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Public Art Commission approves community-designed Loteria mural for Tustin Family & Youth Center
Summary
The Tustin Public Art Commission approved a simplified, community-selected Loteria-themed mural designed for the Tustin Family & Youth Center. Staff said the design will be finalized with small tweaks and sent to City Council for final authorization on April 7.
The Tustin Public Art Commission voted to approve a community-designed mural for the Tustin Family & Youth Center after reviewing renderings and feedback from two neighborhood input meetings. Staff presented a Loteria-themed design developed by artist Luis that the community selected and refined; the design includes three walls and imagery tied to the center’s programs and volunteers, and staff emphasized simplified details so community volunteers can participate in the painting.
The commission discussed a few refinements — notably encouraging simpler butterfly shapes and consistent outlines on some elements — and said small changes could be handled between the artist and staff. A commissioner moved to approve the design with the commissioners’ comments; another commissioner seconded the motion and the motion carried on a voice vote.
Director Clanton told the commission staff will post a hard-copy display at the youth center and solicit any last-minute input for about a week. If no material changes are required, staff said the mural package will go to Tustin City Council on April 7 for final project authorization and to confirm the painting timeline. Staff described the artist’s renderings as close approximations of the mural on the wall and said the final installation will include some fine-tuning after community painting.
The commission framed the project as a community-engagement effort: commissioners praised the artist’s ability to translate community suggestions (sunflowers, butterflies, local program references and volunteer handprints) into bold, visible imagery meant to be seen from a distance. Commissioners also noted the need for minor adjustments and for the artist to perform finishing/detail work after community painting is complete.
The commission approved the design; staff will proceed with final coordination and the next step of presenting the project to City Council for final approval and scheduling.
