Arts, Historic Preservation and Philanthropy Committee — Columbia, SC
Date: 2025-08-05
Time: 18:00

ARTS, HISTORIC PRESERVATION & PHILANTHROPY COMMITTEE
 MEETING AGENDA
 TUESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2025


The Arts, Historic Preservation & Philanthropy Committee will conduct a Standing
Committee Meeting on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at City Hall (Mayor's
Conference Room), 1737 Main Street, Second Floor, Columbia, SC 29201. Members
of the public may view the meeting online at www.columbiasc.gov. Please contact
the City Clerk’s Office at (803)545-3045 or cityclerk@columbiasc.gov if you have
questions regarding this meeting.

 The Honorable Tyler D. Bailey, At-Large, Chair
  The Honorable Edward H. McDowell, Jr., District II ▪ The Honorable Tina N. Herbert, District I

 Prior to entering the meeting, please silence all electronic communication devices. All presenters are
 asked to speak directly into the microphone for recording purposes.

CALL TO ORDER

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

1. Approval of the December 10, 2024 Arts, Historic Preservation & Philanthropy
 Committee Meeting Minutes

COMMITTEE DISCUSSION

2. Persimmon Peace Pole Project - Ms. Elaine Frick, Columbia Peace Pole
 Initiative

3. Vista Greenway at Taylor Street Public Art Project - Ms. Abby Anderson,
 Executive Director / Vista Guild

ADJOURNMENT




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ARTS, HISTORIC PRESERVATION & PHILANTHROPY COMMITTEE
 MEETING AGENDA
 TUESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2025


The Arts, Historic Preservation & Philanthropy Committee will conduct a Standing
Committee Meeting on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at City Hall (Mayor's
Conference Room), 1737 Main Street, Second Floor, Columbia, SC 29201. Members
of the public may view the meeting online at www.columbiasc.gov. Please contact
the City Clerk’s Office at (803)545-3045 or cityclerk@columbiasc.gov if you have
questions regarding this meeting.

 The Honorable Tyler D. Bailey, At-Large, Chair
  The Honorable Edward H. McDowell, Jr., District II ▪ The Honorable Tina N. Herbert, District I

 Prior to entering the meeting, please silence all electronic communication devices. All presenters are
 asked to speak directly into the microphone for recording purposes.

CALL TO ORDER

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

1. Approval of the December 10, 2024 Arts, Historic Preservation & Philanthropy
 Committee Meeting Minutes

COMMITTEE DISCUSSION

2. Persimmon Peace Pole Project - Ms. Elaine Frick, Columbia Peace Pole
 Initiative

3. Vista Greenway at Taylor Street Public Art Project - Ms. Abby Anderson,
 Executive Director / Vista Guild

ADJOURNMENT




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MEETING DATE: August 5, 2025

DEPARTMENT: City Clerk

FROM: Erika Hammond, City Clerk

SUBJECT: Approval of the December 10, 2024 Arts, Historic
 Preservation & Philanthropy Committee Meeting
 Minutes
FUNDING SOURCE &
ORIGINAL BUDGET:


ATTACHMENTS:
 • #a: AHPPC_MN_12102024 (DOCX)




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 ARTS, HISTORIC PRESERVATION & PHILANTHROPY COMMITTEE
 MEETING MINUTES
 TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2024


CALL TO ORDER

The Arts, Historic Preservation, & Philanthropy Committee conducted a regular
meeting on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at City Hall (Council Chambers), 1737 Main
Street, Columbia, South Carolina 29201. The Honorable Tyler D. Bailey, Chair called
the meeting to order at 3:02 p.m. and the following members were present:

 Attendee Name Title Status
 Tyler D. Bailey Chair Present
 Edward H. McDowell Member Absent
 Tina N. Herbert Member Present

INVOCATION

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

1. Approval of the November 19, 2024 Arts, Historic Preservation & Philanthropy
 Committee Meeting Minutes – Approved

Upon a motion made by Mr. Bailey and seconded by Ms. Herbert, the Committee
voted unanimously to approve the November 19, 2024 Arts, Historic Preservation &
Philanthropy Committee Meeting Minutes.

