The City of Lloydminster has decided to support Mural Fest with the event fast approaching.
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The item was brought before council for decision at the May 7 council meeting.
The ask was to allocate $7,500 from the public art capital reserve to fund the purchase of six painted concrete barriers for Bud Miller All Seasons Park.
Local artist Brandi Hofer, along with various other artists, will be painting concrete barriers at this years Lloyd Ex Fair.
The concrete barriers will be placed around town and find homes through local business sponsorships.
Mayor Gerald Aalbers asked if there has been communications between the art society and the city about promoting where the painted barriers would be displayed.
“For the six we’re acquiring, our communications and marketing team are currently working on art walk literature to capture the city-owned public artwork,” said Natalie Clysdale, Lloydminster Museum and Archives manager.
Privately sponsored barriers from Mural Fest would have their marketing done by those acquiring the other barriers.
Aalbers hopes the city can still boost communication as to where to find the art pieces.
“I hope we have the ability to communicate and make sure, if they decide to go online or we’re online, we can share that information as best as we can to get maximum exposure for the art pieces,” he said.
Council voted in favour of allocating the $7,500 for the purchase of the six barriers.
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