LANCASTER
Public Arts
Master Plan
City of Lancaster
Public Review Draft
February 2025
LANCASTER
City of Lancaster
Public Arts Master Plan
ADOPTED BY CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION
NO. XXX-XXXX
DATE
PUBLIC REVIEW DRAFT
Antelopes on Parade, MOAH, Lancaster, CA
Acknowledgments
CITY COUNCIL CITY STAFF
R. Rex Parris, Mayor Trolis Niebla, City Manager
Marvin Crist, Vice Mayor Larissa De La Cruz, Assistant City Manager Ken Mann, Councilmember Sonya Patterson, Director - PARCS Raj Malhi, Councilmember Victoria Reyna, Assistant Director - PARCS Lauren Hughes-Leslie, Councilmember
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Apollo by Alex Couwenberg, Lancaster, CA
February 2025 | Public Review Draft CHAPTER 1 |CITY OF LANCASTER PUBLIC ARTS MASTER PLAN Table of Contents
VISION AND GUIDING PRINCIPLES 1-1
Vision....... ... 1-2
Guiding Principles... .. 1-6
ART IN OUR CITY 2-1
2 Art's Impact........ .. 2-3
What is Public Art?... .... 2-4
Types of Art..... .. 2-5
Where Can Art Be Located?.... 2-11
Community Outreach ..... 2-20
Getting the Word Out... • 2-29
PUBLIC ARTS PROGRAM AND ADMINISTRATIVE GUIDELINES 3-1
3 A. Introduction....... .. 3-3
B. General Guidelines and Criteria Regarding Public Art ... 3-4 C. Art on Public Property ..... ... 3-8
D. Donated or Loaned Artwork..... . 3-11
E. Public Art on Private Property, Publicly Funded. .. 3-12 4 IMPLEMENTATION 4-1
A. Introduction........ .. 4-3
B. Implementation Action Plan.... ..4-3
C. Funding Opportunities..... 4-10
D. Methodology to Determine Priority Locations for Public Art 4-18 APPENDIX... ...A
A. Matrix: Prioritization of Near Term Projects ...A-1
B. Terms and Definitions........... ... B-1
C. Community Outreach Summary. .....C-1
Sculpture by Spencer Little, MOAH, Lancaster, CA
February 2025 | Public Review Draft CHAPTER 1 |CITY OF LANCASTER PUBLIC ARTS MASTER PLAN "Public art is inspiration for
children and individuals so they
can be confident to express their
talent. Everywhere." VISION
- Community Member input at
Summer Block Party, 2024
&
GUIDING
PRINCIPLES
Mural by Chloe Becky, Lancaster, CA
February 2025 | Public Review Draft CHAPTER 1 ICITY OF LANCASTER PUBLIC ARTS MASTER PLAN 1-1
PUBLIC ART IN LANCASTER
DRAWS INSPIRATION FROM OUR
DIVERSE COMMUNITY, WELCOMES
VISION VISITORS, AND FOSTERS A SAFE,
ENJOYABLE ATMOSPHERE hat
CELEBRATES WHaT MAKES OUR CITY
UNIQUE.
1-2 CHAPTER 1 | CITY OF LANCASTER PUBLIC ART MASTER PLAN February 2025 | Public Review Draft February 2025 | Public Review Draft CHAPTER 1 |CITY OF LANCASTER PUBLIC ARTS MASTER PLAN 1-3 The Power of Art
Priming is a
Public art helps foster a strong sense of
psychological place and create bonds between residents, their phenomenon that neighborhoods and the City. It also has the power to enhance a community's sense of identity by
shows exposure to honoring its history, celebrating local culture one stimulus can today, and envisioning the future. By cultivating this cultural identity, a City can set itself apart
influence a person's from other places and attract people to its uniqueness.
response to a
subsequent stimulus, Public art can be an economic driver. The City of Lancaster will continue to develop as a
without the person lively art destination that is widely celebrated being aware of the for having art that captivates both locals and Crosswalk Mural by Charlie Edmistion, Lancaster, CA tourists. Currently Antelope Valley Walls and the
connection. Lancaster Museum of Art and History (MOAH), as well as other programming, draw visitors to Public art can also help with traffic safety.
Lancaster. This creates opportunities to invite Studies have shown that asphalt art - out-of-towners to explore Lancaster further, intersection murals, crosswalk art, painted as well as enticing them, and locals, to grab a plazas, and sidewalk extensions - have had the bite before the event, or a coffee during the following impact:
event, and dessert after. Additionally, public art
makes areas of the City more attractive, drawing
investment from business and developers. Public
art also supports local artists. Commissioning
SEE AND BE SEEN local artists helps the local economy.
KEEP IN MIND 50% drop in traffic
Public art can advance the City's vision of crashes involving pedestrians or cyclists
feel more populated and secure. Additionally, art 27% 37% drop in crashes WALK BETWEEN discourages criminal activity since it signals that leading to injuries THE LINES 27% increase in drivers
OTS TRAINE BARLEY yielding to pedestrians
with the right-of-way
37% 25%
50% 25% drop in potentially
dangerous conflicts
between drivers and
pedestrians Crosswalk Mosaic by Amanda Elizabeth Mosaics, Milwaukie, OR
1. Schwartz, Sam. Asphalt Art Safety Study Historical Crash Analysis and Observational Behavior Assessment at Asphalt Art Sites. 2022. 1-4 CHAPTER 1 | CITY OF LANCASTER PUBLIC ART MASTER PLAN February 2025 | Public Review Draft February 2025 | Public: Review Draft CHAPTER 1 |CITY OF LANCASTER PUBLIC ARTS MASTER PLAN 1-5 "I want to see all kinds of art
everywhere!"
- Community Member input
at Summer Block Party, 2024
Introduction
Thetic Arts Ster iPlan indi ses as are the work for the es the outcome of the Plan.
GUIDING PRINCIPLES Art belongs everywhere in
Lancaster
As people move through their day and throughout their City, they deserve to encounter art to spark joy, thought, and connection.
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Superbloom! by Joseph O'Connell
Lancaster, CA
1.A CHAPTER 1 | CITY OF LANCASTER PUBLIC ART MASTER PLAN February 2025 | Public Review Draft February 2025 | Public Review Draft CHAPTER 1 |CITY OF LANCASTER PUBLIC ARTS MASTER PLAN 1_7 "As a muralist and dad myself, I would use any public
wall to express chance, future and inspiration, in A strong sense of community is hopes that kids could envision possibilities, future and cultivated through the use of motivation for themselves to be a better version of what public art may be portrayed. "
Public art connects us to place and to each other. Public art can create shared experiences and break down cultural barriers. Art can provide visual, tactical. - Community Member input from Online Questionnaire, 2024 and interactive ways to understand other cultures and differing perspectives building bridges that allow for connection across cultures, across generations, and across neighborhoods.
2 Public Art will foster upward Public art promotes public and mobility by reflecting the traffic safety
Public art can do more than simply make public places and infrastructure more community's diverse identities, beautiful, it can make them safer as well. By inviting eyes on the street and increasing foot traffic, public safety can be improved; asphalt art can increase by showcasing opportunity, and traffic safety.
by inspiring hope
Lancaster is an art destination
It is exceptionally powerful to see one's own identity represented and reflected in the public realm. Seeing oneself represented validates people and lets them Art makes places distinct and unique. Communities with a flourishing art know they are valued as community members. Being validated allows one scene are attractive to tourists and increased visitors boost the local economy. to strive. And sometimes one needs to know there is something to strive for Lancaster has an amazing foundation with art that attracts residents and and aspire to. By elevating voices and stories of the community, public art can visitors alike who then support local restaurants, cafes, and shops. inspire hope.
AV Walls 2022 Chalk Art Festival, Lancaster, CA Mural by Ken Flewellyn, Lancaster, CA 1-8 CHAPTER 1 | CITY OF LANCASTER PUBLIC ART MASTER PLAN February 2025 | Public Review Draft February 2025 | Public Review Draft CHAPTER 1 |CITY OF LANCASTER PUBLIC ARTS MASTER PLAN 1-0 I would love to see more artwork on
sidewalks and also more murals spread
out across Lancaster and on the west side
also. Additionally, seeing more sculptures
on the west side by shopping centers and ART
roundabouts.
- Community Member input from 2
Online Questionnaire, 2024
IN
OUR CITY
Mural by Vojislay Radovanovic, Lancaster, CA
Art's Impact
Public art plays a critical role in Lancaster by
increasing cultural awareness, stimulating
imagination, and providing opportunities for
dialogue among community members. This Plan
captures the community's vibrant vision for public
art and facilitates bringing a burst of creativity
to corners, neighborhoods, and parks, among
other locations, throughout Lancaster. With a
focus on diverse art and strategic locations, the
City of Lancaster is set to further transform the
community into a lively canvas that celebrates
its unique identity and fosters artistic expression
through public art.
Everyone - residents, property and business
owners, and visitors - benefit from a City filled
with public art. Public art has the power to enrich
the lives of those who live in Lancaster and it
can make Lancaster a captivating art destination,
inviting exploration of its rich collection of public
art.
MINES
Nancy Baker Cahill
Crosswalk Mosaic by Amanda Elizabeth Mosaics, Milwaukie, OR
M THE WORK
Lifelines by Nancy Baker Cahill, Lancaster, CA
February 2025 | Public Review Draft CHAPTER 2 |CITY OF LANCASTER PUBLIC ARTS MASTER PLAN 2-3 What is Public Art? Types of Art
Public art is artwork that has been intentionally Public art has a wide range of forms, sizes, and placed in a location, regardless of whether the scales. In Lancaster, public art may include murals, parcel is public or private property, with the sculptures, kinetic art, garden art, gateways, intention that it be viewed by the public. The work unique architectural elements, pavement art, of art may include, but is not limited to, murals, interactive art, temporary art, augmented reality, mosaics, sculptures, artist-designed landscape and lighting, among many others. These types features, streetscape features and earthworks. of art can also be installed for different periods This art can include vibrant murals that bring of time. Art installations can be permanent or walls to life and striking sculptures that provide temporary exhibits. focal points in parks or plazas. Garden art and
streetscape enhancements can elevate everyday Permanent artwork may be installed in environments into extraordinary experiences. prominent locations in the City of Lancaster.
Public art is different from studio art or performing Large installations can tunction as gateways. art. It is free and open to all, located in places focal points near corridors, and gathering places. that it can be seen or accessed by the entire while smaller pieces can be used to enhance community. Public art considers its environment parks and trails, schools, public buildings, and in terms of location and community impact. Most neighborhoods. Permanent installations include importantly, public art involves communities in art pieces that are intended to remain in place the process of its creation. indefinitely. Selecting the right materials is critical Astral Challenger by Shana Mabari, Lancaster, CA
for ensuring durability and ease of maintenance.
Mela Marsh, MOAH, Lancaster, CA
Temporary artwork can be an effective way
to energize a place and create a vibrant
atmosphere. These installations can range from
pop-up sculptures to video or light projections.
Temporary installations offer artists flexibility
to use materials that may not last long or are
suitable only for specific seasons. Additionally
temporary art can address themes that are
relevant for a limited time, such as holidays or
current events. Ideal locations for temporary art Chalk art created by Eduardo Diaz, Makena Hernandez, and Noemi C. installations include The BLVD, certain parks,
public buildings, and schools.
Crosswalk Mural by Charlie Edmistion, Lancaster, CA Mural by Vojislav Radovanic Lancaster, CA 2-4 CHAPTER 2 | CITY OF LANCASTER PUBLIC ART MASTER PLAN February 2025 | Public Review Draft February 2025 | Public Review Draft CHAPTER 2 |CITY OF LANCASTER PUBLIC ARTS MASTER PLAN 2-5 Murals Sculptures
Murals are artworks painted or otherwise Sculptures are three-dimensional artworks applied directly onto a surface, most often created from various materials. Sculptures a wall, but could be a ceiling or pavement. are a powerful medium due to their tactile Lancaster's mural movement has been developing nature and the way they can engage viewers for decades. Murals are an excellent medium due from multiple perspectives. They can be either to their relatively low cost, minimal maintenance, permanent or temporary, allowing for dynamic and great visual impact. Murals can be permanent artistic expressions throughout the community. or temporary, providing even better flexibility Sculptures are suitable for a range of locations, to this art typology. Murals are appropriate for from parks to building entrances, and they many locations throughout the City. They can be can have a profound impact when placed in Mural by Vojislav Radovanovic, Lancaster, CA especially powerful when located at unexpected unexpected areas, drawing curiosity and sparking Sculpture by Julian Voss-Andrea, Palm Springs, CA
places such as underpasses or alleys, captivating conversation among residents and visitors alike. attention and encouraging dialogue among
viewers. Lancaster features al unique collection
of sculptures strategically placed within
Another creative use of murals is in decorative roundabouts in the City. This initiative enriches crosswalks. These enhance the City's streetscape the City's public spaces, adding vibrancy and and transform conventional pedestrian crossings artistic flare to the landscape. The sculptures. into eye-catching focal points that reflect the created from diverse materials, invite passive community's creativity and identity. Created using engagement and interaction from various angles colorful designs and patterns, the crosswalks as drivers navigate roundabouts. Positioned beautify the urban environment while promoting in high-traffic areas, these artworks not only pedestrian safety by drawing attention to enhance the aesthetic appeal of the City, but pedestrian crossings in high-traffic areas. also foster a sense of community identity by representing local industries.
