The Appleton Public Arts Committee convened on September 3, 2025, to discuss several initiatives aimed at enhancing the city’s public spaces through art and decoration. A significant focus of the meeting was the approval of holiday decorations and light pole banners proposed by the Appleton Northside Business Association (ANBA).

Committee members expressed enthusiasm for the community-funded decorations, which will not incur any costs to the city. The plan includes the installation of snowflakes and banners along Richmond Street and Wisconsin Avenue, designed to beautify the area during the holiday season. The committee unanimously approved the motion to proceed with these installations, emphasizing the importance of community involvement in funding such projects.

In addition to the holiday decor, discussions also touched on the potential replacement of the Houdini Tower decorations. Members considered revisiting previous designs to manage costs effectively. The committee agreed to inventory existing decorations to determine which could be reused, ensuring that future installations remain both budget-friendly and visually appealing.

As the meeting concluded, members expressed satisfaction with the progress made and outlined plans for further discussions in upcoming meetings. The committee's commitment to enhancing Appleton's public spaces through art reflects a broader initiative to foster community engagement and beautification efforts throughout the city.