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The Pullman City Council on Tuesday debated at length a proposal to place art in the windows of businesses this April to bring foot traffic to downtown. ....
The Pullman Arts Commission chose a mural design to recommend to the Pullman City Council for the “End Racism Now” project that will be painted in town later this year. Joanna Bailey, Neill Public Library director, read 35 emails with comments from the public regarding the “End Racism Now” project and recommendations for submissions. The emails represented a broad range of opinions from community members. Some individuals praised the project’s goal to bring awareness to systemic racism, while others criticized the idea of “Black Lives Matter” being a part of the mural. Members who expressed disinterest in the wording said the BLM statement draws attention to a political movement instead of systemic racism. ....
Councilmembers approved a socially-distanced “Pullman Window Walk 2021” organized by the PAC. The council made amendments to the proposal, including creating selection criteria, contacting all Pullman downtown businesses and incorporating a youth category for the contest. PAC Chair Jeri Harris said selected artists will be paired with participating downtown businesses to display their art in storefront windows, similar to the recently canceled ArtFest. Submission must be age-appropriate and family-friendly art. There is no cost to enter the event, she said. “The aim of this project is to promote and provide visibility for local and regional artists,” said Joanna Bailey, Neill Public Library director. ....
The Pullman Arts Commission met Tuesday to discuss submissions for the End Racism Now mural. The mural submissions are posted on the PAC Facebook page for the public to view and vote on, said Lori Lewis, Neill Public Library administrative assistant. PAC chair Jeri Harris said the Pullman community can provide feedback on the murals until Feb. 7. There are five submissions from three different artists, she said. One mural is colorful and incorporates the themes of BLM and “end racism now,” Harris said. However, PAC member John Rich said the mural looks racist because of the way the children are drawn. ....