Another location well suited for murals is on
utility boxes. Murals on utility boxes beautify the Kinetic Art Crosswalk Mural by Nuri Amanatullah, Lancaster, CA streetscape by using commonly found standard Superbloom! by Joseph O'Connell, Lancaster, CA utilitarian boxes as a canvas for vibrant artworks Kinetic art in Lancaster represents a fusion of that can be easily changed and maintained. High- movement and creativity that invites residents visibility utility boxes are found throughout the and visitors to engage with art in a uniquely City, providing a great opportunity for community interactive way. This innovative medium members of all ages to contribute to the City's incorporates motion through mechanical public art collection. Utility box murals also serve components, wind, or viewer perception, to as graffiti deterrence and abatement. convert static spaces into dynamic experiences.
These artworks captivate the eye and challenge
traditional notions of artworks, prompting
viewers to consider the relationship between art
and movement. Lancaster can further enrich its
public art collection with this innovative art form.
Kinetic Sculpture by Jeffrey Laudenslager and Deanne Sabeck Utility Box Art. San Carlos, CA San Luis Obispo, CA
2-6 CHAPTER 2 | CITY OF LANCASTER PUBLIC ART MASTER PLAN February 2025 | Public Review Draft February 2025 | Public Review Draft CHAPTER 2 |CITY OF LANCASTER PUBLIC ARTS MASTER PLAN 2-7 Garden Art Interactive Art
Garden art represents a harmonious blend of Interactive public art in Lancaster offers an nature and artforms. It invites the community to opportunity for the community to engage with experience art in an organic and immersive way artworks as participants. This art form invites by utilizing natural materials like plants, wood, viewers to actively experience through touch, and stone to create living installations integrated movement, or collaboration. The integration of into the environment. Garden art enhances technology or tactile elements that respond to public spaces with visual appeal and fosters a the audience can foster a sense of involvement deeper connection between people and nature. that encourages people to become part of an These installations challenge the conventional artistic dialogue. Embracing interactive art can boundaries of art, encouraging viewers to contribute to the vibrancy of public spaces in reflect on the interplay between art, nature, and Lancaster. community. Lancaster has a unique opportunity
to expand its public art collection with garden art Lighting Garden Art by Sanna Karlsson-Sutinsna, Helsinki, Finland inspired by the local environment of the Antelope Valley. Lighting installations involve projected or
static lights or digital art. These artworks can
Architectural Features change public spaces into livelier environments that allow residents and visitors to explore
Architectural features in Lancaster serve as their surroundings in a new way through the striking public art that complement buildings integration of color, motion, and intensity.
MOA with visual flare. Features like projecting Lighting installations can enhance the aesthetic artworks and integrated ornamental details allow value of their surroundings while stimulating structures to go beyond functionality to convey social engagement can improve public safety cultural identity through elements visible from through the increased visibility of public spaces the public realm. Each architectural feature invites and by attracting nighttime activity. Lighting passersby to engage with their surroundings installations provide flexibility by having a low and sparks curiosity and appreciation for the impact due to their smaller and temporary nature creativity involved. The integration of art and and easily allowing modifications to designs to building exteriors enhances the urban landscape accommodate different settings or needs. and enhances a sense of place. The addition of
more architectural features will complement
Lancaster's rich public art.
Pavement Art
The incorporation of pavement art revitalizes
ordinary paved surfaces like sidewalks and
roadways by introducing color, texture, and
design. Pavement art can provide artistic value
and a visual experience in addition to serving
as a utilitarian walking surface. These artworks
activate street life by making public spaces
more beautiful and improving pedestrian safety
with enhanced visibility. Lancaster can further
support pavement art within the City to allow
residents to reclaim public space for community
use. Pavement art can be temporary such as
Crosswalk in the Castro District San Francisco. CA Field of Light by Bruce Munro, Sensorio, Paso Robles. CA chalk art painting, as well as permanent such as
etched poetry in a sidewalk.
2-8 CHAPTER 2 | CITY OF LANCASTER PUBLIC ART MASTER PLAN February 2025 | Public Review Draft February 2025 | Public Review Draft CHAPTER 2 |CITY OF LANCASTER PUBLIC ARTS MASTER PLAN 2-9 Augmented Reality
Augmented Reality (AR) art in Lancaster
introduces an innovative blend of technology
and creativity, elevating the way residents
and visitors experience public art. This cutting-
edge medium allows users to engage with
digital artworks superimposed on real-world Where Can Art Be Located? environments through their smartphones. Over
recent years, AR has emerged as an exciting Providing Art Everywhere addition to the City's cultural landscape,
Several locations in the community offer exciting opportunities for future public art. These encouraging exploration and interaction in
areas in the City that have been designated as priorities for consideration for public art in the familiar places. Strategically placed in parks and next decade, identified through community and stakeholder engagement. Identifying areas with popular landmarks, these digital installations potential for public art helps decisionmakers prioritize project locations. The specific locations are invite viewers to discover artistic expressions
able to accommodate a range of projects to develop over time. This flexibility fosters creativity and Lifelines by Nancy Baker Cahill, Lancaster, CA that might otherwise go unnoticed. By merging collaboration, allowing the artistic community to explore diverse mediums and seize opportunities technology with creativity, AR art sparks curiosity
as they arise.
about the culture of art in the community and has
the potential for contribution to Lancaster as a
dynamic destination for art enthusiasts. As the City of Lancaster begins to grow it's Art Program, all areas of the City should be considered, however in order to stay true to the Guiding Principles, the policies listed below should always be adhered to.
Imagine the Possibilities
Various forms of art not mentioned in the A. Citywide Placement Policies previous categories can still be suitable as
public art in Lancaster. Any additional art should The following policies apply to locating art throughout the City of Lancaster. align with the overarching vision of the City.
1. Engage early and often: For development or redevelopment projects in creative places, it's essential to involve artists with the design team from the beginning. This collaboration allows artists to work alongside architects, landscape architects, and site designers. ensuring that the art project is cohesive and enhances the overall site and development. . Utilize public art for revitalization: Vacant storefronts, nealected medians, expansive lank walls, parking garages, underpasses, and other often overlooked spaces should be prioritized for public art projects.
3. Be consistent: Verify that relevant adopted planning documents have been consulted for consistency.
4. Prioritize functionality: Public art can creatively address civic needs. For instance, bicycle racks, lockers, benches, and lighting can all be viewed as artistic expressions.
5. Consider the message: Public art serves as a powerful tool for sharing stories that are significant to the community. It's important to confirm that the meaning or message of a proposed public art project is appropriate for the location.
Art by Juane, Lancaster, CA Bollard Art, San Luis Obispo, CA 2-10 CHAPTER 2 | CITY OF LANCASTER PUBLIC ART MASTER PLAN February 2025 | Public Review Draft February 2025 | Public Review Draft CHAPTER 2 |CITY OF LANCASTER PUBLIC ARTS MASTER PLAN 2-11/ Providing Art in Targeted B. Neighborhoods
LANCASTER ART Locations Public art can significantly enhance neighborhoods by fostering a sense of community and identity.
LOCATIONS: Art can reflect the unique culture and history of an area, making it more inviting and engaging for The following sections provide more detailed residents and visitors alike. Public art can also beautify neglected areas, making neighborhoods descriptions for locations and creative places feel safer and more vibrant, ultimately strengthening the overall sense of pride and ownership • Unexpected Areas where art exists or future art can be located, as among residents.
well as tailored policies to guide art selection
• Neighborhoods and installation.
Policies
• Downtown/The BLVD A. Unexpected Areas
1. Engage with the neighborhood: Involve people who live in the neighborhood in the Public art in unexpected areas has the power plannina and selection process. This can include workshops, survevs, and public meetinas • Shopping Areas/Retail
to transform ordinary spaces into vibrant to gather input on themes, styles, and preferred locations.
Spaces experiences that foster a sense of discovery and
2. Represent neighborhood character: Ensure that art reflects the neighborhood's identity wonder. When art is placed in unconventional
• Parks places like alleys, underpasses, or other and values. unsuspecting locations, it challenges perceptions 3. Highlight cultural and historic resources: Use public art to promote cultural and • Trails and invites people to engage with and appreciate historical resources that are unique to individual neighborhoods. their surroundings in new ways. Public art in
• Public Buildings unexpected places stands out from the usual 4. Involve residents in the process: Invite residents to help create art, such as painting a murals and sculptures found in common areas, mural, and to join celebratory events for new art like a ribbon cutting. bringing more creativity and variety in art to
• Schools 5. Look for ways to improve safety: Consider areas of potential bicycle and pedestrian Lancaster.
conflict as candidates for public art within the neighborhood.
Policies
1. Investigate opportunities: Identify
and assess unconventional locations
for public art installations such as
underutilized urban spaces and
utilitarian elements.
2. Consider safety: Explore ways to
introduce art in unexpected areas that
may be neglected and would benefit from
greater attraction and more attention or
eyes on the street".
3. Keep it interesting: Encourage temporary
or rotating art installations in unexpected
areas to keep the community engaged and
create opportunities for new artists.
4. Bolster existing art: Build on existing
art in unexpected places in Lancaster to
establish a continuous network throughout
the city. Baseball Player by Niki de Saint Phalle, San Diego Art by Juane, Lancaster, CA Mural by Michael Lebold, South Park Neighborhood, San Diego. CA Waterfront Park 2-12 CHAPTER 2 | CITY OF LANCASTER PUBLIC ART MASTER PLAN February 2025 | Public Review Draft February 2025 | Public Review Draft CHAPTER 2 |CITY OF LANCASTER PUBLIC ARTS MASTER PLAN 2-13 C. Downtown/The BLVD
Downtown Lancaster, known as The BLVD, stretches along
Lancaster Boulevard, encompassing the blocks between 10th D. Shopping Areas/Retail Spaces Street West to Sierra Highway. The BLVD features a pedestrian- Shopping areas and retail spaces are ideal venues for public art because of their high visibility friendly layout thatis lined with artinstallations, galleries, murals, and architectural elements that enhance its artistic appeal and and accessibility. These locations play a significant role in the daily lives of Lancaster residents. complement the array of local boutiques, restaurants, and cafes. Promoting art in these areas can enhance the overall shopping experience and boost economic The BLVD hosts various community events, including farmers' activity by drawing in more shoppers. Successful placement of public art in these areas requires markets, and live music performances, fostering a strong sense close collaboration with property owners. of community engagement. The Downtown Lancaster Specific Plan, adopted in September 2008 and updated in January Policies 2020, identifies public art as an action item in enhancing and maintaining the overall image of Downtown Lancaster. 1. Engage early and often: Involve artists in the initial phases of design, redesign,
Policies or redevelopment for any shopping
center or mall.
1. Consider the past, present, and future: Incorporate 2. Activate vacant spaces: Promote public art that strengthens The BLVD's identity temporary art displays in vacant shop by intertwining culture and identity, creating fronts.
memorable experience that pays tribute to the past
while envisioning the future. 3. Create temporary storefront displays:
Work with business owners to develop
2. Reinforce identity: Commission or install artworks temporary storefront art installations. that are visually unique and reflect the identity of The BLVD. 4. Enhance blank walls: Encourage
business owners to transform blank
3. Create opportunities for economic growth: Explore facades into vibrant murals. public art projects that can support local businesses
in The BLVD. 5. Energize commercial centers: Support
mini-art exhibitions and other temporary
4. Reinforce civic pride: As the core of Lancaster, look art in commercial areas. for opportunities to utilize public art to reinforce the Bronze Sculptures by Georgia Gerber, Goleta, CA spirit of the entire community. . Foster public gathering: Advocate fo business owners to create spaces fo
5. Collaborate with business owners: Work with ublic gatherings that incorporate public business owners to develop temporary storefront art art and host artistic events. installations.
Leverage existing art: Consider allowir
6. Active vacant storefronts: Work with building and cal business owners to work with ti property owners to promote temporary art displays in City to have City-owned art displayed in vacant shop fronts. key locations.
. Foster pedestrian activity: Public art should motivat ommunity members and visitors to explore The BLVI
on foot.
8. Enliven Downtown/The BLVD: Look for opportunities
to enliven and activate Downtown/The BLVD with
interactive, kinetic, or similar public art.
Bronze Sculptures by Georgia Gerber, Goleta, CA
2-14 CHAPTER 2 | CITY OF LANCASTER PUBLIC ART MASTER PLAN February 2025 | Public Review Draft February 2025 | Public Review Draft CHAPTER 2 |CITY OF LANCASTER PUBLIC ARTS MASTER PLAN 2-15 E. Parks F. Trails
With over 450 acres of beautiful parks, the The City of Lancaster has infused trails at the Lancaster community has ample access to the Prime Desert Woodland Preserve with public great outdoors. Integrating public art into one art to offer a unique blend of nature and creativity, of the City's top community assets enhances enhancing the outdoor experience for residents the appeal for residents and visitors, fostering and visitors. As people stroll along these scenic a stronger community connection. The 12 city trails, they can encounter vibrant sculptures parks in Lancaster exhibit a broad diversity of and interactive installations that celebrate the size, amenities, and neighborhood content. The local culture and history. These artistic features ET variety of these parks allows for a range of public not only beautify the trails but also serve as THEN NOW I A DREAM points of interest, encouraging exploration and
engagement with the surrounding environment.
Policies Future trails in the City should continue to
integrate these policies.
1. Establish a narrative: Each THEN | NOW | A DREAM by Nathaniel Ancheta and David Martin its own unique narrative. Art should Policies
be specifically designed for each site,
considering the audience and artists) 1. Establish a narrative: Each trail should and environmental conditions. have its own unique narrative. Art should be specifically designed for each site
2. Engage the senses: Incorporate art that considering the audience and artists) appeals to more than just sight, engaging and environmental conditions. other senses to spark imagination.
