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CAC Public Art Subcommittee - Consideration of (1) Artwork Acquisition of “Old Growth (New/Now)” by Alison Wright; and (2) Artwork Installation at Veterans Memorial Park as part of the Art in Public Places Program Permanent Collection; and (3) Make a Recommendation to the Cultural Affairs Commission if Desired
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Meeting Date: November 4, 2026
Contact Person/Dept: Sally Unsworth / City Manager - Cultural Affairs
Phone Number: (310) 253-6003
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [X] Attachments: [X]
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - Cultural Affairs Commission (11/2/26)
Department Approval: N/A
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommend that the Public Art Subcommittee of the Cultural Affairs Commission (1) consider the presentation of a possible artwork acquisition of “Old Growth (New/ Now)” by Alison Wright; and (2) consider the possible permanent installation of the artwork at Veterans Memorial Park; and (3) consider adding the artwork to Culver City’s Art in Public Places Program’s permanent collection.
BACKGROUND/ DISCUSSION
“Old Growth (New/ Now)” is a large-scale artwork that was previously installed on National Boulevard, between Venice and Washington Boulevards.
The artist Alison Wright describes it as follows:
“Part art installation, part historical exhibition, “Old Growth (New/Now)” looks back to a time when electric poles were associated with cutting edge technology. The installation consists of an array of glass panels imprinted with imagery related to the area’s history, which are mounted to cross arms on actual electric poles, like those that originally served the Red Car Trolley Line. The denser development occurring near new transit corridors today is pushing the art installation, “Old Growth (New/Now)” to seek a new location. The artwork is solar powered ...
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