An exchange of community speakers in Vacaville highlighted public enthusiasm for the city’s murals and a conditional private offer to fund a new work downtown. “These murals are a great addition to make our downtown an even more attractive place for people to visit,” one unidentified speaker said, praising last year’s installations including the Touch the Sky statue in Andrews Park and the Lampron theme heart on Main Street.

Speakers said the murals contribute to the downtown experience, noting tree-lined spaces and music in the square help people “sense the art.” Another participant said Sage from Local Edition informed them that Bridal Theaters would like to sponsor a mural and “they’ll pay for it, but they’ll only do it if the city will do an additional mural project downtown.” The same speaker added that they had discussed the possibility with Mayor Carly and city staff while exploring how to make the project happen.

Supporters framed such private funding as a way to sustain momentum for public art. A speaker pointed to the Arts and Culture Master Plan — developed over more than a year with community input — as the guiding document and “catalyst for the future of public art” in Vacaville. Others noted how specific artworks draw residents and visitors to learn about the city’s history; one commenter said passersby ask about the horse imagery and then discover Vacaville’s roots.

Speakers also emphasized the role of art in inspiring young people. “If any younger person could get inspired by anything I do, then, man, that’s where it’s at,” one participant said, describing personal experience with art as a youth.

The transcript records community support and a reported private offer but does not record a formal city decision, budget vote, or a staff report with implementation details. Speakers said they had talked with Mayor Carly and staff, but no action or timeline was included in the discussion captured in the transcript.