Article: Public art is an inspiration - for heated debate ; A city art panel is under fire for saying a family-themed sculpture is not appropriate for Portland.

KELLEY BOUCHARD Staff Writer
Portland Press Herald (Maine)
03-13-2006
Public art is an inspiration - for heated debate ; A city art panel is under fire for saying a family-themed sculpture is not appropriate for Portland.
Byline: KELLEY BOUCHARD Staff Writer
Edition: Final
Section: FRONT
Memo: READER COMMENTS ARE THE STATUES ART? rest of item Tell us and read what others have to say at MaineToday.com.

Jay York has heard the criticism that he and the other "statue police" on Portland's Public Art Committee are "elitist snobs" who think they know best what the city's public art collection should look like.

He bristles at some of the barbs hurled his way, especially when he earns less than ...

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