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Kingman commissioners endorse pursuing arts master plan after ASU playbook review
Summary
Commissioners reviewed an Arizona State University 'Art in Public Places' playbook, heard survey results and case studies, and directed staff to explore an arts master plan, funding options (including small development fees or collaborations), stewardship protocols and a potential advisory body; staff will return recommendations to city management and council (date not specified in transcript).
At a Kingman City commission work session (date not specified in the transcript), members reviewed an Arizona State University 'Art in Public Places' playbook and directed staff to begin due diligence on an arts master plan and funding options.
Josh, a city staff member who led the presentation, said ASU Project Cities students conducted a walking tour of Kingman, held an open house and collected a large public survey. "We had over 400 responses," he said, and the students used that input alongside five case studies to form recommendations. Josh told commissioners that the playbook recommends embedding public art priorities into strategic plans, evaluating a public arts advisory board, researching a percent-for-art ordinance, and developing blended funding and maintenance strategies.
The playbook highlights practical, small-start approaches. "Start with what you have," Josh said, summarizing several case studies that show modest projects can build public trust and momentum. He also noted the city currently…
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