Public Art Committee — Portland, ME
Date: 2026-06-18
Time: 14:00

PORTLAND PUBLIC ART COMMITTEE
 Thursday, June 18, 2026
 2:00 PM Remote via Zoom

1. Zoom meeting information
 Due to the existence of an emergency or urgent issue, the Portland Temporary Art Review
 Panel will conduct this meeting by remote methods/technology at the Zoom link provided
 below, in accordance with the requirements of 1 M.R.S., section 403-B and the City Council's
 Remote Participation Policy.

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 information on how to use Zoom, please go to http//www.portlandmaine.gov/remotePUD.
 Public comment will be taken and written comments may be submitted to
 publicart@portlandmaine.gov

 When: Jun 18, 2026 2:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
 Topic: Temporary Art Review Panel - Danforth Street Crosswalk

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2. Introduction
 Moderator — Sean King, Urban Designer in Planning & Urban Development at City of
 Portland

 Applicant - Daniel Rios

 Description — An application for temporary public art to paint the public sidewalk along
 Danforth Street at May Street

 Review Panel Participants
3. Applicant Presentation
4. Public Comment
5. Review Panel Deliberation

PORTLAND PUBLIC ART COMMITTEE
 Thursday, June 18, 2026
 2:00 PM Remote via Zoom

1. Zoom meeting information
 Due to the existence of an emergency or urgent issue, the Portland Temporary Art Review
 Panel will conduct this meeting by remote methods/technology at the Zoom link provided
 below, in accordance with the requirements of 1 M.R.S., section 403-B and the City Council's
 Remote Participation Policy.

 Allow your computer to install the free Zoom app to get the best meeting experience. For more
 information on how to use Zoom, please go to http//www.portlandmaine.gov/remotePUD.
 Public comment will be taken and written comments may be submitted to
 publicart@portlandmaine.gov

 When: Jun 18, 2026 2:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
 Topic: Temporary Art Review Panel - Danforth Street Crosswalk

 Join from PC, Mac, iPad, or Android:
 https://portlandmaine-gov.zoom.us/j/85844631389

 Phone one-tap:
 +13052241968,,85844631389# US
 +13092053325,,85844631389# US

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 +1 646 931 3860 US
 +1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
 +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)
 +1 253 205 0468 US
 +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
 +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
 +1 360 209 5623 US
 +1 386 347 5053 US
 +1 507 473 4847 US
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 Webinar ID: 858 4463 1389
 International numbers available: https://portlandmaine-gov.zoom.us/u/kep69I3j3O
2. Introduction
 Moderator — Sean King, Urban Designer in Planning & Urban Development at City of
 Portland

 Applicant - Daniel Rios

 Description — An application for temporary public art to paint the public sidewalk along
 Danforth Street at May Street

 Review Panel Participants
3. Applicant Presentation
4. Public Comment
5. Review Panel Deliberation




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 Application for Temporary Public Art
 City of Portland ~ Planning & Urban Development Department, Public Art Committee
 (Allow up to 3 months prior to installation date)

 Today’s Date: /
 06 / 10 / 2026 / Name(s):Daniel Rios, Marketing Manager (Alternate Designee):
 N/A

 Artist Name: (if different from (Alternate Designee Cell):
 / contracted professional painter (no specific artist identified) N/A

 Company (if applicable)U
 Address:
 City: Portland State:
 ME Zip: 04102
 Telephone: Work: N/A Fax: N/A Cell:
 Email Address:

 Title
 Permanent Pride Sidewalk Painting at Ugly Duckling Maine


 Summary
LocationPermanent Pride sidewalk/pavement painting proposed by Ugly Duckling Maine in formal partnership with Pride Portland!, intended for completion before the June 20, 2026 Pride
 Summary:

Materials (please be specs
 specific)
 Portland Parade. Location: sidewalk adjacent to 246 Danforth Street, near Danforth Street and May Street, Portland West End. Materials: durable exterior concrete/traffic-rated pavement
 paint/sealer; exact product/color subject to City approval. Dimensions: approx. 6 ft wide x 24 ft long (approx. 144 sq ft), flush surface painting; height 0 in; weight N/A.
Dimensions, Height, Weight, Title



 Technical Requirements and Description
 Design will follow the general structure and Pride color treatment of the existing Congress Street Pride sidewalk. Installation by an Ugly Duckling-contracted professional painter. No structure,
 excavation, sound, lighting, or above-grade element is proposed. Final layout, product, colors, slip resistance, traffic/sidewalk control, and exact footprint to be approved by City staff.




 Maintenance and Safety
 Ugly Duckling will fund paint, materials, labor, installation, and reasonable maintenance/touch-ups. Project will preserve pedestrian circulation, ADA access, curb ramp and crosswalk visibility,
 and emergency access. Permanent installation requested; removal/restoration only if directed by the City. Insurance documentation available; public-right-of-way/exterior coverage to be
 confirmed.




 Proposed Schedule
 Installation Date(s): Display Dates: Removal Date:

 June 17-19, 2026, weather permitting; subject to City approval. Permanent display requested beginning upon completion. No removal date proposed; restoration
 only if directed by City.




 Required Supporting Materials
  Resume
  Structural Sketches of the proposed work
 X
  Detailed photo, map, or maquette of proposed piece on site
 X
  Up to 10 images of relevant work with slide sheet
  Optional statement of intention (limited to one page)
 X
  Signage Listings
 (Please read all attachments included with this application.)



