What: the City's Public Art Program, its collection (just over 170 works) and community programs.
Where it stands: Staff gave an informational overview on 2026-10-20; no action was taken.
Next: Staff plan to review the program's two guiding policy documents, which are expiring or outdated, and bring recommendations to Council; a community mural and an Emerson Park installation are planned for 2027.
Details
Programs: lecture series, City Gallery rotating exhibits, guided tours, poetry walk, box art, volunteer events and a chalk festival returning in 2027.
Deferred maintenance: five pieces were identified, three as most critical.