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MESSAGE FROM CITY MANAGER
KEN STRIP_LIN CELEBRATING 25 YEARS

bringing art to life
IN our community OF THE SANTA CLARITA
"Painting is poetry that is seen rather than felt
and poetry is painting that is felt rather than seen." * *
- Leonardo da Vinci Cowboy
a rt allows us to bring our society together to share an experience, ·. . . .; _· . . ·. ' . . . . ·.• . . .
regardless of differing backgrounds and points of view. It also allows us . . . . ' .. • .•· .. ,.·
to explore ideas, express emotions and better appreciate different cultures.
The 25th anniversary of the Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival, presented by Heritage
Since the formation of the Arts and Events office in 2003 and the Arts
Sierra Medical Group, is set to take place April 19-22, 2018, at the historic William
Commission in 2009, arts and cultural programming in Santa Clarita has
blossomed. Thanks to popular events such as the Cowboy Festival and S. Hart Park! Experience the sights, sounds and swagger of cowboy life through
Concerts in the Park, and through embracing arts education, thought- western music, shows, merchandise, food and more. On Thursday, April 19, the
provoking exhibitions, public art and art grants, Santa Clarita is gaining a silver anniversary will commence with the ever-popular SENSES "Cowboy Kickoff"
reputation as a City of the arts . Block Party, followed by ticketed shows in and around Old Town Newhall. The
festival will set up camp at William S. Hart Park on Saturday, April 21 and Sunday,
The Santa Clarita Arts Master Plan was created in 2016 as a long-term April 22, where guests can enjoy five stages of performances,
roadmap for cultural development in the community and addresses several quality western merchandise and delicious cowboy grub. To top
areas of specific interests in public art, governance of the arts, providing
it off, general admission is FREE!
support to artists and arts organizations, the Old Town Newhall Arts and
Entertainment District, cultural facilities and the creative economy.
Last year, public art received a funding boost through the City Council's
approval of a Civic Art Policy. The policy established a percent-for-art free general ADMISSION!
requirement on all new capital improvement projects, funds from which will
go toward new public art projects.
COME cone,
Following February's Arts and Entertainment Summit, the community is COME all!
buzzing about the possibility of an amphitheater in our City. During the Summit,
residents had a chance to weigh in on the Amphitheater Feasibility Study
and share their thoughts on the focus, location, size and operating structure step right up
of an amphitheater, should one be built in Santa Clarita. For several years now,
residents have advocated for an amphitheater in the City to host large audiences
and performances, and we're thrilled to start exploring this option.

New art is emerging in Santa Clarita every day, offering residents and visitors
an abundance of installations to explore. Did you know that the City manages
eight free art galleries throughout Santa Clarita, each with rotating exhibits?
Also available to those interested in exploring art throughout
the City is our Public Art Tour App, which allows you to go
on a self-guided tour of our public art pieces.

To learn more about the Arts Master Plan, upcoming art
events and the Public Art Tour App, please visit the Santa
Clarita Arts website at SantaClaritaArts.com.

Sincerely,
Ken Striplin
City Manager

kstriplin@santa-clarita.com