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• It was proposed ten <br /> years ago and remains <br /> an example in public art <br /> discussions of what to <br /> avoid. <br /> Council Member River Horse X X • The arts commission <br /> commissioned an artist <br /> that proposed an <br /> abstract sculpture on the <br /> main street at the <br /> gateway to the city. <br /> • The project generated <br /> public controversy and <br /> was not approved by <br /> the city council. <br /> • The city held a <br /> community forum on <br /> public art after the <br /> proposal was rejected. <br /> Art Center Admin. • None are unsuccessful. <br /> • As soon as any <br /> sculpture is on display, <br /> everyone will have an <br /> opinion. <br /> Arts Commissioner River Horse X X • The River Horse was a <br /> learning experience. <br /> • The project "softened <br /> up"the community to <br /> have a larger discussion <br /> regarding public art. <br /> • It was "just too <br /> abstract." <br /> Arts River Horse X • The River Horse was <br /> Commissioner/Artist ahead of its time. <br /> • Discussion around this <br /> piece led to the creation <br /> of the successful <br /> sculpture stroll. <br /> • Goal was a"grand <br /> statement"but it lacked <br /> community"buy-in." <br /> Artist None • Art needs to consider <br /> specific the people living in the <br /> area that see it every <br /> day. <br /> 119 <br />