Salina Community Art & Design Committee Summary
Week of March 17, 2026
2022 People's Choice sculpture finds permanent home near river
Spring Poetry Series set to kick off in April
Public invited to shape city's cultural plan
2022 People's Choice sculpture finds permanent home near river
SALINA, Kan. - The local arts board unanimously approved the permanent placement of Clarence the Catfish, the 2022 People's Choice sculpture by Joe and Terry Malesky, near the footbridge at 4th and Oakdale Park during its recent meeting. The bicycling sculpture will be angled to face the river, creating a leading visual line into Oakdale Park. Prior to installation, the piece will receive minor maintenance, including a clear-coat application at a city maintenance facility to ensure its longevity in the city's public collection.
Spring Poetry Series set to kick off in April
SALINA, Kan. - The Salina Spring Poetry Series will return next month, beginning with an inaugural reading on April 7 at Red Fern Booksellers, an independent bookstore. The series will feature poet Adam Scheffler and other featured poets, including Jennifer Maritza McCauley and Allison Blevins. Admission is $5 at the door, and organizers are seeking community volunteers to assist with admissions and event setup throughout the month.
Public invited to shape city's cultural plan
SALINA, Kan. - Residents are encouraged to attend a community engagement event on April 7 to provide input for The Big Picture: Salina's Cultural Strategic Plan. The casual, come-and-go event will run from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at The Temple and will feature face-to-face discussions with Keen Independent Research, the consultants handling the plan's data collection. Organizers emphasized that the event is meant for all residents, not just existing arts patrons, to help define the community's broader cultural identity for the future.
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