Public art is an important element in defining the quality of life in a growing community. The Yucca Valley Town Council adopted its first public art policy in the Fall of 2002. The Parks, Recreation and Cultural Commission oversees the Public Art Program and is administered through the Town of Yucca Valley Community Services Department. The Public Art Program includes a cataloged inventory of public art, identification of suitable locations for future placements and promotes dialogue with potential donors and contributors. Updates in the public art policy in 2022 led to the development of the Art in Daily Lives and Temporary Art Installation Programs. Through these programs, the Town hopes to connect, support and create more opportunities for the art community.

Public Comment Period: Monument Signage Designs

Share your feedback on the proposed monument signage designs created by members of the community! Following the Monument Signage Call-for-Artists, twenty-three submissions were received and reviewed by the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Commission with five designs selected to move forward to a public comment period. Once completed, the responses will be reviewed by the Commission who will determine their final recommendation to the Town Council.

Review the proposed designs and submit feedback here.

Library Plaza Temporary Art Installation

The Town is seeking to work with local artists as part of its Public Art Program. The goal of the program is to support artists through the creation of public art to be placed throughout the Town to enhance the beauty and vibrancy of Yucca Valley, showcase artists and their work to a broader segment of the community, and bring art to unexpected places.

The Town’s intent is to have rotating art at various locations, including the central library plaza at the intersection of Highways 62 and 247, at the very center of town. During the winter holidays, the prominent location is home to the Town’s Christmas Tree display.

Learn more and apply here by December 2.