Tempe Public Art collaborates with other city departments to infuse art into the built environment. Examples include artwork integrated into multi-use paths, sculptural artworks in city parks, murals on city owned buildings, functional artworks like custom bus shelters and unique landmarks in community spaces. Learn more here

Tempe Public Art is home to temporary art initiatives that encourage emerging and seasoned artists to create innovative pieces in the city.  Learn more here

Tempe’s Maryanne Corder Neighborhood Grant program cultivates opportunities for neighborhoods to commission artwork and other improvements that enhance community spaces. The art sites are inventive and sometimes unexpected. Learn more here

The City of Tempe Art in Private Development Ordinance, passed in 1991, requires large, private retail and office developments to commission artwork on their property or support local arts and culture programs. Public art staff assists developers in identifying artists who specialize in creating integrated or landmark public art. Learn more here

Check out our current calls for art, informational videos, info on installing art in your area and frequently asked questions about our program. Learn more here

For online, interactive maps of the public art collection, select one of the links below:

Tempe Public Art collection overview
Tempe Public Art collection searchable map

For printable map tours of the public art collection, select one of the links below:

PDF of Tempe Public Art Town Lake Map
PDF of Tempe Public Art Downtown Map

Contact:

Rebecca Blume Rothman Manager of Public Art
Christine Garner-Beatty Public Art Coordinator 
Sharah Nieto Public Art Specialist
Charvel Nez Public Art Assistant
Yvette Serrano Public Art Digital Content Assistant

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Share your feedback about Tempe’s vibrant public art landscape

This winter, the City of Tempe is embarking on a strategic plan for public art installations throughout Tempe, and you’re invited to share your ideas, preferences and priorities through an online survey and several upcoming public engagement events. 

Get Involved!

The initiative will involve a comprehensive community engagement effort: 

An online survey is open now through Jan. 31 to collect feedback. In addition, the Tempe Public Art team will be popping up at various events and city locations to gather feedback throughout the survey period.