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VENTURA — The City of Ventura is inviting community members to help shape the future of arts and culture by providing input on new policies, updates to grant programs, and a five-year implementation plan.
In March 2025, the Ventura City Council adopted Strategic Priorities to guide City decisions through June 2029. The priorities identify several focus areas for City action, including the development of arts and culture policies, and help staff translate the Council’s vision into programs and initiatives that benefit the community.
In October 2025, the City Council also adopted the Arts and Culture Element of the General Plan. The element establishes a long-term framework to strengthen arts, culture, and heritage in Ventura and was developed with input from residents, artists, and cultural organizations.
Community feedback will help inform the development of new arts and culture policies, updates to City grant programs, and a five-year plan to implement the goals of the Arts and Culture Element. Residents are encouraged to participate by attending a public meeting, joining a pop-up activity, or completing an online survey.
Public Meetings
Friday, March 20, 2026
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11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Ventura City Hall, Community Meeting Room, (English and Spanish materials)
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5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., Museum of Ventura County (English and Spanish materials)
Saturday, March 21, 2026
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10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., Ventura City Hall, Community Meeting Room (English and Spanish materials)
Friday, March 27, 2026
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6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., Virtual meeting in Spanish only
Online and Printed Surveys
Surveys will be available in English and Spanish from Wednesday, March 18 through Wednesday, April 8, 2026. Printed surveys can be found during business hours at the Barranca Vista Community Center, Ventura Aquatics Center, Ventura Avenue Adult Center, City Hall, and Westpark Community Center.
Pop-up engagement opportunities and additional information are available at: www.cityofventura.ca.gov/ArtsCulture.
Whether you are an artist, part of a cultural organization, or someone who enjoys Ventura’s creative community, the City encourages you to share your ideas and help shape the future of arts and culture in Ventura!