Town of Los Gatos Public Art Survey 2025

The Town of Los Gatos Arts and Culture Commission is in the process of creating a Public Arts Master Plan to shape the future direction of public art. Funds for public art in Los Gatos come from fees from new development projects per the Los Gatos Public Arts Fund Ordinance passed in 2022.

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* 1. What is your relationship to Los Gatos? Select all that apply:

Live in Los Gatos

Work in Los Gatos

Regularly visit Los Gatos for shopping, recreation, socialization

None of the above

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* 2. Did you know that Los Gatos has an ordinance that requires new commercial and/or multifamily private development projects (with some exceptions) to contribute to public art in Los Gatos?

Yes

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* 3. What three words or phrases would you use to describe Los Gatos?

Traditional

Whimsical

Innovative

Reserved

Curious

Stoic

Vibrant

Historical

Colorful

Eclectic

Serene

Charming

Elegant

Modern

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* 4. Which three words describe how public art should feel in Los Gatos?

Traditional

Whimsical

Innovative

Reserved

Curious

Stoic

Vibrant

Historical

Colorful

Eclectic

Serene

Charming

Elegant

Modern

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* 5. Please rate the overall quality of public art in Los Gatos (five stars is best).

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* 6. More public art makes Los Gatos a better place to live, work, or visit.

Strongly agree

Agree

Neither agree nor disagree

Disagree

Strongly disagree

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* 7. Where do you recall seeing public art in Los Gatos?

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* 8. What other cities have good public art, and what do you like about the art there?

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* 9. Rank where public art would be the most impactful in Los Gatos?

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* 10. Identify a place in Los Gatos that gives you the most sense of belonging:

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* 11. Rank what type of public art you would like to see more of in Los Gatos:

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* 12. What impact should public art have in Los Gatos?

	High Priority	Medium Priority	Low Priority
Honors the history of Los Gatos	Honors the history of Los Gatos High Priority	Honors the history of Los Gatos Medium Priority	Honors the history of Los Gatos Low Priority
Celebrates the diversity of Los Gatos	Celebrates the diversity of Los Gatos High Priority	Celebrates the diversity of Los Gatos Medium Priority	Celebrates the diversity of Los Gatos Low Priority
Strengthens the identity of Los Gatos	Strengthens the identity of Los Gatos High Priority	Strengthens the identity of Los Gatos Medium Priority	Strengthens the identity of Los Gatos Low Priority
Creates a focus for where people gather in Los Gatos	Creates a focus for where people gather in Los Gatos High Priority	Creates a focus for where people gather in Los Gatos Medium Priority	Creates a focus for where people gather in Los Gatos Low Priority
Creates whimsical surprises	Creates whimsical surprises High Priority	Creates whimsical surprises Medium Priority	Creates whimsical surprises Low Priority
Builds pride in Los Gatos	Builds pride in Los Gatos High Priority	Builds pride in Los Gatos Medium Priority	Builds pride in Los Gatos Low Priority
Sparks conversation	Sparks conversation High Priority	Sparks conversation Medium Priority	Sparks conversation Low Priority
Enhances the built environment	Enhances the built environment High Priority	Enhances the built environment Medium Priority	Enhances the built environment Low Priority
Creates opportunity for reflection and meditation	Creates opportunity for reflection and meditation High Priority	Creates opportunity for reflection and meditation Medium Priority	Creates opportunity for reflection and meditation Low Priority
Beautifies buildings and streets	Beautifies buildings and streets High Priority	Beautifies buildings and streets Medium Priority	Beautifies buildings and streets Low Priority
Creates selfie spots	Creates selfie spots High Priority	Creates selfie spots Medium Priority	Creates selfie spots Low Priority
Identifies specific neighborhoods throughout Los Gatos	Identifies specific neighborhoods throughout Los Gatos High Priority	Identifies specific neighborhoods throughout Los Gatos Medium Priority	Identifies specific neighborhoods throughout Los Gatos Low Priority

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* 13. Does the public art in Los Gatos reflect you as a community member?

It reflects me and the way I see my community

I like it, but it does not reflect me or the way I see my community

I feel disconnected from it

I dislike it

I have no opinion about it

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* 14. Do you consider yourself an artist?

Yes, professional

Yes, hobbyist

Yes, student

Art lover, but not an artist

Not an artist, not an art lover

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* 15. Age

Under 18

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65+