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6A | WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2020 | SIUSLAW NEWS Springer went on to discuss the benefits of utilizing plans created by other cities as tem- plates for the Florence Master Art Plan and cited specific ex- amples of the work done to this point in the life of PAC. ART from page 1A For Springer, taking a fresh look at the PAC work plan and taking into consideration the changing nature of local eco- nomics was the primary reason for the evening’s main agenda item: to update and modify a Master Art Plan for the city. “When we started this com- mittee, about six years ago, this is how we started. We went out and asked a lot of other cities what they were doing, because many other cities have been do- ing this for a while and they have been doing it very well,” he said. “To date, we have completed 15 projects, including sculptures, murals and small projects with the schools. One of these, the ‘Art Exposed’ outdoor rotating gallery, gives the community fresh artwork to enjoy every two years at a very low cost to the city.” Artwork included in the gal- lery, located along Bay Street in Historic Old Town Florence, is for sale and the City of Florence receives a commission for pieces sold. were included in this review. One of the “homework” as- signments given to PAC mem- bers was a request from Moeh- rke that they investigate other places that they might know of or have heard about and report members was minimal while lis- tening to the presentations and the committee turned its atten- tion back to Springer as he pre- pared to close the meeting. He did so with an unexpected, but not surprising announcement. “I believe that organizations and groups do best when they re- fresh themselves from time to time. I think with a new workplan and a new council in place this is a time for refreshing, so I will not be seeking another term on the committee. I think that is good for the committee and I think that is good for the community. It’s time for new voices and new perspectives, new vision and new ideas.” — Florence Public Art Committee Chairperson Harlen Springer Following this, Moehrke and PAC Vice Chairperson Jo Beau- dreau presented examples of other cities’ art projects, funding organizations and future plans. The two reviewed plans gleaned from differently sized cities and in different geograph- ical areas of the country. San Jose, Calif., Hillsboro and Bak- er City, Ore., and Chicago, Ill., back to PAC on the plans. The information, she suggest- ed, would be helpful, including the date the city program was started, highlights of the pro- gram, which aspects the mem- bers liked and disliked and what elements might be appropriately included in a revised Florence Master Art Plan. The discussion among PAC “I believe that organizations and groups do best when they refresh themselves from time to time. I think with a new work- plan and a new council in place this is a time for refreshing, so I will not be seeking another term on the committee,” Spring- er said. “I think that is good for the committee and I think that is good for the community. It’s time for new voices and new perspectives, new vision and new ideas.” At this time, he submitted a gracious letter to the committee and to the Florence City Council detailing his experiences during his tenure on PAC. He also as- sured members he will remain active both in his role as a com- missioner on the Oregon Arts Commission, and also as an avid supporter of the arts in general. He was also effusive in his praise of the work done by staff in support of his and PAC ef- forts. “I want to give a big thank you to all former and current mem- bers of PAC for their hard work and dedication to this exciting and successful committee,” he said. Springer was lauded by staff and other PAC members for the work he has done, as well as his dedication to the mission of spreading public art and it’s eco- nomic benefits before the meet- ing was adjourned. For more information about PAC, visit www.ci.florence. or.us/bc-pac. FRAA plans artful Giving Tree for 2020 The non-profit arts orga- nization, Florence Region- al Arts Alliance (FRAA), is pleased to offer customers a special way to do some Christmas shopping/deco- rating while giving back to the Florence community. FRAA artists are donating all sales of their handmade ornaments on the Gallery’s Christmas tree to the Siu- slaw Outreach Services’ (SOS) Over the Rainbow Fund. This is just one of many ways FRAA artists are sharing the spirit of giving at this special time of year. According to SOS Exec- utive Director Bob Teter, “These donations are so appreciated, as they en- able us to assist school-age children that are homeless or at risk of homelessness with shelter, food, cloth- ing, transportation or oth- er necessities.” The FRAA Art Center and Gallery is located at 120 Maple St. in Historic Old Town Florence. The artists invite the commu- nity to come by and see their beautifully decorat- ed tree Thursday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., from now until Christ- mas. As FRAA Board Pres- ident Kristin Anderson says, “While we can’t host any holiday events, we miss seeing the faces of our community visiting the gallery. We do hope you can stop in and pick up an ornament or two to help the SOS Over the Rainbow Fund. Thank you in advance for your generosity.” For more information about FRAA, visit fraaore gon.org. Blazing Fast Internet! 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