Auburn Arts Commission Meeting - May 21, 2026
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Auburn Arts Commission Meeting - May 21, 2026
The Auburn Arts Commission met on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 5:30 PM in Room 10 of City Hall (1225 Lincoln Way, Auburn CA). The meeting included standard procedural items and a substantial list of ongoing business and other projects. No minutes or transcript were available; therefore, this summary reflects only the agenda items as listed.
Call to Order & Roll Call
The meeting was called to order, roll was taken, and a quorum was declared.
Minutes for Approval
The minutes from the April 2026 meeting were scheduled for approval.
Public Comment
The agenda allowed for public comment on items not on the agenda, with the understanding that commissioners could not act on such items that evening.
Agenda Approval
Commissioners and the public had the opportunity to request removal, postponement, or reordering of agenda items.
Ongoing Business – Committee and Project Reports
- Wind Phone project update
- Repair/upgrade of Peter Hazel fish statue in Central Square and the associated fence
- Lee Buckingham sidewalk tile funding and new Art Park signage
- Leadership Auburn – June 24
- Art Retreat at the Flower Farm (April 21-23, 2026) – debrief
- Art Park – umbrella installation debrief
- Art Walk planning
- City Hall back entrance improvement ideas
- OT/High Street underpass path project update
- Roundabout Public Art update
- SPP summer movie series with State Theatre – update
- A.R.T. Artist Resources and Training Workshop
- Arts and Culture focus discussion/grants
- Discussion of need for and recruitment to fill a vacant commission seat
- Review of AAC responsibilities, budget, and financial process
- Budget documents
Other Projects
- School Park Preserve activities – mosaic mural
- Freestanding 4x8 frames for public art on the OT/High St path
- Native plant garden in School Park Preserve (parking area)
- Public Art Sculpture Proposal – Katy Fries
- “AuburnCA Out Loud Book Club”
Adjourn
The meeting adjourned with the next regular meeting scheduled for June 18, 2026.