CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION
RECOMMENDATION TO INCLUDE AN
LGBTQ-THEMED ART SCULPTURE IN THE
ARTESIA BOULEVARD STRATEGIC ART PLAN
COMMUNITY SERVICES
May 12, 2026
BACKGROUND
December 16, 2026
Council reviewed and approved ARTesia Boulevard Strategic Art Plan, provided direction on art types and locations.
Council also considered and approved Cultural Arts Commission recommendation to include and fund the installation of an LGBTQ-themed sculpture at the North Branch Library, pending public outreach.
March 16, 2026
LGBTQ-themed sculpture survey launched.
March 19, 2026
Survey shutdown due to compromise.
Feedback Received
Mixed feedback on survey intent, survey questions, and Council direction. 2 DIRECTION
REQUESTED
1. Does Council wish to proceed with the Cultural Arts Commission’s recommendation to include an LGBTQ-themed artwork as part of the Artesia Boulevard Art Plan?
2. If so, what specific type of artwork, topics and/or elements would Council like the scope of the project to address?
Examples: type of artwork (e.g., sculpture, mural, tile installation, etc.), location, size and scale, should it include historic reference/context, etc.
3. Lastly, does the City Council want staff to seek any follow-up community feedback regarding the project?
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