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4 <br />There were several recurring themes that arose in most Individual interviews, <br />focus groups, and community forums (Appendix A). Although the emphasis of <br />this plan is visual art in public places, interest in elevating the performing arts in <br />San Leandro was a dominant theme. Those interviewed see the arts as a catalyst <br />for welcoming and orienting people to neighborhoods, creating destinations <br />and gathering places, enlivening the pedestrian and bicycling experience and <br />reinforcing a sense of community pride, identity and connection to local history <br />and culture. <br />Here’s what was said. Arts and culture experiences in San Leandro should: <br />• Be distributed throughout all neighborhoods of the city, focusing on <br />areas where people gather and in unexpected places that encourage <br />exploration. <br />• Represent a broad variety of artistic and performing arts media and <br />forms of expression. <br />• Strive for artistic excellence. <br />• Provide meaningful arts opportunities for youth and families, including <br />activities and events that engage parents and their children. <br />• Recognize cultural diversity, language, and access as integral features of <br />all programs and activities to broaden participation in the arts. <br />• Include both permanent and temporary artwork. <br />• Support and build the local and regional artist community by offering <br />affordable space to work, display their art, and spend time together. <br />Engage partners to build support for the arts by collaborating with <br />community organizations, businesses, and corporations. <br />VISION STATEMENT <br />Arts and culture in San Leandro inspire openness and change, reflecting its <br />people, diverse population, history, innovation, and the beauty of its natural <br />environment. <br />KEY RECOMENDATIONS <br />These recommendations form the foundation of the Public Art Master Plan for the <br />City of San Leandro. Each key recommendation is summarized below, discussed <br />in greater detail in this Public Art Master Plan, and supported with sample <br />documents, guidelines, and studies in the appendices. <br />15