Recreation Commission Work Session
Meeting Information
A work session of the Roswell Recreation Commission to discuss and potentially approve the America250 Community Art Installation and Activation plan.
Meeting Summary
America250 Community Art Installation and Activation Plan
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The meeting will consider approving the America250 Community Art Installation and Activation plan, a collaborative public art initiative by the City of Roswell in partnership with Dashboard, Inc., as part of the America 250: Tapestry of Generations celebration. [Roswell Recreation Commission Agenda p.2]
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This community-wide initiative invited residents to create tapestry-inspired artwork through artist-led workshops, which will conceptually unify into a singular, temporary public art piece to be installed at Heart of Roswell Park and unveiled on National Quilt Day, March 21, 2026. [Roswell Recreation Commission Agenda p.2]
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The initiative also includes a coordinated cultural activation at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center, featuring a staged production of 'Quilters' and a companion exhibit of selected community artworks, reinforcing the America 250 celebration's goals. [Roswell Recreation Commission Agenda p.2]
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Project highlights include community workshops held from July to December 2025, a public unveiling on March 21, 2026, and the 'Quilters' production and gallery exhibition in August 2026, with deinstallation planned for September 2026. [Roswell Recreation Commission Agenda p.3]
Financial Impact and Approval Authority
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The total budget for the art activation and installation is $59,500, with $52,500 funded by America 250 Funds and $7,000 from a National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Grant. [Roswell Recreation Commission Agenda p.3] [Roswell Recreation Commission Agenda p.4]
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The NEA Grant, totaling $70,000 ($35,000 from NEA and $35,000 matching City funds), also supports 'Quilters the Musical'. [Roswell Recreation Commission Agenda p.4]
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According to Public Art Policy Section 2.1, the Recreation Commission is responsible for approving locations for all temporary or long-term art displayed in City parks and facilities within City parks. [Roswell Recreation Commission Agenda p.3]
People (7)
Amour Carthy
Commissioner
Roswell Recreation Commission
Cliff Dittmore
Member
Roswell Recreation Commission
David Smith
Chair
Roswell Recreation Commission
Erica Davis
Vice Chair
Roswell Recreation Commission
Erica Lowman
Commissioner
Roswell Recreation Commission
Jose Gonzales
Commissioner
Roswell Recreation Commission
William Strika
Commissioner
Roswell Recreation Commission
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