Consider elements like sound or touch. 2. Integrate
exploration of the natural environment
3. Integrate with nature: Promote
exploration of the natural environment
commissioning
and ecological education emporary art installations that bler arm instalinions that entan semperary eamlessly with nature with nature. 3. Provide safe trails: Consider ways to
promote safety on trails by introducing
. Provide opportunities for play: Park art that will attract viewers and provid are berfect for interactivi art. ALL nore natural surveillance interactive pieces should be durable and
easy to maintain.
PALEOLITHIC HERD
Devin Thor
Reflexology mosaic at Olympus Park, Encinitas, CA Paleolithic Herd by Devin Thor 2-16 CHAPTER 2 | CITY OF LANCASTER PUBLIC ART MASTER PLAN February 2025 | Public Review Draft February 2025 | Public Review Draft CHAPTER 2 |CITY OF LANCASTER PUBLIC ARTS MASTER PLAN 2-17 G. Public Buildings
Public buildings and facilities present a great
opportunity for integrating public art due to
their accessibility. This includes administrative
buildings, city hall, libraries, courthouses, public
safety facilities, fire stations, public restrooms, H. Schools and healthcare centers. Enhancing these
municipal spaces with public art serves as an Schools and educational facilities play a vital important reminder to the community that these role in the City of Lancaster. They symbolize facilities are designed to serve their needs. knowledge and growth which are values that closely align with the essence of public art. There
are 34 public schools within the City of Lancaster
Policies
18 elementary schools, 5 middle
11 high schools, and 1 community
1. Involve the community: The community
should be given the opportunity to
provide input on public art projects.
The type and extent of engagement will Policies
vary based on project location, size, and
visibility. For instance, projects in smaller 1. Strengthen school's identity:
neighborhoods should concentrate Incorporate temporary and permanent outreach efforts on that neighborhood, art that reflects the school's identity, while larger gateway projects should history,
invite input from the broader community. science, technology, and notable figures Decisionmakers and City staff should
collaborate to determine the most
2. Involve students: Engage students in
effective engagement methods. process of selecting and placing the
2. Establish artistic landmarks: Hire public art within the school. artists to turn municipal buildings
and facilities into distinctive artistic
landmarks.
3. Showcase existing art: Use available
space within the buildings to display the
City's existing art collection for public
viewing.
4. Enhance blank walls: Take advantage of
blank walls and empty building facades
to create murals, using the process laid
out in the mural program.
5. Revitalize outdoor plazas: Make use
of outdoor courtvards or small seating
areas for art opportunities. This art
can serve functional purposes, such as
Mosaic fabricated by Amanda Elizabeth Mosaics and community members and installed by TB Penick and Sons.
Sculpture, Paso Robles Police Station, Paso Robles, CA benches, picnic tables, shade structures, and building entrances. Warner Springs Elementary School, Warner Springs, CA 2-18 CHAPTER 2 | CITY OF LANCASTER PUBLIC ART MASTER PLAN February 2025 | Public Review Draft February 2025 | Public Review Draft CHAPTER 2 |CITY OF LANCASTER PUBLIC ARTS MASTER PLAN 2-19 Community
Outreach Project team
members took a
Engagement tour of the City
Community engagement is a fundamental and engaged in
element of the Public Arts Master Plan. The
input received helped define the community's conversation about goals and priorities, and other essential the current state components of the Plan, including the vision,
preferred art typologies, and desired locations for of art in Lancaster art. Community engagement events included a and its future in the bus tour of the City, interviews with stakeholders,
a Summer Block Party pop-up event, and an community.
online community questionnaire.
Mural by Vojislav Radovanic Lancaster, CA Lifelines by Nancy Baker Cahill, Lancaster, CA Where do you want to see public ort
in Lancaster?
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Mural by Victoria Cassinova, Lancaster, CA Aerospace Walk of Honor, Lancaster, CA 2-20 CHAPTER 2 | CITY OF LANCASTER PUBLIC ART MASTER PLAN February 2025 | Public Review Draft February 2025 | Public Review Draft CHAPTER 2 |CITY OF LANCASTER PUBLIC ARTS MASTER PLAN 2-21 The Public Art
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What type of art would you like Whot does publi
to see in Lancaster?
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The information collected through the community engagement process developed the following community preferences.
Top 3 Art Typologies for Lancaster
Top 5 Visions for Art in Lancaster
The top 5 visions were developed from input received at the Summer Block Party.
Murals Sculptures
Inspire
Provide Involve creativity for
beauty children children and
adults
Top 3 Locations for Future Art in Lancaster
Art
Support local
everywhere artists and
Downtown/ around the
Schools City community
The Blvd
2-24 CHAPTER 2 | CITY OF LANCASTER PUBLIC ART MASTER PLAN February 2025 | Public Review Draft February 2025 | Public Review Draft CHAPTER 2 |CITY OF LANCASTER PUBLIC ARTS MASTER PLAN 2-25 through pulic artemes are you most invested in having expressed An online questionnaire was promoted at
the Summer Block Party and through the
Positive inspiration
City's social media and weekly newsletter;
Culture
236 people submitted responses.
Playful and fun
What role do you feel public art should play in Lancaster? Physical and natural features of the Antelope Valley
Provide beauty
History
Inspire creativity
Youth engagement
Support local artists
Social equity
Create neighborhood identity
Environmental justice
Attract tourism
Civic engagement
Engage the community in dialogue
Please fill-in*
Express social change
100 200
Spur economic development *See Appendix C: Community Outreach Summary for fill-in responses.
Please fill-in
50 100 200
*See Appendix C: Community Outreach Summary for fill-in responses.
DEEP SEA
COVER CES
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Getting the Word Out
Lancaster has established a vibrant arts and
Parks eart culture destination thanks to its exciting array of events and initiatives related to the arts.
Downtown A variety of public art initiatives in Lancaster include the Antelope Valley Walls, collections and
Public building (such as a library or recreation center) programs facilitated by the Lancaster Museum of Art and History, and the Creating Really
Unexpected areas exceptional Art through Education (CREAlE Festival, among others. These dynamic offerings
contribute to making Lancaster an exciting hub
Schools
for art lovers and the greater community.
Shopping areas/retail spaces
The Antelope Valley Walls program is a week-
long biannual event where international and local
In my neighborhood talents work with the local community to create new vibrant murals throughout the Antelope
Trails Valley including the City of Lancaster. The event is hosted by Worldwide Walls, an international
Please fill-in* organization that commissions murals throughout the world, and the Lancaster Museum of Art and
100 200 Example of promotional materials for History. The Antelope Valley Walls 2024 program *See Appendix C: Community Outreach Summary for fill-in responses. public art was a big success that allowed for the addition of over a dozen new murals for the Antelope
Valley community including five within the City
of Lancaster.
Mural by Brandon Singleton, Lancaster, CA
Mural by Danirl Toledo, Lancaster, CA
2-28 CHAPTER 2 | CITY OF LANCASTER PUBLIC ART MASTER PLAN February 2025 | Public Review Draft February 2025 | Public Review Draft CHAPTER 2 |CITY OF LANCASTER PUBLIC ARTS MASTER PLAN 2-29 The Lancaster Museum of Art and History (MOAH)
is a focal point for the arts in the City of Lancaster
and greater region. The Lancaster Museum of Art
and History operates four sites within the City of
Lancaster. The museum's primary exhibition space,
MOAH, hosts large scale curatorial exhibitions that
celebrate historic traditions and artistic revolutions
of Southern California. MOAH holds a collection of
over 10,000 artworks and artifacts and produces
community-oriented programming designed to
engage with diverse audiences. MOAH:CEDAR,
located at the Cedar Center for the Arts campus,
provides gallery spaces highlighting experimenting
and emerging artists by providing an artist-in-
residence program that activates youth and young
adults through weekly programs. MOAH: CEDAR
hosts an Annual Juried All-Media Art Exhibition and
Annual High School Student Exhibition. The Western
Hotel Museum and Elyze Clifford Interpretive Center
offer semi-permanent exhibitions that highlight the
rich indigenous, ecological, natural, and economic
histories of the Antelope Valley. MOAH
The Lancaster School District hosts the annual
CREATE Fest at Poppy Festival held at the AV
Fairgrounds every April. The event shows hundreds
of artworks by local students from all district grade
levels from kindergarten to eighth grade. The
CREATE Festival provides youth of Lancaster with
the opportunity to showcase their creativity and
talent to the broader community.
MOAH is a community leader in celebrating arts,
culture, and history of the Antelope Valley and City
of Lancaster. Given its strong influence and impact,
MOAH has the capability to serve as a leading
promoter of public art in the City of Lancaster. Over
70% of online auestionnaire respondents indicated
that they do not feel Lancaster is regionally
acknowledged as the art rich community that it is.
MOAH can play a key role in promoting Lancaster
as an arts destination by leveraging its social media
platforms and mailing lists to raise awareness about
public art events and engagement opportunities.
The Greeting by Dan Droz, Lancaster, CA
Guy Dill Roundabout, Lancaster, CA
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PUBLIC ARTS
3 PROGRAM
AND
ADMINISTRATIVE
GUIDELINES
Prime Desert Woodland Preserve, Lancaster, CA
CHAPTER 3 ICITY OF LANCASTER PUBLIC ARTS MASTER PLAN
A. Introduction
This chapter of the Public Arts Master Plan gives structure to public art stewardship in Lancaster and sets forth the quidelines, criteria, and processes to promote public art throughout the City.
It is organized in three sections: General Guidelines and Criteria Regarding Public Art, Processes and Criteria for Public Art on Public Property, and Processes and Criteria for Public Art on Private Property. This chapter, along with the funding streams, constitutes the Public Art Program.
Categories of Public Art
The categories listed below help differentiate the varied pairings of public art with where they are located (public versus private propertv) and different types of funding (public versus private funding). By identifying the possibilities early on, the subsequent discussions of processes will be more clear as well. While art on private property that is privately funded is the final category below, it is mentioned for the sake of completeness, however, it is not within the purview of this plan but should be approved through the City by a formal approval process. • Art on public property, publicly funded:
Definition: Artwork located on public property (e.g., parks, streets, government buildings) that are funded through public funds, such as municipal funds, government grants, or taxpayer dollars.
Examples: A mural on the side of a city-owned building or a sculpture in a public park funded through a city's Public Arts Program.
• Art on public property, privately funded:
Definition: Artwork located on public property that are funded by private sources, such as donations, sponsorships, or grants from private organizations or individuals.
Examples: A sculpture in a public plaza funded by a local business, a mural sponsored by a community organization, or by a private foundation.
• Art on private property, publicly funded:
Definition: Artwork located on private property (e.g., commercial buildings, residential developments) that are funded through public funds, such as government grants, allocations, or taxpayer dollars.
Examples: A mural on the side of a privately owned building funded by a government grant for public art, a sculpture in a privately owned courtyard funded by a city's Public Arts Program, or a public art installation in a shopping center funded by a municipal arts fund.
Astral Challenger by Shana Mabari, Lancaster, CA
February 2025 | Public Review Draft CHAPTER 3 |CITY OF LANCASTER PUBLIC ARTS MASTER PLAN • Art on private property, privately funded: Memorials in the form of busts, statutes, and murals are generally not encouraged unless it can be clearly demonstrated that the memorial artwork meets all of the following:
Definition: Artwork located on private property that are funded by private sources, such as the property owner, private donations, or grants from private organizations or • The memorial represents broad community values; individuals.
• The significance of the person or persons or event being memorialized has a timeless quality Example: A sculpture in a corporate office funded by the company and makes a statement to future generations; and • There is a specific geographic justification for the memorial being placed at the proposed location.
B. General Guidelines And Criteria
Regarding Public Art Location Criteria
Lancaster has an incredibly strong artistic foundation, and the following guidelines and criteria are All public art, regardless of whether it is temporary or permanent, publicly or privately funded, intended to maintain the integrity of public art within the City. It provides guidance for public art needs to follow the general criteria below. regardless of the location (on public or private land) or funding source (private or public) and lays the groundwork for continued growth and future public art installations through the Public Art A. Visibility Requirements Program. Public art shall be placed in a location that is consistent with the following:
Acceptable Types of Art 1. Art located outside shall be displayed in an area that is open, freely available and visible Acceptable public art in the City of Lancaster shall be welcoming, inclusive, positive and to the general public; representative of its diverse residents, and inspiring. Public artwork in Lancaster can be either 2. Public art located within the interior of a building shall be displayed within an area that temporary and permanent. For permanent works of art, the following are permissible: mosaics, is regularly open to the general public and freely available and viewable by the general murals, site-specific monumental works (sculptures); artist-designed landscape features, artist- designed streetscape features (such as benches, bike racks, entry monumentation, gates, public gazebos and pavement features) and earthworks. 3. Public art shall not be placed adjacent to monument signs, wall signs, bus benches or utility boxes or other similar structures, since these structures may impede the public's While art incorporating water features is permissible, the artwork must be able to stand on its own view from the street or diminish the aesthetic value of the public art. Artwork may be even if the water ceases to function due to malfunction or because of water conservation measures. placed on bus benches, utility boxes and other similar structures provided such artwork Water features or artwork requiring water must be conceptually designed by an acceptable, qualified does not reduce or eliminate the structure's primary function; and visual artist. There must be a demonstrated collaboration between the artist and the water features
4. Public art should be placed on the site where it will enhance and not detract from its design company. The intent of the Public Arts Program is to promote the work of visual artists and surroundings. not to feature design companies.