COMMITTEE DISCUSSION

2. Persimmon Peace Pole Project - Ms. Elaine Frick, Columbia Peace Pole Initiative
 – Received as information.

Ms. Elaine Frick, Columbia Peace Pole Initiative explained that Peace Poles, which
typically feature four to eight translations of the message "Peace Prevails on Earth."
There are now around 250,000 Peace Poles that have been installed across the
country, serving as symbols of support for peaceful operations. She highlighted the
proposed Persimmon Peace Pole Project, which is tied to a second-generation
Piemont tree grown from seeds collected at ground level in Hiroshima. It is now
planted at the Vista Greenway near Taylor Street and Park Street. The committee is
preparing for a formal dedication ceremony, after which a full installation event will
be held to unveil the accompanying Peace Pole artwork and site features.




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 TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2024


Ms. Olga Yukhno, sculpture artist emphasized the importance of creating inclusive
public art in spaces like the Saluda Riverwalk that serve diverse families and daily
visitors.

There was discussion about future peace pole locations; maintenance; how the
artwork is made; access to public art; and tree dimensions.

There was consensus of the committee to endorse the project and it will be referred
to One Columbia for review.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting was adjourned at 3:28 p.m.

Respectfully submitted:



Erika D. Moore Hammond, CMC, CPM
City Clerk




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MEETING DATE: August 5, 2025

DEPARTMENT: City Clerk

FROM: Erika Hammond, City Clerk

SUBJECT: Persimmon Peace Pole Project - Ms. Elaine Frick,
 Columbia Peace Pole Initiative
FUNDING SOURCE &
ORIGINAL BUDGET:


ATTACHMENTS:
 • #a: Persimmon Peace Pole Application Packet (PDF)
 • #b: One Columbia Endorsement for Peace Pole Project (PDF)


HISTORY:
12/10/24 Arts, Historic Preservation & Philanthropy Committee RECEIVED AS
INFORMATION
Ms. Elaine Frick provided an update on the Columbia Peace Pole Initiative, which has identified 30 Peace Poles
across 10 to 11 locations. These poles typically feature 4 to 8 languages with the message "Peace Prevails on
Earth." The initiative originated from the bombing of Hiroshima and now has around 250,000 Peace Poles installed
across the country, serving as symbols of support for peaceful operations. More specifically she highlighted the
Persimmon Peace Pole Project, which was created using seeds sourced from the ground level of Hiroshima after the
bombing. A tree has already been planted from these seeds, and the committee is now awaiting a dedication
ceremony. An installation event will be held once the dedication is finalized.
There was discussion about future peace poles locations; maintenance; description of how the artwork is made;
access to public art; and tree dimensions.

The committee reached a consensus to endorse the project, and it will now move
forward to the next step in the process toward One Columbia.




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 Contributions of the Columbia Peace Pole Initiative Committee
 to the Columbia Community


INTRODUCTION The Columbia Peace Pole Initiative is an interfaith, multicultural committee that has identified 34
peace poles at 12 Columbia-area locations and has inspired the planting of four of them. The committee has shared
the concept of peace poles, and information on planting more, through presentations to numerous civic groups,
schools, and churches.

PLANS FOR PERSIMMON PEACE POLE In February of 2022, the committee chose the design of local ceramic
artist Olga Yukhno for a new “Persimmon Peace Pole.” The Peace Pole will be the centerpiece of an installation that
will feature a second-generation, survivor persimmon tree that the committee has grown from seeds provided by Green
Legacy Hiroshima. In addition to the Persimmon Peace Pole and persimmon tree, the installation will include a bench,
steppingstones, and an interpretive sign decorated in the same style as the peace pole.

