PACT: Public Arts and Conservation Tributes

Help Shape Arts and Nature Experiences at Samuel Ayers Park

You can help guide potential arts and community programming at the City of Red Bluff's Samuel Ayers Park.

Public Art and Conservation Tributes (PACT) is gathering community input to better understand what kinds of creative, nature-based experiences people would like to experience in this park.

We want to hear from community members of all ages and backgrounds. Whether you visit parks often, participate in local arts events, or simply care about the future of public spaces in our community, your feedback matters. We invite you to take a few minutes to complete our public survey and help shape what comes next.

 Take the PACT Interest Survey

An outdoor art setup with canvases, paint supplies, and easels surrounded by greenery and trees.
The image features several cyanotype prints of plants arranged on a wooden surface, surrounded by green leaves and a flower.
An artistic arrangement of leaves, flowers, and seeds, creating a mandala-like design on a textured surface.
A painter creates a landscape artwork by a lake, while a man gestures and speaks to an audience of onlookers.
An outdoor art setup with canvases, paint supplies, and easels surrounded by greenery and trees.
The image features several cyanotype prints of plants arranged on a wooden surface, surrounded by green leaves and a flower.
An artistic arrangement of leaves, flowers, and seeds, creating a mandala-like design on a textured surface.
A painter creates a landscape artwork by a lake, while a man gestures and speaks to an audience of onlookers.

About PACT

This planning effort brings together public art, conservation, and community engagement to explore new ways Samuel Ayers Park can serve as a welcoming, creative, and meaningful public space.

The project is led by Tehama Conservation Fund through support from Arts in California Parks, a partnership between California State Parks, the California Arts Council, and Parks California. This initiative supports artists and local organizations in creating art and cultural experiences in outdoor spaces across the state.

Guiding this planning effort is the PACT Working Group, a collaborative team of local art organizations, educators, conservation professionals, civic partners, and community leaders. The Working Group brings together a range of perspectives and expertise to help plan for future programming that reflects the character of the region, connects people with the natural environment, and creates meaningful experiences for the public.

Throughout this planning phase, the Working Group is gathering input from residents, park users, artists, and community partners to help shape ideas that are locally relevant, accessible, and responsive to community interests.

Why Samuel Ayers Park?

The City of Red Bluff's Samuel Ayers Park (1350 Main St, Red Bluff, CA 96080) is an underused place for community gathering, creative expression, and connection with the local landscape.

Its location near Dog Island Park, an area recognized for ecological importance and potential fish habitat restoration, offers a unique setting for programs that connect people to art, nature, and place. PACT is exploring how creative experiences in this area can encourage appreciation, stewardship, and broader public engagement.