To: CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION
From: JACK MEYER, CULTURAL ARTS MANAGER
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DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE SUBCOMMITTEE TO IDENTIFY AND PROMOTE PUBLIC ART OPTIONS ON THE ESPLANADE
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BACKGROUND
As part of the fiscal year 2024-25 City Budget, the City Council allocated $100,000 from the John Parsons Public Art Fund to be used to commission public artwork installations along the Esplanade. In response, the Cultural Arts Commission (CAC) created the Subcommittee to Identify and Promote Public Art Options On The Esplanade, consisting of Commissioner Taner and Vice Chairperson Christian-Kelly. The purpose of the Subcommittee is to identify and promote options for public art installations along the Esplanade. The CAC, at its regular meeting on February 25, 2026, voted unanimously to receive and file a report submitted by the Subcommittee, and then voted unanimously to continue the discussion to the Commission’s regular meeting on March 25, 2026.
Attached, as reference, is the Subcommittee’s previously submitted proposal outlining future art installations along the Esplanade for the CAC’s consideration. Staff recommends the CAC review the Subcommittee’s proposal and determine whether to provide support; request additional information, if necessary; or continue the discussion to a future meeting.
ATTACHMENTS
• Presentation - Options for Art on the Esplanade