Public Arts Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

CITY OF TWENTYNINE PALMS PUBLIC ARTS ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGENDA City Hall 6136 Adobe Road, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277 www.29palms.org Wednesday, January 21, 2026 AGENDA 5:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL: PUBLIC COMMENTS This is the time for the public to address the PAAC on issues within the jurisdiction of the PAAC that are not on this agenda. All comments are to be directed to the PAAC and shall not consist of any personal attacks. Members of the public are expected to maintain a professional, courteous decorum during their comments. There is a time limit of three (3) minutes per person. If you haven't already done so, please fill out name and address slips and give them to the PAAC Secretary. The PAAC is prohibited by State law from taking action or discussing items not included on the printed agenda. Public comments on specific agenda items will be deferred until consideration of the item on the agenda. 1. City Report BUSINESS 2. Selection of Chair and Vice Chair 3. Budget Review 5 25-26 PAAC Budget 4. Arts Master Plan 7 - 21 Arts Master Plan Outline - Draft 2023-03-28 PAAC Mission Statement Definitions and Goals - 09-09-2025 Definitions - Temporary Art Installation and Performing Arts Public Art Inventory working spreadsheet 1-13-26 Twentynine Palms Arts Branding Twentynine Palms Public Art Section Page 1 of 34  5. 2026 Community Art Grant Application 23 - 34  Review of Grant Application and documents PAAC Grant Application Guidelines 2026-2027 PAAC Grant Scoring Rubric PAAC Grant Application 2026-2027 REPORTS, REQUESTS, AND COMMUNICATIONS 6. Strategic Planning Committee (Eskandar and Lilly)  Progress updates 7. Exhibitions Committee (Eskandar and Angeles)  Updates  Upcoming Shows 8. Existing and Future Public Arts Committee (Lyons and Razo)  Freedom Plaza Stage Mural update  Chuck Caplinger Signature update 9. Community Arts Grants Committee (Razo and Lilly)  Updates 10. Performing Arts Committee (Lilly and Angeles)  Updates 11. PAAC Arts Advocate of the Year Committee (Lyons and Angeles)  Updates 12. PAAC PR Committee (Lyons and Razo)  Update FUTURE ITEMS  Sponsor Arts and Business Roundtable  City Emails and Host Emails for PAAC Members  Website Audit  PAAC Newsletter  Culinary Arts ADJOURNMENT: It is the intention of the City of Twentynine Palms to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act in all respects. If you are a person with a disability who requires a disability-related modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting, including auxiliary aids or services, please request such modification or accommodation from the City Clerk at (760) 367- 4890 (facsimile). Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to the meeting. Please advise us at the time whether you will require accommodations to participate in meetings on a regular basis. Any person affected by any application on this agenda may submit their concerns in writing prior to the meeting or appear in person and be heard in support or opposition to the proposal at the time the matter is considered on the agenda. The staff reports, applications and environmental documents may be viewed at either the office of Community Development or the office of the City Clerk, 6136 Adobe Road, from 7:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday, except legal holidays. The Invocation is given per Policy 10-01, and does not reflect the views of the City but rather is an expression of speech by a private citizen making the presentation. Telephone inquiries may be made at (760) 367-6799. If you challenge any agenda issue in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues that you or someone else raised at the public meeting described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Twentynine Palms at, or prior to, the public meeting. This notice of agenda is hereby certified to have been posted on or before 4:00 p.m., January 14, 2026. Cindy Villescas CMC, City Clerk Time/Date Page 2 of 34 Page 3 of 34 Page 4 of 34  PAAC BUDGET 25/26 Post Pending Line Catagory Budget Expenditures Actuals Pending Total Reallocated Contract Labor/Admin July Admin July Admin Hrs- 40hrs [24- Hrs- 40hrs [24- 25 Grants & 25 Grants & Donation Donation processing] processing] $1401.75 $1401.75 Aug Admin Aug Admin Hrs- 4.33hrs Hrs- 4.33hrs PAAC Administrator $159.25 NOT $159.25 NOT 1 (11 mo @ 14hrs/$496.36 monthly average) $5,460.00 INVOICED $5,460.00 INVOICED $3,899.00 2 Grant Writing 3 Consultation for Strategic Planning Subtotal- Contract Labor/Admin $5,460.00 $1,561.00 $5,460.00 $1,561.00 $3,899.00 Misc. Administration/City Fees 4 HD Publishing ad/members 5 Project Management Software $100.00 $100.00 Subtotal- Misc. Administration/City Fees $100.00 $100.00 PAAC Community Arts Grants 6 Youth in Arts/Community Arts Programming $10,000.00 $10,000.00 7 Grant Processing (Admin- 28hrs/$1000) $1,000.00 $1,000.00 Subtotal- PAAC Community Arts Grants $11,000.00 $11,000.00 City Art Collection Management 8 Mural Restoration 9 Sculpture Restoration 10 Conservator- (for condition reports) Subtotal- City Art Collection Management Publicity/Outreach 11 Publications/Signs/Graphics (APP/VC) Social Media Manager (Admin- 11mo @ 1.30 hrs/$67.27 monthly 12 average) $740.00 $740.00 Subtotal- Publicity/Outreach $740.00 $740.00 Visitor Center Art Exhibitions 13 Reception Food ($200 per Exhibition) $800.00 $800.00 14 Music/other 15 Misc- bulbs, supplies, etc Subtotal- Visitor Center Art Exhibitions $800.00 $800.00 Contingency 16 Contingency $1,900.00 $1,900.00 Subtotal- Contingency $1,900.00 $1,900.00 Grand Totals $20,000.00 $20,000.00 $16,101.00 9/28/2025 Page 5 of 34 Page 6 of 34  DRAFT ARTS MASTER PLAN OUTLINE 1)1. Permanent Art Installations Goals; More needed, wanted for both public and privately owned Inventory Maintenance Future Locations Guidelines 2)2. Temporary Art Installations Goals Inventory Future Locations Guidelines 3)3. Performance Goals Future Locations Types Guidelines 4. 4) Branding a.a. Placemaking b.b. Wayfinding Page 7 of 34 Page 8 of 34 DRAFT REVISED MISSION STATEMENT: PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE, March 28, 2023 (Corrected) 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. 