Public Arts Committee eyes building-wall murals for 2027, targets Aug. 6–8 and budget bump

Sarah Wieck proposed outreach to Fraser businesses to gauge interest in having their walls painted and suggested a social-media form to capture wall sizes and availability. "Sarah proposed putting out a call to businesses to gauge interest in having their walls painted, along with a social media form asking about wall size and availability," the committee record shows. Steve suggested aiming for 10–15 properties and a mix of invited artists and competitive selections, while still possibly including some 8x8 panels.

Members acknowledged budget implications: Sarah noted the current Art in Public Places budget sits around $91,000 with unspent funds that could be applied, and Steve suggested increasing the budget by roughly $50,000 to support larger stipends for building murals. The committee discussed outreach steps (direct outreach by Steve and Kelly plus a staff flyer) and cautioned about public reaction, citing Granby's experience as a cautionary example.