Public Art

Mission Statement and Goals

The City of Petaluma’s public art program is committed to enhancing the appearance and cultural richness of the City by incorporating works of art into public places and fostering art within public view or access in private developments. The public art program encourages the use of art to celebrate the City’s rich history, its significant environmental assets and the diversity of its community as well as to salute creativity, innovation and artistic excellence.

The primary goals which assist the Petaluma Public Art Committee and City Staff in implementing the public art program are:

  • Promote the display of public artwork through projects;
  • Develop a public art program that addresses and reflects the values, cultures and aspirations of the community;
  • Create a public art program that supports and advances the urban design and community goals of the City;
  • Develop community support for and encourage community participation in the public art program; and
  • Integrate the public art program into City ordinances, policies, plans and procedures to ensure the long-term viability of the public art program and the public art purchased under the program.

Updates:

  • April 2025: Naga will be leaving the Petaluma Fairgrounds mid-April, please make plans to visit Naga before he moves on in his journey
  • Current: Vandalism repairs at Keller Street Parking Garage
  • February- April 2025: Lynch Creek Trail Murals Lynch part of the Lynch Creek Trail Improvement Project
  • March 2025: Kenilworth Teen Center Mural Project Begins
  • Summer/ Fall 2025: Lucchesi Skatepark Public Art Request for Proposals (RFP) opens

Petaluma Public Art Committee

The Petaluma Public Art Committee (PPAC) reviews and approves public art applications and related materials for any public art project on public property or as part of a public construction project as defined in Chapter 18 of the Implementing Zoning Ordinance, and provides general oversight of the public art program, its projects, and sites.

Have Questions? We're here for you!

The Public Art Committee would like to hear your questions, comments, and feedback! Feel free to reach out via email at [email protected].

Active Public Art Projects

"Naga" at the Petaluma Fairgrounds

Coming Soon... Lucchesi Skatepark Public Art RFP

Kenilworth Teen Center Front Image

Kenilworth Teen Center Mural Project

Mary Fuller McChesney Estate Acquisition

Kenilworth Playground Public Art

Past and Completed Public Art Projects

Woven Stories

Community Art Grants - 2021/22

The True Heart of Petaluma. Ode to the Petaluma Fairgrounds #1

Fine Balance

Keller Street Parking Garage

MAGNIFICENT 'Rex Ace Hardware' MURAL

Making Progress

River Arch

Women in Science Mural

Black Lives Matter Mural

Public Art Map

Green icons are City-funded artworks from the Public Art Fund. Blue icons are public artworks funded from other sources, including private organizations and groups. Click on the map icons to learn more about the artworks!

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