The residents of the City of Solana Beach have expressed a desire to further enhance the identity of their City as an artistic community. To ensure that the cultural experience of the City is enriching and engaging, the community, through its Public Arts Program intends to celebrate its artistic heritage and vital art community by embracing the area's cultural potential and opportunities, thus guaranteeing future generations a rich artistic legacy. By acquiring and exhibiting quality works of art, providing access to a variety of performance arts, and by offering a diverse mixture of cultural events, it is the City of Solana Beach's intent to be a destination for public art.

Public art displays, art shops, the Public Arts Advisory Commission and the artists who live here make Solana Beach a destination for art lovers.

More details regarding Solana Beach's Public Art may be found in the City's Master Art Policy.

 Solana Beach Public Arts Registry

Calling all local artists interested in joining Solana Beach's Public Art Programs or upcoming projects! Join the Solana Beach Public Arts Registry today and stay informed through our email-based notification system. Receive updates on upcoming Call to Artist opportunities, new public art programs, and projects available for submission.

Whether you're an established artist seeking fresh avenues for expression or an art enthusiast eager to engage in community projects, our registry ensures you're in the loop. Don't miss out on the opportunity to showcase your talent and contribute to Solana Beach's cultural landscape. Sign up now!

Solana Beach Public Arts Registry

Current Call For Artists

The City and the Solana Beach Public Arts Commission are excited to offer four distinct call for artists opportunities. Each of these opportunities provides a unique way for artists to contribute to our city’s artistic landscape. Check out the full list of Call For Artist Opportunities.

City Hall Gallery Program 2025 Exhibitions

The Public Arts Commission invites you to submit applications for the 2025 City Hall Gallery exhibitions. We're on the lookout for captivating individual or group art and educational exhibitions to be featured throughout the year. With six exhibitions planned, each spanning 8 weeks, here's your opportunity to make a lasting impression on the vibrant Solana Beach art scene. Artists should be prepared with an ample body of work, they are encouraged to take a tour of the space and be familiar with the wall space in order to fill the designated areas.

Submissions Deadline: Friday, October 4th, at 5:30 PM

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