I bought as many styles and techniques as possible, regardless of the reputation of the artist, because, in teaching printmaking, every new technique is interesting, and different ideas and different styles should interest different students, rather than trying to teach one method and rather than trying to teach my viewpoint. —Janet Tuner, 1988

Oftentimes, what is left of a civilization is its public art. It is a form of identity. Public art helps define a community’s identity and reveal the unique character of a specific neighborhood. It is a unifying force. In other words, art has power. Chico's public art program is young compared to many cities but it is vibrant. Take a walking tour of the beautiful art benches located in downtown or hop on a bike and visit each public art piece in Chico. Here is a listing. Learn more about the Chico's Public Art Program. You can also check out the complete list of public Art piences here!

Glass artists are a quirky bunch. Their art is a high-stakes dance with heat, color and the fragile beauty of an incredible media-one that changes, swirls, cracks, bubbles, blends and ultimately perplexes even the greatest of masters.