City may shift public arts program to Parks and Rec

A temporary art installation was once on this pedestal in front of the courthouse on Centre Street. The base now homes a trash can. Nassau Council of Arts and Culture President Richard Restiano worked with the artist to bring the piece to the city. NCAC wants to work with the city on its Arts in Public Places program, which the city is considering placing under the direction of Parks and Recreation. Photo courtesy NCAC

The Fernandina Beach City Commission will consider giving control over art placed in public areas to the city’s Parks and Recreation Department, after the organization that established rules governing…

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