Arts & Cultural Affairs Division

Announcing the Annual Grants Program 2012/2013

The Pasadena Arts & Culture Commission and the Cultural Affairs Division are pleased to announce several grant opportunities for 2012-2013.  Grants are available to support the work of the individual artist, bring the creative process into the classroom, fund the programs of our cultural institutions, and aid in long-term planning for the cultural community.
Application deadline: 4:00PM Tuesday, May 15, 2012
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Rotating Public Art Exhibition Program

The Rotating Public Art Exhibition Program seeks to create an outdoor art gallery to enliven the urban landscape, create a dynamic visual experience for residents and visitors, create more venues for artwork in the City, increase exposure and opportunities for artists who live and work in Pasadena, educate the public about public art by stimulating discussion, provide a cultural draw for tourists and provide entrée for artists new to public art.

Artworks were installed from August through December 2011. All nine artworks of the inaugural phase of the program are now installed and available for viewing. Lighting installation will be complete this winter, and a dedication event is being planned for early spring. Please click on the links below for additional information.

Cultural Affairs E-Newsletter

Pasadena Artist's Registry

The City of Pasadena's Artist Registry is an online resource for individuals, schools, arts organizations and others looking to buy art, to hire teaching artists for special programs or permanent employment, or to network with artists in the community. This directory also provides a free venue in which artists and arts organizations can promote their services and strengthen their visibility.

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Artist's Resource Directory

This Directory is provided as a service to the Pasadena community through the support of the City Manager, the Cultural Affairs Division, the Pasadena Arts & Culture Commission and Cultural Nexus

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Cultural Nexus

Beginning in February 2004, the City of Pasadena, led by the Cultural Affairs Division and Arts Commission, embarked on the Cultural Nexus (CNP).  The CNP will be Pasadena's first comprehensive cultural plan and will be largely developed through a series of town hall meetings and special workshops. 

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Public Art Master Plan

In response to Cultural Nexus’ call for a “new vision for public art,” Cultural Affairs convened a Public Art Task Force and worked with the Commission to expand the focus to include a citywide Public Art Plan, currently in development. The Public Art Master Plan is intended to prioritize public art project development and placement city wide. By instituting broad goals and objectives, the plan will unify current public art program guidelines and identify funding sources for implementation. An Advisory Group will vet input gathered via public community meetings and stakeholder interviews. A Plan will be presented to Council in 2012.

Draft recommendations of the Public Art Master Plan will be presented at the following Community Meetings: 

                Thursday, March 1 at 6:30 pm 
                The Armory Center for the Arts
                145 N. Raymond Avenue, Pasadena 

(Parking is available at the Raymond Avenue Parking Garage just north of the Armory between Holly and Walnut, in addition to street parking.)

 
                Saturday, March 3 at 10:00 am
                Jackie Robinson Community Center
                1020 N. Fair Oaks Avenue, Pasadena 

(Parking is available onsite.)

We hope that you will be able to join us to review the Plan recommendations and to provide your feedback!  You are an important component of Pasadena’s new vision for public art.

Additional community meetings will be scheduled in April 2012.

Public Art Program for the Pasadena Convention Center

Arts & Culture Commission approved the exterior artworks for the Pasadena Center at the December 10, 2008 Commission meeting. The artworks were reviewed by City Council and this project is currently on hold.