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Art in Public Places Overview and Updates Presentation March 2026
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FileID
File ID: 2026-00636
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Location
Location: Citywide
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Recommendation
Recommendation: Review and comment.
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Contact
Contact: Donald Gensler, Arts Administrator, Office of Arts and Culture, (916) 808-8493, dgensler@cityofsacramento.org, Convention and Cultural Services Department
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Presenter
Presenter: Donald Gensler, Arts Administrator, Office of Arts and Culture, (916) 808-8493, dgensler@cityofsacramento.org, Convention and Cultural Services Department
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Attachments
Attachments:
1-Description/Analysis
2-APP Presentation - 3-9-26
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Description/Analysis
IssueDetail
Issue Detail: The City of Sacramento's nationally renowned Art in Public Places program (APP) was established in 1977 to expand public experiences of visual art by installing artworks in public spaces. It includes a collection of more than 650 permanent and movable artworks. More than 60% of these artworks are by local and regional artists. City ordinance specifies that 2% of eligible City capital improvement project budgets be set aside for the commission, purchase, and installation of artworks throughout the city. APP actively seeks and secures additional funding sources through grants, general fund allocations, project management opportunities with outside entities, and inter-departmental collaborations. Public art builds culture and a dynamic environment for city properties and communities throughout Sacramento while supporting the integration of art education and community engagement as vital components of all public art commissions.
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PolicyConsiderations
Policy Considerations: The Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy Commission (ACCEC) is charged with providing for the nature, selection, and placement of artworks.
Furthermore, the recommendations in this report are in alignment with Creative Edge: Sacramento's Arts, Culture and Creative Economy Plan (Creative Edge...
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