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Director's report: creative signal cabinets installed; micro‑gallery pilot and sculpture walk updates planned
Summary
Staff reported installation of Creative Signals traffic‑signal cabinet wraps gifted by the Tustin Community Foundation, proposed a micro‑gallery pilot with two construction quotes ($4,500 and $1,500), and updated the commission on the Sculpture Walk timing and several CIP park projects.
City Parks & Recreation staff updated the Tustin Public Art Commission on a string of public‑art initiatives during the Jan. 21 meeting.
Director Clanton reported that Creative Signals — wrapped traffic‑signal cabinets designed in partnership with the Tustin Community Foundation — were installed over the holiday season at several intersections; staff acknowledged foundation volunteers Chris Uribe and Liz Fortner and artist Vanessa Gomez for recent work. Clanton said the cabinets are live on City streets and posted online for public viewing.
Staff also presented a micro‑gallery pilot concept: small enclosed display boxes (similar to Little Free Libraries but for art) to be curated in partnership with Tustin Unified School District student artists. Two construction quotes were presented: about $4,500 installed from a local contractor and a lower‑cost option (roughly $1,500) from a high‑school partnership program; staff recommended building one pilot box first and returning with funding and curation details. Director Clanton noted the Public Art Fund would pay initial construction costs if the commission approves a pilot.
On the Sculpture Walk at Tustin Legacy Park, Clanton said the plan remains to host five rotating sculpture locations (three larger ground‑level sites and two smaller pedestal sites), but pedestal and landscaping work is awaiting rebidding after initial contractor bids exceeded available grant funding. Staff said the timing for pedestal installation is uncertain and that public‑art procurement will follow pedestal installation.
Deputy Director Buescher provided a CIP update: Tustin Sports Park Field #3 is in a 90‑day maintenance period with fence removal expected after Feb. 9 and a forthcoming notice of completion to City Council; Old Town Tustin improvements began recently as a nine‑month project; and Camino Real playground and picnic‑shelter contracts are proceeding after Council approval.
Staff also previewed the Parks & Recreation 2026 branding campaign, "Find Your Fun," and encouraged commissioners to participate in upcoming events tied to public‑art outreach. Staff said items that require funding or formal approval (micro‑gallery construction, pedestal procurement) will return to the commission when ready.
Next steps: staff will return with cost and curation details for the micro‑gallery pilot, coordinate pedestal bids for the sculpture walk, and continue CIP updates to the commission.
