The WatchFest mural has been a fixture in downtown Decatur for years, but it looks like change might be coming. The City Commission is putting the question of replacement on Monday night's agenda, though they haven't released many details about what prompted this discussion or what might replace it.
If you're not familiar with the WatchFest mural, it's been part of Decatur's downtown landscape for quite a while, connected to the city's annual film festival. Public art discussions in Decatur tend to get pretty animated - residents here are passionate about maintaining the city's character while also evolving with the times. The mural replacement conversation probably involves questions about community representation, artistic vision, and who gets to decide what goes on public buildings.
The commission meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall on McDonough Street, with dinner and executive sessions beforehand. If you care about public art in Decatur, Monday night might be worth showing up for, especially since these decisions tend to stick around for years once they're made.