3. PAAC COMMITTEE MEMBERS Membership of the PAAC is composed of five arts professionals with an option to expand to seven members. In addition to the core members, the PAAC has one alternate. Alternates may vote on items during a temporary absence of a core member, and may become a core member in the case of a PAAC vacancy. A minimum of four members shall be residents of Twentynine Palms. A maximum of three members may be residents of Wonder Valley, or Desert Heights. Absence from Meetings. If a member of the PAAC is absent from three successive regular meetings of the PAAC, without notice cause, the office of such member shall be deemed vacant and the Page 9 of 34 Director shall immediately inform the City Council of such vacancy. An absence due to illness/ and or out of town work is an unavoidable absence and written notice thereof to the Chair of the PAAC on or before the day of any regular meeting of the Committee shall be deemed absence for cause. “Arts” shall be defined as encompassing the commonly accepted contemporary literary, visual and performing arts fields and “professional” shall be defined as having a minimum of five years experience in the field as demonstrated by activities listed on a resume. Arts professionals are defined as curators; visual and performing artists; writers, poets, architects, art critics, historians and educators, leaders of arts non profit organizations and other persons with arts backgrounds respected in their fields. As the PAAC is a committee requiring expertise in a specific field, applications are reviewed by the Chair of the PAAC and a two-member ad-hoc committee of the City Council, then referred to the City Council for appointment. The term of the appointment is four years, with four members with terms ending on even years divisible by four, and the other members ’terms ending on even years not divisible by four. PAAC members may apply for reappointment at the conclusion of their term. The number of terms are unlimited, but term limits may be established bv the City Council. 4. PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE RESPONSIBILITIES The PAAC is charged with the responsibility to: 1. Be an advisory body in envisioning City government initiated literary, visual and performing cultural arts projects, work with the City Manager and the Community Development Director in determining appropriate cultural arts project budgets and locations and to serve as a selection panel for all City government initiated cultural arts installations and programming. 2. Serve as an advisory body for all privately initiated literary, visual and performing arts projects and cultural arts events requesting City funding. 3. Provide optional aesthetic and technical recommendations for literary, visual and performing arts projects for City departments and City Council. 4. Create and recommend cultural policy for the literary, visual and performing arts for the City of Twentynine Palms. 5. Nurture, enhance, and encourage the community's participation in the cultural arts through envisioning and funding literary, visual and performing arts programming, including grants for youth and adult programming in the arts. 6. Oversee periodic assessments of permanent public art in the City collection and recommend maintenance and preservation plans and budgets to City Council. 5. PAAC MEETING DATE, TIME AND LOCATION 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 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall or as otherwise determined by the majority vote of the PAAC. For more information, email artinpublicplaces29@gmail.com 1 Page 10 of 34 Definitions & Goals: Performing Arts, Culinary Arts, Home/Practical Arts Performing Arts Performing arts are a creative form of art performed by individuals or groups that use their voices, bodies or inanimate objects to convey artistic expression in front of a live audience. Performing arts include a range of disciplines which include theater, dance, and music. There are many different types of performing arts, but some major forms are music, dance, theatre, circus, opera, puppetry, mine and digital media. All disciplines of performing arts have their own unique skills and styles to narrate stories and convey messages. Performing arts can take place in conventional settings, such as theaters or recital halls, but may also be performed in less conventional settings including outdoor spaces, public throughways, any building or room within a building that provides adequate space for the performers and audience (though performing arts can also be provided for a remote viewing audience). Goals: As a city, we welcome, promote and protect performing arts as a vehicle to build community and provide opportunities for self-expression for all of our community members. Our goal includes promoting more performance spaces and opportunities. We want to incorporate the arts in uplifting our underserved community members in addition to supporting established artists. We recognize that it’s important to expose children to the arts, and that the arts can keep our elderly citizens from fading to the fringes of the community. Further, the arts can build bridges between age groups, national origins, and financial strata, creating a stronger community bond. Our current community of performers is an asset for growing revenue for the city. By investing (both financially and in terms of support) in the arts, the city will have an opportunity to attract income through both tourism and business development. Culinary Arts Culinary Art covers preparing, cooking and presenting food. All courses of a meal are involved: amuse bouche, appetizer, entrée, and side dishes. A wide spectrum of disciplines are involved in creating culinary art: food science and nutrition, regionalism and seasonality, flavors and textures, and, of course, the way food is styled on the plate. Page 11 of 34 Technically, breads and desserts have their own art category, but for our purposes, I propose that they be included as part of a wider definition. I also propose including coffee and cocktails/beverages as parts of our high desert culinary arts community. Goals: By promoting culinary arts in 29, we are lighting a beacon that will attract visitors who might otherwise travel no further