October 15, 2026 · Civic Arts Commission
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(20 minutes, Attachment 1) From: Mark Salinas, Public Art Program Lead Recommendation: To approve the short-term loan of four artworks by David Solnit for temporary display at 2180 Milvia Street and 2134 Martin Luther King Jr Way. Public Comment
minutes, Attachment 2). From: Mark Salinas, Public Art Program Lead Recommendation: To recommend approval of the Public Art Project Plan for the African American Holistic Resource Center and to forward to the Civic Arts Commission for their final approval. Public Comment
From: Carianna Arredondo, Assistant to the City Manager Recommendation: To recommend approval of the FY27 Public Art Budget and Work Plan and to forward to the Civic Arts Commission for their final approval. Public Comment Items for Future Agendas Commissioner Announcements Adjournment Staff Contact: Mark Salinas, Public Art Program Lead / msalinas@berkeleyca.gov Notices Notice of Public Record Communications to Berkeley boards, commissions or committees are public records and will become part of the City’s electronic records, which are accessible through the City’s website. Please note: E-mail addresses, names, addresses, and other contact information are not required but, if included in any communication to a City board, commission, or committee, will become part of the public record. If you do not want your e-mail address or any other contact information to be made public, you may deliver communications via U.S. Postal Service or in person to the secretary of the relevant board, commission, or committee. If you do not want your contact information included in the public record, please do not include that information in your communication. Please contact the secretary of the relevant board, commission, or committee for further information. Any writing or documents provided to a majority of the commission regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection at the City Manager’s Office located at 2180 Milvia Street, 5th floor, Berkeley, CA 94704 Community Initiated Public Art Project Form Overview The City of Berkeley Civic Arts Commission must approve all public art proposals— whether initiated by an individual, business, organization, City department, or elected official—if the proposal is: • Installed on or within City-owned property; and/or • Financed, in whole or in part with City funds or City-procured grants. Public art projects located on private property, and projects not financed in whole or in part with City funds, do not require approval from the City of Berkeley Civic Arts Commission. The City of Berkeley Municipal Code defines "work of art" is an original work by an artist and includes, but is not limited to, functional art integrated into public improvements, sculpture, monument, mural, painting, drawing, photography, fountain, banner, mosaic, weaving, art glass, multi-media, computer-generated art, electronic and media art, video, earth art, installation art, performance and time based works of visual art, and social practice art. Except for funds awarded on a competitive basis through Civic Arts Grants, the Civic Arts Commission and Civic Arts staff do not provide fiscal or administrative support for Community-Initiated Public Art Proposals. Criteria for Civic Arts Commission Approval • The proposal relates in a meaningful way to the site. This may be through the site’s architecture; celebrating or reflecting the surrounding community, culture, or lifestyle; referencing the site’s history; and/or harmonizing with the site’s natural environment. • The proposal enhances the site in a way that appeals to a wide range of community members. • The proposal promotes community connections, a sense of belonging, and inclusivity. • The proposal reflects feasibility, originality, and demonstrated qualifications. • The proposal considers safety, accessibility, maintenance, weatherization, and/or vandalism. Applicant Process