PUBLIC ART AND PERFORMING ARTS

Glendale City Code ch. 2, art. VI

in effect

Glendale City Code § 2-226 Definitions.

Sec. 2-226. - Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: Annual art projects plan: The plan required by section 2-228 of this Code. Construction project: Any capital project paid for wholly or in part by the city to construct or remodel any building, structure, park, utility, street, sidewalk, or parking facility, or any portion thereof, within the limits of the city. Performing arts: Disciplines include, but are not limited to, dance, theater and music performances held within the limits of the city. Municipal arts fund: The fund required by section 2-229 of this Code. Public art: Works of art placed in publicly accessible locations within the city. Examples of public art include, but are not limited to, sculpture and paintings. (Ord. No. 2474, § 1, 12-13-05)

Glendale City Code § 2-227 General policy.

Sec. 2-227. - General policy. The city accepts a responsibility for expanding experience through public art and the performing arts. Such art has enabled people in all societies to better understand their communities and individual lives. The creation of works of art for public places should be encouraged. A policy is therefore established to direct the inclusion of works of art in city facilities and to encourage the performing arts within the city. (Ord. No. 2474, § 1, 12-13-05)

Glendale City Code § 2-228 Glendale Arts Commission.

Sec. 2-228. - Glendale Arts Commission. (a) Mission. Pursuant to the City Charter of the City of Glendale, Article V, Section 1, to carry out the responsibilities set forth herein, there is hereby created a Glendale Arts Commission. (b) Bylaws. Unless otherwise delineated with this section, the bylaws contained in Chapter 2, Article VIII shall apply. (c) Composition. The commission will consistent of seven (7) members. Members may serve a maximum of two (2) consecutive terms of two (2) years. (d) Powers, duties and responsibilities. The commission shall: (1) Develop an annual art projects plan with the appropriate city staff for the purpose of making recommendations to the city council; (2) Assist with the selection and commissioning of artists with respect to the design, execution and placement of works of art for which appropriation have been made; (3) Review grant applications and recommend funding for grants awarded to non-profit organizations and/or government agencies for supporting performing arts projects and programs held within the Glendale city limits. (Ord. No. 2474, § 1, 12-13-05; Ord. No. O22-32, § 2, 4-26-22)

Glendale City Code § 2-229 Municipal Arts Fund.

Sec. 2-229. - Municipal Arts Fund. (a) There is established in the city treasury a special fund designated "municipal arts fund" into which funds appropriated as contemplated by this article shall be deposited. One percent (1%) of construction projects in the capital improvement program shall be deposited quarterly in the municipal arts fund. (b) This fund shall be used to administer the city's public art and performing arts program. (c) Expenditures from the municipal arts fund shall be recommended by the Glendale Arts Commission through its annual art projects plan and shall be subject to approval by the city council. Expenditures must conform to the city's purchasing regulations, as may be amended from time to time. Any unexpended funds shall be carried over to the following fiscal year. (Ord. No. 2474, § 1, 12-13-05)

Glendale City Code § 2-230 Expenditures for performing arts.

Sec. 2-230. - Expenditures for performing arts. Appropriations for performing arts from the municipal arts fund shall be recommended by the Glendale Arts Commission and shall be subject to approval by the city council. Each disbursement from appropriations for the performing arts pursuant to this article shall be recommended by the arts commission and authorized by the city council. (Ord. No. 2474, § 1, 12-13-05)

Source: City of Glendale, Arizona, City Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/az/glendale/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH2AD_ARTVIPUARPEARFetched: 11/1/2026