Cathedral City Public Arts

03/28/2022

The Cathedral City Public Arts Commission (PAC) is seeking up to four artists to create artwork that can be photographed and printed on ceramic tiles and to be placed on the Ofelia Bringas Memorial Bridge, located on Cathedral Canyon Drive at the Wash, as art in public places. Each artist...

03/11/2022

ReFresh the Rainbow Crossing Paint Party

It’s that time of year! It’s time to refresh the Rainbow Crossing in preparation for Cathedral City LGBT Days. So, we are putting on a Paint Party for Friday, March 18, 2022 starting at 9 am. Wear old clothes, a pillow or knee pads to kneel on, and old shoes.

We have the paint, paint brushes and equipment, and delicious snacks and drinks! Come join your neighbors and friends. It’s really a party and lots of fun!

Let us know if you are coming so we can make sure to have enough equipment, and more importantly, delicious snacks (bagels, donuts, and more). Email Stone James, staff liaison to the Public Arts Commission, at [email protected]. See you there!

11/17/2021

09/30/2021

City Council Approves Traffic Signal Boxes to Be Wrapped with Historic Photos

Supported by the Cathedral City Public Arts Commission, the City Council voted Wednesday night to allow five traffic signal boxes along East Palm Canyon Drive (HWY 111) to be wrapped with historic photographs in celebration of the City’s history and its 40th Anniversary coming up in November.

Four of the five wrapped boxes will show photos captured and retained by the Cathedral City Historical Society and one box wrapped with historic photos contributed by Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians. The boxes are scheduled to be wrapped in time for the City’s 40th Anniversary Celebration to take place during the Cathedral City Hot Air Balloon Festival, November 19, 2021 through November 21, 2021. Funding for the project comes from the Art in Public Spaces Fund collected through development fees and not at taxpayers' expense.

09/15/2021

9/11 Art Memorial Unveiling Ceremony Video Now Available

On Saturday, September 11, 2021, the City Council, Cathedral City Public Arts Commission and the Cathedral City Fire Department unveiled a 9/11 Art Memorial commemorating the 20th Anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on our nation. The art memorial, located at Fire Station 411, honors those who died and the thousands of injured survivors including the brave first responders and all who perished in the World Trade Towers, at the Pentagon, and on United Flight 93 that crashed in rural Pennsylvania.

Watch the following video that captured the ceremony from beginning to end that features Mayor Raymond Gregory, Mayor Pro Tem Ernesto Gutierrez, Cathedral City High School Student Mariah Hernandez, Fire Chief John Muhr, Fire Captain and Art Memorial Designer Corey Goddard, as well as, Public Arts Commission Chair DeeAnn Hopings.

Video Link: https://youtu.be/ZDYQ2sfS0O4

07/06/2021

Last week, the City Council honored 15 local artists who created art murals on 15 public benches. 14 of the 15 benches are located at the Cathedral City Public Library and the final bench is located at Memorial Park.   Cathedral City resident Emiliano Vazquez has created a documentary-style video.....

07/06/2021

Dedication Video of the Public Bench Beautification Project in Cathedral City

On Wednesday, June 30th, the City Council of Cathedral City honored fifteen artists who participated in the first round of the Public Bench Beautification Project at the Cathedral City Public Library located at 33530 Date Palm Drive.

The beautification project, organized by the Cathedral City Public Arts Commission, requested local artists to submit designs to paint art murals on fourteen outdoor public benches surrounding the public library and one public bench at Memorial Park. More than 70 submissions were received from local artists and the top fifteen were approved by the art commission and city council. Those fifteen benches are now completed and available to the public to view and appreciate.

Each artist will receive a $1,000 stipend from the public art fund for painting the murals.

