Brea's Art in Public Places Program

Celebrating 50 Years of Art + the Community

Brea Gallery | 1 Civic Center Cir., Brea 92821

Established in 1975, Brea’s Art in Public Places program was among the first of its kind in California, pioneering the integration of art into everyday public spaces. Through this initiative, private developers in Brea are required to install permanent outdoor sculptures that are accessible for the public to experience and enjoy. 

Over the past fifty years, Brea’s Art in Public Places program has commissioned over 195 sculptures, one of the largest civic art collections in the state. The artworks encompass a wide array of materials, styles, and artistic approaches, representing both nationally and internationally recognized artists.

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Brea's Art in Public Places
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Mapping the Landscape: A 50 Year Dialogue of Art + the Community

on view now through September 15, 2025

Featuring 11 artists from the Arts in Public Places program, this exhibition speaks to the vision, themes, and techniques behind those familiar city-wide works. Explore our "Beyond the Gallery" map to see where exhibiting artists have their public works throughout the city, learn more about the history of the program, and snag some new, exclusive City of Brea merchandise!