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31 <br />ROTATING SCULPTURE IN MEDIANS AND PARKS <br />Specific locales in San Leandro would be designated as outdoor galleries for the <br />display of sculpture for long-term loan (12-24 months) from the artist. Placing <br />sculpture in medians, parks, and other heavily trafficked areas with high visibility <br />will enliven the urban landscape, create a dynamic visual experience for residents <br />and visitors, establish more venues for artwork in the city, and provide additional <br />opportunities for artists who live and work in San Leandro to exhibit their work. <br />Artists would be invited to submit images of existing artwork for review and <br />if selected, would be responsible for the transportation and installation of the <br />artwork. Each artist would receive a $5,000-$10,000 stipend. Based on public <br />response to each artwork, the City could choose to purchase it for the permanent <br />collection. <br />To accommodate the sculptures, individual platforms and lighting would be <br />constructed to code on each predetermined site by the City. Potential locations <br />include the center divide on Davis Street between the overpass and Timothy <br />Drive near The Gate, East 14th Street, Hesperian Boulevard, MacArthur Boulevard, <br />and Floresta Boulevard. Another opportunity is utilizing changing temporary art <br />to link downtown to the Bal Theatre and other cultural amenities. <br />MURALS & UTILITY BOXES <br />The City of San Leandro, through the foresight of the City Manager’s Office, <br />initiated a mural program to enhance select buildings and utility boxes <br />throughout the community that are highly visible and often unsightly due to their <br />location and scale. Implemented by the Community Development Department <br />in partnership with the Athen B. Gallery, the murals have generated praise for <br />their quality, impact, and success invigorating neighborhoods and transportation <br />corridors. <br />The Mural Project for buildings and utility boxes has set the stage for public <br />art in San Leandro. As it continues to expand to new sites, the method of and <br />criteria for selection needs to remain consistent with its founding. Utilizing a <br />knowledgeable consultant with access to exceptional muralists and with the <br />ability to broker relationships between private property owners and the City is <br />critical to the success of the program. <br />For clarity, a mural is a one-of-a-kind, hand-painted, hand-tiled, or digitally <br />printed image on the exterior wall of a building that does not contain any <br />commercial message that advertises a business conducted, services rendered, or <br />goods produced or sold. The following standards must be considered: <br />1. Commit to the highest standards of artistic expression by encouraging <br />appropriate placement and review of murals. <br />42