B. Lighting and Electrical Requirements
No piece of public artwork will be permitted if it intentionally causes harm to another community 1. Public art shall be properly lit during evening and nighttime hours. All lighting and group or member. All violent and gang-related images are prohibited, in addition to artworks using electrical elements should be in good working condition and meet all current code and hate speech, hate symbology, or imagery associated with hate or violence. safety conditions. Timers, daylight and motion sensors should be taken into consideration.
Lighting plans must be submitted as part of the public art application.
While, as the saying goes, art is in the eye of the beholder, the following types of artwork do not qualify as public artwork in the City of Lancaster and are categorically not viewed as public art, and C. Identification of Artwork Requirements therefore not permitted under this program: mass-produced reproductions or replicas of original 1. Each artwork piece shall be identified by a weather resistant plaque approximately 8 artworks, busts and statuary memorials, memorial murals, performance art, signage and business- inches by 8 inches in size. The plaque should be placed in a location near the artwork piece. related works are not eligible. Art as advertisements or commercial signage mixed with imagery is The City may recommend approval of any additional plaques, an alternative location or also not permitted. different size that may be requested. The plaque shall include the name(s) of the artist or group of artists, the name of the artwork, date of production, and materials. The plaque shall not include memorial designation or collector information. Sample identification or artwork (plaque) should be submitted as part of the public art application. 3-4 CHAPTER 3 | CITY OF LANCASTER PUBLIC ART MASTER PLAN February 2025 | Public Review Draft February 2025 | Public Review Draft CHAPTER 3 |CITY OF LANCASTER PUBLIC ARTS MASTER PLAN 3-5 D. Landscaping and Base Requirements
1. Landscaping and the artwork base (if required) should be well integrated and designed to complement the artwork materials, colors, and finish.
If the artwork must be secured to the base, the base should be securely installed on the site. If the installation of the artwork includes a base, or the art piece is structural or attached to the structure, a licensed structural engineer must approve and certify the installation plans as structurally sound, safe, and durable. The base shall only support the 6. Consideration should be given to sharp or protruding edges that may pose a danger to artwork, engineering loads, and plaque, if applicable. pedestrians. Attention should also be given to the ability to withstand weight, as the E. Signage Requirements City or, if located on private property, the property owner may be held responsible for repairs resulting from people climbing, sitting or otherwise damaging the artwork.
1. Permanent signage of any type is not permissible in or around the immediate area ofthepublicart. Thisincludes the foreground, background, Maintenance or adjacent areas of the public art. This excludes identification of the artwork, discussed above. The artist shall provide maintenance instructions that specify the ongoing and long-term maintenance requirements for the artwork. Instructions will be used for routine cleaning and
2. Signage should not detract or diminish the aesthetics of the public art occasional treatments to prevent damage from weather elements, bird guano, tree droppings, when the public views the work from the most accessible vantage points spray from sprinklers and aging. (intersections, entryways).
For murals, walls must be prepped, primed and graffiti coated before a mural can be installed.
Design Criteria
Proposed public artwork shall be reviewed for consistency with the following A. Specifications requirements:
1. Materials for the maintenance and/or repair of the artwork including but not limited to, brands and mixes of pigment, color samples, material finishes, types of brushes, bolts A. Requirements and other necessary materials.
1. The artwork should be thoroughly integrated into the proposed location 2. Provide methods of cleaning: how to apply cleaning agents, paint, wax, or other materials on the site and should not appear to be an afterthought to the location and number of coats and drying time. or if located on private property, the development.
3. Specify whether the work can be performed by a general maintenance service or must
2. Substantial consideration shall be given to structural and surface be performed by a professional art conservation service. integrity and stability, permanence and weathering, resistance against theft, vandalism and the probability of excessive maintenance and repair 4. Recommend frequency of routine cleaning per year. costs.
Removal or Relocation of Public Art
3. Artwork must be constructed of sustainable materials (including nuts, bolts and other metal fixtures) that will be in contact with each other When deemed necessary, the City may choose to permanently remove, temporarily remove for that may produce oxidization; and maintenance purposes, or relocate artwork in accordance with all federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to artists' rights.
4. Artwork should not have any unsafe conditions or factors that may affect public safety. In the design, the artist and property owner must be aware that the artwork will be viewed from major public streets and Funding Sources areas easily accessible to the public. A. Historical Publicly Funded Art
5. Acceptable artwork must be ADA compliant, not disrupt traffic or create In 2019, the Lancaster City Council adopted an Art on Public Property Ordinance to promote art unsafe conditions or distractions to motorists and pedestrians, which within the City. As part of the ordinance the City established a commitment to invest in art by self- may expose the City or property owner to liability. assessing one percent (1%) of the estimated construction costs of eligible capital improvement projects to be set aside for public art. This has benefited the City by laying a strong foundation for art. While this art allocation will be sunsetting, art will continue to be funded in the City through other sources.
3-6 CHAPTER 3 | CITY OF LANCASTER PUBLIC ART MASTER PLAN February 2025 | Public Review Draft February 2025 | Public Review Draft CHAPTER 3 |CITY OF LANCASTER PUBLIC ARTS MASTER PLAN 3-7 B. Future Privately Funded Art Selection and Approval Process At the time of creation of this Public Arts 2019 City Council Art A. Budget Master Plan, the City does not require private on Public Property development to provide or contribute to the PARCS Department staff shall make recommendations to the City Manager or designee on the total funding of public art as part of a private Declaration: amount of funds that are to be expended on a single public artwork project before start of the artist development project. A short-term project selection process. identified within Chapter 4 of this Plan is to A. Public art increases modify the existing City ordinance to require cultural awareness, B. Location Priority private sector investment in the arts when
developers and property owners significantly stimulates imagination Chapter 4 of this document contains a prioritization of short-, mid-, and long-term projects as well improve private property or construct new as a methodology for determining priority locations for public art in Lancaster. Appendix A contains developments. The recommendation of the and provokes creative Table A- 1 which lists the locations in order of priority. These tools should be consulted when selecting provision is to allow developers and property dialogue among those art to be located on public property. PARCS Department staff shall make recommendations to the owners to elect to either incorporate art into a City Manager or designee for a public location for the artwork consistent with the criteria set forth project or pay to the City a public art in-lieu fee. in the entire community. in this Master Plan.
Public art pieces become
C. Artist Selection
C. Art on Public landmarks that uniquely
Property identify, enhance and draw
attention to buildings, along with a portfolio of artworks and a brief statement regarding the type of art Art located on public property, whether they would like to be considered for in the future. The City will have the option to draw from the established through the Public Art Impact parks and communities. database or to issue a project specific call for artists. Prospective artists should review the criteria Fund or donated and/or commissioned using for each project and submit applications for projects for which they are an appropriate fit based on donated funds, will be selected by the City, Residents, business owners the type of work they produce.
administered through the PARCS Department, and customers, neighbors and approved by the City Manager or designee. Process
The artist, artwork, and artwork location must and visitors will enjoy be consistent with all applicable criteria in this the quality of life that is Plan. The selected artwork will be installed and 1. PARCS Department staff will consult the Call for Artist database and collaborate with maintained by the City and will become the provided by interacting the City Manager or designee in selection of an artist, or group of artists. The database City's property. Except where expressly stated will include the artist's name, location, subject matter, medium and style, and may be with art on a daily basis. updated as needed. Supplemental information, such as samples of work, slides, resumes otherwise, this Master Plan does not apply to
acquisitions for the Lancaster Museum of Art and printed material may also be retained.
B. The city is dedicated to
and History and is not part of the Acquisition and 2. The qualified artist pool will be used in selecting artists for City commissioned Art in Collections Policy for the Lancaster Museum of commissioning, preserving Public Places projects but will also be made available to private developers should they Art and History. and expanding on the wish to utilize it. inventory of existing public 3. If there are no qualified artists, or there are specific circumstances, a Call for Artist can be conducted.
art within the community.
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Once an artist has been selected for a project, he or she will be asked to engage in the following design process. A successful design shall meet the criteria set forth in this Master Plan.
Process:
D. Donated or Loaned Artwork
1. PARCS Department staff and other designated City staff, as needed Only works of art that are consistent with the artwork criteria set forth in this Master Plan shall be for the specific project, shall meet regularly with the selected artist, or considered for donation or loan to the City. This Section shall also apply to works of art proposed group of artists, in developing a Conceptual Design Plan that meets the for long-term loan to the City. The minimum loan period for loaned works of art shall be one year artwork and location criteria stated in this Master Plan. unless the artist or the artist's sponsors are willing to cover all costs for the placement of the art for periods of time that are less than a year and providing the loan is approved by the City Council.
2. PARCS Department staff will route the proposal and estimated budget to other City Departments, including but not limited to, Planning, Building and Safety, Police, and Engineering for preliminary comments. Procedure for Acceptance of Donated or Loaned Works of Art
3. The artist or artist team shall submit a Final Design Plan (including final A. Minimum Criteria narrative, budget and anticipated maintenance plan and installation schedule) and a two- or three-dimensional model with sample materials 1. Art shall meet the General Guidelines and Criteria established within this Master Plan and dimensions. 2. Art shall have a minimum estimated value over $10,000 and must include a professional
4. PARCS Department staff shall receive and approve an estimated budget appraisal stating the value of the artwork. If City staff cannot verify the value of a from the artist. proposed art piece (by past records of comparable work sold, etc.), the City may choose to have the artist's proposal and/or other completed work appraised by a qualified art
5. The art or artist team must submit a final budget which details art appraiser selected by the City and paid for by the artist. consultant and artist fees, as well as fabrication, transportation and B. Process
installation expenses. The budget shall equal the total amount to be expended on the proposed artwork. 1. The PARCS Department will present to the City Council requests to accept offers of E. Approval donate artwork and the proposed location of artwork based on the following additional criteria:
After the Final Design Plan has been submitted, the artist or artist team shall make a presentation of the final design to the evaluation committee for review a. Artwork shall clearly demonstrate quality, craftsmanship and durability; and approval. Representatives from other City departments, as relevant, will be invited to attend the presentation and participate in the review. b. Artwork shall have maintenance requirements as specified by the artist that align with those contained within this Master Plan and that are compatible with routine city maintenance procedures;
c. Artwork that does not meet the minimum estimated dollar amount may be considered for placement in the Lancaster Museum of Art and History collection if it satisfies the Museum Collection Policy and has been approved by both the Museum management staff and PARCS Director.
2. The City Council shall review all PARCS Department recommendations on offers to donate artwork, which shall also include a location proposed by the PARCS Department, and either, approve, approve with conditions, or refuse to accept the artwork. The City Council's decision shall be final.
3-10 CHAPTER 3 | CITY OF LANCASTER PUBLIC ART MASTER PLAN February 2025 | Public Review Draft February 2025 | Public Review Draft CHAPTER 3 |CITY OF LANCASTER PUBLIC ARTS MASTER PLAN 3-11/ E. Public Art on Private Property, 6. The selected artists should demonstrate that the artwork, if constructed according to the plans, can be on permanent display and that provisions have been made for its long- Publicly Funded term care.
7. A preliminary plan for the maintenance, care, and lighting of the proposed public art is Public Funding Options submitted.
Public Art constructed on private property can be facilitated through two different processes. 8. The property owner/developer must also submit an unsigned copy of the contract of sale, • The first is through a private development percent for the art program, an applicant will construct the long-term care and maintenance instructions for the artwork and a signed statement art as part of a new project or reconstruction effort. This process is laid out below, starting that it is their intention to have the art on permanent display, with their application. with the Design and Selection Process. B. Review
OR PARCS Department will review for completeness of the Concept Design Plan application. • Pay an in-lieu fund for public art that is managed by the City; this fund may be used for covering Nor mahaning histic ar. For us cortion, the 1. Conceptual Design Plan review, which includes review of the artist or artist team's the cost of commissioning, constructing, and/or maintaining public art. For this condition, the 1. Contes Decone pan qualifications, conceptual artwork design and artwork location for consistency with the City will follow the public art on public property selection process discussed above. established criteria in this Master Plan.
Design and Selection Process 2. PARCS Department staff will route the proposal and estimated budget to other City Departments, including but not limited to, Planning, Building and Safety, Police, and Review and approval of public artwork on private property involves the following: Engineering for preliminary comments.
C. Approval
A. Conceptual Design Plan Application
1. After the Final Design Plan has been submitted, the artist or artist team shall make a The application shall, at a minimum, include the following information: presentation of the final design to the evaluation committee for review and approval.
Representatives from other City departments, as relevant, will be invited to attend the Criteria presentation and participate in the review.
2. The artwork can be approved, conditionally approved with requests for modification
1. Artist or artist team biographical materials. to the artwork on the basis of safety or durability or requests for modification to the
2. Preliminary sketches, photographs or other documentation of sufficient descriptive location to ensure the general public can view it, or not approved. clarity to indicate the nature of the proposed artwork. 3. Once conditionally approved, upon written approval, Artist will be required to obtain
3. Preliminary plans containing such detailed information as may be required by the PARCS necessary building permits and provide required drawings and plans staff to adequately evaluate the location of the artwork on the proposed private property Ownership site, including how the general public will be able to view the artwork.
All artwork placed on the site of an applicant's project shall become the property of the property
4. A narrative proposal with conceptual plan, and if requested, two- or three- dimensional owner and his/her successor's in interest. model with sample materials and any other descriptive materials as deemed necessary by PARCS staff.
