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WHY IS PUBLIC ART IMPORTANT TO US?

Public art can celebrate and make visible our aspirations, values and heritage. It can give expression to the many directions that constitute our communities and can characterize our sense of place. Public art can be used to activate space and invigorate communities. Thoughtfully implemented public art can offer cultural meaning to Anaheim and convey its spirit and energy to ourselves and our visitors.

Muzeo Sign by Chance O’Neil

WHY DOES ANAHEIM NEED A PUBLIC ART PLAN?

The Anaheim Public Art Master Plan will help integrate and unite our city together through defining and projecting our values and unique qualities to the immediate region and the world beyond our borders. Our plan will create a roadmap for how we begin to activate our many communities to implement and enjoy public art while also celebrating Anaheim’s spirit and artistic expressions.

Love Mural by members of the Vineyard Anaheim Church under the direction of artists Brian Peterson and Damin Lujan

HOW CAN PUBLIC ART TRANSFORM A CITY?

Public art provides meaning to our public spaces, reflects our history, current conditions and the aspirations of our city. It adds uniqueness to our neighborhoods, and humanizes our built environment. Public art provides the intersection between our past, present, and future, and also has the power to elevate and unite our city through its unique ability to create gains in social, economic, and cultural value.

  • Social Value: When people see themselves reflected in their civic spaces, they have a sense of attachment that allows them to feel ownership and respect.
  • Economic Value: Enhancing the identity and character of Anaheim through public art directly supports cultural tourism and economic development strategies, which can attract and retain residents.
  • Cultural Value: Public Art has the power to invite contemplation, cultivate curiosity and creative thinking, and to create uniqueness through the reflection of local history and culture which gives communities a sense of place and identity.

WHAT DOES PUBLIC ART LOOK LIKE IN 2021?


HOW CAN I GET INVOLVED?

Anyone who lives, works, or invests in the City of Anaheim is encouraged to be involved in shaping the Public Art Master Plan. Here’s how:

      1. Tell us about your neighborhood. Take our Community Character Survey and tell us what makes Anaheim unique and special.
      2. Get creative. Think about what makes Anaheim interesting, unique, a great place to visit or a great place to call home… then send us those thoughts via photos, renderings, sketches, essays, short stories, ideas, tall tales and one-liners. Just use the “Submit Image or Idea” button below.
      3. Take The Project Survey. Using this link, share your ideas and vision for public art by taking this survey. Feel free to send it out to friends and neighbors.
      4. Email us. Contact us anytime at this link. 

MAP TOOL

Using the map tool below and your mouse cursor, highlight and feature the location of special places, current public art, or areas that would be great for public art!  Follow the steps below to participate. 

  1. Click image below to open map in new window.
  2. Navigate to area in Anaheim to drop a pin.
  3. Click the Green selection button in the top left corner.
  4. Drop pin where you'd like to mark your selection.
  5. Choose a type of pin and share a description of it.


NEIGHBORHOOD ORAL HISTORY

Mural by Millard Sheets

Document and preserve the local stories and history of your neighborhood!

Our team is looking to collect local stories from neighborhoods throughout Anaheim. Share your special stories so we can document and preserve them for generations.

WHAT IS THE TIMELINE FOR THE ANAHEIM PUBLIC ART MASTER PLAN?

October 2020 - March 2021: Information Gathering and Research, Project Planning, Public Art Inventory Setup

March - June 2021: Community Engagement

June - September 2021: Master Plan Writing

October 2021: Community Review of Recommendations

December 2021: Community Presentation of Final Public Art Master Plan



EVENTS

TREASURES OF ANAHEIM

Get outside and explore your neighborhood as we celebrate Anaheim’s treasures with a month-long treasure hunt sponsored by Community Service’s Public Art Master Plan effort. Locate each treasure within your district and take a selfie with them. Submit one selfie with your favorite treasure and take the Public Art Master Plan survey for a chance to win 1 of 6 treasure chests filled with swag from local businesses! 

Instructions To Participate & Qualify

  1. The Hunt begins on May 24, 2021. 
  2. The Hunt is open to anyone!
  3. Download the treasure hunt map for your district, locate every treasure in your district, take a selfie with each one, and submit one of your favorite images to the Public Art Master Plan Team here or by emailing amanda@designinglocal.com.
  4. Take the survey for the Public Art Master Plan. 
  5. Check your answers here. 
  6. Winners will be notified the week of June 28, 2021.
  7. Have fun! 

Downloads


District 1 Treasures of Anaheim Map


District 2 Treasures of Anaheim Map


District 3 Treasures of Anaheim Map


District 4 Treasures of Anaheim Map


District 5 Treasures of Anaheim Map


District 6 Treasures of Anaheim Map

Official Rules

You must enter for a chance to win. No purchase is required. Only one prize per person per district will be awarded. Prizes can be claimed at the City of Anaheim Community Services Department located at City Hall (200 South Anaheim Boulevard, 4th floor). Be prepared to take a picture with your prize! Prizes cannot be mailed.

The City of Anaheim reserves the right to use submitted photos in future marketing material. 

Do you have favorite local treasures we should know about? 

A treasure is a physical feature, visible to the public that enhances its surroundings. It can be a work of art, a historic building, a cultural icon, or a folk art gem. Scattered around the city, treasures are sources of delight and pride for the entire community.

Share your favorite treasures with us by adding them to the map or by submitting them below.

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DISTRICT WIDE PUBLIC ART WORKSHOPS: APRIL/MAY

District-wide meetings were held throughout April and May and provided participants an opportunity to think about how public art might impact public space in Anaheim in parks, on corridors, in new developments, and in community gathering spaces.

If you missed this opportunity to participate, there are plenty of upcoming opportunities including two general public art city-wide meetings in June and throughout the summer. Until then, take the survey or check out the presentation below and share your thoughts on it with us here!

RESOURCES

Over the coming months, we'll be sharing project resources here that support this planning project. Check back soon for these updates!