FAQs

Public art is art or art experiences across all genres and disciplines, that is temporary and/or permanent, and is free and accessible to the public.

A public art strategy is a document that will help guide future investments for arts and cultural experiences and strengthen the city’s overall public art program for the next 10 years. The document includes a vision, mission, goals, and strategic recommendations developed from research, national best practices, considerations of local circumstance, and feedback collected from the community through a variety of engagement efforts including surveys, public meetings, focus groups, and stakeholder interviews. 

Art Builds Community (ABC) is a nationally operating, women-led firm based in San José, California, specializing in public art planning, policy development, curation, placemaking, and community engagement.  

As cities and towns develop, it is critical to facilitate a balance between new development and existing cultural assets.  Working with public agencies, community groups, and private developers, we devise frameworks that empower artists to participate in shaping changing environments. When artists participate in design, places become more dynamic, engaging, and culturally responsive. Our work builds upon existing cultural assets, valuing the past while welcoming the future. 

Learn more: https://www.artbuildscommunity.com/

The City of Mountain View Visual Arts Committee was established to enrich the City spirit through public art and related community programs. The Committee is dedicated to enlightening the imagination of citizens and consists of seven members. The Community Development Department supports the Visual Arts Committee.

Learn more: https://www.mountainview.gov/our-city/city-council/boards-commissions-and-committees/visual-arts-committee