Costa Mesa Arts Commission weighs 1% for-art draft; builders urge incentives, not mandates Staff presented a draft arts-in-public-places ordinance modeled on Laguna Beach that would require 1% for art on new development. The Building Industry Association urged exempting housing and recommended incentives such as expedited permitting and fee credits; commissioners asked staff to study incentive options and comparable cities.

Costa Mesa is considering a bold new ordinance mandating 1% for public art in development, but builders are raising alarms about potential barriers to housing production.

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Newport-Mesa Unified updates arts programs; Save the Music grants provide instruments to local schools A Newport-Mesa Unified School District representative reported on Prop 28-funded expansions in dance, theater and secondary arts coaching, and said Save the Music Foundation awarded roughly $60,000 in instruments and materials to two Costa Mesa-area schools while providing professional development for teachers.

The Newport-Mesa Unified School District is transforming arts education with new funding and partnerships, bringing dance, theater, and music programs to life in local schools!

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Cincinnati Arts Conference Highlights Cultural Assets and Community Engagement Initiatives Attendees explored Cincinnati's art scene, including its murals and cultural institutions.

Costa Mesa is set to elevate its arts scene with exciting performances, a vibrant exhibition, and a celebration of cultural heritage this September!

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Costa Mesa Arts Commission confirms new poet laureate and reports on arts programs Commission discusses upcoming art crawl and approves utility box arts program.

The Costa Mesa Arts Commission is set to unveil its first-ever poet laureate and kick off an exciting Art Crawl, promising a vibrant celebration of creativity in the community!

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