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Jun 1, 2026

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Public art awards approved

The Art in Public Places Committee approved $20,000 from the Public Art Fund—$10,000 each to artists Martin Zuniga and Michael McGinnis—for temporary public artworks to be displayed in summer/fall 2026; the committee also approved prior meeting minutes and received updates from the Arts Roundtable and Arts & Culture staff.

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Art in Public Places Committee — Regular meeting minutes, February 2, 2026

The Art in Public Places Committee met on February 2, 2026 at 3:30 PM in the Large Conference Room, 637 First Street. Four members were present and one absent. Staff introduced new Arts and Events Specialist McKenzie Nelson. The Committee approved the January 5, 2026 minutes as amended; elected Kristin Kiefer as Vice Chair; approved the purchase, placement, and design of the artwork 'Aloft' for the Lower Colgan Creek Restoration Project; and appointed Kristin Kiefer and Lisa Puentes to the National Arts Program jury.

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Art in Public Places Committee approves Colgan Creek Mural artist and reviews sustainability and strategic plan reports

At the City of Santa Rosa Art in Public Places Committee meeting on January 5, 2026 (3:30–4:25 PM), members approved the Colgan Creek Mural artist and design, approved prior meeting minutes, and provided feedback on a Sustainable Studio Guide and the 2021–2024 Strategic Plan impact report.

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Art in Public Places Committee approves West Ave mural design and $12,620 for Prince Memorial Greenway repairs; appoints Arts Roundtable ad hoc members

On November 3, 2025 the City of Santa Rosa Art in Public Places Committee met at 637 First Street (Large Conference Room). The committee approved draft minutes (listed as September 8, 2026), approved $12,620 for Artstart maintenance and repairs for Prince Memorial Greenway, appointed Lauren Peters, Nancy Trejo Vazquez, and Vice-Chair Kristin Kiefer to the Arts Roundtable 2026 ad hoc committee, and approved the West Ave mural design with a recommendation to add color. Earth Day 2026 and the Public Art Toolkit were discussed (no actions). The meeting was called to order at 3:32 pm and adjourned at 5:06 pm.

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Art in Public Places Committee approves FY 2025–26 work plan; takes actions on West End (Roseland) mural

The Art in Public Places Committee met September 8, 2025 at 637 First Street. The committee approved the July 7, 2025 minutes; considered the West End/Roseland mural (including a recommendation to add color) and subsequently continued the mural item to a date certain of October 6, 2025; and approved the FY 2025–26 Annual Work and Expenditure Plan. Staff provided Arts & Culture updates. Public commenters included Janice Karrman and Steve Rabinowitsh.

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