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Staff outlines Birds and Benches public-art talks, awards $98,000 to 25 small arts groups, and announces two commission vacancies

Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy Commission · April 14, 2026
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Summary

Staff reported on Art in Public Places outreach for a Natomas Birds and Benches project with upcoming virtual artist talks, said the Small Organization Sustainability Fund awarded $98,000 to 25 local organizations, and noted two open commission seats (Districts 6 and 7).

In the director’s report staff summarized several program updates and upcoming public-engagement opportunities. Staff noted the Art in Public Places program is holding public conversations to inform a "Birds and Benches" project in Natomas; two virtual artist talks are scheduled in April (an artist talk with ambassador Matthew Flores and a second talk with N. A. E. Starus Constable) and registration is available through Eventbrite and the city’s Arts and Culture account.

Staff also reported…

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