1 Public Arts CommissionAnnual Report
2 Role Of The Commission
Advisory to City Council
● Planning for the arts
● Promoting arts education &
engagement
● Supporting artist & cultural
organizations
● Strengthening civic identity
& quality of life
3 Why Public Art Matters
Public art is how Moreno Valley tells its story:
● Defines community identity
● Activates public spaces
● Free & accessible cultural experiences
● Supports local artists
● Contributes to economic vitality
4 Public Art Commissioners
● Samantha Contreras, Chair
○ District 1
● Andrea Austin, Vice Chair
○ District 2
● Arzill Beason
○ District 2
● Evangelina Weiss
○ District 3
● Justin Settle (Teen)
○ District 3
● Lizbeth Orellana
○ District 4
5 Multicultural & Art Festival
Arts in California Parks Grant
● Held March 8, 2025
● 24 artists showcased
● Celebrated cultural diversity
through art
6 Demonstration Garden Sculpture
“Silly Sunflower”
● Community Demonstration
Garden
● Funding request: $7,670
● Approved by City Council on
October 7, 2025
7 Utility Box Call to Artist
Ongoing Program
● 32 utility boxes identified
○ 8 per district
● Up to $500 per artwork
● $1,200 allocated for wrapping
● Call opened August 2025
8 Utility Box Art: Approved Design
Council-Approved Designs
● 5 artist designs
● Multiple city intersections
● Up to $500 per design
● Approved November 18, 2025
9 Art Loan Policy Expansion
Art Loan Policy Update
● Expanded eligibility
● Now includes Riverside County
artists
● Approved November 18, 2025
10 IMMERSIVE MUSEUM
Immersive Museum Input
● Commission provided concept
feedback
● Community art & class space
added to plans
11 Public Art Commission Budget
Fiscal Year 2025–2026
● $250,000 recommended budget
● Effective July 1, 2025
12 Student & Community Engagement
Community Engagement Highlights
● Proclamation recognizing April as Arts,
Culture, and Creativity Month
● MVUSD Art Show judges May 2025
● El Potrero Park Mural completed June 2025
○ Included workshops & educational
materials
13 Commission Meeting & Attendance
Jan Feb March April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
Contreras
Austin
Orellana
Weiss
Beason
Settle X X X X X X X X X
14 Looking Ahead…
Public Art as Community Infrastructure
● Identity
● Access
● Connection
● Investment