EM to invest in public art to further beautify community

Eagle Mountain City plans to invest in public art to beautify its public spaces and inspire community pride, with a new program dedicating 0.25% of future capital projects budgets for creative installations.

At the Eagle Mountain City Council meeting on Sept. 17, a code change was adopted that will allocate 0.25% of capital improvement and large construction project budgets to public art.

This change is set to begin in Fiscal Year 2026, which starts in July 2025.

The decision marks another step in the City’s long-term efforts to beautify and enhance the community. By dedicating a portion of its capital improvement budget to public art, Eagle Mountain aims to ensure that public spaces reflect not only the functionality residents desire but also a sense of creativity and cultural value.

Art installations will be added to the City’s capital projects or to public spaces, with the goal of enhancing gathering spaces. Public art can help keep neighborhoods looking well-kept and combat future blight.

The initiative, in the future, is expected to encourage private developers to follow suit, incorporating artwork and other visually appealing features into their own projects.

The percent for art effort aims to establish Eagle Mountain as a community where art plays a central role in shaping the character of neighborhoods and public spaces.

One key aspect of the code change is its flexibility. The percent for art funding is designed to accommodate the financial needs of the City each year, allowing adjustments based on available budgets and prioritizing critical infrastructure needs, while still maintaining the commitment to include public art in capital improvement projects.

As Eagle Mountain continues to develop, this public art program is seen as a way to further enhance a sense of community throughout the city.

While specific projects have yet to be identified, the code change provides room for a wide variety of artistic expressions, from sculptures and murals to potentially interactive installations.

Residents can expect to see the first effects of this initiative in the coming years as art becomes integrated throughout Eagle Mountain, further beautifying the city and creating inviting spaces for both locals and visitors alike.