Fayetteville Arts Council

Fayetteville Arts Council 3/18/2026 6:00 pm Rock Street Meeting Room Members: City Council Member Robert Stafford; Arts Council Chair, Chloe Bell, Arts and Culture Citizen-at Large 06/30/25, Jessica DeBari Citizen-at-Large 06/30/24; Emily Miller (resigned), Working Artist 06/30/24; Abigail Hill (resigned), Ellen Woodson (resigned), Coleman Warren, Na’Tasha Devon, Diana Rubi, Elizabeth Mescari City Staff: Staff Liaison, Alison Jumper Director Parks and Recreation, Sarah Dilatush Arts and Culture Recreation Program Assistant Meeting Minutes Call to Order and Roll Call (6:00) • The meeting was called to order by Chloe Bell • Roll call was taken, Diana Rubi was absent. Approval of Meeting Agenda (6:00) • Chloe Bell motioned to approve the agenda, approved unanimously. Approval of November Minutes (6:00) • Chloe Bell motioned to approve the November minutes, approved unanimously Unfinished Business (6:08) • Erin Keaton’s mural design shown to the council with work to begin in April. • The council reviewed the CAP proposals and discussed each activation proposed. The council opted to split the funding with a second round of application opening to be announced later. Fayetteville Frantic Film Fest, Plein Air painting by CCC, MYTByDesign, Tanuki Circus Intro to Circus, NWA Jazz Allstars, and Ukulele Society were selected to receive funding with activations to follow. Reports and Presentations (6:01) • Ted Jack Parks Planner presented updates to the art installation plans for Walker Park with artist Jeremy Navarette. Three concepts were shown to the council, and the council discussed the art installation. Announcements (8:26) • Gallery Hop on April 11 • Fine Arts Fair with some artist spots available • School of Fine Art Center Grand Opening April 16 at 5PM. Visting lectures on April 9. Notice to members of the audience, and the meeting adjourned at 8:28.