A. Process and Ownership Requirements
5. As part of the public art application, the property owner/developer shall submit a line-item budget breakdown that reflects costs of the artwork and artist design fees, The requirements pertaining to ownership and maintenance of the public artwork on private transportation and installation fees, sales tax and any other fees as applicable and property are as follows:
necessary. Note: Sales tax is typically required when an artist "sells" artwork to a private developer or other non-tax-exempt organization. That can be a significant amount that 1. Once the PARCS Department approves the artwork, the contract of sale shall be modified an owner/artist should be aware of for budget preparation. if necessary and signed by the property owner, artist and, if applicable, property owner association.
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2. Prior to placement of an approved artwork on site, the applicant and property owner shall execute and record a covenant in a form approved by the City Attornev for maintenance of the artwork.
3. The property owner shall maintain the public artwork in good condition, including protecting the artwork against physical defacement, mutilation, or alteration, and securing and maintaining fire and extended coverage insurance in an amount to be determined by the amount which was paid for the artwork. Ensuring the artwork is a requirement of the use of public funds.
4. Failure to maintain the artwork as provided and as described in the covenant is declared to be a public nuisance and may be summarily abated as such by the City in accordance with the procedures set forth in Chapter 8.28 of the Lancaster Municipal Code. The City may pursue additional remedies to obtain compliance with the provisions of this section requirement as appropriate; and
5. In addition to other remedies provided by law, in the event the property owner fails to maintain the artwork, upon reasonable notice, the City may perform all necessary repairs or maintenance to the artwork or secure insurance, and the City may recover its costs in accordance with Chapter 8.28 of the Lancaster Municipal Code.
6. The public artwork must remain permanently installed at the site as a condition of the project approval as stated in a recordable agreement that is binding on successors to the title to the subject property in a form approved by the City Attorney.
7. A certificate of occupancy shall not be issued until such time as the artwork/sculpture is in place.
8. Removal of Artwork: The City will not authorize removing public artwork, except under the most extenuating circumstances. wishing to remove, modify, destroy, or in any way alter the artwork on their property must provide a compelling reason for taking such action with the artwork. All such requests must also be reviewed by the City for their consideration. Factors to be considered by the City include, but are not limited to, reasons and costs for relocation, risk of damage to the artwork, maintenance costs and artist and owner rights and responsibilities in accordance with state and federal law pertaining to the artists' rights. If the artwork is removed, the original artist must be notified and given the opportunity to repossess their artwork.
The BLVD, Lancaster, CA
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Apollo by Alex Couwenberg, Lancaster, CA
CHAPTER 4 [CITY OF LANCASTER PUBLIC ARTS MASTER PLAN
A. Introduction
Chapter 4outlinesthestrategicimplementation
tools designed to enhance the presence of
public art in Lancaster. As the City's dedication
to the arts expands, a number of activities will
need to be implemented. The first portion of this
chapter identifies and prioritizes these programs
and projects establishing a short, mid, and long-
range roadmap to realize art everywhere. It also
clarifies and identifies a variety of funding sources
local, state, and national levels, enabling the City
to pursue financial support for new art projects.
Finally, it contains a ranking system to prioritize
locations for future art installations, ensuring that
new works are placed in areas that will maximize
their impact and accessibility. By leveraging these
tools, Lancaster aims to cultivate a vibrant public
art landscape that resonates with the community
and enriches the City's cultural fabric.
B. Implementation
Action Plan
The City of Lancaster is dedicated to
commissioning, preserving and expanding
on the inventory of existing public art within
the community. The intent of this section is to
provide an easy guide/roadmap to promote art
everywhere so that residents and visitors can
reap the physical, social, cultural and economic
benefits that only a Public Arts Program can truly
accomplish.
Mural by Ken Flewellyn, Lancaster, CA
Mural by Vojislav Radovanovic, Lancaster, CA
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The top priority of the Public Arts Program is to
The first phase of this effort was the development of this Public Arts Master Plan document which expand Lancaster's current public art collection and to elevate the City as a premier arts destination. By
establishes goals, guiding principles, policies, and processes for future art installations within implementing new ordinances and updating existing the community. It identifies various types and locations for public art, strengthens the ability to processes, as suggested in this plan, the selection
etfectively plan, site, and conserve public art within Lancaster, increases community awareness, involvement, and ownership of public art projects, establishes criteria for selecting locations, and and installation processes for public artwork will art that reflects the community's values and identity, and fosters cooperation among various public be simplified. Additionally, promotional efforts by the City of Lancaster and MOAH will further raise
art interests across the city.
awareness of the public arts scene in the community.
The following provides additional information on
The next phase of the effort involves a series of short-term, medium-term, and long-term how the objectives would benefit the community, implementation items that will take place over the next ten years. It is recommended that the foster additional art installations in a timely manner, shorter-term goals focus primarily on the most immediate and pressing needs of the Public Arts and bolster the existing program.
Program such as expanding and updating the existing City ordinance and putting additional processes into place, all while getting the word out to celebrate Lancaster's public art contribution Expanding art installations throughout the City by
to the community at large and as a destination. Medium-term (Years 3-5) items focus on evaluating leveraging existing successful public art initiatives staff resources, considering necessary adjustments to the program, and staying fresh while seeking such as the "See and Be Seen" out additional funding opportunities intended to support the growth and enhancement of the Public and Antelope Valley Wall Program will create visible and near-term
Arts Program. Enhancement of the City's Public Arts Program should be explored as a longer-term results. The "See and Be Seen" campaign used vinyl objective. A summary of the short-, medium- and longer-term objectives over the next ten years is wraps on utility boxes. Combining the use of utility
provided below.
boxes and the mural program will result in a new
Utility Box Mural Program. This will offer public art
commissioning opportunities to the community by
providing city-owned traffic signal and utility cabinets as a canvas for original art. This effort could be focused initially at The BLVD and then expanded to other key
areas throughout the City. It is recommended that a
Utility Box Mural program is pursued as a short-term
initiative, considering simplicity of installation and
the potential for substantial impact on the public art
collection within Lancaster.
The City of Lancaster participates in a regional
program for the beautification of the Antelope Valley
through the commissioning of murals on a biannual
basis. The City's public art collection has been
greatly enriched and expanded through the addition
of beautiful murals installed as part of the program.
The City should continue to participate in Antelope
Valley Walls and further promote this exciting arts-
related event in the community.
Mural by Graciela Gonçalves Da Silva "Animalitoland", Lancaster, CA THEN | NOW | A DREAM by Nathaniel Ancheta and David Martin, 4-4 CHAPTER 4 | CITY OF LANCASTER PUBLIC ART MASTER PLAN February 2025 | Public Review Draft February 2025 | Public Review Draft CHAPTER 4 |CITY OF LANCASTER PUBLIC ARTS MASTER PLAN 4-5 PARCS Department staff is in the process of developing
and releasing a Calls for Artists for upcoming public art opportunities in the City. The Call for Artists process will allow City staff to develop a database including artist names, locations, subject matters, medium and style.
It is recommended that staff utilize a readily available This Plan is in keeping with the purpose of database to establish a qualified artist pool for future City Lancaster's existing Public Arts Program, the commissioned Art in Public Places Projects, as well as for Utility box art, San Luis Obispo, CA express purpose of which is:
private developments at the request of property owners. "to provide publicly accessible works of
The City currently has funding set aside to promote art art for the benefit of the city, its citizens within Lancaster, but it has the potential to expand, thus and its visitors, and to increase citizens' creating a significant boost in funding and an easier appreciation of art, improve the quality of utilization process. Itis recommended thatthe Cityestablish life and enhance and identify the Antelope a consolidated Public Art Fund, an account specifically Valley as a unique community for its established for the support of the arts administered by residents and visitors". the PARCS Department, upon acceptance by the City
Council. The fund will contain both private and public art impact funds as well as donated funds. Public Art Funds In order to meet this purpose, messaging and awareness around the Public Arts
are expended for the purpose of maintaining and providing Program needs to be expanded upon. The artwork within the City of Lancaster consistent with the PARCS Department should utilize the City's
policies in this Master Plan.
public engagement efforts to promote public
art via social media and other platforms.
In addition, the City's public art collection could be Development and distribution of marketing bolstered by public art located on private property, which materials, newsletters, social media, and helps provide art throughout the city and enhances both other digital tools should be utilized. The visibility and visual appeal of businesses. Commonly City's website should be revamped to include cities require private sector investment in the arts when a page providing updates on public art events developers and property owners significantly improve such as upcoming opportunities, installation private property or construct new developments. The unveilings, and engagement opportunities City of Lancaster should consider drafting and adopting a such as a mural-themed scavenger hunt. In "Developer Fee for the Arts" ordinance that requires public addition, the City's public art collection should art to be installed on private property or for the developer be available for viewing online. Community to pay an in-lieu fee inclusive of an administration fee as members should be able to access a map- an alternative. based tool to explore public artworks located within Lancaster and find out information
Following the adoption of this Public Arts Master Plan about artists. This online inventory should be and potential development of the "Developer Fee for the maintained and updated as new projects are program, the City should update the existing City installed.
Ordinance, Chapter 12.10 Art on Public Property to reflect the recommendations and processes included within this
plan to ensure consistency, opportunity, and enforcement.
Mural by Vojislav Radovanovic, Lancaster, CA
4-6 CHAPTER 4 | CITY OF LANCASTER PUBLIC ART MASTER PLAN February 2025 | Public Review Draft February 2025 | Public Review Draft CHAPTER 4 |CITY OF LANCASTER PUBLIC ARTS MASTER PLAN 4-7 Medium-Term (3-5 Years) Table 4-1 Implementation Action Plan Matrix To ensure the overall effectiveness of the Public Arts Master Implementation Action Plan
Plan, it's essential to address medium-term priorities for years three through five in addition to short-term needs. short• Medium- Long Medium-term actions should include the evaluation of public Objectives Tern Term Tern art staffing resources, review of current public art review and implementation procedures, engagement with other cities 1-2 3-5 5+ Years Years Years
interested in arts collaboration, and exploration of new and applicable funding opportunities. By implementing these 1 Promote a Utility Box Mural program for an affordable an actions, the Public Arts Program will be a highly efficient and elatively quick way to promote smaller murals x
well-coordinated operation.
It is recommended that PARCS Department staff review public Continue to support and participate in the Antelope Valley art and implementation procedures at the medium-term. The Walls program. review of current processes will allow staff to consider program successes as well as necessary adjustments. By doing so, 3 the department can ensure the continued effectiveness and x x relevance of the public arts program.
Maintaining consistent engagement with other cities 4 Expand the existing Public Art Fund to integrate multiple interested in arts collaboration is crucial. By fostering unding sources into one place connections throughout the arts program and into the
medium-term, Lancaster can maintain and create a vibrant 5 Develop a Developer Fee for the Arts Ordinance. network in support of innovative projects.
Update the existing City Ordinance, Chapter 12.10 Art o By actively seeking funding opportunities into the medium- Public Property to reflect the Public Arts Master Plan and term, Lancaster can establish a robust financial base for recommendations. future art installations. A proactive strategy for exploring these opportunities will strengthen Lancaster's ability to support upcoming artistic proiects. x x
8 Long-Term (5+ Years) x x
In addition to the priorities listed above, longer-term priorities Review public art and implementation procedures at the
medium-term and make necessary adjustments. x x
the future.
10 Actively seek funding opportunities for public art
FOLLOW US Table 4-1 outlines the implementation schedule for the Public installations Arts Master Plan objectives over the next ten years.
Antelopes on Parade, MOAH, Lancaster, CA
4-8 CHAPTER 4 | CITY OF LANCASTER PUBLIC ART MASTER PLAN February 2025 | Public Review Draft February 2025 | Public Review Draft CHAPTER 4 |CITY OF LANCASTER PUBLIC ARTS MASTER PLAN 4-9 Funding may be combined from several sources to mount a special event or special art installation.
C. Funding Opportunities Creative funding and collaboration can be powerful tools for temporary and permanent artworks.
Once the City has established a Public Art Fund account dedicated to the acquisition, installation, and Collaborative projects that combine the talents of artists, connect the community, and foster economic development could have great appeal to several granting agencies that are identified below. improvement of public art a number of funding opportunities and processes can be established that will funnel into one place to maximize the ability to install art throughout the city. Funding sources include private development percent-for-art, public development percent-for-art, donations, and grant funds.