 FOR CITY USE ONLY

 Date Received: _________________________ Photo Sketch Attached: _________ Resume Attached: _________ Certificate of Insurance: _________

 DIG SAFE (1-888-344-7233): ____________________ Security Deposit: ___________ Signed Agreement Attached: ______________

 Reviewed By: __________________________________________________________ Date: __________________________ Approved: ____________

 Denied (reason): ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 Comments/Conditions:__________________________________________________________________________________________________________



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Temporary Public Art - Application Review


CHECKLIST – APPLICATION COMPLETENESS

 Contact Information

 Summary

 Technical Requirements and Description

 Maintenance and Safety

 Proposed Schedule

 Resume

 Sketches of Proposed Work

 Representation of artwork in site

 Images of Relevant Work

 Statement of Intent (optional)

 Signage

 Proof of Insurance

CHECKLIST – CONSIDERATIONS

 Appropriate Siting (visibility, access, context)

 Relationship to other artwork in area

 Installation Impacts (site disturbance, cost)

 Impact on abutters (traffic, residential, etc.)

 Nuisance (sound, light, etc.)

 Environmental Impacts

 Tree Impacts

 Safety (stability, potential injury, etc.)

 Vandalism Concerns

 Content (discriminatory, alienating, offensive)

 Other

 Artistic Merit

 Additional approvals needed (Harbor Master, City Arborist,
 Friends Group, Historic Preservation, Neighborhood
 Organization, Transportation, Public Works)

CHECKLIST – SUPPLEMENTAL TEMPORARY PAINTING WITHIN PUBLIC ROADWAYS

 Roadway research (Street moratoriums, active construction
 projects, street closures and existing photographs)

 Roadway materials (Paint specifications for color and product)




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Ugly Duckling Maine - Public Art Application Addendum




 Statement of Intent & Project Narrative
 Applicant
 Daniel Rios, Marketing Manager, on behalf of Ugly Duckling Maine, 246 Danforth Street, Portland, Maine 04102. Phone:
 617-959-7150. Email: info@uglyducklingmaine.com.

 Project Title
 Permanent Pride Sidewalk Painting at Ugly Duckling Maine.

 Purpose
 Ugly Duckling Maine, in formal partnership with Pride Portland!, requests City review and approval for a permanent Pride
 sidewalk painting adjacent to Ugly Duckling in Portland's West End. The goal is to complete the project before the June 20,
 2026 Pride Portland Parade as a visible, community-based contribution to Portland's celebration of equality, inclusion, and
 civic pride.

 Location
 The proposed location is the sidewalk immediately adjacent to Ugly Duckling Maine at 246 Danforth Street, near the
 Danforth Street and May Street intersection. Final footprint, placement, and dimensions should be confirmed in the field and
 approved by City staff.

 Design Intent
 The design will follow the general structure and Pride color language of the existing Congress Street Pride sidewalk
 treatment so the new installation feels consistent with Portland's public realm rather than commercial or ad hoc.

 Materials and Dimensions
 Proposed materials are durable exterior concrete/traffic-rated pavement paint and/or sealer suitable for pedestrian
 pavement, with final product, color specifications, surface preparation, and slip-resistance to be approved by City staff.
 Approximate proposed footprint: 6 ft wide x 24 ft long, approximately 144 sq ft, flush to the existing sidewalk surface.
 Height: 0 in. Weight: N/A.

 Maintenance and Safety
 Ugly Duckling will fund installation and reasonable maintenance/touch-ups. The installation will not include structures,
 excavation, sound, light, or above-grade elements. The final plan will preserve ADA access, pedestrian movement, curb
 ramp visibility, crosswalk visibility, and emergency access. Removal/restoration will occur if directed by the City.

 Insurance
 Ugly Duckling has insurance documentation available. Applicability for exterior work in the public right-of-way should be
 confirmed with the insurer and any City requirements before installation.




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 Site Representation
 The map below identifies the general area for discussion and City review. The exact footprint, edge conditions,
 traffic/sidewalk control needs, and any adjustments required for accessibility, visibility, or public works considerations
 should be confirmed by the City before installation.




 Requested area near Ugly Duckling, Danforth Street and May Street - subject to City review.



 Site Notes
 Proposed area: sidewalk adjacent to 246 Danforth Street near the Danforth Street / May Street intersection.
 Final painted area: approximately 6 ft x 24 ft, subject to field measurement and City approval.
 The installation should not cover or obscure required traffic markings, crosswalk striping, curb ramps, or detectable
 warning surfaces unless specifically approved by the City.
 No excavation, electrical work, structural anchoring, signage, sound, or lighting is proposed.




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 Supporting Materials & Applicant Notes
 Applicant notes below are provided to help City staff route and review the submission. Items can be supplemented
 immediately if staff requests additional documents, paint specifications, traffic-control information, or proof of insurance
 details.


 Resume
 Not applicable at this stage; no individual artist has been selected. Installation will be completed by an Ugly
 Duckling-contracted professional painter.

 Sketches of Proposed Work
 Basic design intent is to follow the Congress Street Pride sidewalk treatment. Final measured layout/sketch can be revised
 after City guidance.

 Representation of Artwork in Site
 Site map and formal proposal are included.

 Images of Relevant Work
 Not applicable unless City requests examples from the contracted painter.

 Statement of Intent
 Included in this application packet.

 Signage
 No standalone signage is proposed.

 Proof of Insurance
 Ugly Duckling has insurance documentation available; exterior/public-right-of-way applicability to be confirmed with the
 insurer and City requirements.

 Roadway Research
 Applicant requests City guidance on street moratoriums, active construction, street closures, Public Works requirements,
 and any other right-of-way conditions for Danforth Street/May Street.

 Roadway Materials
 Durable exterior concrete/traffic-rated pavement paint/sealer proposed. Final paint product, color, surface preparation, and
 slip-resistance specifications to be submitted/approved before installation.




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