ATTACHMENT A
DOWNTOWN COMMUNITY MURAL PROGRAM
Downtown Community Mural Program (Pilot Initiative)
The Downtown Community Mural Program establishes a framework for temporary murals created through a partnership between an artist and a community group or nonprofit. Each project is fully funded, installed, and maintained by the sponsoring entity, with murals installed for a defined term and rotated to allow for ongoing community participation and evolving artistic expression.
Pilot Site: South three-wall building in the downtown parking lot
Term: Each mural remains in place for a minimum of 12 months
Rotation
• At the end of the term, the site becomes available for a new mural • New proposals may be submitted and reviewed on a rolling basis • The existing mural remains in place until a new mural is approved Eligibility
• Nonprofits
• Community organizations
• Neighborhood associations
Funding
• 100% privately funded
• No Public Arts Commission funding
• No City funding unless directed by City Council
Applicant Responsibilities
• Permits and all associated fees
• Fabrication and materials
• Installation
• Insurance
• Ongoing maintenance and repair
• Deinstallation or preparation of the site for the next mural Proposal Requirements
• Artist information and qualifications
• Concept narrative
• Visual renderings
• Installation plan and timeline
• Maintenance plan
• Full budget and funding confirmation
Commission Role
Review and approve proposals based on:
• Artistic quality
• Alignment with community values
• Feasibility and durability
Maintenance
• Applicant is responsible for maintaining the mural for the full term • Any damage or deterioration must be repaired promptly End of Term
• Applicant removes the mural or prepares the surface for the next installation • Site transitions to the next approved mural or is restored to a neutral condition Program Structure
• City designates site and approves work
• Community group proposes, funds, installs, and maintains