An ordinance passed last year in Burlington, Vermont, directs city funds for public art only to work that is permanent and purchased from individual artists.

James Lockridge
James Lockridge directs an independent music office and participates on boards that coordinate programming and advocacy among the cultural heritage tourism and creative industry partners of Vermont. James was recognized by the Vermont Arts Council with the 2019 Margaret L. (Peggy) Kannenstine Award for Arts Advocacy.