east than Yucca Valley or Joshua Tree. 29 can become the go-to high desert destination for exciting culinary experiences. Further, culinary arts can inspire our young people to seek a career in food prep and service and can teach community members of all ages to eat healthier. Home / Practical Arts Home / Practical Arts refer to traditional crafts, practiced for generations, to maintain and care for a household. Among the skills demonstrated in Home Arts are needle crafting such as sewing, knitting or crochet, woodworking such as whittling, musical instrument creation, and building, food preservation through drying or canning, This form of art combines practicality with aesthetics, creating unique, beautifully crafted items that can be used regularly within our homes. Goals: Home and practical arts are a wonderful way to bring community members together to teach and learn about skills such as knitting, woodwork, welding, quilting, etc. Further, the skills gained from the classes make students of all ages more self- sufficient and provide opportunity for achievement and to build personal and community pride. This is an opportunity for local organizations including schools, churches, the senior center, and Parks & Rec to work together to create and present events, so inter- organization offerings will be encouraged. Page 12 of 34 Definitions – Temporary Art & Live Artistic Performances Temporary Art Temporary art installations are works of art intended to be displayed for the public, for a limited period, and that does not leave a lasting record. The installations are of a limited duration with a temporary site, function, or audience. They may, for example, be an art event, an exhibition in a publicly-accessed space, or a sculpture with a temporary location. Temporary art installations are specifically designed to exist for a limited duration, often occupying unconventional spaces, transforming familiar environments into thought-provoking settings. Temporary installations frequently explore relevant social, cultural, or environmental themes. Through active public involvement, they make art accessible and meaningful to diverse audiences, fostering a deeper connection between art and the community. Performing Arts Performing arts are a creative form of art performed by individuals or groups that use their voices, bodies or inanimate objects to convey artistic expression in front of a live audience. Performing arts include a range of disciplines which include theater, dance, and music. There are many different types of performing arts, but some major forms are music, dance, theatre, circus, opera, puppetry, mine and digital media. All disciplines of performing arts have their own unique skills and styles to narrate stories and convey messages. Performing arts can take place in conventional settings, such as theaters or recital halls, but may also be performed in less conventional settings including outdoor spaces, public throughways, any building or room within a building that provides adequate space for the performers and audience (though performing arts can also be provided for a remote viewing audience). Page 13 of 34 Page 14 of 34  Item # Description APN Location Land Owner Art Creator Art Owner Last Maintained Year Created 1 Sunburst Sculpture 061424152 H62 & Noel's Knoll Cristobal Gonzalez Simi Dabah 2 Serving with Pride Murals 061505129 Oasis Inn & Suites Veno Nathraj David C. Greene 2021 by Alex Crosier 2008 3 Dipsosaurus Dorsalis 061801292 72252 29 Palms Hwy Raphael Di Febo Chuck Caplinger 2007 4 Grococcyx californianus 061801292 72252 29 Palms Hwy Raphael Di Febo Chuck Caplinger 2007 5 Steel sunburst 061815137 Pizza Hut J. Larry Fugate OR CalTrans Simi Dabah 2000 6 Steel sculpture 061815154 Motel 6 Deep Hospitality Simi Dabah 7 29! Sculpture 061704101 Bullion Avenue City Chuck Caplinger & Moe Pegorelli 2025 2009 8 Ceramic tile mural (removed) 061710308 73389 H62 Jeffrey Dunn Janet Braley (deceased) 1996 (2021) Replaced with ""Birds of Paradise" mural Tommy Wonder 2021 9 Blooming Yucca 061711210 73501 H62 Johnathan Hoang Terry Waite 1996 10 Desert wildlife indoor murals 061711210 73501 H62 Johnathan Hoang Ann Lear 11 Metal sculptures 061822203 Bucklin Park City Steve Riemann 2008 12 Steel wall sculpture 061823236 73544 H62 29 Palms Storage LLC Simi Dabah 13 Steel wall sculpture 061711210 73511 H62 John Masterson Simi Dabah 14 Casa de Java 061823301 73550 H62 Rose Kuot family trust Terry Waite & Bob Whitt 1998 15 Keys Mobile 061729201 MBTA Transit Center MBTA John Whytock 2010 16 Sky Climbers 061726207 Old Schoolhouse Museum 29 Palms Historical Society Steve Riemann 1999 17 Scorpion sculpture 061726308 29 Palms Art Gallery 29 Palms Artists Guild Greg Howlind 2000 18 Desert Iron Flower 061726308 29 Palms Art Gallery 29 Palms Artists Guild Terry Waite 1991 19 Steel Rings 061726308 29 Palms Art Gallery 29 Palms Artists Guild Simi Dabah 2009 20 Happy Guy sculpture 061726308 29 Palms Art Gallery 29 Palms Artists Guild Dusty Chambers 2011 21 Two steel sculptures 061726308 29 Palms Art Gallery 29 Palms Artists Guild Simi Dabah 2014 22 Kinetic steel sculpture 06171731 Old JTNP Headquarters United States of America Steve Riemann 1994 23 Spirit of the Desert, Minerva Hamilton Hoyt Mural 06171731 74485 Nat. Park Drive Paul Smith & Jane Grunt Fam. Trust Cory Ench 2004 24 Eternal Flame 061826201 Veterans Park City Simi Dabah 2004 25 Pioneer Memorial bronze 061826205 City Hall front yard City Mike Hill 1976 26 Indoor Joshua Tree NP mural 062306120 73700 Gorgonio Dr Columbia Bank Jesse Woodard 1999 27 Iron Cross 062308101 Little Church of the Desert Little Church of the Desert Simi Dabah 2009 28 Chain of Life 06211321 Historic Plaza median City Steve Riemann 2009 29 Bill & Ada Hatch, Desert Surveyors 06211321 Historic Plaza park City? Kay Henkel & John Branstetter 2010 30 Mosaics: Ocotillo, Snake, Clouds, Primrose, Five Spot, Coyote, Desert Tortoise, Hawk 06211321 Historic Plaza City? Perry Hoffman, Olive Toscani, Michelle Mark, Lenore Fromm, Leonard Cox 2011 31 Steel sculptures, various 059108115 Sky's the Limit Sky's the Limit Simi Dabah 2007-2014 32 Steel sculptures 062316203 Luckie Park City Simi Dabah 2013 33 Dan Luckenbill memorial sculpture 061829208 29 Palms Library County Public Library Simi Dabah 2013 34 Steel wall