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Cathedral City wins $98,000 state arts grant to activate Esperanza Park with events and a community mural

Parks and Community Events Commission · December 3, 2025
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City staff said Cathedral City secured a $98,000 Arts in California Parks implementation grant to fund programming and a community mural at Esperanza Park, with Desert Recreation District assisting implementation and an artist selection process that drew 148 applicants via the CAFE platform.

Staff told the commission that Cathedral City was awarded an Arts in California Parks implementation grant to fund a series of cultural events and a public-art project titled "Hope Rising" at Esperanza Park.

According to staff, the city originally applied for a planning grant and later pursued an implementation award. Staff said the implementation grant totals $98,000 and that the Desert Recreation District (DRD) will provide…

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