Downtown Public Art Projects (Ashley Garage, Fourth Avenue, Elevating History)
Ann Arbor
Summary
All three artist-designed manhole covers are installed, and commissioners want the competition to continue. Staff will research next steps with Public Works; the foundry can change designs every two years at no added cost.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Sep 2, 2026.
Impact analysis
The foundry has said design changes every two years would cost the city nothing extra.
Residents citywide get distinctive public art embedded in everyday infrastructure.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Ann Arbor Public Art Commission — September 2, 2026
MDOT has approved the Murals That Bridge 2.0 project on North Main, with final contracts and site restoration expected to wrap in 2026.
Ann Arbor Public Art Commission — August 5, 2026
All three artist-designed manhole covers are installed, and commissioners want the competition to continue. Staff will research next steps with Public Works; the foundry can change designs every two years at no added cost.
Downtown Development Authority — July 8, 2026
Five artists submitted concepts for the screen art on the Fourth and William parking structure. Board members are voting via survey by July 14 to pick the final concept.
Ann Arbor Public Art Commission — June 3, 2026
Three DDA-backed projects will bring art to downtown: garage murals and painted sidewalks guiding visitors to the farmers market, bronze storybook animals near the library, and murals honoring the city's Black community history. Commissioners want the city to track safety data on the painted sidewalks.
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