A. Local
Private Development Percent-For-Art The Lakes and Valleys Art Guild is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in Leona Valley. In addition to the gallery, teaching, and hosting workshops, the Lakes and Valleys Art Guild offers A private sector percent-for-art policy and program allows the jurisdiction to secure resources for financial awards to local artists and scholarships to art students. While their website does not public art from developers in exchange for negotiated benefits, such as height and density bonuses. specity award cycles or how to apply tor a tinancial award, there is a contact us tab on their website:
Through this type of program, government may work with developers in the following ways: https://lakesandvallevsartgallery.ora/about • Work with the Public Arts Program to commission public art for public areas on development LA County sites; ARTS &
B. County CULTURE
OR
The Community Impact Arts Grant (LIAG) program through the Los Angeles County Department • Pay into an in-lieu fund for public art that is managed by the jurisdiction; this fund may be of Arts and Culture recoanizes the value of arts and culture as a vital tool for cross-sector and used for covering the cost of commissioning, constructing, and/or maintaining public art in a civic problem solving across a range of issue areas. The program supports arts projects and designated area. programming at non-profit organizations, municipal departments in cities located in Los Angeles County, in local tribal governments, or at fiscally sponsored organizations. CIAG funding enables Public Funding these organizations to deliver a wide variety of cultural services to County residents that support arts and culture throughout the region. More information including eligibility and application A. Donation of Funds for the Provision of Public Artworks (Public Art Fund): requirements can be found on their website under the Grantseekers tab: https://www.lacountyarts. org/funding/community-impact-arts-grant-program
From time to time, individuals, civic businesses or corporate groups may wish to donate funds for the acquisition and placement of public art within the City. It is the policy of the City to encourage donations of funds to acquire public artworks that are consistent with the objectives and criteria The Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture also has an Organizational Grant provided in this Master Plan. Donated funds can be used for a specific project or added to the public Program (OGP). These two-year grants support arts organizations whose services positively impact art fund and pooled with other donated funds, or grant funds, if permitted by the grant, for the residents, neighborhoods and communities by providing direct access and increased opportunities purpose of providing public artwork in the future. for quality arts activities and programming that is often free or low cost. The grants fund one or more specific events or activities, including operating activities. The events or activities do not need to be new programs. More information including eligibility and application requirements can be Grant Funding found on their website: https://www.lacountyarts.org/funding/organizational-grant-program The City of Lancaster has an incredibly rich and vibrant arts scene, that is anchored both by MOAH and the acknowledgment by the State of California in designating The BLVD as a Cultural District.
That foundation is further solidified through this Public Arts Master Plan. This Plan will help the City pursue grant funding opportunities at the local, state, and national levels.
Funding agencies look for the strength of the community's vision and commitment to the arts as part of their evaluation criteria. Outside grants can leverage the public art funds from City capital projects and vice versa. A combination of grants from multiple sources may be used to support an individual artist, collaboration of artists and organizations, or a specific public art project or public art event. 4-10 CHAPTER 4 | CITY OF LANCASTER PUBLIC ART MASTER PLAN February 2025 | Public Review Draft February 2025 | Public Review Draft CHAPTER 4 |CITY OF LANCASTER PUBLIC ARTS MASTER PLAN 4-11/
CALIFORNIA
D. National NATIONAL
The California Arts Council (CAC) is a state agency with a robust website NADOWENTSARTS that supports local arts infrastructure and programming statewide through 1. National Endowment of the Arts - Our Town Program grants, programs, and services. Their mission is to strengthen arts, culture, The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) is a federal agency that awards thousands and creative expression as tools to cultivate a better California for all who live of grants nationwide for arts projects. The NEA Our Town Program supports creative here. The CAC achieves its mission by supporting local arts infrastructure and placemaking by working with communities to "elevate key assets. activities via grants, programs, and services. They invest in California community organizations, local units of government, and creative individuals via competitive • According to their website, "Through Our Town, the NEA is proud to support creative grant programs that are administered through a multi-step public process. placemaking projects that integrate arts, culture, and design into local efforts that strengthen communities over the long-term." Amongst the examples listed on the The CAC calendar year 2022 regular program funding cycle was more than $72 website, are:
million—the biggest annual investment in the California Arts Council's 46-year • Inject new or additional energy, resources, activity, people, or enthusiasm into a place, history, largely supported by the $40 million one-time boost in support for the community issue, or local economy; agency's creative youth and arts education development programs. There were two cycles for 2022, and the second round of grant funds for Cycle B totaled • Connect communities, people, places, and economic opportunity through physical more than $41 million for more than 900 grants supporting artists, culture spaces or new partnerships and relationships; or bearers, and cultural workers throughout the state of California. It provided funding opportunities for arts education and creative youth development, and • Honor traditions shaped by the lived experience of a community's residents, such as arts workforce development. Additionally, the cycle offered funding music, dance, design, crafts, fashion, cuisine, and oral expression. opportunities for administering organizations to regrant funds for folk and traditional arts and individual artists fellowship programs. Operational support According to their website, as the funder they require applicants to demonstrate committed for statewide and regional arts service organizations and networks was also leadership from the local level and evidence of a diverse group of local stakeholders engaged available during this round of grant funding. in the proposed project. To support this the application must include a nonprofit organization and a local governmental or quasi-governmental entity. For this reason, the City of Lancaster The 2023 grant program offerings were carefully designed to benefit the whole and MOAH could be good applicants. of California's arts and culture ecosystem, with focused considerations for first- time applicants, small and mid-size arts and organizations, folk and traditional It is important to note that the Our Town Program does not fund a stand-alone piece of art, art forms, county local arts agencies and arts service organizations, and balanced ut rather values applications that include partners across different sectors and that sho opportunities with deep investment for both general operating and proiect- ow this process will create change at the local lev based support.
The website has a dedicated page identiying eligible organizations, which include types of CAC grants support man. many different programs too numerous to list here.
Some programs are not available every year. Different programs have different dollar amount limits, target audiences, and communities. A sampling of a few The grants do require a cost share/match amount equal to the grant amount, which car examples of grants that support individuals and organizations can be found range from $25,000 - $150,000. Applications are accepted once a year, usually in August. Fo here: https://arts.ca.gov/grants/grant-programs/ more information: https://www.arts.gov/grants/our-town 4-12 CHAPTER 4 | CITY OF LANCASTER PUBLIC ART MASTER PLAN February 2025 | Public Review Draft February 2025 | Public Review Draft CHAPTER 4 |CITY OF LANCASTER PUBLIC ARTS MASTER PLAN 4-13
2. National Endowment of the Arts - Grants for Arts Projects Program 3. National Endowment of the Arts - Challenge America Program The National Endowment for the Arts Grants for Arts Projects program accepts applications The National Endowment for the Arts Challenge America program offers support primarily from a wide variety of organizations including first-time applicants, organizations serving to small organizations for projects that extend the reach of the arts to underserved groups/ ural, urban, suburban, and tribal communities of all sizes, and from organizations with communities. Challenge America recognizes and seeks to address the following potential small, medium, or large operating budgets. The Grants for Arts Projects aims to strengthen barriers for organizations seeking funding the nation's arts and culture ecosystem.
• Some groups/communities and some geographic areas with rich and dynamic artistic and • According to their program webpage, the NEA encourages projects that seek to accomplish cultural identities have limited grant funding opportunities, and/or have been historically the following, among others:
• Celebrate the nation's creativity and/or cultural heritage. • Some small organizations may face barriers to accessing grant funding; and • Support arts projects with a focus on advancing the health and well-being of individuals • Some applicants to the NEA may benefit from enhanced technical assistance resources. and communities.
• Support existing and new technology-centered creative practices across all artistic Projects must extend the reach of the arts to underserved groups/communities. Possible disciplines and forms, as well as build arts organizations' capacity to serve a broad projects include, but are not limited to arts programming, including the commissioning or public by providing access, training, and other resources to engage with digital presentation of artists or artwork; marketing and promotional activities: and organizational planning. Projects may consist of one or more specific events or activities. technologies.
The Grants for Arts Projects program funds projects of the following disciplines: Artist Challenge America features an abbreviated application, a robust structure of technical Communities, Arts Education, Dance, Design, Folk & Traditional Arts, Literary Arts, Local Arts assistance, and grants for a set amount of $10,000. Grants require a cost share/match of $10,000 consisting of cash and/or in-kind contributions. Total project costs must be at least Agencies, Media Arts, Museums, Music, Musical Theater, Opera, Presenting & Multidisciplinary Works, Theater, and Visual Arts. Organizations mav apply for any or all phases of a proiect. $20,000 or greater. A minimum cost share/match equal to the grant amount is required for from planning through implementation. all grant recipients. The NEA does not fund general operating support. An organization may not apply to both the Challenge America category and the Grants for Arts Projects category in the same calendar year. Applications are accepted twice a year. For more information:
Grants and cost share opportunities range from $10,000 - $100,000. Designated local art https://www.arts.gov/grants/challenge-america agencies eligible to subgrant may request from $30,000 - $150,000 for subgranting programs in the Local Arts Agencies discipline. A minimum cost share/match equal to the grant amount is required for all grant recipients. The NEA does not fund general operating support. An organization may not apply to both the Challenge America category and the Grants for Arts Projects category in the same calendar year. Applications are accepted twice a year and only certain project types may be accepted at each deadline. For more information: https://www. arts.gov/grants/grants-for-arts-projects
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for Public
4. Project for Public Spaces - Community Placemaking Grants Utilization of Public Funding The "Project for Public Spaces" believes that everyone should have access A. Expenditures for Public Artwork on Public Property to quality public space and works with communities and stakeholders to transform existing public space into a place where the community Public art impact funds and/or donated funds for installation of public artwork shall be expended wants to be and gather. To fulfill this vision, the Project for Public Spaces only on costs associated with the selection, acquisition, purchase, commissioning, design, fabrication. provides direct funding, technical assistance, and capacity building for placement, installation and/or exhibition of the public artwork. Eligible expenditures are limited to nonprofit organizations and government agencies. And while placemaking the following:
is broader than just public art, it touches on many goals (with a lower • The work of art itself, including the artist's fees for design, structural engineering and fabrication; case "g") that the City of Lancaster would like to achieve such as creating a sense of place, a sense of community and upward mobility (economic • Reasonable art consultation fees not to exceed 20% of the total public art allocation; development and resilience) for its residents.
• Other materials that are integral to the creation of the work of art; The Ellicott Street Underpass project in Buffalo, New York is a prime • Transportation of the public artwork to the site; example of how one community is utilizing a Project for Public Spaces grant to create a vibrant, accessible space through placemaking including • Installation of the completed public art on the site; ideas using paint, planters, and benches to allow people to slow down and • Mountings, anchorages, containments, motors or subterranean equipment or other materials catch up with each other: https://www.pps.org/projects/buffalo-urban- necessary for installation of the public art piece up to 5% of the total artwork allocation amount; development-corporation
• Lighting specifically illuminating the artwork itself; More information on the Project for Public Spaces, including grant cycles • Appraisal fees as required for review of the public art application by the City; and funding deadlines, can be found at: https://www.pps.org/community- placemaking-grants • Identification plaque as required by the City;
5. Creative Capital • Permits, engineering or legal fees necessary for the installation of the artwork; Creative Capital
The Creative Capital Award provides unrestricted project grants which • Start-up utility services and maintenance; and can be drawn down over a multi-year period, bespoke professional • Preliminary proposal honorarium. development services, and community-building opportunities. Grants are awarded via a democratic, national, open call, external review process. B. Ineligible Expenditures for the Installation/Provision of Public Artwork Their goal is to fund individual artists creating conceptually, aesthetically, and formally challenging, risk-taking, and never-before-seen projects. The following expenses are not eligible as public artwork expenditures using public art impact funds or donated funds:
Creative Capital provides grants from $15,000 up to $50,000 to individual • Promotional materials or activities for any of the following: the artist, the public artwork, the artists to support the creation of groundbreaking new projects in Visual development project, the developer or other parties involved in the development project; Arts, Film/Moving Image, Technology, Performing Arts, and Literature.
Eligibility requirements apply to artists. Applications are accepted once a • Opening, dedication, or other event for the public artwork, artist or development; year, For more information: https://creative-capital.org/about-the-creative- capital-award/ series, materials, utilities, or other expenses associated with the operation of the public • Land costs or any other costs associated with the development that are not part of and solely attributable to the public artwork;
• Ongoing utility services; and
• City operation costs.
4-16 CHAPTER 4 | CITY OF LANCASTER PUBLIC ART MASTER PLAN February 2025 | Public Review Draft February 2025 | Public Review Draft CHAPTER 4 |CITY OF LANCASTER PUBLIC ARTS MASTER PLAN 4-17 D. Methodology The prioritization results are intended to be used as a guide for soliciting art to be installed at the priority locations. The City could also choose to to Determine commission or install temporary art installations while waiting for permanent art installations.
Priority
The Prioritization Matrix below identifies the City of Lancaster methodology for Locations for prioritizing where art should be located within the City.
Public Art Table 4-2 Prioritization Matrix
In order to know where to install art first, the Point
City has developed a methodology for ranking Prioritization Criteria Value
locations in order of priority. The prioritization
process reles on input criteria which retlect the Location City's values and priorities, with associated point
Visibility and Impact: Public art is especially powerful when located in places that a wide range of scores, with the goal that the priority locations people are likely to encounter in their everyday lives. Locations with high visibility, and therefore will be those that provide the greatest benefits impact could include neighborhoods that have greater density of housing, frequently traversed to the residents of Lancaster. roads and streets, and destinations that attract a lot of people. Public art locations that are highly 0 or 3
visible should be prioritized.
Table 4-2 identifies the prioritization inputs and • Location is not highly visible: 0 points the values associated with the different levels
of each criteria so that particular locations can • Location is highly visible: 3 points be ranked. While the ranking of locations is
contained in the Appendix, the criteria can be Presence of Existing Public Art: The City of Lancaster has the potential to provide public art used any time new locations are identified and citywide. While it is important to further enrich the areas of Lancaster that already have public art prioritization is desired. with additional works. parts of the City that do not have public art should be prioritized to furthel spread artwork throughout the community, so Lancaster continues to become an art destination 0 or 3
with art everywhere.
