ArtPAC’s Political Endorsement Blueprint

Many cities and counties implement municipal codes that require development projects to contribute 1% of building valuations to local funds for public art. Developers have the opportunity to either commission public art projects on their developments (equivalent to 1% of their building valuations) or contribute that percentage to a locally-managed arts fund that supports public art projects and programs.

Goal: Support and endorse candidates in 25% of strategically targeted cities per election cycle, achieving 100% coverage by 2032

At ArtPAC we are focused on encouraging non-1% cities across LA County to support their local arts economies with 1% Development Fund for the Arts policies. We have separate goals and strategies for each group of cities

Track 1: Non-1% Cities

The primary focus for these cities is on expanding 1% arts development funding. We are strategically selecting cities based on development activity and regional impact. Our target is 25% coverage per election cycle.

NON-1% CITIES: Arcadia • Artesia • Avalon • Bell • Bradbury • Carson • Covina • Cudahy • Diamond Bar • Duarte • Gardena • Glendora • Hawaiian Gardens • Hawthorne • Hermosa Beach • Hidden Hills • Industry • Irwindale • La Cañada Flintridge • La Puente • Lakewood • Lawndale • Maywood • Monterey Park • Palos Verdes Estates • Pico Rivera • Rancho Palos Verdes • Rolling Hills • Rolling Hills Estates • Rosemead • San Dimas • San Fernando • San Gabriel • San Marino • Santa Clarita • Signal Hill • South El Monte • Torrance • Vernon • Walnut

Track 2: Existing 1% Cities

We will build a network of experienced arts champions and select cities with geographical, demographic, or economic similarities to targeted non-1% cities. We will also create peer mentorship opportunities for newly elected officials

EXISTING 1% CITIES: Agoura Hills • Alhambra • Azusa • Baldwin Park • Bell Gardens • Bellflower • Beverly Hills • Burbank • Calabasas • Cerritos • Claremont • Commerce • Compton • Culver City • Downey • El Monte • El Segundo • Glendale • Huntington Park • Inglewood • La Habra Heights • La Mirada • La Verne • Lancaster • Lomita • Long Beach • Los Angeles • Lynwood • Malibu • Manhattan Beach • Monrovia • Montebello • Norwalk • Palmdale • Paramount • Pasadena • Pomona • Redondo Beach • Santa Fe Springs • Santa Monica • Sierra Madre • South Gate • South Pasadena • Temple City • West Covina • West Hollywood • Westlake Village • Whittier

Message Development

• Create compelling campaign messaging that candidates can effectively integrate into their platforms

• Develop messaging that both advances arts funding goals and helps candidates win their races

• Base messaging on data-driven community insights

• Differentiate messaging between implementation (non-1% cities) and enhancement (1% cities)

Community Focus Groups

Stakeholder Groups:

• Artist and arts organizations

• Community leaders

• General voters

• Development sector representatives

• Current elected officials from cities with 1% program

Structure:

• Each focus group must include at least one ArtPAC-endorsed elected official from a city with 1% implementation

• Focus groups organized by regional clusters to maximize cross-city collaboration

Purpose:

• Gather insight to craft winning campaign messages that resonate with diverse constituencies while advancing arts funding goals

City Selection Criteria

Non-1% Cities:

• Currently lacks 1% arts development funding

• Helps achieve 25% coverage milestone per cycle

• Has active or planned development projects

• Socioeconomic factors align with program goals

• Strategic value for regional expansion

Existing 1% Cities:

• Strong record of arts program implementation

• Geographical proximity to targeted non-1% cities

• Demographic or economic similarities to non-1% targets

• Potential for mentorship and resource sharing

• Political influence within the region