The committee has identified a suitable and prominent city park location for the second public-art peace pole to be
installed for public reflection and education. The park's riverside location provides a tranquil setting that complements
the Peace Pole's message. The well-used location was chosen for its ample parking and opportunity for youth/family-
oriented events. This thoughtful placement enhances the city's cultural landscape and reinforces Columbia's
commitment to fostering a peaceful, inclusive community. The commitment to global ideals of peace and
understanding enhances the city’s image as a forward-thinking city.

FIRST PUBLIC ART PEACE POLE On January 11, 2021, the committee collaborated with One Columbia to dedicate
Columbia’s first public-art Peace Pole, the “Vista Peace Pole,” in the 900-block median of Senate Street. The Vista
Peace Pole proclaims in eight languages: “May Peace Prevail on Earth.” For this peace pole the committee chose
languages that represent both global and local relations and histories: English, Japanese, Arabic, Hebrew, Hindi,
Spanish, Gullah and Catawba.

The artist’s addition of a bell offers a unique way to speak out for peace. The Vista Peace Pole offers a place for
people to gather, ring the bell, and pray for peace, such as a Prayer Vigil event held there on Sunday, September 29,
2024. The Vista Peace Pole is registered with the international Peace Pole Project (worldpeace.org) which has
registered more than 250,000 peace poles worldwide.

INTERNATIONAL BEGINNINGS The peace pole’s plea and prayer have been lifted up by people around the world, in
many languages, for more than half a century. Ten years following the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki,
Masahisa Goi, in Ishikawa, Japan, shared a message that can be translated as “May peace prevail on Earth.” Within
only a few years the “peace pole” tradition arrived in cities across the world. Peace Poles emphasize the importance of
peace in our everyday lives and serves as reminders of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the resilience of life, and the
message that nuclear weapons must never be used again.

FIRST PLANTING From the first planting by the Columbia Peace Pole Initiative of a peace pole at the annual
Hiroshima Remembrance Vigil at the Columbia Friends Meeting in 2016, the committee has been encouraging the
planting of Peace Poles around the city and region. Now, more and more peace poles will make unique, permanent
artistic statements that Columbia, a Mayors for Peace city, is dedicated to promoting peace and harmony in its
communities.

COMMUNTIY COLLABORATION The committee has reached its fundraising goal, including a Maintenance Fund,
and the monies are being managed by its fiduciary agent, Central Carolina Community Foundation.




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Persimmon Peace Pole – Description by artist Olga Yukhno
The Persimmon Peace Pole design is a seven‐foot‐tall sculptural piece that will use symbolism
relating to trees to convey its message of peace in the face of danger coming from the nuclear
threat.
Most prevalent will be its connection to the persimmon tree that survived the nuclear bombing
in Japan, which inspired the whole project. From the bottom you will be able to see tree roots
containing and suppressing the danger of nuclear power, represented by the red color
underneath. These roots will be growing into a persimmon tree with ripe fruit clinging to the bare
branches. The choice of the tree not only pays homage to the real‐life tree grown from the seed
of the Mother Persimmon Tree, which will be planted nearby, but in Japanese culture the
persimmon is the national fruit and represents perseverance and transformation.
The top will be visually a smaller reflection of the bottom, but the tree controlling the red
aggression here is the ginkgo tree, represented by its iconic leaves. In Japanese culture, the
gingko tree is a symbol of longevity, endurance, and wisdom.
In the center, where the boughs of the two trees come together, the words, ”May Peace Prevail
on Earth” will be inscribed in eight languages and echo the color scheme of the other elements
of the piece. Around these words, wrapping the heart of the pole, there will be branches of the
Sakura cherry tree with gentle blossoms blooming. The Sakura cherry represents renewal and
hope.
Crowning the pole will be a “Doomsday Clock” using the iconic style that has been used since the
late 1940’s to highlight the danger of nuclear threat. The message I would like to convey is that
it requires wisdom and perseverance to bring hope despite the fact that the threat of nuclear
annihilation looms over us all.
The piece will be made with the use of hand‐sculpted ceramic, glass, and concrete elements that
will create an intricate three‐dimensional mosaic.
Accompanying the Peace Pole itself will be several other elements. The persimmon tree, grown
from the seed of the tree that survived the bombing of Hiroshima, will be planted close by.
A concrete bench, an interpretive sign, and several concrete stepping stones will also be crafted
and placed nearby to allow visitors to sit under the shade of the tree and reflect on the message
of the artwork. The seat of the bench as well as the interpretive sign and stepping stones will be
decorated in the same style as the peace pole and will visually reflect the same themes and tie
the whole installation together.
I would like the Persimmon Peace Pole to have a larger role than just a beautiful art piece. The
vision is to have it become a gathering place and have people come and think and talk about the
really powerful and important messages that are part of the Peace Pole itself.
The Persimmon Peace Pole will be included in the registry of peacepoleproject.org, adding to
the more than 250,00 Peace Poles planted around the world which share, in various languages,
the message “May Peace Prevail on Earth.”




