City of Santa Rosa Art in Public Places Meeting - August 3, 2026

The City of Santa Rosa Art in Public Places Committee met on August 3, 2026, to discuss several public art projects and funding allocations. Key procurement-related actions included approving a contract amendment to increase funding by $10,000 to artist Martin Zuniga for the "Los Quentes Monarch" butterfly installation in Howarth Park, bringing the total to $20,000. This funding comes from the Arts and Parks fund and supports the purchase of materials and project completion. The committee also reviewed and approved the project plan for the 2027-2029 Temporary Art Walk, which involves selecting up to 10 artists to exhibit works inspired by art history, with each artist receiving a $5,000 stipend. The call for art language and final artist selections will be reviewed in a future meeting. Additionally, the committee discussed design options and funding considerations for the Brookwood Mural project at the police station, with further funding discussions planned with the police department. The meeting included public comments and emphasized community engagement and educational opportunities related to public art installations.