Title
Approval of Recommendation from the Art in Public Places Board to Relocate the Pastel Painting, “Fuller Lodge” by Fran Stovall from APP Storage to the Clerk’s Front Office
Recommended Action
I move that Council approve the recommendation of the Art in Public Places Board to Relocate the Pastel Painting, “Fuller Lodge” by Fran Stovall from APP Storage to the Clerk’s Front Office.
County Manager's Recommendation
The County Manager recommends that Council approve the relocation of the Pastel Painting, “Fuller Lodge” by Fran Stovall from APP Storage to the Clerk’s Front Office as requested.
Board, Commission or Committee Recommendation
Art in Public Places Board recommends the relocation of the Pastel Painting, “Fuller Lodge” by Fran Stovall from APP Storage to the Clerk’s Front Office.
Body
The Art in Public Places Board (APPB) requests Council approval to relocate the Frances Stovall 15” X 20” framed pastel painting “Fuller Lodge” (Attachment A) from the APP Storage Room. Ms. Stovall completed this painting in 2005. She has been well known in the community for her pastels that represent New Mexico landscapes, and her intricate designs and vibrant colors in stained glass and mosaics.
The painting was donated by the artist to the County’s public art collection in 2018 and was initially installed at the airport. During airport renovations, it was removed and placed in storage. In January 2022, APPB recommended that the painting be installed above the piano on the lower level of the Betty Ehart Senior Center. This recommendation was approved by Council in April 2022. However, for unknown reasons, the painting was never installed and remains in storage.
County staff have recently confirmed that the Senior Center is no longer interested in displaying the painting in the location approved in 2022.
In May 2025, the County Clerk’s Office in the Municipal Building expressed interest in displaying the artwork in their front office (image of proposed location in Attachment B). APPB reviewed and approved this proposed location during their May 2025 meeting and now seeks Council’s approval to proceed with the relocation.
Relocation would be conducted by County personnel.
Alternatives
Council could not approve the relocation of the work of art and it would remain in storage.
Fiscal and Staff Impact/Planned Item
No fiscal impact. If relocation is approved, relocation will be conducted by County personnel.
Attachments
A- Image of Fuller Lodge by Fran Stovall
B- Image of Proposed Location 2025