sculpture 061729119 Senior Center City Simi Dabah 2014 35 Ram monument, big horn sheep, gold prospector, steel sculptures 061723101 Nat'l Park Drive City Ricardo Breceda, Simi Dabah 2009-2015 36 Pioneer Women 061726207 Old Schoolhouse Museum 29 Palms Historical Society Ricardo Breceda 2016 37 Desert Cactus metal wall sculpture 061825216 6376 Adobe Jermaine Rodney Terry Waite 1996-1998 38 Big horn sheep sculptures 061424146 Harmony Motel Harmony Hospitality 2006 Scott Doten 2015 39 Wrap-around mural 061508208 72051 H62 Sarah Beck Designs, Inc Tommy Wonder 2020 40 Wrap-around mural (removed) 061711210 73511 H62 John Masterson Tommy Wonder 2020 (2025) Replacement - 2 mini desert murals Tommy Wonder 2025 41 Glen Case mural 061723111 73911 H62 Binge 2008 Revocable Trust Glenn Case 2020 42 Kenney Mural 061821109 6380 Split Rock Morongo Basin Healthcare District Tim O'Conner 2020-2021 43 Muckrock murals 061729112 6540 Nat'l Park Drive David Bailey Jules Muck "MuckRock" 2021 44 All Seeing Eye w/Cactus Mural 062312108 5737 Adobe Road Huan Hoang Jules Muck "MuckRock" 2017 45 Cowboy w/Arrow Thru Head mural (removed) 062127117 3733 Adobe Road Lan Ngoc Thi Nguyen Jules Muck "MuckRock" 2024 (2025) 46 Colorful Horse w/Teepees Mural 062306118 6211 Adobe Road Kimberly Holcomb Bunnie Reiss 2023 47 Dog w/Bottle & Cactus Mural 061410113 69131 29 Palms Hwy Oasis Cave Inc Al Marcano 2023 48 Rabbit w/Skeletal Snake & Joshua Tree Mural 061410113 69131 29 Palms Hwy Oasis Cave Inc Son! Visual Co - Artist: Maddie 2024 49 Cactus Sunset Mural 061711212 73527 29 Palms Hwy Eileen A. Leslie Black Light King 2024 50 Ceramic Tile Trash Can 062306120 73700 Gorgonio Dr Columbia Bank Janet Braley (deceased) 51 Current Mural KIOSK 061823326 H62/btwn Jelly Donut/Okinawa Massage TPHS Students 2006 52 Box #1 - Design by: TPHS Student Kyle Bobadilla 062306120 Corner Adobe Rd/Gorgonio DrCity TPHS Students: Kyle Bobadilla, Chantal Zaragoza, Roman Lara, Taylor Frentz, Melody Stahl 2016 53 Box #2 - Design by: TPHS Students Roman Lara & Chantal Zaragoza 061834324 Corner Adobe Rd/Two Mile RdCity TPHS Students: Chantal Zaragoza, Jasmine & Jocely Gaspar, Clarissa Gonzalez, Kyle Bobadilla, Ruby Perez 2017 Traffic Signal Box #1 & #2 were overseen by artist Art Mortimer and coated in 2018 2018 54 Mural - Desert Scene - ACE Desert Hardware 062106103 5152 Adobe Road Morongo Valley High Desert LLC David C. Greene 2024 55 Mural - Roadrunner - Desert Ace Hardware 062106103 5152 Adobe Road ACE Hardware David C. Greene 2019 56 Mural - Desert Scene with Spaceship 73471 29 Palms Hwy GRND SQRL Molly Keen 2023 55 Mural - The Wagon 062123106 29 Palms Elementary School Morongo Unified School District Bruce Hamilton & Students 1996 56 "29 A Desert Oasis" - Cell Tower 062121114 73731 Amboy Road 2020 57 AM Barber Shop Mural 062011125 4004 Adobe Road DACK CAN DRAW 2024 58 Turquoise Stoneware/Tile throughout building complex 062306122 6255 Adobe Road Janet Braley (deceased) Page 15 of 34  59 Boulder #1 (exterior) 061823235 73552 H62 No Town 2023 60 Boulder #2 (courtyard) 061823235 73552 H62 No Town 2025 Item # Description APN Location Land Owner Art Creator Art Owner Last Maintained Year Created 61 29 POMS 061823235 73552 H62 The Real Joshr 2023 62 WIP-City Directory KIOSK 061711329 Freedom Plaza City 2025 63 Jerry Bucklin Park Crest / Plaque 061822201 Visitor Center City 64 Road Banners 1 & 2 City 65 Road Signage 1 City 66 Road Signage 2 City 67 Road Signage 3 061711329 Freedom Plaza City 68 Road Signage 4 061822201 Visitor Center City 69 Trash Cans - Adobe City 70 Trash Cans - Downtown City 71 Trash Cans - Freedom Plaza City 72 Veterans Park - Stone Monument 061826207 6136 Adobe Road City 73 Veterans Plaque 061826207 6136 Adobe Road City 74 Visitor Center Sign 061822201 Visitor Center City 75 "Desert Rose" Mural 059133122 75727 Baseline Road Dustin Otterbach Jules Muck "MuckRock" 2021 76 Metal Horse 059133122 75727 Baseline Road Dustin Otterbach Dustin Otterbach 2011 77 Metal Rocketship 059133122 75727 Baseline Road Dustin Otterbach Dustin Otterbach 2013 Item # Description APN Location Land Owner Art Creator Art Owner Last Maintained Year Created M1 Bill and Frances Keys (removed) Desert Queen Dan & Peter Sawatzky 1994 (2011) M2 Early Life at the Oasis of Mara 061729121 73777 H62 Ranjit Singh Ron Croci & Robert Caughlan III 1995 M3 Dr. James B. Luckie, The Father of Twentynine Palms 062307109 6175 Adobe Rd Frederick Stefan Schmidt Living Trust Don Gray 1995 M4 Neighbors in Nature I (removed) 73484 H62 Larry & Nancy Cherry Eifert 1995 (2006) M5 Desert Storm Homecoming & Victory Parade 062307108 6177 Adobe Rd Sandra K. & Dawn Benton III Chuck & Holgie Caplinger, David Greene 2020-2021 1995 M6 "The Flying Constable" Jack Cones 061825208 6308 Adobe Rd Sheila D. & David D. Bailey Tim O'Conner 1996 M7 The Dirty Sock Camp 061723111 73911 H62 Binge 2008 Revocable Trust John Whytock 1996 M8 William & Elizabeth Campbell 061722118 74017 H62 La Voie Property Trust Richard Wyatt 1996 M9 Johnnie Hastie & The 29 Palms Stage (removed) 73339 H62 Tim O'Conner 1997 (2023) M10 Frank & Helen Bagley and The Bagley Store 062113205 5653 Historic Plaza J.C. & & C.M. Foster / Bond Family Trust Dan & Janis Sawatzky 1997 M11 Bill & Prudie Underhill and The Desert Trail 061825217 6396 Adobe Road Titus & Renee Burns Susan Smith (deceased) 2007 1997 M12 Desert Gold Mining Days 062302118 6455 Mesquite Avenue Ramsey Kitchen LLC John Whytock artist/Terry Waite metal 1998 M13 Flash Flood 061825232 6244 Adobe Rd Kar Ming Lee Art Mortimer 1998 M14 Desert Wildlife (removed) 72252 H62 Chuck Caplinger 1999 (2007) M15 Desert Wildflowers 061711410 73617 H62 Violet L. Steward Trust Dan Kelly (deceased) 2017 2000 (2023) M16 Valentine's Day 061825208 6308 Adobe Rd Sheila D. & David D. Bailey John Pugh 2000 M17 The Sun Rises 062308101 6079 Adobe Rd Little Church of the Desert Richard Wyatt 2001 M18 Boys Basketball Tournament 062316113 Luckie Park City Art Mortimer & 21 local artists 2002 M19 Good Times at Smith's Ranch 061825233 6296 Adobe Rd Dominick M. Diantonio/Darla K. Tili Tim O'Conner 2002 M20 Operation Iraqi Freedom 061823612 6464 Adobe Rd Nam Yi Chung Don Gray 2002 M21 Neighbors in Nature II 061822201 Visitor Center City of Twentynine Palms Larry & Nancy Cherry Eifert 2018 2006 M22 Battle of the Bell 061808301 29 Palms High