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Illuminated Art Boxes — Installed but Rusting

Summary

The new artwork is finally up in the art boxes at the Sponge Docks and artists are being paid. But the boxes themselves are starting to corrode, and replacing all 40 someday could be a significant expense from the art fund.

At a glance

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Last discussed Jun 10, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Replacing up to 40 corroding boxes could be 'a chunk of change' from the art fund — the committee has about a year to research cheaper, lower-maintenance options.

✅Who benefits

Sponge Docks visitors get rotating public art displays, and the exhibiting artists get exposure.

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