Boulet Terminates $100,000 Mural Contract with Tampa Artist
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What happened
Mayor-President Monique Boulet terminated a $100,000 contract with Tampa-based muralist Narus Carlos Jefferson on October 12, 2026. The project, which was intended for the University Avenue underpass, was put on ice due to ongoing construction along the corridor. Clare Cook, director of Basin Arts, noted that she was disappointed by the decision after helping facilitate connections between Lafayette Consolidated Government and the artist.
Why it matters
The termination impacts a public arts project designed to honor historic figures and businesses in the Four Corner neighborhood. The decision affects the artist's contract and the planned public art investment in the area.