Public Art

Established in 1994 by Alameda County’s “2% for Art” Ordinance, the Public Art Program provides for public art elements connected to capital improvement projects undertaken by Alameda County. The unique artworks are created by professional artists and are integrated into the design of the structure or landscaping, or are in proximity to the project, in any number of treatments and media. Artwork is purchased or commissioned through an open competitive process. A separate call for artists is issued for each project. The Arts Commission administers the Public Art Program with guidance from the Public Art Advisory Committee, a body of nine citizens appointed by the Arts Commission.

The Alameda County Arts Commission manages the Utility Box Art Program in the Unincorporated areas of Ashland, Castro Valley, Cherryland and San Lorenzo.

To report graffiti or vandalism on a Utility Box in these Unincorporated areas, please visit the Alameda County Public Works Agency website at www.acpwa.org or use the County’s web based reporting system Mobile Citizen app.