 Front of the Walnut Creek Library on the corner of Lincoln and Broadway. |  "Shhh" by Christian Moeller flanked by "Portrait of 12 Volumes of Gray" by the same artist. |
The City of Walnut Creek adopted an ordinance called the Public Art Master Plan requiring that 1% of the budget for new construction projects exceeding 25,000 square feet be designated to providing funding for projects for Public Art for citizens to enjoy. Some projects do not have sufficient space or design flexibility to install Public Art within the property. So, the City created on In Lieu of Installation Find which was used to finance part of the installation of the 2 new fountains in the downtown area. Even public buildings have to meet this funding requirement.
 Landscape With Watermill, ascribed to J. Maris These three Dutch Oils were generously donated by Dr. Jan and Mrs. Mary Ann Beekhuis to the City of Walnut Creek and hang on the first floor to the right of the Children's Wing.  Landscape with Farm, Anthonius Henricus Koster The Children's Wing is graced with creations by Joyce Hsu Called "Flyway."   Lorene Anderson's "Baucis" is more spectacular than this picture depicts. | The walking tour of Street Art in Walnut Creek left me a little disappointed that there was no major piece of art decorating the outer entrance of the New Library. But tour guide, Jane Emanuel quickly dispelled those feelings by taking me inside. It is filled with Art galore! Since it cost $42 million dollars to construct the library, the city had an obligation to follow the 1% Fee Requirement and budgeted enough to house 40 separate pieces of art within its walls.  Mother and Child At Table Near Window, Jan Simon Krikker The Walnut Creek Theme is everywhere in the design of the building with the carpet pieces resembling bubbles from the stream.  Ends of each Bookcart depict the waves of Walnut Creek   "Journey of A Bottle" Recycled Art by Marta Thoma |
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