A sea turtle bobbing its head above water on the west wall of Red Reef Park; a roseate spoonbill swooping down at a beach tunnel entrance along A1A; a whimsical steel figure, captured mid-jump, at Wildflower Park. This is just a sample of the more than 20 pieces of art—murals, sculptures, installations and rotating exhibitions—that beautify Boca Raton’s public spaces. Most have been unveiled only in the past five years, part of an ongoing public-art initiative in the city that coalesced in 2023 with the establishment of a permanent Public Art Boca program and an official public art coordinator, in Veronica Hatch.
Now, the fruits of the program’s labors can be enjoyed easily and succinctly through a just-launched interactive map. The map, available for view and download through the City of Boca Raton’s website, lists every example of public art in Boca, from the vibrant maritime murals at Red Reef; to sculptures at Sanborn Square, Silver Palm Park, Mizner Park Amphitheater and more; to the rotating art exhibitions at the Spanish River and downtown libraries. The maps offer close-up views of the works and information on the local artists and their materials.
The map’s development comes after survey results conducted by the city earlier this year revealed broad support for public art, with 80% of respondents believing public art is an important part of the quality of life in Boca Raton. The best may be yet to come, as Hatch said in a press release that “we look forward to adding many more” examples of public art in the city.
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