Public Art GUIDE
As you wander around downtown and the wider area of Chico, you'll come across a variety of vibrant and eye-catching artworks such as colorful murals, shining sculptures, tiled benches, water fountains, and other art installations. These pieces not only beautify our sidewalks, alleys, building walls, and parks, but also help to cultivate a lively and inclusive community.
Public Art Database
The following is a non-exhaustive inventory of outdoor public art in and around downtown Chico, which has been funded by both public and private sources. Click each piece for more information. If you have any information for new public art pieces, contact us to help us update our site!
Walking Tours
During the summer, CACF offers free Downtown Chico Public Art Tours. Be sure to download the Benches&Pedestals Map or our new Virtual Tour Guide lead your own tour of the Art Benches and Pedestal Art Seat Project as well as our monthly summer tours.
Virtual Tour
CACF has created a Virtual Tour page that follows the main highlights of our Walking Tour with a downloadable PDF. The virtual tour is narrated by our board president, Mary Gardner and includes a trifold pdf to download or pick up at the Downtown Chico Business Association.
Murals
Looking for more information on Chico's murals? Many of our murals are painted on private property and not fully funded by the city. We are currently adding new and existing murals to our inventory. If you are a mural artist in town or know all about your favorites, feel free to Contact Us so we can include more of Chico's wonderful artists!
