Public Art Projects

  • The 'Brick Mural' Project by Brian Larson

    Brian Larson, the lead artist, interns from our High School Art Club and local artist-volunteers helped the first phase of this brick mural take shape on an abandoned building in downtown Monticello.

  • 'Bodies in Motion' By Helene Woods

    Located in the heart of Monticello’s downtown at the Community Center, this gorgeously vibrant mural was created by Helene Woods, a Monticello Artist. See our interview with Helene click here

  • 'The Gathering' by The Milligans

    Towering over the East Bridge Park gardens this brilliant steel and fused glass sculpture by The Milligans from The Milligan Studio is a sight to behold. See the 'Making of Video' Here

  • 'The Cow Tag Project' by Alison Yager

    Ultra-talented Monticello artist Alison Yager led our community in an art build with thousands of cow tags at the green space on Walnut Street next to the Monticello Community Center See the 'Making of' Video Here

  • The Humans of Monticello Community Portrait Project

    A group of volunteers set out to try to better understand our community by interviewing and photographing the individuals within it. The project took on a life of its own. Watch the unfolding story here!

  • Community Funky Fish Sign Project

    This community project started with funky fish painted by community members, a dead oak from a cemetery, and some elbow grease by MontiArts and the Parks Department. See our favorite video of its evolution here!