It is worth noting that art could be installed
"out of order" i.e., at locations which were not At least 1 public art installation exists within ¼-mile of this location: 0 point prioritized as highly as others first. This could • No public art exists within a ¼-mile of this location: 3 points be since context sensitive art for a higher ranked
Location is not available at the time that funding Underserved Communities: Underserved neighborhoods are entitled to art as much as any for installation is available, or it is possible that other neighborhood within the City. In order to prioritize that value, SB 535 Disadvantaged the acquisition or commissioning of art for Communities are identified using a proxy metric. SB 535 Disadvantaged Communities in California particular location takes longer than anticipated, are communities identified by the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA) based and so art will be installed at locations in on geographic, socioeconomic, public health, and environmental health criteria. While SB 535 different order than identified. Communities are identified for other funding purposes that are not relevant here, the metrics used 0 or 3
to develop the designation make it a good proxy. Areas within the City of Lancaster identified as Furthermore, there could be additional reasons SB 535 Disadvantaged Communities should be prioritized for public art to promote inclusivity, foster that art is installed at locations in a different order upward mobility, and enrich the lives of all residents. such as grant funding availability, installation • Location not within a Disadvantaged Community: 0 points complications, delivery of art or other unforeseen • Location within a Disadvantaged Community: 3 points circumstances.
Local Road Safety Plan: The City's Local Road Safety Plan identifies several intersections and The scores within each category were added and corridors with a history of severe and fatal crashes. Public art can be integrated in a variety of ways the projects ranked in descending order from that encourage slower speeds. Locations identified by the City's Local Road Safety Plan should be Mosaic fabricated by Amanda Elizabeth Mosaics and the highest scoring project. Table A-1 presents prioritized for public art to enhance safety in the community. 0 or 3 community members and installed by TB Penick and Sons, the results and lists the locations in order of • Location not identified in the Local Road Safety Plan: 0 points Warner Springs Elementary School, Warner Springs, CA prioritization can be found in the Appendix. • Location identified in the Local Road Safety Plan: 3 points 4-18 CHAPTER 4 | CITY OF LANCASTER PUBLIC ART MASTER PLAN February 2025 | Public Review Draft February 2025 | Public Review Draft CHAPTER 4 |CITY OF LANCASTER PUBLIC ARTS MASTER PLAN 4-19 Table 4-2 Prioritization Matrix (continued)
Point
Prioritization Criteria
Value
Community Input
Community Input Score: Community outreach opportunities enabled Lancaster residents to voice their preferred locations for art. Locations for public art that align with the community's preferences should be prioritized.
0 or 3
• No additional points based on community input: 0 points • Additional points based on community input: 3 points
Logistics and Funding
Locational Readiness for Artwork: Public art should be prioritized in locations that can easily accommodate art in the City's possession or art that is easy to install and transport. Locations at which artwork that is context sensitive to that particular location, and is ready and able to be easily installed should be prioritized to ensure cost-effectiveness and faster implementation. 0 or 3 • No additional points based readiness of artwork: 0 points • Additional points based readiness of artwork: 3 points Financial Readiness for Artwork: Public art for which funds are identified and disbursable should be prioritized for implementation. Public art that has identified and readily available funding should be given 3-point score for readiness. Public art which has funding identified but that will not be available until the medium-term should receive a 2-point score. Public art that has identified funding which will not be available until the long-term should receive a 1-point score. Public art that does not have an identified funding source, shall be give 0 points. 0 - 3 • No additional points based on funding readiness of artwork: 0 points • Additional points based on funding readiness of artwork in the short-term: 3 points • Additional points based on funding readiness of artwork in the medium-term: 2 points • Additional points based on funding readiness of artwork in the long-term: 1 point Staff Input
Staff Input Score. City of Lancaster staff have unique knowledge of the community. City staff should review proposed project locations and advise as to whether each location should receive additional points based on supporting City goals and objectives, or how they align with other programed Capital Improvement Projects and other initiatives. 0 or 3 • No additional points based on staff input: 0 points
• Additional points based on staff input: 3 points
The BLVD, Lancaster, CA
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Matrix: Prioritization of
Near Term Projects
Antelope Valley Walls Festival, Lancaster, CA
A. ART LOCATION PRIORITY MATRIX
LANCASTER PUBLIC ART MASTER PLAN: ART LOCATION PRIORITY MATRIX Location Art Type Visibility Presence Underserved Local Staff Community Locational Financial Weighted and of Existing Communities Road Input Input Score Readiness Readiness Score* Impact Public Art Safety Score of Artwork of Artwork
Plan
Whit Carter Park Mural 21
The BLVD: Crosswalk Mural Replacement Mural 19
Sierra Highway/Avenue L Mural 18
Soccer Center: Eastside Activity Center Mural 18
Whit Carter Park Mural 18
City Hall Plaza Iconic Art Piece 18
Avenue K On Ramp/Off Ramp Iconic Art Piece 3 16
Avenue M Overpass Iconic Art Piece 16
Mariposa Park Facility Building Mural 16
Pierre Bain Park Mural 16
Samaritan's Purse Park Statue 3
Samaritan's Purse Park Mural 3
Samaritan's Purse Park Mural
Hull Park Mural
Owen Memorial Park: Playground Restroom Mural
Owen Memorial Park: St. Kleiner Building Mural m m m mmm Owen Memorial Park: St. Kleiner Building Sculpture
Skytower Park: Plaza Sculpture 15
Soccer Center: Restroom Buildings Mural
Tierra Bonita Park: Roundabout Sculpture 2
Sheriffs Sub Station Sculpture 3 m m 14
• m
Soccer Center: Westside Activity Center Sculpture 3 14
The BLVD: Beech Ave. Iconic Art Piece 14
The BLVD: Ramblas at Fig Ave. Sculpture 0 14
NNNNNN—-
The BLVD: Lancaster Blvd Iconic Art Piece 14
The BLVD: Planter Area (near AM/PM) Sculpture mm
American Heroes Park: Gazebo Structure
LPAC Sculpture mmmm
13 PDWP: Corner by Monument Sign Sculpture 13
Open 13
Samaritan's Purse Park: Building Fence Mural 3
Samaritan's Purse Park: Pump Building Mural
Mural mmmomm
Rotating mmon
wley Duntley Park: Fer Open 0 - O mmo
ven Memorial Park: Restroo Mural
A-1 APPENDIX A | CITY OF LANCASTER PUBLIC ART MASTER PLAN February 2025 | Public Review Draft February 2025 | Public Review Draft APPENDIX A ICITY OF LANCASTER PUBLIC ARTS MASTER PLAN A-2 LANCASTER PUBLIC ART MASTER PLAN: ART LOCATION PRIORITY MATRIX Location Art Type Visibility Presence Underserved Staff Community Locational Financial Weighted of Existing Communities Input Input Score Readiness Readiness Score* Impact Public Art Safety Score of Artwork of Artwork
Pierre Bain Park Sculpture 0 2 12
m m
Sculpture 3 2 12
Mural 3 10
Open 9
Installation
Hull Park: Trail Installation
Owen Memorial Park: Playground Corne 8
DWP: General Are
PDWP: Pavilion 8
merican Heroes Park: Heroes Recognitio
merican Heroes Park: Memoria
Jane Reynolds Park: Fig Ave. Sidewalk Entrances Sculpture • 000 mmmm •°°° 000° mmmm NANN Jane Reynolds Park: NW Corner Sculpture
PDWP: General Area Fountain
*The order of art installation may differ from the matrix due to extenuating circumstances.
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Terms and Definitions
Antelope Valley Walls Festival, Lancaster, CA
Installation: A detailed description of the installation procedure if the artwork will not be fabricated A. Terms and Definitions
directly on the selected site. Installation would include the construction of any required footings, Artist: An individual or team of individual artists whose body of work and professional activities foundation and/or engineering requirements. demonstrate serious ongoing commitment to the fine arts. History of professional art exhibitions, auction record, and reputation in the professional art community are some factors that may assist Priming: a psychological phenomenon that shows exposure to one stimulus can influence a person's in making a determination that an Artist demonstrates such commitment. An applied artist or response to a subsequent stimulus, without the person being aware of the connection. tradesperson does not constitute an Artist as defined herein and for purposes of this Manual.
Members of architectural, engineering, design or landscaping firms retained for the design and Public Art: Any permanent display of a work of visual art that was specifically designed to be construction of a development project covered by this Manual shall not be considered artists for the located on a site where it would be accessible to public view on public or private property within purpose of meeting the requirement to provide public art. the City of Lancaster. The work of art may include, but is not limited to, murals, mosaics, sculptures, artist-designed landscape features, streetscape features and earthworks. For purposes of this Plan, Arts Professional: An individual who works in the fine arts field (such as arts consultant, fine arts temporary displays of artwork on private property are subject to the procedures and guidelines set curators, fine arts collectors, art critics or art educators), but is not a professional artist. forth herein.
Artwork or Work of Art: Visual work of art, as distinguished from the performing arts, media art Public Art Fund: The public art fund is equal to the fund collected through the Public Art Impact and literary or cultural arts. The works of art may either be permanent or, in some circumstances, fee that will be collected by the City to be used for the installation/provision of public artwork on temporary, as required by the specific project, and installed in public view. For purposes of this public property- Manual. "Artwork" does not include a business-related work, as defined herein.
Public Place: Any interior or exterior area on public or private property that is easily accessible by Artwork Cost: Artwork cost includes any expenses, either partially or fully, related to the and/or clearly visible to the general public. commissioning or creation of artwork.
Business-related work: A visual representation of which more than 20% of the overall image contains lettering or logo that is related to the business or establishment depicted. Business- related works are subject to the applicable sign permitting and approval provisions set forth in Title 17 of the Lancaster Municipal Code.
Conceptual Design Plan: The initial phase of the approval of public artwork that includes review of the artist's or artist team's biographical materials, preliminary artwork design such as sketches and photographs. preliminary artwork plans, narrative proposal, and line-item budget breakdown Design: Artwork detailing project design, including scale drawings within site context, sealed by an engineer, if required.
Fabrication: A detailed description of the methods of fabrication as well as any uncommon or unusual details regarding the approach to creating an artwork piece.
Final Design Plan: The final phase of the approval of public artwork that involves consideration of a highly defined proposal that conforms to the concept previously considered and approved by the Citv. The Final Desian Plan shall include a final narrative, budget, anticipated maintenance plan and installation schedule.
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Community Outreach
Summary
Summer Block Party, Lancaster, CA
A. Summary
Below is a summary of the Community Outreach activities completed to date, which were held in support of the development of the Public Art Master Plan (PAMP). Community Outreach activities included the Bus Tour, Stakeholder Interviews, a Summer Block Party, and a Community Questionnaire and were developed to engage stakeholders and the general public to develop a better understanding of what the community values with regards to Public Art as well as the types and locations of future art.
1. Bus Tour
Date and Time: May 2, 2024, Noon - 5:00 pm
Overview:
The bus tour included Sonya Patterson, Victoria Reyna, and Sydney Yeseta with the City of Lancaster and Aden Ferillo and Katja Dillmann with RRM Design Group. The purpose of the bus tour was to give RRM Design Group project staff a chance to understand the physical, social, and environmental makeup of the City of Lancaster, as well as the opportunity to visit key neighborhoods, districts, public gathering spaces, venues, and other relevant places within the City that either have public art, is viewed as an opportunity area, or plays a vital role to community.
The Bus Tour started with a brief tour of the The BLVD, a tour of MOAH and a driving tour through the City of Lancaster viewing murals, as well as, sculpture installations and art opportunity areas.
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A sample of art viewed and photographed on Bus Tour.
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2. Stakeholder Interviews 3. Summer Block Party
Date and Time: June 20, 2024, 10:30 am - 11:30 am, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm, and July 22, 2024, 11 am Date and Time: June 27, 2024, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm - 12 pm
Outreach Materials:
Overview:
• 3 Interactive Boards (see Interactive Boards on Pages 3-5 of this Memorandum) A series of stakeholder interviews were conducted to gather input from residents of Lancaster as well as members of City staff, community leaders, and various representatives of local art groups. • One (1) board allowed participants to partake in a dot exercise to select their The following is a summary of what was heard in the various interviews: preferred types of art to see more of in Lancaster • Future art in Lancaster should have greater representation of and involvement with diverse • One (1) board allowed participants to partake in a dot exercise to select their communities in Lancaster preferred locations for future art in Lancaster • Children should be involved in public art opportunities One (1) board allowed participants to write down their vision for public art ncaster in the future generally, and in 5-10 yea
• Art that represents the City and Antelope Valley (with horses, poppies) is widely appreciated by the community • 2 Informational Boards
• Artwork should be dispersed in the City rather than focused at The BLVD • One (1) board described Public Art, the Public Arts Master Plan, and opportunities for members of the community to participate in the process of the Public Art Maste • The art and culture of Lancaster and MOAH should be more widely promoted to enhance the City's identity as an art destination
• Community feedback and data should be collected to determine what people in Lancaster want Business Cards to see in public art
• Busteres es an i nudi related to de lic Art Master Plan were disto ured do Public art should be used as a way of enhancing public satety. for example, promote bicyc fety by having a mural related to bikes adiacent to roadway with a lot of bike traffic to a scho event attendees to prime drivers to be more alert. • Participants who completed the Online Questionnaire during the Summer Block • Priority locations for more public art, such as publicly owned parks and buildings for murals and Party event were given a $20 gift card to local restaurants and establishments other art, should be identified
Overview:
• Early implementation art installation could include:
• Revamping the 'See and Be Seen' bicycle and pedestrian transportation safety utility RRM Design Group hosted a booth at the City of Lancaster's Summer Block Party on Jun wrap campaign 7. 2024. The booth included an interactive exercise with boards where participants could • Sponsored utility box art projects by artists or families • Policies should be established that support local talent and clearly state procedures for having new public art approved by the City
• Potential funding sources for public art should be identified approximately opeople or those aucell participated enter crite C-3 APPENDIX C | CITY OF LANCASTER PUBLIC ART MASTER PLAN February 2025 | Public Review Draft February 2025 | Public Review Draft APPENDIX C |CITY OF LANCASTER PUBLIC ARTS MASTER PLAN C-4 Based on the Interactive Boards, the most favored types of art included Lighting, Gateways, and Garden Art, while the art typologies with the fewest votes included Architectural Features, Pavement Art, and Augmented Reality. See Figure 1: Type of Art.
