Public Arts Committee

Overview

The Public Arts Committee, or the PAC, was established in May of 2011 by the City Ordinance amending the Municipal Code to set a fee on commercial or industrial projects in Sebastopol to be used for Public Art in the city.

Under this provision, Public Art, totaling 1% of construction costs, can be commissioned by the project owner and approved by the PAC, or 1% of construction costs is to be paid by the owner into a Public Art Fund. The PAC uses that fund to develop Public Art projects for the City. Artwork installed on municipal property is also vetted by the Public Arts Committee.

How to Participate

PAC meetings are the second Tuesday every other month (starting in January) from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Meetings are open to the public and held in person and online, visit the Meetings tab to see the next upcoming meeting.

For Further Information On How To Submit Art Projects :                 

Please Contact The Sebastopol Planning Department (707-823-6167) or email planningtemp@cityofsebastopol.gov

Upcoming Projects

COMMISSIONED PUBLIC ART

For our EAST entrance: Ned Kahn’s “Sebastopol Spire” was installed at our Eastern Gateway.

For our SOUTH entrance: Bruce Johnson’s “Koan” was installed at the entryway to the Joe Rodota Trail

A NORTH gate commission awaits future funding and proposals.

PAC Members

The PAC is made up of 5 members, appointed by the City Council for 4-year staggered terms. All members are volunteering their time and hard work to further quality Art in Public Places.

Preference will be shown to City residents and persons who own a business or work in the City; however, qualified candidates from the greater Sebastopol and Sonoma County area will be considered. The City Council will consider the following categories:

1. Active members of a City-based, art focused, registered nonprofit organization, entity or facility.

2. Persons with experience in the public art field as either an artist, installer or designer.

3. Members of the general public.

4. A member of the Design Review Board.

Current Public Arts Committee Members

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