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Julie (city staff) recapped the program goals: increase opportunities for West Valley artists, expand the public-art collection across neighborhoods and add a student professional‑development element this year. \"This is our second round of traffic cabinets in Surprise,\" Julie told the commission, and staff said the public participation phase produced more than 600 votes for the candidate designs.

Artists who presented included Jackson Klug (a cactus/\"cactus planet\" concept blending desert imagery and circuitry), Jesse Yazzie (a portrait of a welder that ties into nearby industrial context), Jessie Kerr (colorful painted portrait work), Brianna Marie (a tattoo‑influenced, robotic rabbit concept), Lauren Lee (abstract, nature- and circuitry-inspired composition), Nicole Davey (floral and figurative work focused on women), Zachary Leo (a desert-wildlife sunset wrap with playful internet-culture nods), and high school artist Sienna Dutch (a community-connection concept using charging/connection symbolism). Several artists explained how the theme of \"industry, technology, innovation\" guided their concepts.

Presenters and commissioners discussed practical design concerns. Commissioners suggested increasing contrast and thickening thin lines so imagery remains legible to motorists at a glance, and they asked artists to consider how images will wrap across cabinet edges so portraits or focal points are not split across corners. For example, artist Jackson Klug asked, \"If you were driving past it, would you get seen? I tried to simplify it a bit,\" and commissioners responded with suggestions to thicken lines and emphasize texture so the design reads at speed.

Staff noted that cabinet locations were adjusted recently and that some artists were still awaiting final placement information; commissioners asked staff to confirm site assignments and to work with artists on final file preparation and print testing because digital-to-print color often appears darker on the actual wraps.

No formal votes were taken on specific designs at the July meeting; commissioners provided art-direction notes to staff and the artists. Staff said they would relay commissioner feedback to the artists and confirm final locations, mounting constraints and print proofs before fabrication and installation.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Arts & Cultural Advisory Commission - July 30, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","City staff and the Arts and Culture Advisory Commission reviewed designs from multiple local artists for a second round of traffic cabinet wraps and discussed visibility, wraparound and site-assignment issues after staff reported more than 600 public votes for designs.","taxTitle","Surprise, Maricopa County, Arizona","taxId",2566,"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},6137407,"Artist presents mixed-media installation and interactive element for Asante Library project",638,524000,1162000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5601055-12dd1499245d18893d29b480fa70f93e&start=524&end=1162","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5601055-12dd1499245d18893d29b480fa70f93e/thumbnail_524000.jpg","/articles/6137407/Surprise/Maricopa-County/Arizona/Artist-presents-mixed-media-installation-and-interactive-element-for-Asante-Library-project","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6137407-fda427d57beef28b64d14c15670d8f42/orig.mp4?Expires=1770430849&Signature=lcccbIGYOeXJxrlUkJMJVmzebVRtIttjfd6EZIKRvx1uEjRIw23f1iWA455l1PQaClr2O86CD1urTNm3og6Ivx2Ux~VYXNgvQOKDUotQ8Po~39ukVVddQsH664FFnhfcYlCaNA~WmnoDDU-BAVHk0m3EAwdpA-SouMltgT2AmwlzWPoEp504qU2g0~B5i06BSK3VMFqxBlrn87GZKRMUTUn1cuzHVv2QCd-fPokgh5Hknx7hTcIwFko-vks2wRoEY516dC3EF8rW72L08l6V9YAVatI7ovULTtMn6o9IXgsp-88pKjJT7crposJ12zM2lEr5V35~jxjJA2SqVSuuag__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Artist Tysha Harrison presented her design for the Asante Library artwork at the July 30 Arts and Culture Advisory Commission meeting in Surprise.

Harrison described the project as a community-made, mixed-media installation that assembles about 37 small panels into a single 8-by-6-foot piece framed in acrylic and accented with macramé \"flowers.\" \"I named this project Expressions in Full Home,\" Harrison said. \"My art is mostly mixed media collage. I love using mixed media collage acrylic... I start with 'I am' and then the title of the painting.\" She described workshops she ran at the library that produced the component panels and drew on community participation.

Harrison told commissioners she had run a multi-hour community workshop that produced the panels and included a DJ, dancers and food; she said the call was for 50 participants and she estimated the turnout at about 40 to 50 people. She said she received five formal pieces of feedback from attendees and that most responses rated the workshop highly. The artist described the final installation plan: the small panels (sizes ranging roughly from 8-by-8 to 11-by-14 inches) would be stitched together, backed and mounted behind a clear or neon acrylic face, with macramé floral elements around the main textile area.