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 Olga Yukhno


olgayukhno.com 803.422.4289
@olgayukhnostudio fivepeaksstudio@gmail.com



Professional Experience


Instructor City of Columbia Art Center; Columbia, SC 2023-present
Owner and Artist Olga Yukhno Studio; Columbia, SC, 2014- present
Gallery Director McMaster Gallery; Columbia, SC 2018- 2022
Art Coordinator Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission; Chapin, SC 2010-2015
Pottery Studio Manager Crooked Creek Park; Chapin, SC 2012-2013
Art Instructor Our Hands Together Gallery; Irmo, SC 2009-2013
Adjunct Instructor Pyatigorsk State Linguistic University, Russia 2007-2008
Set Designer Pyatigorsk State Linguistic University, Russia 2003-2008


Volunteer Work


Visual Art Coordinator USC School of Music; Columbia, SC 2023-present
Workshop Coordinator Midlands Clay Arts Society; Columbia, SC 2018- present
Vice-President Crooked Creek Art League; Chapin, SC 2019- 2020
Public Galleries Curator Crooked Creek Art League; Chapin, SC 2018-2019
Organizer Re-Current Show; Columbia, SC 2018
Organizer EcoFab Trash Couture Fashion Show; Columbia, SC 2018
President Midlands Clay Arts Society; Columbia, SC 2016
Founder and Organizer Meet the Locals Art Show & Festival; Columbia, SC 2016


Solo and Two Person Exhibitions

Bridges to Personhood (with Harry Hansen) Jones-Carter Gallery; Lake City, SC 2024
Home, Sweet Home Trustus Theater; Columbia, SC 2024
Interwoven Harbison Theater; Columbia, SC 2023
24 Hours Tapp’s Arts Center; Columbia, SC 2019
The Bell Tolls…. Southern Exposure, USC; Columbia, SC 2019
Beneath the Surface Francis Marion University; Florence, SC 2019
What Moves Us Anastasia and Friends; Columbia, SC 2018
Meditations Southern Pottery Gallery; Columbia, SC 2018
Interwoven The Bascom Art Center; Highlands, NC 2018
MasqueParade Southern Pottery Gallery; Columbia, SC 2015




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Invitational Exhibitions

Bullets and Bandaids Columbia Museum of Art; Columbia, SC 2023
Bits & Pieces Stormwater Studios; Columbia, SC 2023
Women’s Voices in Clay McMaster Gallery; Columbia, SC 2022
It’s Been A While Tapp’s Outpost, Columbia, SC 2021
Around the World Senate’s End, SC 2019
Artfields Extended Stormwater Studios 2019
The Language of Clay Upstate Gallery on Main; Greenville, SC 2019
Time for Art Columbia Museum of Art, SC 2018
The Language of Clay McMaster Gallery, SC 2018
Southern Rhythms McKissick Museum; Columbia, SC 2015


