Sherwood Public Art

Public art invites fresh discovery, promotes meaningful connections and forms memorable experiences. The City of Sherwood tasks the Cultural Arts Commission to uphold its mission and values while expanding the consciousness of its citizens through public art of the highest quality and resonance.

City of Sherwood Public Art Plan Overview & Cultural Arts Commision

Our public art plan provides a vision for public art in Sherwood, mapping a way forward for neighborhoods, businesses, civic groups, and city staff to implement art in public spaces. Public art at its best invites fresh discovery, promotes meaningful connections, and adds to the livability and vibrancy of our city.

Click on the attachments below to access the Sherwood Public Art Master Plan and the Sherwood Murals Plan.

The Murals Plan includes proposal forms and the specific process for implementing murals in Sherwood. Anyone can submit an idea for a mural design or location to the Commission—including individual artists or a group of artists, a building owner, a business owner, a non-profit organization, a citizen or citizen group, or a neighborhood association. Please look through the materials on this website and email Chanda Hall, Center for the Arts Manager, if you have any questions or ideas. You may also submit ideas to the Cultural Arts Commission by emailing CulturalArtsCommission@sherwoodoregon.gov

What is Public Art?

Public art is, most simply, artwork in spaces accessible to the public. Public art can draw from any artistic or creative medium, and can be permanent or temporary. It can include everything from large identity building events to smaller projects led by local artists that add character to an area. Public art is commissioned, acquired or donated to the City in an open and transparent process.

What is the purpose of a Public Art Master Plan?

A Public Art Master Plan is a tool to strategically plan for and maximize the potential of public art by establishing a process for the City to acquire, manage and maintain public art. The Public Art Master Plan is the road map that will lead to a successful, dynamic, well-managed Public Art Program.

VISION of the City of Sherwood Public Arts Program

Public art is, most simply, artwork in spaces accessible to the public. Public art can draw from any artistic or creative medium, and can be permanent or temporary. It can include everything from large identity-building events to smaller projects led by local artists that add character to an area. Public art is commissioned, acquired or donated to the City in an open and transparent process.

MISSION of the City of Sherwood Public Arts Program

The Public Art Program leads the overall program management of Public Art for the benefit and enjoyment of our community. Component responsibilities include the creation of selection committees to select artists and pieces for our public art collection; working to develop processes for all phases of this public art plan; artwork siting; and planning for the care/maintenance of artwork in our public spaces -- artwork that directly reflects the following values.