With a rich collection of public art and a diverse creative population, Santa Monica is dedicated to the belief that art is a basic city service and is essential to our city’s continued vitality. Our extensive collection, which ranges from murals to interactive installations, fortifies the city’s cultural base and enhances the overall Santa Monica experience. The City of Santa Monica remains committed to integrating art into the daily life of our community, and invites you to enjoy the collection of public art that makes our city great.
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Four Must-See Pieces to Visit

Livin’ Together by Abbie Jane Baron. 2007. Photo by Bill Short.

Image of Wheels by Anne Marie Karlsen

Wheels by Anne Marie Karlsen. 2010. Photo by Bill Short.

Cradle by Ball-Nogues Studio. 2010. Photo by Ball-Nogues Studio.

Image of Digital Divide by Dan Corson

Digital Divide by Dan Corson. 2009. Photo by Bill Short.

Michele Oka Doner. Wave and Shell Obelisks. 1990. Photo by Santa Monica Cultural Affairs.

Explore Artworks from the Collection

Untitled

by Mark Lere

Two Hundred Fourteen Movements and a View

by Renée Petropoulos

Globe

by Ali Acerol

The Big Wave

by Tony DeLap

Wave and Shell Obelisks

by Michele Oka Doner

Livin' Together

by Abbie Jane Baron.

Saint Monica

by Eugene H. Morahan

Singing Beach Chairs

by Douglas Hollis

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