Juried Exhibitions

CCAL 29th Annual Juried Show Chapin, SC 2024
SC State Fair Fine Art Exhibition Columbia, SC 2023
Artfields Lake City, SC 2023
CCAL 28th Annual Juried Show Chapin, SC 2023
Artfields Lake City, SC 2022
SC State Fair Fine Art Exhibition Columbia, SC 2022
Artfields Lake City, SC 2021
Artfields at Home On-line Event 2020
SC State Fair Fine Art Exhibition Columbia, SC 2019
Artfields Lake City, SC 2019
Trenholm Artists Guild Juried Show Columbia, SC 2019
CCAL 24th Annual Juried Show Chapin, SC 2019
SC State Fair Fine Art Exhibition Columbia, SC 2018
ArtFields Lake City, SC 2018
43rd Annual Juried Show Anderson Arts Center, SC 2018
Dia De Los Muertos, A Celebration of Life St. Petersburg, FL 2018
CCAL 23rd Annual Juried Show Chapin, SC 2018
ArtFields Lake City, SC 2017
Christmas Gala Anderson Arts Center, SC 2016
ArtFlow Allendale, SC 2015
CCAL 19th Annual Juried Show Chapin, SC 2014
CCAL 15th Annual Juried Show Chapin, SC 2010
Ferodiz Design Festival Zheleznovodsk, Russia 2010
Ferodiz Design Festival Zheleznovodsk, Russia 2006
International Design Competition Moscow, Russia 2006


Select Group Exhibitions

The Art of Being: At Peace Columbia, SC 2023
Savannah Clay: 2019 Savannah Cultural Arts Center, GA 2019
TAG Art Showcase Columbia College, SC 2019
Last First Anastasia and Friends, SC 2019
Open Studios Exhibition 701 Center for Contemporary Art, SC 2019
Alternative Storytellers (Three Person Show) Anastasia and Friends, SC 2019

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Palmetto Fine Arts Exhibition Chapin, SC 2019
Generations Koger Center for the Arts, SC 2019
Strengthening Practice Tapp’s Arts Center, SC 2019
Tiny Gallery Series Columbia, SC 2018
EcoFab 2.0 Anderson Arts Center, SC 2018
Figure Out Tapp’s Arts Center, SC 2018
Clay is the Way Arts & Heritage Center, SC 2018
Re-Current Tapp’s Arts Center, SC 2018
EcoFab Trash Couture Fashion Show Tapp’s Arts Center, SC 2018
Art Heroes 310 Art, Asheville, NC 2018
Storytelling 310 Art, Asheville, NC 2017

Awards

Emerging Artist Award SC Art Commission Columbia, SC 2024
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1 Place/ Professional SC State Fair/ Fine Art Exhibition Columbia, SC 2023
3rd Place/ Professional SC State Fair/ Fine Art Exhibition Columbia, SC 2023
2nd Place 37th Annual Sculpture Celebration Lenoir, NC 2023
Certificate of Appreciation The Town of Chapin Chapin, SC 2023
1st Place 3D Artwork CCAL 28th Annual Juried Show Chapin, SC 2023
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3 Place 3D Artwork CCAL 28 Annual Juried Show Chapin, SC 2023
Best in Show/ Professional SC State Fair/ Fine Art Exhibition Columbia, SC 2022
1st Place/ Professional SC State Fair/ Fine Art Exhibition Columbia, SC 2022
1st Place/ Professional SC State Fair/ Fine Art Exhibition Columbia, SC 2019
People’s Choice Award Sail into Chapin Chapin, SC 2019
3rd Place CCAL 24th Annual Juried Show Chapin, SC 2019
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3 Place/ Professional SC State Fair/ Fine Art Exhibition Columbia, SC 2018
1st Place 3D Artwork CCAL 23rd Annual Juried Show Chapin, SC 2018
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3 Place 3D Artwork CCAL 23rd Annual Juried Show Chapin, SC 2018
People’s Choice rd
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Patron’s Choice Chiaha Art Festival Rome, GA 2016
Juror’s Choice ArtFlow Allendale, SC 2015
Postcard Award CCAL 15th Annual Juried Show Chapin, SC 2010
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3 Place International Design Competition Moscow, Russia 2006
Winner Young Leaders Competition Pyatigorsk, Russia 2005


