Community Art Program (CAP)

The City of Glendora's Community Art Program (CAP) celebrates and promotes public art by encouraging artistic expression in new development projects and connecting artists with opportunities to showcase their work. This program enhances the visual landscape of Glendora and supports a culturally rich and engaged community. 

What is the Community Art Program (CAP)?

Adopted by the Glendora City Council on February 13, 2024, under Ordinance No. 2083 and Resolution No. CC 2024-04, the CAP aims to:

  • Enhance the physical appearance of the city
  • Encourage community identity and pride
  • Support artists through meaningful public art opportunities

Qualifying new developments are required to do one of the following:

  • Install approved public artwork on-site (encouraged)
  • Pay an in-lieu contribution to the City's Art Fund
  • On rare occasions, donate artwork (subject to City Council's approval)

These contributions are based on the Building Permit Valuation (BPV) of the project.

Contribution Requirements

Project Type

Required Contribution
 New commercial, industrial, or mixed-use (with residential as an ancillary component), BPV of $375,000+  1.00% of BPV
 New tenant improvements to existing commercial, industrial, or mixed-use (with residential as an ancillary component), BPV of $375,000+ 0.50% of BPV
 New residential developments with 11+ units, or mixed-use where residential is the primary component 0.25% of BPV

 

See Glendora Municipal Code Section 21.03.150(PDF, 107KB) for full ordinance details.

For Artists

Are you interested in being included in the City of Glendora's Artist Directory?
The Artist Directory is open to all artists, including both residents and non-residents of Glendora. The City uses this directory to:

  • Share Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for local public art opportunities
  • Provide developer applicants (subject to CAP requirements) with a list of available artists for potential collaboration

Becoming part of the Artist Directory is a great way to stay informed and get involved in public art in Glendora.

Register for the Artist Directory(PDF, 216KB)

For Developers

If your project qualifies under CAP, you must submit a CAP Application to either:

  • Propose and install approved artwork
    OR
  • Submit an in-lieu contribution

Please review the CAP requirements prior to applying.

Note: Developers are not limited to selecting artists solely from the City's Artist Directory; however, the directory provides an easy and convenient list of artists to consider for collaboration.

Submit a CAP Application(PDF, 129KB)

Explore Public Art in Glendora

Want to see Glendora's Art? The Art Map, curated by the Glendora Public Library, highlights existing murals, sculptures, and installations across the city.

Public Art Map

For questions about compliance or application steps, please contact the Planning Division:

Planning@cityofglendora.gov
(626) 914-8214

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