Public Art

Valparaiso's public art initiatives are funded by the City's Redevelopment Commission with support from private sponsors.  Public art initiatives are recommended by our volunteer Art Advisory Committee.  To learn more about Valparaiso's public art programs or to propose new ideas, contact Maggie Clifton at mclifton@valpo.us.  

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Art Walk Button
Birds of Paradise Button
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Art Advisory Committee
Aimee Tomasek, Valparaiso UniversityJessica Corral, Valparaiso Creative Council
Amy Davis Navardauskas, Art Barn School of ArtStu Summers, Community Volunteer
Jessica Deiotte, Pines Village Retirement Communities
Trish Sarkisian, Redevelopment Commission
Jennifer Brooks, Urschel DevelopmentMaggie Clifton, Committee Staff

The City of Valparaiso also leverages public and private funds to purchase permanent public art features for the community to enjoy.  Examples are highlighted below.

Lucky Dog by Martha Cares at the ValPAWraiso Dog Park
Lucky Dog Green Sculpture
Contemporary Thinker by James Havens at the PCPLS Valparaiso Branch

Contemporary Thinker Sculpture

Rusted Melody by Alex Mendez at Central Park Plaza

Rusted Melody Sculpture