Exploring Public Art in Chico
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Exploring Public Art in Chico

When you think of Chico, there are probably a few places that come to mind: Chico State, Sierra Nevada, maybe even Kleen Kanteen or Bidwell Park.

Well, you should add “public art destination” to that list.

Throughout Chico, you can find murals, sculptures, and other art installations on parking garages, in alleys, on buildings, and in parks, and almost any place you can think of. Downtown Chico has dozens of paintings and sculptures all within walking distance. Below is a partial list of outdoor public art (both publicly and privately funded) throughout and near Downtown (and beyond)–try to find them all (and let us know if you find others not on our list)!

Explore the City of Chico Arts Commission for more information on the arts in Chico. During the summer the Chico Arts and Culture Foundation also offers free Downtown Chico Public Art Tours; you can also schedule private or custom tours on a donation basis.

Main Street Murals

Found on or right off Main Street throughout the heart of Downtown, these murals make for great selfie backdrops.

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Bridges of Bridges

by Dylan Tellesen

Parking lot behind 601 Main St.

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Lions and Bubbles

by Gregg Payne

5th St. Alley between Main and Broadway

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Compound History, Compound Images

by Lynn Criswell

Inside Chico Municipal Center, 411 Main Street

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Language House

by Scott Teeple

Mid Valley Parking Lot at 6th & Main

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Love

by Jed Speer

Junction of Main & Park Ave.

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Robin Hood

E. 4th & Main Parking Lot

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Esplanade, or Trolly Murals I & II

by William EverOne

City Plaza on Main

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Unity

by Jed Speer

Chico Rotary Plaza, 7th & Wall

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The Club

by Jed Speer, Lori Escobar, Karen Riedler, Jay Buttel, Darrel Evans. Sponsored by Fifth Sun

Chico Rotary Plaza, 7th & Wall

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Love Safety Support Respect

by Jed Speer

3rd & Wall

Broadway Murals

Running parallel to Main, Broadway houses more unique and beautiful Chico murals.

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Phoenix Reset

by William EverOne

3rd & Broadway

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Downtown Kaleidoscope

by Jesus Ramirez

Ringel Park at 1st & Broadway

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Peace and Harmony

by Shepard Fairey and Crew ( Von Zombo, Luka Densmore and Robert Zagula)

526 Broadway

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Pony Express

by Ray Handy Crane

Chico Post Office, 5th & Broadway

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The Bidwells

by Scott Teeple

Parking lot at 2nd & Broadway

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Together

by Jed Speer

Tres Hombres, 100 Broadway St.

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Salmon Run Mosaic

Dan Evers

Hotel Diamond, 220 W. 4th Street

Chico State Murals

Located off Broadway and 2nd, Chico State houses some spectacular murals as well. As the heart of Downtown Chico, it's a must during the art walk.

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Academe

by John Pugh

Taylor Hall, E. 1st at Salem

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by Marek Walczak and Wes Heiss

Chico State Arts & Humanities Building, 2nd St.

Read more about this installation

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Today Decides Tomorrow

by Autumn Robertson (@autnmrose) and Rafa Orti
Taylor Hall, E. 1st at Salem

Read more about this mural

Other Downtown Murals

Venture off the main roads through Downtown, and you'll find still more murals integrated into the city landscape.

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Sign Language Mural

by Valerie Rose (@hellovalerierose)

W. 1st between Wall and Main

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Forgotten Flowers

by Shane Grammer

W. 2nd & Cedar

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Discovery Shoppe Mural

by Gregg Payne

315 Flume St.

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Fire Station 1 Mural

by Roy Steves

W. 9th & Salem

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Monorail

W. 7th & Orange

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Normal Street & Bidwell Flour Mills

by Scott Teeple

2nd & Salem St., on the Chico History Museum

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Peaces' of Chico

by Gregg Payne and Youth Nexus students

E. 1st & Vallambrosa Ave.

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Salem Street Murals

by Dayton Claudio

Downtown Parking Structure, 3rd & Salem

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Tender Loving Coffee

by Wyatt Hersey

365 E. 6th

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Trees

by Scott Teeple

Chase Parking Lot, 200 Block of W. 2nd

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1078 Gallery

by Siana Sonoquie

1710 Park Ave

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La Cocina Economica Mural

by Shane Grammar

E. 4th & Wall

Greater Chico Murals

You'll find great art outside of the Downtown area, though you may need to hop in the car to find these.

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AicoraGems "Jewelry Box" Gallery

by Scott Teeple

1334 Mangrove Ave.

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Freeway Pillars Camouflage Project

by Gregg Payne

Lower Bidwell Park at Hwy 99 Crossing

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Gianella Bridge

by Scott Teeple

5th & Mangrove

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Lawton's Art Space

by Dylan Tellesen

12555 Meridian Road

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Basis Weightlifter

by David Selkirk

Basis Health & Performance, 177 E. 20th Street

Murals on Private Residences & Businesses

These pieces are painted on private homes, so be extra considerate when you're exploring.

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Gnome House

W. 8th & Salem

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Untitled Beach Scene

5th & Hazel

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Untitled Houses

6th & Chestnut

Sculptures & Installations

Beyond murals, you can find interesting 3-D sculptures and installations throughout the city.

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Chico Foothills

by Elizabeth Devereaux

Stained glass mural on Chico Municipal Center, 411 Main

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Our Hands

by Donna Billick

Chico Municipal Building, 411 Main

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Dancing Trout

by Patrick Collentine and Susan Larsen

421 Main St.

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Abbey Road

Formal Education, 127 Main

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Diamond Alley Arches

by Kathleen Nartuhi and David Barta

Salem Street Parking Structure

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Heritage Elm Sculpture

by Owen Gabbert

City Plaza on Main

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Decide and Ride

by Ed McLaughlin

One Mile Recreation Area in Bidwell Park

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The Spiral

by Dave Brown

Oak Way Park, W. 8th

Just Outside Chico

Venture just outside of Chico for other great murals and sculptures!

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Durham Mural

by Christine MacShane

Durham Country Market, corner of Midway and Durham-Dayton Rd.

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