To: CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION
From: JACK MEYER, CULTURAL ARTS MANAGER
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RECEIVE AND FILE PROJECT STATUS UPDATES REGARDING THE ARTESIA BLVD. STRATEGIC ART PLAN
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BACKGROUND
On May 13, 2025, the City Council approved a $45,000 consulting services agreement with LBP Consulting, LLC (LBP) to develop a strategic art plan for the Artesia corridor, specifically between Inglewood Avenue to Aviation Boulevard to meet the Council’s strategic planning goal of installing creative, placemaking artwork along the busy corridor. Since then, and through a joint review with the Cultural Arts Commission (CAC), phase I of the Artesia Blvd. Strategic Art Plan (Plan) was approved. In an effort to keep the CAC informed of the progress of the project, included below are the most recent updates:
Request for Qualifications (RFQ): A total of 181 submissions were received for the RFP for phase I installations of the Plan. LBP is currently reviewing all submissions to determine eligibility and experience. Top proposals will be shared with the Community Panel for additional review in May.
LGBTQ+ Sculpture Survey and Outreach: LBP has been conducting outreach with commissioners as part of stakeholder input. Unfortunately, due to a compromised survey platform, the initial survey had to be removed. The item is being brought back to the City Council for further discussion and direction, likely in May. We proceeded with outreach as previously directed by the City Council; however, in light of the volume and range of community feedback received, we’re returning to Council to confirm how they would like us to move forward.
Additional project information can be found on the City’s website on the ARTesia Project - Public Art Placemaking and Placekeeping Plan webpage.
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