The video can be stopped and started if you'd like to see more detail. The damage to the art work ranges from paint which has been stripped by repeated taping of yard, birthday, etc signs on various pieces to malicious graffiti, paint application, stolen parts and broken mounts for the pieces. This damage now amounts to thousands of dollars. The City Lighting and Landscaping, Arts and Cultural Commission and Code Enforcement are now involved in developing a plan to restore the pieces with the various artists who created them. Preserving and protecting them will be a challenge. Notices have gone out in numerous Natoma Station Newsletters to remind folks to NOT tape signs to the art work and reminding everyone that repairs are paid out of our Lighting and Landscaping fees which are already stretched just for basic maintenance. Fines ranging from $35 to $500 can also be imposed for damaging the art work.
The art pieces in the neighborhood are all done by well-known local artists and many people enjoy it on walks. The pieces also add character to an otherwise typical subdivision. We also realize that there are various tastes in art work, just "not liking" a piece is not an excuse for vandalizing it.
Several folks in the neighborhood have been attempting to keep the art work clean and free from graffiti. More help is needed in notifying police or code enforcement when someone is noticed to be damaging the art work and letting friends/neighbors know that it is not acceptable to use the art work as a bulletin board.
Can the residents of Natoma Station pull together and help to maintain our neighborhood art work?
Edited by Barbara L, 09 January 2012 - 08:25 PM.