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Moreno Valley council approves lease and operator deal for immersive museum at mall
Summary
The City Council voted unanimously to lease the former Sears first floor at Moreno Valley Mall and enter a professional services agreement with Lighthouse Immersive to operate an immersive exhibition venue and a city-run traditional museum and art space using public art impact fees to support operations.
The Moreno Valley City Council approved a lease of the first floor of the former Sears at Moreno Valley Mall and authorized a professional services agreement with Lighthouse Immersive Studios to operate an immersive exhibition venue and an adjoining, city-run traditional museum and retail space.
Council voted unanimously after a lengthy staff presentation and more than an hour of public comment, including local artists and community groups who urged either a pause for more local input or safeguards to ensure continued funding for artist-led programs.
Staff and the council described the project as two linked components: immersive galleries (roughly two 8,000-square-foot…
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