Board advances ArtWalk materials, open call for artists and Aug. 4 mixer logistics

At the July 15 meeting of the Saranac Lake Arts & Culture Advisory Board members reviewed several programming and event items, including ArtWalk materials, an open call for artists, banner/calendar coordination and an upcoming mixer.

The board discussed using the Community Enhancement Fund to support ArtWalk materials. Members proposed an open call for artists that would offer $250 to the selected artist and $250 to cover printing costs. The board noted that existing artwork could be displayed immediately and discussed potential mural sites including Kinney’s wall on the rail trail and the DPW building (the latter has corrugated metal siding). Members also discussed hosting music at Berkeley Green or permitting buskers.

Aaron said he would talk with Zach about whether the village banner calendar should be filled for the season; Bayle will print copies of the flyer for SideQuest and will measure three bathroom openings for planned murals. The board confirmed a mixer on Aug. 4 at SideQuest and noted that the village check for SideQuest is “in the works”; they also discussed a revised invoice for Cedar Street that should have any food-and-drink language removed before finalizing.

Assignments and logistics noted in the meeting: Alex and Paige to confirm a task related to the Community Enhancement Fund and flyer use; Bayle to print and distribute flyers; Aaron to confer with Zach about the banner calendar; Bayle to measure mural openings. No formal funding approvals or ordinance votes were recorded in the agenda notes.