Issue Sheet ATH2026-051
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City of Smyrna Issue Sheet File Number: ATH2026-051 A Max Bacon City Hall 2800 King Street Smyrna, GA 30080 1 5 0 4 Agenda Date: 6/1/2026 In Control: City Council File Type: Authorization Agenda Section: Formal Business Department: Administration Agenda Title: Adoption of the City of Smyrna Public Art Master Plan Citywide ISSUE AND BACKGROUND: The City of Smyrna Public Art Master Plan serves as a vital guide for expanding and implementing Smyrna’s growing public art program over the next decade. Informed by both national best practices and extensive community input, and developed in partnership with Designing Local, LLC, City staff, and the community, the Plan provides strategic recommendations and creative activations that reflect the city’s past, present, and future. While it captures Smyrna’s needs and community desires for public art at a specific moment in time, it is intended to function as a living roadmap designed to cultivate community connection, activate gathering spaces, and support a sustainably funded program, while showcasing Smyrna’s unique identity and enlivening its public spaces. This Plan is a direct result of community input, reflecting the aspirations for public art and its role in shaping Smyrna’s future. Building on over a decade of public art initiatives, including murals, sculptures, and artist-led projects, it also responds to the growing enthusiasm for public art across the city. As Smyrna continues to plan for future development and enhanced community spaces, this Plan provides a cohesive vision and clear strategy for integrating high-quality public art throughout all seven wards. Intended for implementation by City staff and the Smyrna Public Art Committee, with support from the Mayor and City Council, the Plan will guide the continued growth of a vibrant and impactful public art program. RECOMMENDATION / REQUESTED ACTION: Staff recommends the adoption of the Smyrna Public Art Master Plan.