Our dynamic venues are brought to life with public art that embraces cultural diversity and traditions, reflecting community pride. The art pieces were created in partnership with community artists to honor residents and reflect the many cultures in the surrounding communities.

Cultural Niches

Showcasing specific cultures and local children’s art, these niches are incorporated into the design of the first and third floors of the Joe & Vi Jacobs Center.

Traveling Exhibits

Artistic displays and musuem pieces regularly displayed at the Joe & Vi Jacobs Center are open to the public. Previous exhibitions include the Considering Black Womanhood exhibit in partnership with the San Diego Museum of Art and SANA Art Foundation.

Asphalt Art

The colorful patterns painted on the asphalt surrounding the Joe & Vi Jacobs Center were designed by a local muralist who led a youth team to complete the temporary art pieces.

Cultural Banners

Hanging in the sweeping entrance of the Joe & Vi Jacobs Center are eight 5’ x 13’ banners created by community artists. The striking panels highlight local cultures and feature welcome messages. Details of the pieces can be seen on the pole banners in the Joe & Vi Jacobs Center entryways and parking lot.

Cultural Walkways

At Market Creek Plaza, two tile walkways designed and installed by community artists are adorned with renditions of cultural tapestries featuring an African batik and a traditional Laotian cloth.

Community Faces Project

Recognizing and celebrating the contributions of residents who improved the quality of life in their communities, these breathtaking portraits were hand-painted on canvas by local artists, then displayed on the east and west sides of the Food 4 Less grocery store.

Dome Art

Inside El Pollo Grill is a magnificent ceiling dome designed and painted by a local artist and his son. The mural recalls their homeland and mirrors the colors and graduated tones reflected on the distinct exterior of Market Creek Plaza.

The Sempra Children’s Art Wall

Community artists worked with schools and families to create a braided copper tree decorated with hand-painted tile leaves crafted by more than 1,000 local children.

Dragonfly Dreams

Designed and created by a community artist, this whimsical life-size bronze sculpture of a child contemplating a dragonfly sits on the Children’s Wall near the Amphitheater.

Cultural Houses

The seven cultural houses are reflective of the surrounding community: African American, Filipino, Laotian, Mexican, Samoan, Somalian, and Sudanese. Designed in partnership with representatives from the community, the houses echo the style of a traditional cultural home from each region.