Norcross — Public Arts Commission Regular Meeting, April 22, 2025
These official meeting minutes document the April 22, 2025 regular meeting of the Norcross Public Arts Commission. The commission approved previous meeting minutes, voted to table decisions on the Crossing dumpster fence and visioning schedule, and approved up to $100 for an art supply gift basket donation. Additionally, the board agreed by consensus to apply for a Gwinnett Creativity Fund placemaking grant to support the Norcross Forever Stamp initiative.
Topics
- Grants
- Finance
- Procedural
Actions
Norcross Public Arts Commission – Regular Meeting - Jan 28, 2025 6:30 PM
Approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Jacques Murphy · Second: Michael MacManus
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
Norcross Public Arts Commission - Visioning Session - Feb 13, 2025 5:00 PM
Approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Jacques Murphy · Second: Michael MacManus
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
Norcross Public Arts Commission – Regular Meeting - Feb 25, 2025 6:30 PM
Approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Jacques Murphy · Second: Michael MacManus
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
Norcross Public Arts Commission – Regular Meeting - Mar 25, 2025 6:30 PM
Approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Jacques Murphy · Second: Michael MacManus
Amendment to Treasurer’s Report: Updated the fiscal year-end date to August 31, 2025. RESULT: ACCEPTED AS AMENDED [UNANIMOUS]
25-7235 — Wooden Fence by the Crossing (Dumpster Enclosure)
Tabled · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Jacques Murphy · Second: Michael MacManus
NPAC will revisit this item once a timeline for the installation of the new fence is confirmed. RESULT: TABLED SENT TO 5/27/2025 6:30 PM
25-7251 — Norcross Forever Stamp Program
No action taken
This item is scheduled to go before the Mayor and Council for presentation at the May 19 Policy Work Session. RESULT: THIS MATTER WAS REFERRED TO 5/27/2025 6:30 PM
25-7238 — Maintenance of Metal Sculpture 'Grasshopper'
No action taken
Items 3 and 4, Maintenance of Metal Sculptures, will be merged into a single item due to their similarity in execution. RESULT: THIS MATTER WAS REFERRED TO 5/27/2025 6:30 PM
25-7239 — Maintenance of Metal Sculpture 'George'
No action taken
Please refer to item #3, as items 3 and 4 have now been merged. RESULT: DISCUSSED
24-6914 — Location and Installation of Free Little Art Gallery (Paul Duke)
No action taken
The board selected the installation locations for the Free Little Art Galleries—one donated by Paul Duke and the other by Yamily—at the Rectory and Norcross Gallery & Studios. RESULT: DISCUSSED
25-7278 — Free Little Art Gallery (Donated by Yamily)
No action taken
Please refer to item #5, as items 5 and 6 have now been merged. RESULT: DISCUSSED
25-7277 — Art Exhibit at Rectory Sponsored by NG&S - Norcross HS & Paul Duke HS – May
Approved · Vote: 5-0 · $100 · Motion: Jacques Murphy · Second: Michael MacManus
A motion to approve NPAC's donation of a gift basket of art supplies, valued at no more than $100, to the Norcross Gallery and Studios’ Reflections of Art Exhibit at the Rectory, pending approval by the City Manager. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
25-7252 — Scavenger Hunt
No action taken
The project will be implemented in phases, with each squirrel featuring a unique name and narrative inspired by its specific location... RESULT: THIS MATTER WAS REFERRED TO 5/27/2025 6:30 PM
25-7303 — NPAC Sponsorship of Norcross Gallery and Studios Photo Contest – 'Bees to Trees'
No action taken
RESULT: DISCUSSED
25-7304 — Gwinnett Creativity Fund – New Placemaking Grant Cycle
Approved
The board agreed to pursue the grant, focusing on the Norcross Forever Stamp initiative. Jacques will lead the preparation and submission of the application, with Shayla coordinating all City-related components.
25-7305 — Visioning Session Schedule Review
Tabled · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Michael MacManus · Second: Jacques Murphy
The board tabled this item to be revisited at the May regular meeting. RESULT: TABLED SENT TO 5/27/2025 6:30 PM
Sources
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