Cultural Arts Commission 02 04 26 Agenda Item D 1 Cultural Arts Division 5 Year Reporrt

The City of Oxnard's Cultural Arts Division presented a comprehensive 5-year report covering 2019 through 2025, highlighting their adaptation and growth despite significant budget reductions. The division focused on maintaining access to arts through direct operations of key facilities like the Performing Arts and Convention Center and the Carnegie Art Museum, alongside community-driven initiatives such as mural projects, the Oxnard Arts Academy, and partnerships with local organizations. Notable efforts included expanding arts education, public art installations, and innovative programs like neon-lit altars and graffiti deterrent board-up art. The division emphasized collaboration across city departments and community partners to sustain and grow arts programming, impacting over 7,000 registered participants and reaching an estimated 57,000 people through various events and installations. Looking forward, plans include new public art calls and mobility projects, continuing the division's mission to make art accessible and integral to community life.