# 11-12-2026 City of Oak Harbor Arts Commission Meeting

The City of Oak Harbor Arts Commission’s regular meeting on November 12, 2026, reviewed several public-art projects and their budget and procurement status. For the marina banner project, staff described a proposed contest for eight banners featuring 16 images and said they had contacted Wigbee Signs and a banner supplier used by the Port of Everett to gather technical and cost information. The project remains subject to budget approval, and staff will clarify whether a separate City Council presentation is required; no vendor was selected and no contract or spending authorization was approved. Marina funds are expected to cover banner attachment improvements. Staff also said the city’s See My Legacy program is in the process of being purchased and includes QR-code functions at no additional charge, which may support the Art Walk project. The interpretive-center gallery project is on hold for 2027 and is part of the budget process.

The commission discussed a sculpture maintenance inventory and agreed staff and available subcommittee members would arrange another site review, with the work to continue even if all members cannot attend. For the Kinnebrew collection, staff reported that three totems are scheduled for repairs, a sandblasting quote has been received from Skagit Powder Coating, and Valdez Construction remains under consideration for concrete pads; quote details and timing were not provided, and funding approval remains pending. The community-led Bruiser sculpture effort has fundraising goals of $10,000 and a $35,000 stretch goal, with the intended sculptures to be offered to the city; location, engineering, permitting, installation costs, and city approvals are still to be determined. The commission approved the amended agenda and October 8 minutes, but took no procurement or spending votes.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** November 12, 2026

### Sources
- [11-12-2026 City of Oak Harbor Arts Commission Meeting](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QudSz-IH98w) - City of Oak Harbor