2026.08.17 Culture & Arts Advisory Board

The Town of Apex Culture & Arts Advisory Board met on August 17, 2026, to discuss ongoing and upcoming public art projects tied to the approved 2026-2027 budget. Key procurement-related topics included updates on the Sculpture Walk, with a vote approving the "Inspired" piece as Best in Show and plans to issue an RFP for the next Sculpture Walk event. The board also announced selected artists for two new murals at the Apex Nature Park Amphitheater and Saunders Street parking lot, with painting scheduled for November 2026. Additionally, the board discussed extending the contract for the Public Art Master Plan consultant to finalize a draft by November. A new digital preservation project using augmented reality was introduced as a potential future initiative. No new contracts were awarded during the meeting, but several action items related to procurement and project implementation were outlined.