# Arts Commission - October 15, 2026

At the Oregon City Arts Commission meeting on October 15, 2026, commissioners reviewed 14 submissions for the Oregon Bounty public-art RFP. They voted to increase the finalist-stipend budget from $900 to $1,200 and advance four artists (ranked 1, 4, 7, and 9) to the next phase, with a $300 stipend per artist to develop a proposal. The commission also approved the four related artist letters. Staff will send them out and allow six weeks for proposals; the commission discussed asking for up to three concepts and reinforcing the project theme and desired style. No final artwork contract or award was made. The commission also discussed a proposed Lee Kelly sculpture donation, including the need for a professional condition and cost assessment, site research, and a future budget decision. Staff will coordinate a cross-department task force, obtain quotes, and check applicable procurement requirements before any assessment or relocation contract. The piece’s value was discussed as approximately $85,000, but the transcript indicates a formal appraisal is not yet established.

The commission reviewed a draft art-management process covering acquisitions, donations, maintenance, inventory, relocation, and deaccessioning; it will be revisited at a later meeting, with city-level approval and procurement requirements still to be clarified. The budget update identified $5,569 in legal fees for prior municipal-code work, charged to the commission’s budget. Commissioners also discussed mural-site safety and a possible November community arts event. No other contract awards or purchasing approvals were identified.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** October 15, 2026

### Sources
- [Arts Commission - October 15, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NORv0W9U0xE) - CityofOregonCity