Public Arts Advisory Committee (PAAC)

1. THE ARTS IN TWENTYNINE PALMS GENERAL PLAN

The City of Twentynine Palms' General Plan mission statement includes the vision to create and promote its residents' economic and social well-being, guided by sustainability and adaptability principles. Further defined by the goals of:

• Developing a strong and diversified local economy with a focus on arts, cultural tourism, retail, job growth, and overall quality of life for all community members, and
• Preserving the desert environment and its natural and cultural resources for future generations. To enhance its identity as an artistic community and to celebrate and expand its vital and rich artistic legacy, the City established the Art in Public Places (APP) Program in 2004.

 

2. PAAC MISSION STATEMENT

The City of Twentynine Palms established Art in Public Places in 2004 as part of its Public Arts Program. Art in Public Places is administered by the Public Arts Advisory Committee (PAAC). The Twentynine Palms City Council appoints its members who envision literary, visual, and performing arts programming; guide public art performance and installations, support youth and the arts programs in the community, and sponsor Art in Public Places exhibitions.  

 

The PAAC is directed toward supporting high-quality public art and performance in the City with the following objectives:

• To enrich the public environment for both residents and visitors
• To nurture, enhance, and encourage the community's participation in arts
• To enable Twentynine Palms to enhance its identity as an arts community
• To increase public access to promote an understanding and awareness of the arts

In addition to developing new arts programming, the PAAC will maintain an inventory of existing permanent public art and oversee assessment and maintenance of City owned works.

The public is invited to attend the meetings and participate in promoting the arts in Twentynine Palms. The PAAC meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 5:00 p.m. 

For more information, contact the City liaison for the PAAC, Diane Olsen, (760) 367-6799 ext.1007. To receive art news, calls for art, and artist opportunities, email artinpublicplaces29@gmail.com