School Morongo Unified School District Art Mortimer, 3 assistants, 17 students 2007 M23 Spirit of Mara 041716105 73950 Inn Avenue Jane Grunt Smith Makoto Hashigami 2008 M24 29 Palms Skateboard Park 062316113 Luckie Park City Cristian S. Aluas 2008 M25 Keys' Desert Queen Ranch 061825214 6348 Adobe Road Rungrat Prukatthaphong Art Mortimer & 70 community volunteers 2013 M26 CDPA 20th Anniversary 061726207 Old Schoolhouse Museum 29 Palms Historical Society Chuck Caplinger & Art Mortimer 2014 Updated: January 13, 2026 Page 16 of 34 Branding, Placemaking & Wayfinding – Twentynine Palms Arts Master Plan Purpose and Vision Branding in the context of the Twentynine Palms Arts Master Plan serves as more than a visual identity—it’s a strategic tool for placemaking, narrative building, and cultural connectivity. The city seeks to unify its diverse artistic assets, desert landmarks, and public infrastructure under a cohesive visual and thematic system. This system will: - Celebrate the desert heritage, military pride, and cultural vibrancy of Twentynine Palms. - Enhance navigation through visual storytelling and creative signage. - Support tourism, resident engagement, and economic development. - Position the city as a premier High Desert destination for public art and outdoor experiences. 1. The Arts Corridor: Adobe to the Oasis of Mara At the heart of the city’s arts branding initiative is the development of an Arts Corridor—a continuous cultural experience spanning from the Adobe Road commercial district through Downtown to the historic Oasis of Mara. Key Strategies: - Install gateway art pieces at each end of the corridor (e.g., sculptural markers or illuminated signs). - Activate the corridor with murals, rotating art banners, and sidewalk inlays. - Integrate art installations at intersections, bus stops, and community gathering points. - Leverage the upcoming Project Phoenix area as a central node with sculptural seating, storytelling kiosks, and pedestrian-scaled artworks. 2. Branding Guidelines A unified Twentynine Palms Arts Brand will be applied across city arts programs, signage, print materials, and digital platforms: - Logo and Iconography: Visual identity reflecting desert elements, cultural themes, and a unique color palette. - Typography and Color: ADA-compliant fonts and desert-inspired colors. Page 17 of 34 - Tone and Messaging: Welcoming, creative, and grounded in place with phrases like 'Spirit of the Desert' or 'The Creative Oasis'. 3. Placemaking with Public Art Artworks should help define spaces and create memorable experiences: - Functional Art: Bike racks, benches, and shade structures designed by artists. - Storytelling Elements: Use of QR codes, AR, and engraved narratives. - Pop-up Installations: Flexible spaces for temporary or rotating art. 4. Wayfinding Design Standards Wayfinding should be as artistic as it is functional: Signage Hierarchy: - Primary Gateways: Large, sculptural signs with lighting and art. - District Markers: Signs for the Arts Corridor and key areas. - Pedestrian Nodes: Directional signs with maps and artist info. Materials: - Use weather-resistant, desert-friendly materials (Corten steel, concrete, ceramic tile). Accessibility: - Ensure all signage and content meets ADA standards. Collaborations: - Partner with National Park Service, Visit29.org, and local historians. 5. Implementation & Oversight - The Public Arts Advisory Committee (PAAC) will lead branding strategy development. - Guidelines will be reviewed every 3 years. - All city-funded arts and signage projects must follow standards. - Branding will pilot in the Project Phoenix district and expand citywide. Page 18 of 34 Twentynine Palms Public Art Master Plan Public Art Installations are artistic works intentionally and permanently placed in public spaces with the purpose of enhancing the environment, enriching community life, and reflecting local identity. These installations may take many forms —including sculptures, murals, mosaics, architectural integrations, sound pieces, or interactive structures—and are designed to be accessible and meaningful to a broad audience. Unlike art confined to galleries or museums, public art exists in everyday settings such as parks, sidewalks, civic buildings, transit corridors, and open landscapes. It plays a vital role in shaping a city’s visual character, fostering cultural dialogue, and offering residents and visitors opportunities for reflection, inspiration, and connection. Public art is typically commissioned or curated through a public process and supported by municipalities, arts councils, or community partnerships. As a dynamic expression of place, history, and values, public art installations contribute to a community’s sense of identity, belonging, and pride. 1. Goals The Permanent Arts Installation program in Twentynine Palms is designed to: - Celebrate the Desert Spirit: Commission artworks that reflect the beauty, ecology, and mysticism of the Mojave Desert and Joshua Tree National Park. - Honor Local Narratives: Embed themes of military service, pioneer history, Indigenous heritage, and new artistic communities into the city’s visual landscape. - Strengthen Community Identity: Support creative placemaking that fosters civic pride and positions Twentynine Palms as a cultural hub of the Morongo Basin. - Enhance Visitor Experience: Create distinctive public spaces that attract cultural tourism and complement existing attractions like the Oasis of Murals. - Support Local Artists: Prioritize opportunities for regional artists and craftspersons, reinforcing the city’s arts economy. 2. Inventory Twentynine Palms will maintain a comprehensive Public Art Inventory that includes: Page 19 of 34 - The Oasis of Murals collection (current murals, artists, year painted) - Sculptures, memorials, and installations across city parks and downtown - Artworks on city buildings, medians, and gateway signage - Themed public art and land art on public lands - A map and artist directory hosted on the city’s website and Visit29.org, including images and historical context This inventory will be updated annually by the Public Arts Advisory Committee (PAAC) and linked to tourism and educational platforms. 