Public Art


Persimmon Peace Pole Commission in Progress; Columbia, SC 2023-2024
Cherished Chapin Art Trail; Chapin, SC 2023-2024
In Bloom 37th Annual Sculpture Celebration; Lenoir, NC 2023
Spirit of the Lake Chapin Art Trail; Chapin, SC 2023
Rainbow Boat Sail into Chapin; Chapin, SC 2019
A Very Long Goodbye Vista Power Boxes; Columbia, SC 2019

Special Projects

Bullets and Bandaids, Volume IV Bullets and Bandaids Columbia, SC 2023
Ballentine Bear (mural) Ballentine Elementary SchoolBallentine, SC 2022
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The Supper Table The Jasper Project Columbia, SC 2019
Public Space Art Grant Saluda Shoals Foundation Columbia, SC 2014
Public Space Art Grant Saluda Shoals Foundation Columbia, SC 2013
Public Space Art Grant Saluda Shoals Foundation Columbia, SC 2012


Residencies

Howe Hall Art Infused Magnet School Goose Creek, SC 2024
Ballentine Elementary School Ballentine, SC 2022
Wildacres Little Switzerland, NC 2021
Stormwater Studios Columbia, SC 2019
Tapp’s Arts Center Columbia, SC 2019


Workshop Instruction

John C Campbell Folk School Brasstown, NC 2024
Penland School of Craft (assistant to Arthur Gonzalez) Bakersville, NC 2019
John C Campbell Folk School (assistant instructor) Brasstown, NC 2018
Southern Pottery Gallery and Work Center Columbia, SC 2018
Columbia Art Center Columbia, SC 2014, 2015, 2016, 2022
Our Hands Together Gallery Irmo, SC 2009-2013


Presentations and Panels

The Atlantic Institute virtual 2024
Columbia Art Museum Columbia, SC 2022
Stormwater Studios/USC Columbia, SC 2019
Penland School of Craft Bakersville, NC 2019
SC State Library Columbia, SC 2019
Artfields Lake City, SC 2019
Midlands Clay Arts Society Columbia, SC 2019
University of South Carolina Columbia, SC 2019
Midlands Clay Arts Society Columbia, SC 2015
Midlands Clay Arts Society Columbia, SC 2013



Curation

Bits & Pieces Group Exhibition Stormwater Studios 2023
My Life in the Figure Robert Kennedy Stormwater Studios 2022
A Rendering of Soliloquies Janet Kozachek Stormwater Studios 2022
Generations UofSC Koger Center for the Arts 2019



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Press and Publications

The Jasper Magazine A Russian Transplant with a Passion for Her Work; V11, I 12023, Spring
Bullets and Bandaids Volume IV 2023
The Free Times “I don’t Want People to Forget.” 2022, Nov.
Influence + Digest Top 15 Artists in Columbia, SC 2022, Aug.
The Artists You Should Know Being the Advocate She Needed 2022, March
The Chapin Magazine Spotlight Artist: Olga Yukhno 2019, Dec.
SC Business Review/ NPR Local Artist Emigrates from Russia to Start Career 2019, Sept.
The Free Times True Warrior 2019, May
The Patriot Artists Display Cultural History Through Visual Arts 2019 March
Artists Federation, Russia Anniversary Catalogue, Featured Artist 2019, Jan.
The State Newspaper (Go Columbia) Meet Olga Yukhno, Tapp’s next artist in residence 2018, Dec. 27
The Jasper Project Olga Yukhno Featured in December’s Tiny Gallery Series 2018, Dec.
The Jasper Project Artist Profile: Olga Yukhno by Hallie Hayes 2018, Sept.
Rapid River Magazine An Artist’s Journey, Spotlight on Olga Yukhno 2018, May




