City Council advances formal public art program

Ordinance would create 9-member committee, establish fund for donations; community partner commits sizable gift

Chris Peters

Jan 30, 2026 - 4 min read

The Interlace sculpture by native Stillwater artist Morgan Robinson stands at the intersection of Sixth Avenue and Western Road. The public art installation was funded by a $55,000 private donation to the Stillwater Arts and Humanities Council and installed in 2021 on land donated by former Stillwater Mayor Jon Patton, who died in 2020. The site also features a decorated utility box, part of the city's Utility Box Art Program. – Photo by Chris Peters

City Council advances formal public art program — The Interlace sculpture by native Stillwater artist Morgan Robinson stands at the intersection of Sixth Avenue and Western Road. The public art installation was funded by a $55,000 private donation to the Stillwater Arts and Humanities Council and installed in 2021 on land donated by former Stillwater Mayor Jon Patton, who died in 2020. The site also features a decorated utility box, part of the city's Utility Box Art Program. – Photo by Chris Peters

The Stillwater City Council gave first reading approval Monday to an ordinance establishing a formal public art program that would enable the city to accept donations and create a committee to oversee artwork throughout the community.

City Manager Brady Moore announced a community partner has agreed to launch the program with a significant donation once established.

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