If gardens are for people then outdoor art can be for inspiration. The city of Santa Rosa takes this inspiration a step further with the Art in Public Places Program, which recognizes that art and culture in a public setting can enrich a community. Currently the art project is displaying a presentation of the finalists’ latest proposals to the selection panel, before the final award is announced for the next installation of work.

 

Art in Public Places is one of several Arts and Culture programs made available by the City of Santa Rosa, supporting a total of six projects, including the Civic Artwalk. Artwalk is already in its second rotation and features the most recent installations of Robert Ellison’s Renaissance, William Wareham’s Missa week, Penny Michel’s Ice Woman IV, and Karl Saliter’s Collective Impulse. These works compliment the previous group of public art pieces that make up the Artwalk. The Artwalk begins at Depot Park in Railroad Square; the full route can be found here.

In addition to being distinctive visual landmarks, the outdoor displays look to become permanent timeless icons of inspiration to our greater region of scenic vineyards in Sonoma.

Posted by:Ernie Basoco