ACTION 4.3.1

Increase volume of public art.

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EDC representative to propose that developers add public art in any new development involving publicly/city owned land. Reminder of ADM-136 Public Art Policy.
In Progress
Current Status
20 Spencer St redevelopment project approved in Sept. 2024 with arts focus, including gallery space in lobby, and live-work units designed for artists.
Timeline: 2025
Due Date: N/A
Responsible: Recreation, Arts, and Parks Arts and Culture Commission Economic Development Commission
Win funding for and install 1 new arts display through an arts-oriented grant in 2024.
In Progress
Current Status
Utilizing Downtown Lebanon TIF funds for Tunnel Art to be completed Spring 2025. 80% completed in Fall 2024.
Timeline: 2025
Due Date: N/A
Responsible: Public Works Recreation, Arts, and Parks Arts and Culture Commission
Increase the number of exhibits in the Kilton gallery
In Progress
Current Status
Installation of Graffiti Park at Riverside park in 2021 has continued to be a consistent public display of art changing frequently.
Timeline: 2025
Due Date: N/A
Responsible: Library
Increase the opportunity for visibility for writers, musicians and performing artists
In Progress
Current Status
Public artists have installed their own work throughout the city from 2021–2024, and with continued advertising and engagement in the community will increase more public awareness and installations to be done in Lebanon/West Lebanon in 2025 and on.
Timeline: 2025
Due Date: N/A
Responsible: Upper Valley Music Center Library Recreation, Arts, and Parks
Create an inventory of projects that Arts and Culture would like to see completed from 2024–2029
In Progress
Timeline: 2025
Due Date: N/A
Responsible: Recreation, Arts, and Parks Arts and Culture Commission
Connect with businesses to determine if they have space for public art to be displayed. Can mini-galleries be established? Connect with local partners to develop this idea of generating foot traffic, and exposure for artists into 2029.
In Progress
Current Status
We have filled our calendar for the gallery space, and will host five gallery openings celebrating arts in our community. We plan to expand our programming to the Kilton courtyard area with a stage and awning funded by the Library.
Timeline: 2025
Due Date: N/A
Responsible: Library Recreation, Arts, and Parks Arts and Culture Commission
Install pedestrian level 'Welcome to Lebanon/West Lebanon' banners of photos from LebNH Photo Gallery.
In Progress
Current Status
Lowering banners process began in 2024 and will be completed in 2025. Additional hardware needs to be purchased for future updates. Put up 2nd round of banners on the mall.
Timeline: 2025
Due Date: N/A
Responsible: Recreation, Arts, and Parks Arts and Culture Commission
Design and fund public and private/public art at new public infrastructure projects (Roundabouts, W. Leb Main St, Hanover St Bridge, Kilton Plaza). Develop and install a 'Welcome to West Lebanon' Sign by 2026.
In Progress
Current Status
Opportunity to continue installation of Rain Works is weather dependent and a high traffic location to be identified for art to be seen. Sidewalk poetry will continue Spring/Summer 2025 and on. As paving projects allow for sidewalk poetry to be stamped in concrete in partnership with DPW. City fountain covers continue to be refurbished voluntarily by AVA Art Gallery with local artists and this project happens yearly with a rotation of fountain covers in 2 downtown Lebanon, and 1 in Glenwood Cemetery.
Timeline: 2025
Due Date: N/A
Responsible: Recreation, Arts, and Parks Arts and Culture Commission
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