# Flagstaff Beautification and Public Art Commission Meeting - October 23, 2026

The City of Flagstaff Beautification and Public Art Commission met on October 23, 2026. Commissioners unanimously approved a proposed 2027 traveling exhibition of eight large-scale Mexican alebrijes as a new project, contingent on City procurement approval for a sole-source purchase and a dark-sky compliance review. The exhibition package includes sculpture rentals, branded bases, a workshop, a smaller educational exhibition, and traveling staff; a funding source is already identified, but no dollar amount was stated. Thorpe Park was discussed as a possible location, with installation costs and lighting impacts among the considerations.

The commission also discussed opportunities for public art and beautification connected to the planned Coconino Community College Fourth Street campus, including exterior art, the adjacent roundabout, and pedestrian access. Staff noted that funding has been allocated for art, but no partnership or spending decision was made. Commissioners discussed improving public outreach and grant application requirements, as well as whether an RFP could support successful recurring arts programming; these were exploratory discussions with no policy change or procurement action. The September minutes were approved unanimously.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** October 23, 2026

### Sources
- [Flagstaff Beautification and Public Art Commission Meeting - October 23, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YHQ5qoqFb0U) - City of Flagstaff