# Public Arts Commission - Regular Meeting - October 13, 2026 5:00 PM

The Cathedral City Public Arts Commission’s regular meeting on October 13, 2026, included a review of fall and winter events and discussion of its 2026–27 work and spending plan. Staff reported approximately $168,000 available in the Art in Public Places Fund, noting a historical policy may require $100,000 in reserves; the balance excludes already approved costs for the Esperanza Park sculpture and Great Scott. Great Scott’s budget was $38,003.80, while the Esperanza sculpture is budgeted at $173,000 and is in engineering. The Commission also has a $10,000 annual allocation for its own initiatives; the $20,000 community arts grants allocation has already been fully awarded, and staff is closing out a $98,167 California Parks grant for the Esperanza Rising events and mural.

Commissioners discussed, but did not approve spending for, a proposed Festival of the Arts budget (approximately $5,000 was spent on the prior event), a district-based public art program, an installation in the City Hall breezeway (initial cost estimate of about $200, subject to feasibility review), and a Century Park sculpture. Staff will bring back budget and project details for future consideration. The Commission approved appointments to three subcommittees covering district art, the breezeway installation, and Century Park; no contract awards or new purchasing approvals were made. The fall-events presentation named sponsors and vendors, including Grocery Outlet, Agua Caliente Casinos, and Grizzly Entertainment, but reported no procurement action regarding them.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** October 13, 2026

### Sources
- [Public Arts Commission - Regular Meeting - October 13, 2026 5:00 PM](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClLD8HIbtoA) - Discover Cathedral City