We are a City where art, inspired by community, welcomes visitors and residents, creating a fun and lively environment that celebrates all things Escondido, heralding our past and manifesting our future.
-City of Escondido Public Art Vision Statement
The Public Art Program exists to enrich the community by seeking, promoting, and providing publicly accessible art that reflects community goals and desires. Excellence and appropriateness shall govern all elements from concept to actualization. The City of Escondido recognizes the need to enrich the life of the community through art in public places. A Public Art Commission has been established to assist and give direction to the placement of public art.
Since the Public Art Program began in 1988, numerous public art projects have been initiated by the City of Escondido and private developers. In 2024, the Public Art Strategic Plan was unanimously adopted by the Escondido City Council during its September 18, 2024 Council session.
Public Art Strategic Plan (PDF)
Public Art Commission
The Public Art Commission meets on the second Monday, every other month (January, March, May, July, September, and November). For details, please visit the Agendas and Minutes Page.
Public Art Commission Subcommittees
- Escondido Expressions (Traffic Signal Boxes)
- Annual Work Plan
- Escondido Creek Trail
- Grand Avenue Art Project
- Queen Califia's Magical Circle
- Grants
- April is Arts, Culture, and Creativity Month
- EUHSD Student Murals
- Community Requests