Figure 1: What type of art would you like to see in Lancaster? What type of art would you like
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C-5 APPENDIX C | CITY OF LANCASTER PUBLIC ART MASTER PLAN February 2025 | Public Review Draft February 2025 | Public Review Draft APPENDIX C ICITY OF LANCASTER PUBLIC ARTS MASTER PLAN C-ó The most favored locations for future art included Parks, Schools, and Unexpected Areas, while the The most popular visions for the future of Public Art in Lancaster were related to involving children, locations with the fewest votes included Trails, Shopping Areas/Retail Spaces, and Public Buildings. inspiring children and adults, and having art everywhere around the City. See Figure 3: Vision for See Figure 2: Locations for Public Art. Future Public Art.
Figure 2: Where do you want to see public art in Lancaster? Figure 3: What is your vision? Where do you want to see public art Where do you want to see public art in Lancaster? Please place a dot on your top 3 preterences. in Lancaster? Please place a dot on your top 3 preterences.
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4. Community Questionnaire Art Theme Preferences and Preferred Art Locations and Types (Question 2-5) Date: June 29 - September 3, 2024 Questions 2 through 5 addressed participants' preferences on art themes, locations and art types. Question 2 asked, "What topics or themes are you most interested in having Overview: expressed through public art?" The most popular topics and themes of art included "positive In order to engage a broad audience and capture the community's vision for the future of inspiration" (72%), "culture" (69%), "playful and fun" (63%), and "physical and natural public art in Lancaster, an online questionnaire was made available. The online questionnaire features of the Antelope Valley" (55%). Question 3 asked, "Where do you want to see public was promoted at the Summer Block Party and through the City's social media and weekly art in Lancaster?" The most preferred locations for public art in Lancaster included "parks" newsletter. The questionnaire was available from June 29 - September 3, 2024, and reached (83%), "downtown" (81%). "public buildings (such as a library or recreational center)" (69%). a total of 236 participants. The responses to the questionnaire have been presented by and "unexpected areas" (64%). Question 4 asked participants to indicate areas of Lancaster topic on the following pages. Each question or group of questions provides the community's which would benefit from art. The most common response written in by participants was preferences in a summary followed by the percentage of responses received. "Lancaster" (20 times) with "east" being the second most frequent entry (17 times). The word cloud and itemized response are included at the end. Question 5 asked, "What types Question Topics: of art do you want to see more of in the City of Lancaster?" Participants indicated that their nost preferred types of public art included "murals" (73%), "decorative crosswalks" (53%) • Preferred Role That Art Should Play in Lancaster (Question 1) sculptures" (51%), and "integrated architectural or landscape architectural work" (35%) • Art Theme Preferences and Preferred Art Locations and Types (Question 2-5) • Favorite Art Related Events in Lancaster (Question 6) Figure 5: What types of art do you want to see more of in the City of Lancaster? Question • Perception of Lancaster's Legacy as an Art Rich Community (Questions 7-8) Murals
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See the following pages for the Online Questionnaire Results.
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What role do you feel public art should play in Lancaster? * Provide beauty
Inspire creativity
Support local artists
Create neighborhood identity
Attract tourism
Engage the community in dialogue
Express social change
Spur economic development
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Answers Count Percentage
Provide beauty 196 83.05%
Inspire creativity 190 80.51%
Support local artists 174 73.73%
Create neighborhood identity 144 61.02%
Attract tourism 115 48.73%
Engage the community in dialogue 113 47.88%
Express social change 96 40.68%
Spur economic development 91 38.56%
Please fill-in 17 7.2%
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What topics or themes are you most interested in having expressed through public art? * Positive inspiration
Culture
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Positive inspiration 171 72.46%
Culture 163 69.07%
Playful and fun 148 62.71%
Physical and natural features of the Antelope Valley 130 55.08% History 128 54.24%
Youth engagement 121 51.27%
Social equity 92 38.98%
Environmental justice 86 36.44%
Civic engagement 78 33.05%
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Where do you want to see public art in Lancaster? *
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Parks 196 83.05%
Downtown 192 81.36%
Public building (such as a library or recreation center) 164 69.49% Unexpected areas 150 63.56%
Schools 146 61.86%
Shopping areas/retail spaces 144 61.02%
In my neighborhood 123 52.12%
Trails 122 51.69%
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What types of art do you want to see more of in the City of Lancaster? * Murals
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Utility Box Art
Temporary Art
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Murals 173 73.31%
Decorative Crosswalks 126 53.39%
Sculptures 121 51.27%
Integrated architectural or landscape architectural work 82 34.75% Lighting 78 33.05%
Interactive Art 77 32.63%
Kinetic Art 46 19.49%
Gateways 45 19.07%
Utility Box Art 42 17.8%
Temporary Art 25 10.59%
Digital new media 4.66%
Answered: 236 Skipped: 0
What is your favorite art event in the City of Lancaster? * Visiting the Museum of Art and History
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Antelope Valley Walls 46 19.49%
Visiting the Lancaster Performing Arts Center (LPAC) 40 16.95% Other 37 15.68%
Create! Festival at California Poppy Festival 34 14.41% MOAH: Annual All Media Juried Art Exhibition 13 5.51%
MOAH: Cedar AVUHSD High School Art Show 8 3.39%
Sunset Soiree 4 1.69%
Mother's Day Tea Exhibition Preview 3 1.27%
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Would live to see murals at the schools. Especially the older schools that look so sterile and outdated working with all of the extremely talented local art we have inside the city already, keeping funds to loc al artists and organizations.
When guests enter the area, we need art/beauty along the highways so it's more inviting. 1 Unfortunately, The AV is known for high crime and violence. Kids are raised in that environment and d 1 on't see anything different. As a muralist and dad myself, I would use any public wall to express chanc e, future and inspiration, in hopes that kids could envision possibilities, future and motivation for thems elves to be a better version of what may be portrayed
Town beautification :) 1
The AV is a really special place. From its old west roots to the aerospace boomtown, from the post-rec 1 ession rebirth into the city of tomorrow -there's so much history and the potential for a rich visual identi ty, but i feel like it isn't emphasized enough. Places like Palm Springs or Burbank take pride in their vin tage signage and architecture- and though we have SO MUCH classic neon signs, and mid-century ar chitectural gems, no one really talks about it. i think it would be greatly beneficial to the community to embrace those visuals, to help establish that identity, and help generate that pride, so that each citize n is excited to preserve and represent The AV
Supporting local artists with grants and scholarships. 1 Public restrooms or trash bins for the homeless 1
Public Art can be used to inspire and create beauty in parts of town that desperately need it. Perhaps, 1 it will can turn bring businesses that will impact the community in a positive way into otherwise vacant buildings.
Please stop letting MOAH have a hand in everything. MOAH IS TONE-DEAF TO OUR LOCAL ARTIS 1 TS. Lancaster please start letting other artists and art entities have a say. MOAH IS UNFAIR AND UN WELCOMING TO NEW ARTISTS. Start a new Art Board that asks the whole Lancaster community w hat kinds and of art it wants and stop giving MOAH the chance to take over everything. They are not i nclusive and are horrible at advertising.
Please please change the art on the Blvd to things that are beautiful, landscape, or historical. Nothing creepy like so many are now.
Please correct the Native American profile on the side of Moah. Ask a local tribe what colors they woul 1 d like to incorporate in that profile. (no not USA colors) Perpetual Art installations throught Lancaster, some of them by local or regional artists 1 Not using outside contractors to design our public art like the public library garage debacle. We have 1 plenty of artists in the area who deserve support and can represent the local scene without hiring out of state designers
Network with other Lancaster businesses and schools? Similarly to Music For Everyone. 1 More supervision and input on the artists and the "art" being created. 1 More social media that is art focused 1
More programs for kids to unleash their creativity. 1
More free or low cost art opportunities 1
More diverse creative workshops (different mediums and practices), more outreach and opportunities 1 within creative careers for residents of Antelope Valley, stronger advertising in social media. Education al lectures/ Artists Talks from mid-career and established artists to inspire emerging artists and art ent husiasts.
Mentor programs, and artist pairings to train artists in public art so it isn't the same artists getting com missioned. Educational programs and engagement activities alongside public art commissions.
Mental health art 1
Maybe some S Artwork at the Metro Link Station. 1
Maintaining a clean city is a form of wonder art. Flowers and artwork resembled a picturesque city. 1 Local artists funding support 1
Just make the city look better 1
Is would love to see more art work on side walks and also more murals spread out across Lancaster 1 west side also. Additionally seeing more sculptures on west side by shopping centers and roundabout Involve teenagers 1
Inside city and federal building should have continuously changing local art. Using high school & com 1 munity colleges and senior citizens' art. It brings an community ownership.
Incorporating and engaging ages 5 through 25 in this work 1 If there's serial taggers, try to recruit them for artwork. 1 I would love to see Unity Through Art events in the Antelope Valley with local artists displaying/selling t 1 heir art and performing live.
I would like to see whimsical statues, maybe like giant cartoon-ish Roadrunner and Coyote, early settl ers that have crossed the valley, native Indians, public art that can be climbed on, selfies, giant tumble weeds, Joshua tree, wagon trains. Not s fan of the art on 10th and the BLVD. Looks amateurish and c heap. You need something of substance. More powerful.
I would like to see colorful art pieces throughout the city. 1 I would like to see any older murals in the city repaired, if needed. 1 I think that the Lancaster Public Library stick addition is a bit random and confusing. There could be ot 1 her sculptures on the ground or murals in the area but those sticks are a little confusing I think awarding projects to local artists is essential. These artists chose to stay and build Lancaster w 1 hile fighting against the rise in housing prices and the influx of retirees. Lancaster is currently loosing c ulture, not gaining it, and we need to change that narrative.
I have so many ideas and buddies that can turn the AV upside down. Email: [email protected] 1 I don't care for gaudy. It would be nice to tie in with the area it is located. 1 How to provide art jobs to local youth and up and coming artists who don't have insurance or w-9 to g 1 et paid through finance.
Hidden Art through out the city. Scavenger hunt style for turists 1 Graffiti murals 1
Gets student involvement! Not only high schoolers but elementary students also. 1 Get the young generation to learn how to make art in forms Digital, sculpture, paint, sand, or lighting a 1 rtwork.
Free events where art teacher teach people how to paint. At every event have a table relating to art - t 1 o inform.
Expand public art to more places beyond Downtown/Blvd. this will reach a wider audience and not ma 1 ke it seems so insular.
Don't lose the identity of the aerospace walk of honor" by continuing to let the murals get painted ove r and the monuments to be vandalized. Maintain it and preserve it please. The Blvd district is awesom e but sometimes it seems the ambassadors are not enough, or are not there all the time, to keep awa y people who make visitors feel unsafe. The Blvd was created as a destination and I feel it could be lo sing some of that mojo, incentivize non chain shops and restaurants, less duplication, no tacky signs/ banners, 24/7 have someone on duty helping the homeless to move along, Keep up the "outdoor mus eum" don't let it get vandalized or fix/replace when it does. Put the little descriptive plaques on the mur als (it was done the first few years but then abandoned). This is California cultural district and could b e even more of a destination if only people were aware! The Blvd district is much better than old town newhall, as a destination - thanks largely to the art!
Coupons or deals to attract customers to Lancaster, including restaurants and events 1 Colorful buildings bring so much more vibrancy and business to an area. I would love to see more loc al artists, especially those who paint contemporary art and neo-expressionism Clean up the public spaces. Continue to send out the cleaning/trash pick up crews. Utilize more xerisc 1 aping Art (like other dessert cities) to help cut down on fire concerns, increase the community beauty, etc.
Broad social media advertising and incentivizing resident participation in the creation of and engagem ent with art
As a creative lancaster and palmdale needs more to inspire the younger gen. That's where everything 1 is being lost and not built up.
Artist should get funded by the city to paint public works. It's difficult as a starving artist to produce larg e works for the city without the help of the city. I would love to paint a large scale mural in Lancaster w ith the help of some other artists I know in the near future. Let's beautify the antelope valley! Art that addresses issues in the community and how the City of Lancaster is changing that. 1 Antelopes, aeroplanes, air force! 1
Allow an equal opportunity for all artists to contribute, not only the better known or frequently used. Ma ny artists in the area are still in school and not actively pursuing full-time work as an artist. Open and a dvertise it at all the City schools.
All forms of art should be welcome as long as it's family friendly and not have any depiction of drugs, v 1 iolence, gangs, and adult themes
Add decorative lights and water features 1
A lot of corner homes have outside walls that people can see when driving into a neighborhood. It wou 1 Id be nice if those walls could have artwork on them.
A free or scaled fee space for local artists to create art in community. 1 Answered: 63 Skipped: 173
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I live in Lancaster
I work in Lancaster
I come to Lancaster to shop, dine, and enjoy the City
I am visiting Lancaster
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I live in Lancaster 172 72.88%
I work in Lancaster 94 39.83%
I come to Lancaster to shop, dine, and enjoy the City 105 44.49% I am visiting Lancaster 24 10.17%
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