Art in Public Places Mission Statement: The goal of this program is to present art exhibits that promote local artists and imported artists of all ages, cultural backgrounds and all arts media by displaying their works in a prominent public place, in order to enhance the arts awareness of the community.

Regularly rotating shows, featuring the works of many local and regional artists, are on display at the Del Norte County Courthouse: ( 450 H Street, Crescent City, CA 95531) For new exhibit dates, see the Community Arts Calendar

Community-owned galleries and exhibit spaces:

• Bay Studios: stained glass, ceramics, and more on display. 1030 Sunset Circle* (707) 464-9324
• Crescent Harbor Gallery: home of the Coast Redwood Art Association, this north coast gallery features monthly exhibits by the "artist of the month" and other gallery members. 140 Marine Way (707) 464-9133
  
• College of the Redwoods, Del Norte: the main corridor of Crescent City's community college often features rotating art shows by local artists and students of the arts. 883 W. Washington Blvd. (707) 465-2300
  
• Lost Coast Gallery: this unique gallery features sculptural works incorporating neon, as well as jewelry. Open 10-4 on Saturday and by appointment. 625 2nd St. (707) 218-8498

Publicly-accessible works of art:

• "Unknown"-bronze sculpture by Bruno Groth, located in Tsunami Landing (adjacent to the Del Norte County Public Library at 190 Price Mall)
  
• "Life Cycles of the Salmon"-ceramic wall mural at the entrance to Rural Human Services building, 286 M St.
  
• "Sea Life"-ceramic wall mural in the Fred Endert Municipal Swimming Pool, 1000 Play St.