The artists selected were:
Joana Adams, Cherry Blossom (located at Memorial Park)
Lauren Avitia, Abstract Cactus
Passion Cardenas, Concept 3
Mayte Cedena, Love & Romance
Tony DiSiena, Books for All
Adam Labuen Garcia, Red Hawk/Lizard
Yvonne Gaudet, Hide & Go Seek
David Gonzalez, Saving Bees
Eduardo Kintero, Paint tubes
Karla Lopez, Helping Hand
Jim Pietras, Stripes
Ernesto Ramirez, Roses
Patrick Sheehan, Chevron Design
Kat Trevino, Book/Butterflies
Shiloh Williams, I’ll Wait here

07/01/2021

Public Bench Beautification Project at the Cathedral City Public Library available for your viewing pleasure...

07/01/2021

City Council Honored Artists for the Public Bench Beautification Project

On Wednesday, the City Council of Cathedral City honored fifteen artists who participated in the first round of the Public Bench Beautification Project at the Cathedral City Public Library located at 33530 Date Palm Drive.

The beautification project, organized by the Cathedral City Public Arts Commission, requested local artists to submit designs to paint art murals on fourteen outdoor public benches surrounding the public library and one public bench at Memorial Park. More than 70 submissions were received from local artists and the top fifteen were approved by the art commission and city council. Those fifteen benches are now completed and available to the public to view and appreciate.

Each artist will receive a $1,000 stipend from the public art fund for painting the murals. A dedication video of the event that showcases the benches will be made available soon.

The artists selected were:
Joana Adams, Cherry Blossom (located at Memorial Park)
Lauren Avitia, Abstract Cactus
Passion Cardenas, Concept 3
Mayte Cedena, Love & Romance
Tony DiSiena, Books for All
Adam Labuen Garcia, Red Hawk/Lizard
Yvonne Gaudet, Hide & Go Seek
David Gonzalez, Saving Bees
Eduardo Kintero, Paint tubes
Karla Lopez, Helping Hand
Jim Pietras, Stripes
Ernesto Ramirez, Roses
Patrick Sheehan, Chevron Design
Kat Trevino, Book/Butterflies
Shiloh Williams, I’ll Wait here

06/17/2021

“Fountain of Life” Undergoing a Complete Restoration

Due to a back order of supplies, crews have now finally begun the $146,850 restoration of the Mayor Gregory S. Pettis Fountain of Life that resides in front of City Hall at Town Square Park. The restoration includes fixing broken water statues, cracks in the main fountain pillars, multiple mosaic tiles missing, and the need to clean off years of mineral build-up on the overall interactive water feature. Additionally, the blue soft foam surface surrounding the fountain needs to be completely replaced due to constant water flow, chemicals, and the active use of the fountain for recreational purposes.

The goal is to finish the repairs by mid-to-late July and reopen shortly thereafter for all to frolic and splash play. The Fountain of Life is a treasured landmark in Cathedral City where thousands go to cool down in the summer and admire year-round.

04/28/2021

“Swiss Cheese” Art Sculpture Reinstalled at Panorama Park

On Monday, City crews installed the “Swiss Cheese” art sculpture at the northwest corner of Panorama Park (Calada Road and Peladora Road). Commissioned by the self-taught artist, Simi Dabah, this beautiful metal art piece is left in its natural state, rusting to a warm patina. Mr. Dabah donated this sculpture to the Cathedral City Public Arts Commission many years ago. It was most recently placed near the police department in downtown but was moved to make room for the memorial for our fallen Cathedral City Police Officers David Vasquez and Jermaine Gibson, Sr.

Park visitors will also enjoy the new art sculpture entitled, “Passages,” created by Steve “Shig” Shigley that honors the sacrifices of law enforcement and first responders. This new sculpture is located at the northeast corner of Panorama Park (Avenida Maravilla and Peladora Road). These new art sculptures are part of the City’s Art in Public Places Program with the purpose and intent to promote the general welfare of the public through the acquisition and installation of public art works.

Go take a stroll through Panorama Park and enjoy these newly placed pieces of art.