3. Maintenance Given Twentynine Palms' harsh desert environment, proactive maintenance is critical: - UV and Heat Considerations: Protective coatings and materials that resist sun damage, high winds, and sand abrasion. - Mural Conservation: A rotating schedule for mural restoration and re-coating; the original artist shall be the first point of contact. - Vandalism Response: Rapid-response protocols for graffiti or damage, in coordination with city maintenance crews. - Annual Review: All works will be reviewed each year by PAAC in collaboration with local conservators or city staff. A dedicated maintenance fund (1–2% of new capital projects) will be established and potentially supplemented by grants or private sponsorships. 4. Future Locations New permanent art installations will be planned for: - Downtown Revitalization Zone: Including Adobe Road and National Park Drive intersections. - City Parks: Luckie Park, Knott's Sky Park, and Veterans' Park as hubs for interactive or commemorative art. - Civic Gateway Sites: Highway entrances into Twentynine Palms to serve as cultural wayfinding landmarks. - Project Phoenix Development Area: Integrating art into pedestrian corridors, parking lots, and community gathering spaces. - Arts Corridor: Developing a cohesive arts language to tie in the Adobe Corridor to the Oasis of Mara. See Branding section. - Public Trails and Desert Vistas: Opportunities for interpretive desert sculpture or environmental art. Site selection will be guided by equitable distribution, accessibility, and narrative relevance. 5. Guidelines The following principles will govern all permanent installations in Twentynine Palms: - Desert Resilience: Preference for materials and techniques proven in desert climates (e.g., rusted steel, tile, stone, UV-protected paints). - Cultural Integrity: Works must reflect or respectfully engage with local history, the natural environment, or military contributions. - Public Engagement: Residents will be invited to participate in concept development, review processes, and unveilings. - Artist Eligibility: Open calls will favor High Desert artists, with mentorship for Page 20 of 34 emerging voices. - Siting Criteria: Visibility, safety, minimal ecological disruption, ADA compliance, and potential for shade/shelter integration. - Deaccessioning: Works may be relocated or retired after consultation with the artist (if available), public input, and City Council approval. All guidelines will be evaluated biannually by PAAC and adjusted as community needs evolve. Page 21 of 34 Page 22 of 34  PAAC Community Grant Application Guidelines 2026-2027 *Please read the requirements carefully as they are being strictly enforced, with no exceptions.​ Goals & Purpose: To foster community engagement in the arts, the city of Twentynine Palms provides funds to the PAAC specifically for the purpose of helping fund and support arts initiatives that take place in Twentynine Palms, Wonder Valley, or Desert Heights. These programs should enrich and connect our residents, of all ages and cultural backgrounds, through the beauty of art. Programs should focus on one or all of the following areas: Youth & the Arts Programs that give youth experience in a variety of the arts, including visual, literary, and performing arts like music, dance, and theater, as well as culinary arts and practical/home arts such as woodworking, quilting, and landscaping. Cultural Arts Performances & Events involving visual, literary, or performing arts, presented to the public in Twentynine Palms. Science Programs that explore the intersection of science and art, fostering creativity and innovation through interdisciplinary projects such as STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) initiatives. These programs aim to inspire curiosity and critical thinking among participants while highlighting the connections between scientific principles and artistic expression. Public Activations such as workshops, pop ups, installations, performances, or events that boosts access to the arts and strengthens community connection. Website: www.ci.twentynine-palms.ca.us/paac | Email: artinpublicplaces29@gmail.com Page 23 of 34 Requirements:​ Applicants must either be part of a 501(c)3 or a registered, operating business. The city no longer funds individual requests for PAAC grants. If you don’t have either, a local business or 501(c)3 can sponsor you, allowing you to use their name on the application. Another choice is to get a business license from the city for slightly under $130. All paperwork must be filled out completely, using the form formats as they are sent to you. Paperwork created using a different format or using open-source software won’t be considered. Note that the following information and forms will be required in order to be considered: ●​ Proof of 501(c)3 or business license / letter of incorporation from yourself or your sponsor.. ●​ A thoroughly completed application that includes: o​ A complete budget, in the Excel format provided, that provides the full event budget and what, specifically, would be funded by a PAAC grant. o​ A fleshed-out marketing plan. How, exactly, will you be advertising your event? What is the marketing schedule? Which social media platforms will you use? What other media will you employ? What printed collateral, if any, will be distributed? ●​ Event attendance must be a minimum of 20 people. Because of time limitations, we are unable to go back and forth for multiple corrections and to request missing paperwork. A checklist will be provided at the end of this form. Please use it to make sure your application is correct and complete before submitting. Dates: Qualifying programs should be held between June 2026 and May 2027. ​ ​ Grant Amounts: ●​ Total grant fund: $10,000​ Individual grant range: Up to $1,000 NOTE: The percentage of the requested grant money selected events receive will be based on the score granted by PAAC members. Scoring is based on 3 things:​ Website: www.ci.twentynine-palms.ca.us/paac | Email: artinpublicplaces29@gmail.com Page 24 of 34  ●​ Does the applicant meet the city’s requirements for being considered? ●​ Does the event meet the PAAC’s purpose in supporting events as described on the 1st page of this document? ●​ Does the application provide thorough information as requested in the application? ​ If you are requesting the $1000 maximum, but