City TV-18 Television that Matters

 
In Plain Sight: Public Art in Santa Barbara 
An hour-long documentary about the history and value of art in our City
Nominated for a 2008 Regional Emmy Award (Best Documentary-Cultural)
Official Entry in the 2008 Santa Barbara International Film Festival
nerbert bayer's chromatic gate Marge Dunlap's fountain "It's Raining" near the Andre Clark Bird Refuge
Whether it's tucked into a hidden Paseo or on the bustling sidewalks of State Street, public art is written on the walls and woven into the tapestry of spaces that help to define Santa Barbara as a city. This hour-long documentary follows the history of public art in Santa Barbara, from ancient Chumash cave paintings to modern installations like Herbert Bayer's Chromatic Gate. It also explores a wide variety of murals, sculptures, and fountains throughout the city, while illuminating the often challenging process of getting new pieces approved and installed. You'll meet many local artists who have contributed to Santa Barbara's artistic heritage over the years, and gain insight on their personal methods of creating art for the community. In Plain Sight offers a multi-faceted perspective on the value and meaning of permanent and temporary public art in our lives, as it often sparks controversy or presents challenges to the viewer, yet, adds to our quality of life immeasurably.
Public Places Giant Steps
The Independent
January 29, 2008		 Film Explores World of Public Art in Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Daily Sound
January 29, 2008		 City TV Scores with 'In Plain Sight'
Noozhawk
January 21, 2008
South Coast Celluloid
The Independent
January 29, 2008		 Review of In Plain Sight
Edhat
January 27, 2008		 In Plain Sight
CASA Magazine
January 18, 2008
Filmmaker Interviews
Edhat
January 25, 2008		 Documentary takes a look at art 'In Plain Sight'
Goleta Valley Voice
August 22, 2007 		Documentary Debuts
CASA Magazine
July 20, 2007
Alfred Ramos Martinez Chapel Frescoes at the Santa Barbara Cemetary Residents of Santa Barbara contribute to the Ortega Park murals
This project was made possible through the generous support of David and Janine Jacoby through the Jacoby Family Trust and Santa Barbara Beautiful. Additional funding was provided through the City Redevelopment Agency. This project would not have been possible without the support of the Arts Advisory Committee for the City of Santa Barbara and the Visual Art in Public Places (VAPP) Committee in partnership with the County Arts Commission.
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