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EXHIBIT 1
<br /> City Manager's Authorization
<br /> w City of Santa Ana
<br /> City Council Policy
<br /> City of Santa Ana Public Art Policy Date
<br /> May XX, 2026
<br /> Purpose
<br /> The purpose of this Public Art Policy (Policy) is to establish a framework for the administration
<br /> of public art within the City of Santa Ana (City or Santa Ana). It provides internal guidance for
<br /> city staff, within available resources, for the acquisition, placement, design, and long-term
<br /> preservation of public art, ensuring that artworks are thoughtfully integrated into the built
<br /> environment, responsibly maintained, and aligned with the City's cultural, aesthetic, and
<br /> community-centered goals.
<br /> For purposes of this Policy,public art is defined as City-owned art in public spaces on City-owned
<br /> property, such as City parks and other City facilities and the public right-of-way. Public art
<br /> includes murals, sculptures, installations, and other creative expressions. Public art reflects Santa
<br /> Ana's unique cultural identity, fosters community pride, and contributes to neighborhood vitality,
<br /> tourism, and economic activity. This Policy sets forth the processes and standards that ensure
<br /> public art is thematically appropriate, contextually suited to its location, and meaningfully
<br /> incorporated into public spaces, while preserving artistic integrity and minimizing unnecessary
<br /> restrictions. This Policy does not apply to art on private properties, even if installed as the result
<br /> of regulatory requirements such as conditions of approval, site plan approvals, development
<br /> agreements, or similarly-natured documents, as well as city-issued grants.
<br /> Definition
<br /> The City Manager's Office (CMO), or designee, is responsible for administering public art. The
<br /> Policy is established to ensure that public art initiatives: 1) promote the creation, visibility, and
<br /> accessibility of diverse artworks; 2)preserve the longevity and integrity of public art; 3) enhance
<br /> community engagement; 4)maintain artistic integrity; 5) encourage innovation; and 6) ensure the
<br /> equitable distribution of public art opportunities and resources to diverse artists.
<br /> Public Art: "Public art" means original works of art in any medium that are commissioned,
<br /> acquired, or approved by the City with the intent of being permanently or temporarily installed,
<br /> presented, or staged in spaces within the public realm that are publicly owned.. Public art includes
<br /> artwork located in outdoor public spaces as well as in publicly accessible city buildings, such as
<br /> community centers, recreation facilities, civic buildings, and similar sites.
<br /> Mural: "Mural" means a form of public art consisting of artwork that is painted, affixed, or
<br /> otherwise applied directly to an interior or exterior wall, ceiling, or other large permanent surface.
<br /> Sculpture: "Sculpture"means a three-dimensional work of art created through carving, modeling,
<br /> casting, assembling, or other sculptural processes, typically designed to be viewed from multiple
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