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 Tube, Kayak & Tour Outfitter
 PO Box 2921 West Columbia, SC 29171
 (803) 404-8254 | www.palmettooutdoor.com




 October 21, 2024




Bethany-



I am following up regarding the installation of the public art peace pole project off of Candi Lane.
This project will benefit both locals and the many visitors who come to experience the Saluda
Riverwalk every day.

We support public art and really enjoyed working with Palmetto Pride to brighten up Candi Lane
through the “Love not Litter” mural. This mural is now a landmark that welcomes river users to
the park and visitors enjoy stopping to take pictures before they leave. Another public art
addition, like the Carolina Peace Pole Project, will foster community and invest in our
greenspaces.

Public art will always improve and increase community value.


Thank you for your consideration and I look forward to future projects.



Best,
Michael Mayo
Executive Director, Palmetto Outdoor
803-463-5807 (cell)




 ~PALMETTO OUTDOOR CENTER~
 PO Box 2921 | West Columbia, SC 29171
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From: Jarmal Phelps <jphelps@itsurmove.net>
To: bethany storlazzi <johnlazzi@yahoo.com>
Sent: Friday, November 15, 2024 at 10:28:46 AM EST
Subject: Re: Request from the Columbia Peace Pole Project

As a local business, we believe that the installation of public art that promotes
peace would be a meaningful addition to our community and our neighborhood.

We at "It's Your Move LLC", are proud to support this initiative and would be
honored to have such a powerful symbol of peace placed near our business.

Sincerely,
Jarmal & Deeneka Beach-Phelps

It's Your Move LLC
Elite Wellness Program
208-B Candi Lane
Columbia, SC 29210
(877) 471-9865




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Arts, Historic Preservation, and Philanthropy Committee
City of Columbia
1737 Main St.
Columbia, SC 29201

Re: Columbia Peace Pole Initiative Project


Dear Councilman Bailey,

On behalf of One Columbia, I am writing to offer our enthusiastic endorsement of the application
submitted by the Columbia Peace Pole Initiative by artist Olga Yukhno. We support this proposal
and encourage the committee to approve it for consideration and inclusion. We believe this project
reﬂects both vision and value.

Please accept this letter as a formal expression of our support. We commend the committee for
considering such impactful initiatives, and we look forward to seeing this work brought to life.

Sincerely,

Pamela Zeljak
Public Art Administrator
One Columbia for Arts and Culture




 One Columbia for Arts and Culture
 1013 Duke Ave., Columbia, SC 29203
 803-254-5008
 www.onecolumbiasc.com
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MEETING DATE: August 5, 2025

DEPARTMENT: City Clerk

FROM: Erika Hammond, City Clerk

SUBJECT: Vista Greenway at Taylor Street Public Art Project -
 Ms. Abby Anderson, Executive Director / Vista Guild
FUNDING SOURCE &
ORIGINAL BUDGET:


ATTACHMENTS:
 • #a: 2026 Public Art Mural Walls Vista (PDF)
 • #b: Vista Greenway at Taylor Steet Public Art Project (PDF)
 • #c: City Council Letter of Endorsement for Vista Greenway Public Art (PDF)




