Public Art Annual Plan
City Council
March 24, 2026
Municipal Art Fund
Sec. 5-01.08 of the Salinas Municipal Code
Established in June 2017
Revised in June 2023
1% of Eligible CIP Projects and $100,000 annual GF allocation Annual Public Art Plan to be presented to the City Council by April 1
Annual Plan Committee
Committee Work
Important Questions
Fiscal Year 2026 Plan Details
Mural &Sculptures
Public Art Event Grant
Fourth Year
Recommend $20,000 for FY 26 Plan
NoblewinsSustainablePark Benches$26,000 for purchase, installation and art
Alebrijes &Nahuales
Recommend Up to $200,000
City-wide Exhibit- 8 pieces
Potential Festival
Indoor Exhibit- 30 small pieces
Contract with the Salinas Valley Chamber to manage the program and affiliated events Educational programming with local schools
Timeline
Recommended Motion
A motion to adopt the FY 2026-2027 Annual Public Art Plan including the appropriation of $60,000 from the Municipal Art Fund with a subsequent appropriation of $206,000 during the budget development process to support projects identified in the 2026-2027 Public Art Plan.