your application falls short of the requirements and only gains a 75% rating after PAAC’s review, the maximum you’ll actually receive is $750. In 2025, no applications with a rating under 70% gained any funding. Budget Form: Applicants must email a completed PAAC Community Grant Budget Form upon completing their grant application to be considered. Matching Funds: New to the grant process this year, all event producers seeking funds must have 25% of the requested total that has been raised through another means. In other words, if you are requesting the maximum of $1000, your budget must show that you have procured $250 through another means – personal donation, sponsorship, etc. Half of the amount of your matching funds can be in-kind trade (volunteer hours, supplies or materials provided free of charge, etc.) There is one way by which the required matching funds will be reduced: If the application is approved for funding, but only receives a rating of 80% from the PAAC (see the note on scoring applications above), the application would receive 80% of the requested amount, so would only need to gather matching funds for the amount granted. Example: If the application is for $1000, but receives a rating of 80%, the amount actually granted would be $800. Therefore, the 25% matching funds would be reduced to $200, reducing the in-kind portion of matching funds to $100. Use of Funds: As budgets are prepared, it’s important to know that PAAC Grant funds can NOT be used for personal IRS payment, alcohol, cash prizes, or gift cards. If they are used for event scholarships, please send in copies of scholarship applications when you submit your final reports. Website: www.ci.twentynine-palms.ca.us/paac | Email: artinpublicplaces29@gmail.com Page 25 of 34 However, we encourage honoraria for artists and instructors and will look favorably on applications that include honoraria in the budget. ​ PAAC’s Grant Process: 1.​ Grant Workshop The January PAAC meeting will center around requirements as described in this document and is a great time to receive both PAAC and the city’s answers to any questions you may have. ​ ​ ​ 2.​ Announcement (February 1, 2026) The PAAC Grant program will be announced via public media releases, emails, and social media. The application and budget forms will be available on the city’s website at that time.​ 3.​ Submission (Due on or before March 1, 2025) *Incomplete applications will not be considered. City representatives will go over each application to make sure all of their required information is present. Once they are satisfied, the applications will be given to the PAAC Grant Committee for review ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 4.​ Application Presentations All applicants are encouraged to attend the PAAC meeting on Wednesday, March18, 2026, in order to present a 2-minute overview of the event and organization/business seeking funding and how it addresses the PAAC’s goals as indicated on page 1 of this form. 5.​ Final PAAC Vote The final PAAC vote for 2026’s grants will take place at the PAAC meeting on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Grant awardees and funding amounts will be decided at that time. 6.​ Announcement Grant awards are announced on April 30, 2026. Applicants are notified via email, whether their application was approved or not. 7.​ Additional Paperwork Deadline Website: www.ci.twentynine-palms.ca.us/paac | Email: artinpublicplaces29@gmail.com Page 26 of 34 The city requires a signed grant agreement and a W-9. These must be submitted before the end of the city’s fiscal year (June 30, 2026) in order to be on the schedule for funds to be disbursed. ​ ​ ​ The event entity – 501(c)3 or business - will need to submit an invoice ON LETTERHEAD along with the grant agreement and W-9. Additional paperwork will be required as well. These forms include proof of insurance and proof of a venue. The city is currently in discussion regarding event fees. Should that be decided before an awardee’s event takes place, a copy of that event permit will be required. These forms must be submitted 90 days or more before the event. ​ 8.​ Receiving Your Funding (Received 60 days before the event date) Invoices are approved by the PAAC, processed by the City of Twentynine Palms Finance Department, and payment is mailed to the applicant entity 60 days prior to the start of the event. ​NOTE: The city will provide 75% of the full funded amount in the initial funding payment. Once the final reports are received (required within 60 days of the event’s close), the final 25% will be disbursed. ​ ​ ​ ​ 9.​ Requirements Once Funded​ Publicity: Applicants are encouraged send out and/or post announcements to promote the program and to send copies of marketing materials to the PAAC via email. All publicity should include a phrase such as: “Funding for this program was provided in part by the Public Arts Advisory Committee (PAAC) of the City of Twentynine Palms.” Also, the city requires their logo on all marketing materials. The PAAC will re-post your announcements and other social media posts, so make sure the PAAC admin is aware of any posts you make! Also, a PAAC representative may come by your event to say hello, so please make sure that PAAC is provided with specifics on date, time, and location, and that we’re informed should anything change. Printed Materials: All program promotional assets should include the PAAC logo AND city logo, which will be provided to accepted grantees. Assets include promotional materials Website: www.ci.twentynine-palms.ca.us/paac | Email: artinpublicplaces29@gmail.com Page 27 of 34  sent in advance of, during, and after the event.​ 10.​Report: Awardees must submit a post-program report to the PAAC within 60 days of the program’s final date using the PAAC’s grant report form and documenting use of grant funds, details of program activities, perceived success of the program or event, etc. ​ Regarding the final budget to be submitted: Though the city appreciates seeing the entire final budget, they require a specific breakdown of exactly what the PAAC grant money was used for. Please note: Anyone who doesn’t complete all of the report paperwork will not be considered for the following year’s grant. 