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Public Art Program
Florence Public Art Program Mission:
Integrate art into the daily life of our community
Inspire extraordinary creative expression that will enrich public awareness
& Enhance the vitality, economy and diversity of Florence through the arts
Art increases the livability, human interaction, and artistic richness of the City by making art a permanent part of the environment and a legacy for future generations. The City of Florence public art program plays a strong role in community and helps stimulate economic vitality. The art initiative for the City of Florence is a vital ingredient in the cultural fabric and streetscape of our creative city.
The initiative provides opportunities to increase awareness, appreciation, knowledge and education of public art by developing a sense of place, community pride and identity through the creation of new works. Public art provides an opportunity for artists to reach creative solutions to aesthetic opportunities.
The art collection of Florence is held in trust for the public. It seeks to engage people and capture the essence, diversity and personality of the City of Florence. The art collection complements the City's mission of enhancing the lives of it's citizens.
The City's Public Art Program is supported nearly entirely by the City of Florence's Volunteer Public Arts Committee. The Public Arts Committee is tasked with the work in establishing the program including maintenance, development and removal of all pieces. For more information about the committee please click here.
The Public Art Program is actively working on these projects:
- Art Exposed: A Rotating, Outdoor Art Gallery
- Public Art Quest
- The 2023-2025 Public Arts Committee Work Plan
The City of Florence and the Public Art Program has also installed other pieces in the City of Florence for citizens and visitors alike to enjoy.
- Florence Quilt: Stitching Time, Weaving Cultures
- Horse Installation at Florence Senior Center
- Metal Sculpture at Gallagher Park
- Totem Pole at Gallagher Park
- West Coast Overlook by Jesse Swickard at Florence Justice Center
- Sitting Wave Part II by Jesse Swickard at Exploding Whale Memorial Park
Please consider signing up for the Public Arts Committee email distribution list by Clicking Here. For more information about the Public Art Program, contact Chantelle Meyer, Economic Development & Communications Analyst by EMAIL.
Supporting Documents
Public Art Guidelines (421 KB) 
