Public Art Identity Rebrand
Summary
The city is designing an icon to mark inclusive programs and spaces, showing three concepts: a Central Coast landscape, a 'We Are' word mark, and an abstract monarch butterfly. Commissioners leaned toward the butterfly but pushed for temporary English/Spanish text to avoid language barriers.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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Last discussed Sep 2, 2026.
Impact analysis
Residents and visitors looking for welcoming, inclusive city programs and partner businesses.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Human Relations Commission
The city finalized a new icon signaling inclusive spaces, rolling it out in phases from city staff now to a public symposium December 3 and a full public campaign through April 2027.
Promotional Coordinating Committee
After a public survey drew nearly 200 responses, the city unveiled a new public art logo built around "bold, playful, and whimsical." Parks and Recreation plans to use it on all future promotions, plaques, and a new website with QR codes linking visitors to artists.
Promotional Coordinating Committee
The city's public art program is getting a new look based on a survey that called for a 'playful, bold, whimsical' identity. A subcommittee picks the final direction April 21, and the full committee will review and approve it after.
Human Relations Commission
The city is designing an icon to mark inclusive programs and spaces, showing three concepts: a Central Coast landscape, a 'We Are' word mark, and an abstract monarch butterfly. Commissioners leaned toward the butterfly but pushed for temporary English/Spanish text to avoid language barriers.
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