2026 PAAC Grant Submission Checklist: __ Proof of 501(c)3 or active business status (can be sponsoring entity). __ Event producer must be the 501(c)3 or business. Their address must be the one provided. The check will be made out to them. __ Completed application that includes a detailed budget and thorough marketing plan. __ Excel budget, using form provided, that includes info on matching funds. __ 25% of the requested grant amount through other funding methods. 50% of the matching funds can be in-kind donations. __ Know you have access to the information required from awardees: A W-9, proof of venue, proof of insurance, and an invoice for the grant amount on letterhead from the producing entity. Website: www.ci.twentynine-palms.ca.us/paac | Email: artinpublicplaces29@gmail.com Page 28 of 34 Title of Program: (up to 3 Points) Is the name of your program clear? Is the program title exciting for the targeted audience and public? Description of Program: (up to 20 points)​ Detail your program by being as descriptive as possible. Who, what, where, when and how you will execute this program? Include past event history whether yours or inspired by elsewhere when applicable. Director or Program Instructor: (up to 3 points) Name(s) of who will be conducting the program Qualifications of the instructor(s) provided Goals and Proposed Outcomes: (Up to 20 points) Goals of the Program: (10 points) Are program goals clearly stated? Are the goals beneficial to the citizens of Twentynine Palms?​ Expected Number of Participants: (up to 3 points) Is this participant number provided? Anticipated local (Morongo Basin) participants?​ Anticipated out-of-area participants?​ Does this number benefit enough citizens of Twentynine Palms? Ages of participants: (up to 2 points)​ Describe the audience your event is targeted for. Youth attendees?​ Adult attendees?​ Senior attendees?​ All ages? ​ Program Location: (up to 3 points) Is the program location to be held in the City limits of Twentynine Palms? Why is this location practical for the event?​ Is the location ADA-compliant? Program Start Date: (up to 2 points) Is the program date provided?​ Is the date flexible in the event of poor conditions? ​ Page 29 of 34 Program End Date: (up to 2 points)​ Is the program end date provided? ​ Is there a contingency plan in the event of unforeseen issues? Publicity and Marketing Plan: (up to 20 points)​ Have you included references for merit? (i.e. sample of audio or video, an image of art, list of programs, etc) What social media platforms will be utilized? Provide accounts and/or hashtags to be used. Will any print media be engaged? What local institutions will be involved in the promotion of your program? Do you have supporting documentation to provide (ie. mock-ups, past events, marketing material)?​ Have you provided a timeline of marketing methods? ​ Amount Requested: (up to 2 points)​ Is the amount requested reasonable?​ What is the primary use of the funds should you receive an award? Budget: (up to 20 points)​ Using the Budget Template Is the budget clear? Is the budget practical?​ Have you provided other sources of funding (if applicable) on the budget? Page 30 of 34  PAAC Grant Application 2026-2027 Welcome! The PAAC is delighted to offer financial support for your art initiatives in Twentynine Palms. Supported programs should enrich and connect our residents, young and old, through the beauty of art. Grant applications can be submitted by both businesses and individuals. Programs should focus on one or both of the following areas: Youth & the Arts Programs that give youth experience in a variety of the arts, including visual, literary, and performing arts like music, dance, and theater. Cultural Performances & Events, involving visual, literary, or performing arts, that highlight our diverse Twentynine Palms community. Science Programs that explore the intersection of science and art, fostering creativity and innovation through interdisciplinary projects such as STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) initiatives. These programs aim to inspire curiosity and critical thinking among participants while highlighting the connections between scientific principles and artistic expression. Public Activations such as workshops, pop ups, installations, performances, or events that boosts access to the arts and strengthens community connection. Scoring Rubric * Indicates required question Business Information Please enter the information of the applying Business, Non-Profit, or Fiscal Sponsor 1. Name of Organization or Business * Please enter the name of the applying Business or 501(c)(3) Non-Profit 2. California Entity Number * Please enter the California Entity Number of the applying Business or 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Page 31 of 34 3. Address * Please enter the address of the applying Business or 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Contact Information Please enter the contact information your Event Organizer or Primary Contact Person 4. Contact Person First and last name 5. Phone number 6. Email Program Information 7. Title of Program: * 8. Description of Program: * Page 32 of 34 9. Proposed Instructor(s) or Director and qualifications to conduct program: 10. Goals of the Program & Proposed Outcomes: 11. Expected number of participants: 12. Ages of proposed participants: 13. Program Location: 14. Program Start Date: (Program must take place June 2027 and May 2028) Example: January 7, 2019 15. Program End Date: (Program must take place between June 2026 and May 2027) Example: January 7, 2019 Page 33 of 34 16. Please provide a detailed explanation of the marketing plan for your Program: (Include social media handles) NOTE: The PAAC requests supporting documentation for certain proposals to better assess their value for the community and merit for a grant; e.g., provide a link to sample audio or video for a proposed concert or performance artist, include sample images for a proposed art exhibition, or list prior experience with programs for Youth and the Arts. 17. Amount of Grant Requested Amount should range between $500-$1000 Budget Form Please complete and email your budget form to artinpublicplaces29@gmail.com. Budget must be formatted to Excel Budget Form Template This content is neither created nor endorsed by Google. Forms Page 34 of 34