City of Ventura Public Art Program

City of Ventura Public Art Program

Website: http://www.cityofventura.net/publicart

 805-658-4726

 805-648-1030

 501 Poli Street, Room 226, Ventura, CA 93003

Ventura's Public Art Program was enacted in 1991 and since then has incorporated an artist's vision to capital improvement projects providing visitors and residents alike with a new understanding of urban design in Ventura. Recognizing the substantial economic and social benefits gained through an aesthetic treatment of public spaces and consequent increased retail activity, the City established an ordinance allocating 2% of eligible City capital improvement project costs for the commissioning of artist design services and artwork integrated in the construction of public works. Policy oversight of the program is the responsibility of the Public Art Commission, a seven person volunteer advisory body. 

For a self guided tour of the public art, the City created this downloadable GUIDE MAP.