PUBLIC ART MASTER PLAN
PRESENTATION TO CITY COUNCIL
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
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1 VISION STATEMENT
“South San Francisco is a welcoming
place for people seeking opportunities
to create, participate in, and
experience arts & culture.”
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2 NEW OPPORTUNITIES
▪ Public Art Requirement (SSF Municipal Code, Ch. 8/76) ▪ Capital Projects
▪ Cultural Activities Grant
▪ Community Events
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3 DEVELOPING THE PLAN
Research Public
Engagement
Draft /
Review
Apr 2022 - Jun 2022 Aug 2022 - Nov 2022 Dec 2022 - Aug 2023 Attachment 2
4 RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Commission art that reflects South San Francisco’s diverse histories and cultural heritage.
2. Promote healthy living and reasons to experience the outdoors by including art in parks and trails.
3. Support South San Francisco as a regional destination with its own distinct creative character.
4. Support artists and creative entrepreneurs.
5. Install temporary or permanent artwork in key locations.
6. Promote arts and cultural activities as job creators and drivers of economic development.
7. Address the need for art spaces in the design of Lindenville.
8. Fund art classes and performances.
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5 RECOMMENDATIONS
9. Provide dedicated staff to enable implementation of the Plan.
10. Clarify the roles and responsibilities of the Cultural Arts Commission.
11. Document and maintain the artwork in the City’s public art collection.
12. Amend the existing percent for art ordinance to increase the private commercial development contribution to the Cultural Arts Fund and include the addition of 1% for art in new municipal construction projects.
13. Identify a funding source to support the presentation of performing arts and performing arts classes in the Arts District and in community settings.
14. Build funding partnerships and collaborations with other agencies.
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6 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
0 2 4 6 8 10 12
Long-Term
Mid-Term
Short-Term
6-10 years 3-5 years Up to 2 years
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7 QUESTIONS?
THANK YOU
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