Langley arts board sets out master plan

The Langley Arts Commission wants the city council’s support for its six-year plan to implement a master public art plan, with the added bonus that it will cost Langley little money.

The Langley Arts Commission wants the city council’s support for its six-year plan to implement a master public art plan, with the added bonus that it will cost Langley little money.

Frank Rose, the commission’s chairman, said the plan would start with about $3,500 in funding and drop to $500 in a few years. The 13-page master public art plan covers several projects, the largest of which would develop Seawall Park into an arts walk. The estimated price tag from the report was $800,000, which the commission said would be financed through a capital campaign and grants.

The project caught the attention of the council for its potential benefits and low financial stake from the city.

“The things that are mentioned in this plan are really wonderful,” said Councilwoman Rene Neff, who described it as large in scope but doable.

The public art walk is being worked on by members of the commission. Michele LaRue had counted 127 pieces of art in the public’s view by walking through town.

The council agreed to review the document and give Rose and the arts commission a verbal endorsement, though no formal action is required of the city council.