This week’s Journeys by Johnbo challenge features a focus on the arts. Public art in all its forms and locations. Whether in a park or a parking lot, an outdoor theater, or a street corner, art in public places can be found in communities worldwide.
Sidewalk Art
Found outside a store. It has a message.
Hanging out in Roseville, Ca.
Found in New York City
Airport Art
Baggage Claim at the Sacramento Metro Airport
Big Red Rabbit seeing travelers at the Sacramento Metro Airport
Indianapolis Airport
Art Found in a Park Setting
Dancing in Eureka, Ca.
Memorial Art
Cyclist Street Memorial
911 Tribute in 2018 Sacramento, Ca.
Art representing place
One day this sculpture appeared on the corner of Eastern and Marconi. I went home, grabbed my camera, and headed back. A while later it was gone.
Before galloping away
A couple of years later, this rooster appeared at this remodeled shopping center. So far, this rooster has found its home in Fair Oaks.
Fair Oaks Rooster
Historical Monument in front of Mono County Courthouse
Entitled Double Check in Zuccotti Park in Manhattan
George M Cohan on Duffy Square in New York City
Maui, Hawaii
Claude Chana Prospecter, founding father of Auburn Ca.
“Welcome” to visitors of Rough and Ready, Ca.
Animals in Public Art
Napa, Ca.
Bodie Ca.Sacramento ZooGreeting visitors at a casinoIn front of a pet shop in Livermore, CaMonterey, Ca
Public Art that enhances its surroundings
Found this creative exhibit of public art in South Sacramento in a vacant lot.
Have I shown you something that you yourself have seen? Are there similar works of public art where you are? There is always surprises to see! Enjoy.
For this week’s challenge, we’re exploring art–outdoors, in the park, on the street–for all to enjoy. Thank you Patti for acknowledging all the art around us.
The last couple of years Sacramento has been encouraging creativity. Alley walls, sidewalks and dumpsters have provided the canvas. Artists of all ages come out to celebrate.
In 2016 alleyways and building throughout Sacramento became the canvas for Wide Open Walls (WOW). This annual event has brought art to all. This year my fellow photographers ventured out without me because Moxie’s puppy class is priority one.
WOW from 2020. One event that our group could enjoy safely.
Another annual event I usually enjoy is Chalk it Up. This artwork is not permanent, but fun to watch, and photograph. The sidewalks around Freemont Park serve as the location. Each square represents an organization, individual idea, or business venture. Again, I did not photograph it this year. Last year, CoVid protocols spread this event out throughout the city.
I came across the Art of the Dumpster in a vacant lot. Each dumpster had the artist’s statement displayed.
Glad I had my camera handy when I came across this dumpster art show in a vacant lot.
I am always on the lookout for murals that informs visitors about the town.
Stopped in Truckee, Ca. (Calif.) one winter day.
I learned something about the City of Livermore.
Lincoln pride is showing.
CCA Murals for Esparto. Their heritage is on display.
Came across this natural display of public art at Half Moon Bay, Ca.
Making the most of the space that surrounds us with art. It is nice to find such “eye candy” where you least expected! Just be ready to experience beauty.
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