Arts Plan Adoption

At a glance

• What: Resolution 59-26 adopts the City of Sioux Falls Arts and Cultural Plan as a guiding document for developing, supporting and integrating arts and culture in the community.
• Where it stands: Adopted May 19, 2026, 7-0.
• Sponsor: Mayor.

Details

The resolution notes that in 2023 the City created the Arts Coordinator position and the Sioux Falls Arts Commission, and that community members, artists, organizations and businesses were engaged in preparing the plan. It calls the plan a long-term, flexible framework for decisions, partnerships and investment, with periodic review, and encourages City departments and partners to consider its goals. The Arts Commission is the advisory body for implementation. Brown moved and Sigette seconded; roll call 7-0. The minutes record no discussion and no dollar amounts. The plan is later cited in Public Art Sculpture Placements.

Sources

• Minutes, May 19, 2026: https://amv.siouxfalls.gov/OnBaseAgendaOnline/Documents/ViewAgenda?meetingId=4260&type=Minutes&doctype=2
• Informational meeting minutes, May 12, 2026: https://amv.siouxfalls.gov/OnBaseAgendaOnline/Documents/ViewAgenda?meetingId=4267&type=Minutes&doctype=2

Log

2026-05-19 - City Council

Item 44, Resolution 59-26 adopted 7-0; attested by City Clerk Jermery J. Washington.

2026-05-12 - City Council Informational Meeting

Item 4A, final presentation of the Arts and Cultural Plan by Jennifer Smith Hoesing (Arts Commission Chair) and Alex Keen of Keen Independent Research LLC, introduced by Maren Engel, Arts Coordinator. Council questions were answered by Keen; the minutes do not record the questions. Adopted a week later (see above).