Public Art
The Village at Market Creek is 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 & Travelling Exhibits
Showcasing a variety of revolving art exhibits, these niches are incorporated into the design of the first and third floors of the Joe & Vi Jacobs Center. Artistic displays and museum pieces periodically 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, as well as a historical photography exhibit of Norman Baynard.
Asphalt Art
The colorful patterns painted on the asphalt surrounding the Joe & Vi Jacobs Center were designed by a world renound 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
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.
Cross-cultural Dome Art
When you step inside Asia Wok, be sure to look up and feast your eyes on the magnificent dome. Designed and painted by local artist Sal Barajas, the art depicts representatives from the Samoan, Sudanese, Somali, Laotian, Mexican, Filipino, Kumaaya, and African American cultures - all who live in the surrounding neighborhoods.
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 school 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.