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Zone 3
Site Vista Greenway at
 03 Taylor Street
 Description
 This section of the Vista Greenway
 leading from Taylor Street to the north-
 ern entry into the Lincoln Street tunnel
 can feel claustrophobic due to the
 height of the concrete retaining walls
 that flank each side of the mixed-use
 path. The addition of artwork to the
 walls can brighten the space and pro-
 vide visual interest to the corridor.
 Parameters
 The distance between the two re-
 taining walls is approximately 24’. Site Photo Map Location
 The height of the left retaining wall
 changes from at-grade at Taylor
 Street to approximately 20’ at the
 tunnel entrance. The right retaining
 wall changes from at-grade at Taylor
 Street to approximately 16’ tall at the
 tunnel entrance.
 Installations
 Artwork could be painted/stained
 directly onto the bare concrete, or it
 could be a peel and stick applica-
 tion like alumigraphics, or the artwork Painted Retaining Wall Mural @ Tunnel Entrance Description
 Painted Retaining Wall Mural
 could be applied to sectional pan-
 Painted Retaining Wall Mural Tile-Based Retaining Wall Art
 els that are attached in a removable
 fashion to the concrete retaining wall.
 Additionally, tile or mosaic artwork
 could also be utilized over the con-
 crete substrate.
 » Painted artwork
 » Adhesive artwork
 » Panelized artwork
 » Tile/mosaic artwork
 » Etc.
 Description Description

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ARTS, HISTORIC PRESERVATION & PHILANTHROPY COMMITTEE
 MEETING MINUTES
 TUESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2025


CALL TO ORDER

The Arts, Historic Preservation, & Philanthropy Committee conducted a meeting on
Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at City Hall (Mayor’s Conference Room), 1737 Main
Street, Columbia, South Carolina 29201. The Honorable Tyler D. Bailey, Chair called
the meeting to order at 10:07 a.m. and the following members were present:

Attendee Name Title Status
Tyler D. Bailey Chair Present
Edward H. McDowell Member Absent
Tina N. Herbert Member Present

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

1. Approval of the December 10, 2024 Arts, Historic Preservation & Philanthropy
 Committee Meeting Minutes – Approved

Upon a motion made by Mr. Bailey and seconded by Ms. Herbert, the Committee
voted unanimously to approve the December 10, 2024 Arts, Historic Preservation &
Philanthropy Committee Meeting Minutes.

COMMITTEE DISCUSSION

2. Persimmon Peace Pole Project - Ms. Elaine Frick, Columbia Peace Pole
 Initiative – Endorsed for City Council consideration

Ms. Pamela Zeljak, Public Art Administrator for One Columbia shared that an
endorsement letter for the Persimmon Peace Pole Project has already been
submitted. She noted that the selected artist, Olga Yukho, has prior experience with
public art installations, and One Columbia is confident the sculpture will be both
visually appealing and durable. The Columbia Parks and Recreation Department has
already had conversations with the Columbia Peace Pole Initiative.

There was discussion about the design and location of the sculpture.




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 TUESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2025


Ms. Elaine Frick, Columbia Peace Pole Initiative announced that August 6, 2025 will
mark the 35th Annual Columbia Hiroshima Day of Remembrance. She shared
details of the planned Persimmon Peace Pole, which will feature the phrase “May
Peace Prevail on Earth” surrounded by cherry blossoms, with imagery symbolizing
the nuclear threat. Trees will also be planted by the Forestry and Beautification
Department.

There was consensus of the committee to endorse the Persimmon Peace Pole
Project for City Council’s consideration.

3. Vista Greenway at Taylor Street Public Art Project - Ms. Abby Anderson,
 Executive Director / Vista Guild – Received as information.

Ms. Abby Anderson, Executive Director of the Vista Guild shared plans for the Vista
Greenway at Taylor Street Public Art Project, which is set to be unveiled in Spring
2026. Inspired by the idea of continuity from the Blue Marlin Restaurant to Finlay
Park, the project aims to add murals and vibrant color to an otherwise barren area.

There was discussion about completion of the mural and artist selection.

There was consensus of the committee to endorse the project and it will be referred
to One Columbia for Arts and Culture for review.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting was adjourned at 10:19 a.m.

Respectfully submitted:



Erika D. Moore Hammond, CMC, CPM
City Clerk




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