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Wednesday, January 7, 2026 · Government meeting record
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The Trust manages the city's public art collection and grants, impacting which art projects are funded and maintained in Gainesville public spaces.
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1 City of Gainesville Gainesville Art in Public Places Trust Meeting January 7, 2026, 4:30 p.m. Historic Thomas Center, Building A, Room 204 Members Present: Oaklianna Caraballo, Caren Hackman, Tiffany Lang Ph. D. Members Absent: Keiaria Williams Others Present: Carol Velasques, Cultural Affairs Manager Ashley Reichenbach, Grants Coordinator Jon Gaunt, Cultural Affairs Assistant _____________________________________________________________________ A. CALL TO ORDER B. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA 2026-19 Moved by Tiffany Lang Ph. D. Seconded by Caren Hackman Motion: The Gainesville Art in Public Places Trust adopt the agenda. Approved C. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES for December 3, 2025 D. BUSINESS DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. DRAFT: 2026-17 Gainesville Art in Public Places Trust Updates 2. 2026-19 Gainesville Art in Public Places Trust Updates Carol Velasques, Cultural Affairs Manager, provided an update on current public art projects, including the GPD Fences, GCRA’s Pink Porch, and the Senior Recreation Stained Glass project.
2 Jon Gaunt, staff, provided an update on the implementation of the new collections management software, Artwork Archive, and reported the successful cataloging of over 200 works of art to date. The collections management process will remain ongoing. The Art in Public Places Trust reviewed the nominations for the 2025 Public Art Awards, and two artists were selected. Presentation given by Moved by Caren Hackman Seconded by Tiffany Lang Ph. D. Recommendation: The Gainesville Art in Public Places Trust will hear an update on current public art projects and select a winner for the 2025 Public Art Award. Approved E. PUBLIC COMMENT F. MEMBER COMMENT G. NEXT MEETING DATE: February 4, 2026 H. ADJOURNMENT
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