The Eugene Public Library’s Bethel Branch got a facelift in late summer 2023 when artist Santiago Uceda painted a mural intended to evoke “the essence of imagination and how books can transport us to different worlds.” Learn More
Margaret Dewar of Mural Mice Universal recently completed a new mural in Downtown Eugene, but community members may notice it changing over the next two years. Learn More
When COVID-19 broke out in 2020, the City of Eugene sought a way for the community to escape the dullness of lockdown. Thus, Windowfront Exhibitions was born and has since blossomed into so much more than a pandemic-induced display. Learn More
With last summer’s festival, the City of Eugene met high standards for ethical and sustainable event planning, setting an example that other cities can follow. Learn More
The bike corridor along 13th Avenue now includes newly finished traffic box art. Michael Erickson was hired by the City of Eugene to paint the boxes between Charnelton and Alder along 13th Avenue, with the theme of bicycle safety. Learn More
Have you noticed the new wayfinding signs throughout Eugene? Local artist Tim Jarvis handcrafted colorful glass finials to sit atop these new signposts. Learn More
Whiteaker Community Art Team (WCAT) is excited to announce the installation of the Free Wall Project which will serve as a freestanding art wall where people are empowered to share their art. Learn More
Art changes the way we treat public spaces. Learn how the Cultural Services team uses art and community events to activate downtown Eugene by transforming unused spaces into thriving cultural centers. Watch Video
“Art is the People” explores the vital role of public art and events in building community and fostering cultural understanding through interviews with City of Eugene Cultural Services staff, artists and community partners. Watch Video
Eugene poet Jorah LaFleur explores the importance of artists and their role in community recovery in her poem "Emergence," a project supported by the Lane Arts Council Individual Artist grant and the City of Eugene Cultural Services. Watch Video