Harrison also proposed the acrylic front be usable as a writable, erasable surface so visitors could add temporary drawings that could be erased and refreshed over time. She described a light, vibrant palette intended to respond to the library’s natural light and to be inviting to children and adults. Commissioners asked whether the piece should feel \"bright, vibrant, inviting\" and suggested purple and airy textures to match the library's windows and the building's modern design; Harrison confirmed she planned a palette with purple, fuchsia and blue tones and said the piece would aim for \"lightness\" rather than heavy, blocky elements.

Commissioners asked for the survey feedback and for additional detail on how to tailor the program to younger children; staff said the detailed feedback was available and could be circulated to the commission. No formal vote or contract action was recorded during the presentation; the commission provided comments to the artist for final design adjustments and continued coordination with library staff.

The commission asked staff to provide the workshop feedback forms for review and to confirm installation logistics (mounting hardware, final dimensions and timeline) before the work is finalized.","Artist Tysha Harrison showed a 37-panel mixed-media design for the Asante Library, describing sewn panels, macramé accents and an acrylic front intended to be dry-erase-interactive; commissioners asked about scale, community participation and youth accessibility.",{"_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},6137412,"Surprise Arts and Culture Advisory Commission names Crystal Cuppert chair, Hassan Rasul vice chair",148,185000,333000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5601055-12dd1499245d18893d29b480fa70f93e&start=185&end=333","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5601055-12dd1499245d18893d29b480fa70f93e/thumbnail_185000.jpg","/articles/6137412/Surprise/Maricopa-County/Arizona/Surprise-Arts-and-Culture-Advisory-Commission-names-Crystal-Cuppert-chair-Hassan-Rasul-vice-chair","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6137412-66c4563b0f2347b65d61ea63f59d195e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770430849&Signature=bWD0kbPj3lm3iGW3ZHkFskcfvlzDbyCODeR23hsuhXNEjXXNEJOOPCBOMl-N7pNx-y2pp8VR5F5kqm~ADhXr4sR6FDOQzSKY7o~ClHtZ8ND3O1T4fQfFaQ~f38IkTrPWtRCUsWKoKJSnSrwbuMFU35OkcNhApspLPGyybUKqM5zY2QZf6Z~qOz7LPbQI4xHYi50fca1hykMRGtYgVXuhGE5UVCY~bULfZmVdexIgfog3tsJrJPEZPpyX0AAGJlq8HI6TTI67ggWSo2vuO7JHQ~QnL4MuLC05EMUy0KK5uEGwd6da-Floyx8ji2I6kywqdCweYG-KKYjz1t~Oz8x0GA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Arts and Culture Advisory Commission for the City of Surprise elected Commissioner Crystal Cuppert as chair and Commissioner Hassan Rasul as vice chair at its July 30 meeting.

The commission voted to approve the leadership choices by secret ballot and then confirmed the results in open session. Commissioners then moved to a formal motion to approve Crystal Cuppert as chair and Hassan Rasul as vice chair; both motions passed by unanimous voice vote.

The election followed nominations from the commission. Commissioner Crystal Cuppert introduced herself to the commission prior to the vote: \"Hi. I'm Crystal Cupper. I am a journalist and professional musician here in Surprise. This is my third year on this commission,\" she said, adding that she is focusing on music education and partnerships with local homeschool co-ops.

Commissioners conducted the ballots in secret and announced the results publicly: Crystal Cuppert received unanimous support to serve as chair; Hassan Rasul received unanimous support to serve as vice chair. After the leadership votes, the commission also moved to approve the minutes of its June 2, 2025 meeting; the minutes passed on a voice vote with no recorded nays or abstentions.

The new leadership will preside over upcoming commission responsibilities, including continuing public-art projects and program outreach. Commissioners and staff praised the conduct of the vote and said they aim to continue community engagement efforts under the new chair.

Votes at a glance: Crystal Cuppert — motion to approve as chair; outcome: approved (unanimous voice vote). Hassan Rasul — motion to approve as vice chair; outcome: approved (unanimous voice vote). June 2, 2025 meeting minutes — motion to approve minutes; outcome: approved (voice vote, no nays recorded).

The commission adjourned after routine reports and presentations that followed the leadership votes.","The Arts and Culture Advisory Commission for the City of Surprise voted unanimously July 30 to install Commissioner Crystal Cuppert as chair and Commissioner Hassan Rasul as vice chair; the commission also approved June meeting minutes by voice vote.","actionData","errors"]

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City shows second round of traffic cabinet designs; staff notes 600-plus public votes and student development element

Artist presents mixed-media installation and interactive element for Asante Library project

Surprise Arts and Culture Advisory Commission names Crystal Cuppert chair, Hassan Rasul vice chair