Remarks by Maria Napoles
38 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 2 of 2
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Not quoted here: it may name a member of the public. Hear it at the meeting.
Art in Public Places Board · Feb 9, 2026
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“No, I'm not asking add anybody. I'm asking... that if the commissioner is involved in a particular artist's call, that it comes from the, not the board, but it comes from the Office of the Public Art, that commissioner office should have someone involved, I don't know with your manager office or with us in our meetings until, until the art is approved. Because evidently the PAC either is not capable of what they're choosing or they don't find out what exactly the commissioner office is looking for. I think the more communication we as a board has with the commissioner that is involved in an…”
Art in Public Places Board · Feb 9, 2026
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“But actually, I wanted to make sure that we understand that I think we should look at a different way of managing this, dealing directly with the commissioner's office. Because some commissioners are very cooperative within our business, but some are not. They don't think it's important. We should make this happen a little bit more smoother. That's my personal opinion.”
Art in Public Places Board · Feb 9, 2026
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“But is this board will be involved in the indoor public art as well? Like, for instance, a hotel, et cetera? No.”
Art in Public Places Board · Feb 9, 2026
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“Actually, I just want to say hello. I'm very happy to see you. Welcome back home.”
Art in Public Places Board · Feb 9, 2026
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“Actually, this particular commissioner is working so well within the neighborhood programs, not only related to the arts, but I think it's really worth it for us as a board to support this particular commissioner. Thank you, Maria. Thank you.”
Art in Public Places Board · Feb 9, 2026
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“Out of curiosity, what's the size of that? 10 by 12 feet.”
Art in Public Places Board · Feb 9, 2026
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“Can we show the mural? So we're talking about here two different artists?”
Art in Public Places Board · Feb 9, 2026
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“One will do the outside wall and the other one, the voice area inside.”
Art in Public Places Board · Feb 9, 2026
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“It's the square footage of the amount that each artist is going to paint. It makes sense with a split it in half.”
Art in Public Places Board · Feb 9, 2026
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“Actually, the cost of the outside, definitely with the material, is more money than the inside. It's actually as well the quality of the paint is much expensive than one day outside.”
Art in Public Places Board · Feb 9, 2026
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“Actually, I don't think that the Orchid Project is practical in a senior... place where they have to be maintenance and so on. And definitely the landscaping artists, both are very good, I think. My perception, and this is what I do for a living. And they look very, not only attractive, it feels very warmly for people contemplating and starting meditating, yoga, all that. That all people, we do.”
Art in Public Places Board · Feb 9, 2026
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“I feel it's just too complicated for the facility to maintain and so on. And if the two artists get well along together and they agree, the money, the budget is pretty fair on the job. So let it be my opinion.”
Art in Public Places Board · Feb 9, 2026