Public Art
City of Santa Rosa Public Art Program
Vision
An empowered, thriving, and inclusive Santa Rosa community connected through the power of art.
Mission
Champion artistic expression and amplify community voices through a diverse array of public art experiences.
Theory of Change
Our theory of change, as seen below, articulates how the Public Art Program will fulfill the vision of a thriving and inclusive Santa Rosa region. It outlines the logic behind how our mission and activities will produce outputs and outcomes that lead to our vision.
Public Art
Public art is art—in any media—that is created for the benefit of the general public. Public art is inherently expansive, requiring only that it be visually and/or physically accessible to the public. In Santa Rosa, we strive for public art that is placemaking, meaning-making, and community-building, and welcome art makers of any discipline, practice, background, and vision.
Strategic Plan FY 2021-2024
The City of Santa Rosa’s Public Art Program and Art in Public Places Committee (APPC) embarked on a strategic planning process to set a new, bold vision that can help the City navigate the current crises and build an empowered, thriving, and inclusive Santa Rosa community connected through the power of art. The resulting four-year plan stretches from FY2021 – FY2024 and was created in collaboration with City staff, APPC members, area artists, issue experts, community leaders, and engaged citizens. CLICK HERE to learn more.
{ | Champion artistic expression and amplify community voices through a diverse array of public art experiences | } | ||
| To serve our community our community, artists, and stakeholders, the Public Art Program, with the support of the Art in Public Places Committee, will take a strategic three-prong approach to public art programming. | ||||
| CONNECT We will amplify our messaging to increase community engagement | ||||
| CHAMPION We will provide voice and platform for diverse community expression | ||||
| CATALYZE We will empower community through equitable and accessible programming | ||||
| ARTISTS | COMMUNITY | PARTNERS | ||
Connect artists to City resources and services and demystify the governmental regulations and processes | Bring public art programming to neighborhoods throughout Santa Rosa. | Engage with City departments and community partners to amplify our reach and capacity. | ||
| ↓ | ↓ | ↓ | ||
A more diverse group of artists are engaged and empowered to find new opportunities to create public art. | Santa Rosans have access to art experiences that reflect their culture and sense of place. | Public art is embedded into the fabric of the City and opportunities to support community art expand key strategic partnerships. | ||
{ | An empowered, thriving, and inclusive Santa Rosa community connected through the power of art. | } | ||
