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Commission recommends up to $120,000 for Esperanza Park entrance sculpture; discusses mural and community art inputs
Summary
The commission voted to recommend a not-to-exceed $120,000 budget for an entrance sculpture at Esperanza Park, directed staff to put out a call for artists and include neighborhood feedback; commissioners also discussed a possible mural on the park restroom wall and next steps on a donated Craig French sculpture for the library.
The Cathedral City Public Arts Commission on May 13 recommended Council authorization of up to $120,000 to commission an entrance sculpture for Esperanza Park and discussed related public-art opportunities at the site, including a possible mural on a restroom facade that faces the CV Link trail.
The sculpture decision: Commissioners heard results of a March 18 community engagement meeting with Dream Homes Park residents, who provided themes and student artwork to inform the sculpture design. Residents suggested imagery and themes such as resilience, transformation, butterflies, rainbows and family-friendly pieces. Staff told the commission the Art in Public Places fund has…
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