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MCKINLEY PARK MURALS
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff will provide an update on the Public Art Mural program. It is recommended that the Stockton Arts Commission review the Public Art Mural applications and approve by motion which Public Art Mural Program applications will be awarded funds.
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On October 7, 2024, the Stockton Arts Commission formed an ad hoc committee for the Public Art Mural Program Guidelines. Those committee members include Chair Anuit Albahar and Nyima. This ad hoc committee is responsible for providing input into the application process, scoring received applications, and providing a recommendation to the full commission as appropriate.
The McKinley Park Mural Program was issued on January 16, 2026, with twelve (12) application submittals requesting more than $270,000 in grant funds. Staff reviewed all applications for eligibility and completeness. A list of artist(s) and art organizations including their proposals can be found in Attachment A.
The ad hoc committee is recommending that the following three (3) projects be selected for funding, totaling $47,400.
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Applicant |
Title |
Proposed Location |
Cost |
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Ilena Finocchi |
Unbound |
Maintenance Room: All 4 walls |
$ 27,000.00 |
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Asia Lamela |
Things Are Looking Up |
Restroom |
$ 10,200.00 |
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Asia Lamela |
Hiyah! |
Handball Walls |
$ 10,200.00 |
FINANCIAL SUMMARY
Sufficient funds are available in account number 5000-806-630019-100-125-50-50-000-000 to support the Public Art Mural Program.
Attachment A - Mural Applications
Attachment B - Public Art Mural Program Guidelines
Attachment C - Mural Program Evaluation Form