167e94972b2b70a543650/thumbnail_5373000.jpg","/articles/6095148/Fayetteville-City/Washington-County/Arkansas/Arts-Council-approves-6300-funding-for-24-pleinair-workshops-in-the-Ramble","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6095148-1eadee553dd5c01d21613693b1ccbfdd/orig.mp4?Expires=1770436853&Signature=b8ct4onBXx3sAK~8T~KfgRw0yz1Oq41gzZGNze1Z-NirVU1TYGsXsq8VANUuaLvzglAXJ-tsgCfr4tE8ncHRK4gBNG1wSgwFD981-85Q2Vv8CbREYtU9705WBVKFzjJJucpdm5XIYcipiayu~iEqTFRbLJV3AKpG~sR7wtZ38ppI1gdQmDJJA8WaHDHkMZ7C2yNRD531J6k0tQxq20gxEQQ67GjANJSViJBcGKhvRwo1~OZ3z9kZjhGey0JvY1TNRlz1V7oT1ILj-V0dsVka98hF~TNYlpvTJUNT3GVRWuQFcz1ZcSXkjCob8e2Pd0pyin7U678XmEXP51T7Yom0qQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Fayetteville Arts Council approved funding for 24 plein‑air workshops in the Ramble with the Community Creative Center (CCC) at a total of $6,300.

The council’s vote came after discussion about program pacing and budget management. Several members said the CCC proposal represented strong value — multiple activations and a clear itemization of costs — but also noted the council should track spending through the season so allocations do not exhaust the year’s budget prematurely.

Why it matters: the CCC programming will place free art instruction and activation in the Ramble over an extended period, supporting walkability and public engagement in the space.

Discussion highlights:
- Council members praised CCC for a clear budget and a plan to deliver many sessions; one council member described the proposal as “a pretty great bargain” for 24 activations.
- Some council members suggested scaling or phasing approvals in future cycles to avoid overcommitting funds early in the year; others said asking for full funding should not disqualify applicants if their budgets are justified.
- Members requested clearer engagement schedules (for example, more weekend options) for proposals aimed at broad public participation.

Vote and next steps: a motion to approve the CCC plein‑air program was moved and seconded; the motion passed by majority (transcript does not include a formal roll‑call tally). Staff will finalize contract details and return implementation tasks — including schedules, maintenance and reporting requirements — to the council as they materialize.

Provenance: council discussion and the approval motion are recorded during the community art funding segment; the meeting transcript cites the $6,300 figure and 24 planned workshops.","The Fayetteville Arts Council approved a $6,300 contract with Community Creative Center to deliver 24 plein‑air painting workshops in the Ramble; council members discussed pacing of program spending and requested implementation details for other pending proposals.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6095153,"Arts Council narrows Nelson Hackett mural competition to four finalists",4735,417000,5152000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2840389-99a278f7e41167e94972b2b70a543650&start=417&end=5152","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2840389-99a278f7e41167e94972b2b70a543650/thumbnail_417000.jpg","/articles/6095153/Fayetteville-City/Washington-County/Arkansas/Arts-Council-narrows-Nelson-Hackett-mural-competition-to-four-finalists","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6095153-d530354a5b4cdc1085cddabb5b9fbd6d/orig.mp4?Expires=1770436853&Signature=B-TRwVPDWiqQTUgt60A2JELPwgJCkRCzzhwfjxR3Mr1zaReT45Nyz4zmou85xtil90wCmh~3vbNJthdawlJzlXtnnH1LHy6pHYfh9hv4zS3AnymycWduqecghwabq6wVNYAVUr2fXz0yXHEIF5AgLkK8auineHW1ChSrvNll4wBgEXycNIDkjsPuxyDzZxTHSUh4gda2pPK4x8mcMXGVYpDez5Cx-~TXPeABqhEQEFFleehX8OpWhvgFXafd2~AYQ6vK4hSCl4K-9blBtEDRF8HX3Qz77RwqDf2VDuihB0Ip8ydz-I~vkEUiWNfAnjq8eG54Ckq3WIhR98~D-MQ95g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Fayetteville Arts Council on March (date not specified) narrowed its list of applicants for the Nelson Hackett mural call to four finalists: Samuel Hale, Daisuke Okamoto, Jacob Schell and AJ Davis.

The finalists selection follows a lengthy review of roughly 80 applications and an extended discussion about how chosen work should relate to existing murals and historical themes at the proposed site. Council members debated aesthetics, site-appropriateness, and whether new pieces should be figure‑based or more abstract.

Why it matters: the Nelson Hackett call is intended to place a site-specific mural in a visible corridor of Fayetteville. Council members said they wanted finalists who could respond thoughtfully to site history while contributing to a cohesive visual sequence with nearby murals.

Discussion highlights:
- Several council members said they favored artists whose work demonstrated strong site research or an ability to use built walls—brick or architectural features—as compositional elements. Daisuke Okamoto and Waleed Johnson were specifically noted for using such details in examples shown.
- Some members raised concerns about selecting multiple figure‑based proposals adjacent to one another; that concern shaped comments about balance among finalists.
- Council members also discussed the value of including at least one finalist whose work would draw close viewing (detail, layered elements) in addition to murals that read strongly from moving vehicles.

Next steps and process: the Arts Council will forward the four finalists to a joint review process that includes the Historic Preservation Commission and other partner bodies. Two Arts Council members — Ellen Woodson and Jessica Dabari — volunteered to serve on the subcommittee that will meet with those partners to vet final proposals and recommend a primary artist(s) for commission. The subcommittee is expected to meet within roughly two weeks to prepare recommendations for the full council.

The council did not select final designs at this meeting; finalists were named for the next phase of review and proposal development.

Provenance: The council introduced the item as the “Nelson Hackett call and the finalist selection vote” during the agenda review. Later in the meeting members summarized the finalists and confirmed the next procedural steps.","The Fayetteville Arts Council selected four finalists — Samuel Hale, Daisuke Okamoto, Jacob Schell and AJ Davis — for the Nelson Hackett mural call and named two council members to a selection subcommittee that will review final proposals with partner commissions.","actionData","errors"]

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Parks mural finished; West Avenue garage and photo contest updates reported

Arts Council approves $6,300 funding for 24 plein‑air workshops in the Ramble

Arts Council narrows Nelson Hackett mural competition to four finalists