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STAFF UPDATES
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Staff to provide updates on Victory Park Public Art Sculpture, Williams Brotherhood Park Mural, Stockton Art Nights, Social Media, and Fundraising
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Victory Park Public Art Sculpture
Public Work staff is in the process of having the previous footing from the totem pole removed before May 1, 2024. Contractors are waiting on the lighting to be received that is expected within the next four weeks. Once lighting is received and the previous footing is removed the contractors will begin trenching the electrical lines for lighting and pouring footings. City staff is working to coordinate a same day inspection and then the Artist and Contractor will mount the sculpture to the footing. We are anticipating completion within the next six to eight weeks.
Williams Brotherhood Park Mural
Reinvent South Stockton Coalition completed their mural at Williams Brotherhood Park. A ribbon cutting celebration is tentatively planned for Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at 4:00pm at Williams Brotherhood Park 2040 S Airport Way, Stockton, CA 95206. Invitations and social media posts will go out shortly to notify the community and stakeholders of the event.
Stockton Art Nights
On March 12, 2024, the Commission held their first Stockton Art Night. This event included fourteen (14) artist(s) and four (4) performers including Stockton Poet Laureate Jazmarie Latour to share their work with the community. It is estimated around 200 people attended the event.
Social Media
On February 5, 2024, Commissioner Spiller requested that social media be brought forth as a future agenda item. The Stockton Arts Commission currently has two social media platforms including Facebook and Instagram. These platforms are currently being used to share Arts Commission programs including the Public Art Mural Program, Stockton Art Nights, Stockton Arts Grants and work of local artist organization and art opportunities.
Fundraising
On February 5, 2024, Vice Chair Grant, Commissioner Albahar, Commissioner Dellafosse requested that fundraising be brought forth as a future agenda item. Additionally, the idea of potentially selling the City Public Art Collection and requesting additional funds we’re requested. Regarding, the selling of the Public Art Collection Attachment A - MAN 41: Public Art - Gifts, Loans, Memorials, Commemorations addresses the City policy and process regarding any potential sale of art. Regarding, requesting additional funds you’ll find Attachment B - FY 2023-24 Annual Art Plan. The Commission received an additional $100K in funding and is still in the process of executing the FY 2023-24 Art Plan.
Attachment A - Administrative Directive - MAN 41: PUBLIC ART - GIFTS, LOANS, MEMORIALS, COMMEMORATIONS
Attachment B - FY 2023-24 Annual Art Plan