The Santa Clara Cultural Commission is excited to announce the installation of a temporary sculpture exhibit at City Hall Plaza. Created by Adrian Landon, "Nebula Rider" is a 2,500-pound, self-standing Pegasus sculpture made of stainless steel and aluminum.

The sculpture is on display at City Hall Plaza, 1500 Warburton Ave., from July 16 - Feb. 15, 2026.

 For more information about the artist, visit his website.

Sculpture Theme

"Catalyst - A New Possibility" invites exploration of the transformative power of change and the emergence of new realities. Ultimately, "Catalyst - A New Possibility" encourages artists to embrace change as a source of inspiration and to use their art to envision a better future.

• Change as a Force: Art could depict change as a dynamic, often unpredictable force, like a rushing river, a volcanic eruption, or a sudden shift in perspective.
• The Catalyst: Art can demonstrate the catalysts – the sparks that ignite change. This could be a single event, an individual, an idea, or even a seemingly insignificant occurrence. Consider representing catalysts as vibrant colors, unexpected juxtapositions, symbolic objects, or an interactive “nudge” that redirects kinetic energy.
• Emergence of New Possibilities: The focus shifts to the outcomes of change – the new realities, unforeseen opportunities, and potential for growth that emerge. Ultimately, "Catalyst - A New Possibility" encourages artists to embrace change as a source of inspiration and to use their art to envision a better future.

Commemorative Months Coloring Pages

Celebrate our City's diversity with commemorative monthly coloring pages. Print the pages or save digital files, color them, and turn them into art with a purpose. Share your finished artwork with us on social media at Facebook.com/CulturalCommission or Instagram.com/CulturalCommission using the hashtag #SantaClaraArts. 

January Coloring Page – National Stay Healthy Month (PDF)
February Coloring Page – African American History Month (PDF)
March Coloring Page – Women’s History Month (PDF)
April Coloring Page – Jazz Appreciation and National Poetry Month (PDF);
May Coloring Page – South Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (PDF)
June Coloring Page – Pride Month (PDF)
July Coloring 4 Pages – American Independence (PDF)
August Coloring 2 Pages – Women’s Equality Day & Muslim Awareness & Appreciation Month (PDF)
September Coloring Page – National Hispanic Heritage Month (PDF) 
October Coloring Page – National Breast Cancer Awareness (PDF) 
November Coloring Page – American Indian Heritage Month (PDF) 
December Coloring Page – National Human Rights Month (PDF)

Concerts in the Park

Join us at Concerts in the Park all summer long! Concerts are held at the Central Park Pavilion, 909 Kiely Blvd. or Live Oak Park, 641 Moreland Way from 6:30 - 8 p.m. See you there for evenings of great music, food and community.

Visit Concerts in the Park page for more information.

Home Decorating Contests

There are two annual Home Decorating Contests, the Halloween Home Decorating Contest in Oct. and the Holiday Home Decorating Contest in Dec. City residents are encouraged to enter to help make Santa Clara brighter. We look forward to seeing all the decorated homes each year!

Street Dance

The annual Street Dance is the first Friday in August on the 1300-1400 block of Franklin Street. Join us for another evening of music, food, dancing and community! Details coming soon.

Traffic Box Beautification Project - Call for Artists!

The City of Santa Clara is seeking original designs by local artists to create a vibrant, welcoming and attractive streetscape which contributes to our community’s unique character as part of the Traffic Box Beautification Program.

The goal of this program is for artists to capture and interpret the unique essence of Santa Clara - its cultural diversity, innovation, and rich history - by creating visuals that tell the City’s evolving story. The proposed artwork will follow the theme "Reflections of Innovation and Heritage," celebrating Santa Clara’s transformation from its historical roots to its vibrant present as a hub of technology and culture. In doing so, plain metal traffic control boxes are transformed into community-inspired art.

Artist Eligibility Requirements

• Applicants must be 15 years or older; artists age 15-17 require approval and supervision by a parent/guardian over 18 years of age.
• Community groups should apply through one point of contact committed to leading the group project through to completion.
• Applicants cannot be a member of the City of Santa Clara Cultural Commission or City staff.
• Selected artists will enter into an Agreement with the City, including standard liability waiver and release, and will be required to meet the City’s insurance requirements. A sample Agreement is available online. In the case of underage artists, the City will enter into the agreement with the parent/guardian.

Design Specifications

• Artwork should align with the design theme.
• Artwork must be suitable for all ages and in keeping with community values. 
• Artwork must be an original design and the artwork of the applicant.
• Artwork must not contain copyrighted or trademarked material, or corporate, political, religious or organizational branding.
• Creativity and innovation of design is encouraged.
• The Traffic Box must be cleaned, prepped and primmed by the artist before painting begins.
• Artwork must be painted in fade-resistant acrylic paint, design wrapping is not allowed.
• Artwork may include the artist’s signature, no larger than 5”x 7”.
• At the completion of the project the City will verify the painted artwork is similar to the submitted artwork. Artist will then apply an anti-graffiti coating (City provided).
• The artist payment will be disbursed upon completion of the above process. 

Application Submission Process

• The required application, liability form and diagram are available online.
• Submit to culturalcommission@cantaclaraca.gov by 5 p.m. on Friday, July 18, 2025

Selection Process and Timeline

Artist production can begin following execution of Agreement and should be completed by Nov. 21, 2025.

Artwork Location

Artists may specify which Traffic Box they are interested in painting, or if they have no preference. However, the City reserves the right to assign Traffic Boxes at its discretion.

District 1          Tasman Drive at Convention Center Drive
District 2          Scott Boulevard and Monroe Street
District 3          Monroe Street and Monticello Way
District 4          Kiely Boulevard and Benton Street
District 5          Homestead Road and Scott Boulevard
District 6          Pruneridge Avenue and Cypress Avenue

Artist Stipend

Artists will be awarded a $1,000 stipend, which is inclusive of all artist fees, supplies, insurance and time spent following verification from the City and application of anti-graffiti coating.

Program Sponsor

Launched in 2012, the Cultural Commission has helped transform Traffic Boxes in Santa Clara. Artwork from 2019 to present is available online.

For questions related to the Traffic Box Beautification Project, contact the Cultural Commission at 408-615-3140 or culturalcommission@santaclaraca.gov.