Public Art Pieces and Resources in the City
Welcome to Cupertino’s Public Art Inventory. Managed by the Cupertino Arts and Culture Commission, whose mission is to foster, preserve, and advance arts and culture for the benefit of our entire community. The table below provides a comprehensive inventory of the diverse art pieces and cultural facilities that enrich the City of Cupertino.
Biltmore Family — Archie Held
Artist: Archie Held
Medium: Stainless steel
Location: 20080 Stevens Creek Blvd
Donor / Commissioned: Prometheus Development
Birds in Cupertino — Barbara Grygutis
Artist: Barbara Grygutis
Medium: Aluminum
Location: Main Street Cupertino, 19401 Stevens Creek Blvd
Donor / Commissioned: Sand Hill Property Company
Bloom — Jason Kelly Johnson, Nataly Gattegno
Artist: Jason Kelly Johnson, Nataly Gattegno
Medium: Stainless steel
Location: Alan Row, 22690 Stevens Creek Blvd
Donor / Commissioned: Alan Enterprise
Bots — Alexander Lebron
Artist: Alexander Lebron
Medium: Mural
Location: Main Street Cupertino, 19401 Stevens Creek Blvd
Donor / Commissioned: Sand Hill Property Company
Bronze Glass Sun Ball — Andre Carson
Artist: Andre Carson
Medium: Silicon, bronze & glass; kinetic
Location: 10900 Tantau Ave
Donor / Commissioned: Tantau Investments & Devcon Construction
Calabazas Creek Creek Markers — Iron Age
Artist: Iron Age
Medium: Iron, aggregate glass concrete paving, river boulders
Location: Main Street Cupertino, 19401 Stevens Creek Blvd
Donor / Commissioned: Sand Hill Property Company
Cockatiels — Jason Paul Bennett
Artist: Jason Paul Bennett
Medium: Stainless steel & bronze; kinetic
Location: 10495 N. De Anza Blvd
Donor / Commissioned: Sand Hill Properties
Converge — Martin Webb
Artist: Martin Webb
Medium: Concrete
Location: Franco Park, 10981 Franco Ct
Donor / Commissioned: City of Cupertino
Core — Jason Paul Bennett
Artist: Jason Paul Bennett
Medium: fiberglass
Location: Main Street Cupertino, 19401 Stevens Creek Blvd
Donor / Commissioned: Sand Hill Property Company
Cupertino History — Scott T. Sayre
Artist: Scott T. Sayre
Medium: Mural
Location: Cupertino City Hall, 10300 Torre Ave
Donor / Commissioned: City of Cupertino
Double Swirl — Andre Carson
Artist: Andre Carson
Medium: Silicon, bronze & glass; kinetic
Location: 10900 Tantau Ave
Donor / Commissioned: Tantau Investments & Devcon Construction
Engage — Archie Held
Artist: Archie Held
Medium: Stainless steel
Location: North Wolfe Road & Vallco Parkway
Donor / Commissioned: Prometheus Development
Flight — Jason Paul Bennett
Artist: Jason Paul Bennett
Medium: Stainless steel
Location: Main Street Cupertino, 19401 Stevens Creek Blvd
Donor / Commissioned: Sand Hill Property Company
Gazebo
Artist: —
Medium: —
Location: Memorial Park, 21121 Stevens Creek Blvd
Donor / Commissioned: —
Glassflow — Ulrich Pakker
Artist: Ulrich Pakker
Medium: Stainless steel, acrylic
Location: Oak Park Village, 10745 N De Anza Blvd
Donor / Commissioned: Pinn Brothers
Japanese Stone lanterns
Artist: —
Medium: —
Location: Memorial Park, 21121 Stevens Creek Blvd
Donor / Commissioned: Toyokawa, Japan; sister city
Kaleidoscope — Scientific Art Studio, Urban Art Project
Artist: Scientific Art Studio, Urban Art Project
Medium: Stainless steel, acrylic
Location: Jollyman Park, 1000 S Stelling Rd
Donor / Commissioned: City of Cupertino
Kaleidoscope Dreams/Emergence — Reed & Madden
Artist: Reed & Madden
Medium: Stainless steel
Location: 21301 Point Reyes Ter
Donor / Commissioned: Taylor Morrison, The Pacific Companies
Leaves — Barbara Grygutis
Artist: Barbara Grygutis
Medium: Aluminum
Location: Main Street Cupertino, 19401 Stevens Creek Blvd
Donor / Commissioned: Sand Hill Property Company
Liftoff II — Jason Paul Bennett
Artist: Jason Paul Bennett
Medium: Stainless steel
Location: Main Street Cupertino, 19401 Stevens Creek Blvd
Donor / Commissioned: Sand Hill Property Company
Little Tree — Brad Howe
Artist: Brad Howe
Medium: Stainless steel
Location: Stevens Creek Boulevard & Wolfe Road
Donor / Commissioned: Menlo Equities
Message Blade — Joyce Hsu
Artist: Joyce Hsu
Medium: Anondized aluminum
Location: 10165 N De Anza Blvd
Donor / Commissioned: Aloft Hotel
Mirage — Katie Paterson, Zeller & Moye
Artist: Katie Paterson, Zeller & Moye
Medium: Glass
Location: Apple Park Visitor Center, 10710 N Tantau Ave
Donor / Commissioned: Apple Inc.
Morion — John Augsberger
Artist: John Augsberger
Medium: Weathered steel
Location: Cupertino City Hall, 10300 Torre Ave
Donor / Commissioned: City of Cupertino
Natura — Roger White Stoller
Artist: Roger White Stoller
Medium: Stainless steel
Location: The Forum, 23500 Cristo Rey Dr
Donor / Commissioned: Greenbrier Development
Perspectives — Roger Berry
Artist: Roger Berry
Medium: Brushed stainless steel
Location: Cali Mill Plaza, 20488 Stevens Creek Blvd
Donor / Commissioned: Apple Inc./City of Cupertino
Phoenix — Andre Carson
Artist: Andre Carson
Medium: Silicon, bronze & glass; kinetic
Location: 10900 Tantau Ave
Donor / Commissioned: Tantau Investments & Devcon Construction
Quail Family & Hawk — Thomas Aidala, Larry Shank
Artist: Thomas Aidala, Larry Shank
Medium: Bronze
Location: Mary Ave. at Don Burnett Bridge
Donor / Commissioned: City of Cupertino
Rara Avis — Brad Howe
Artist: Brad Howe
Medium: Stainless Steel & Polyurethane
Location: Homestead Road & N. De Anza Boulevard
Donor / Commissioned: Sobrato Organization
Spring in Cupertino — Zhung Wang Zao
Artist: Zhung Wang Zao
Medium: Watercolor on rice paper
Location: Cupertino City Hall, 10300 Torre Ave
Donor / Commissioned: Zhung Wang
Star Gazers — James Moore
Artist: James Moore
Medium: Aluminum
Location: 10380 Perimeter Rd
Donor / Commissioned: Cupertino Property Development
The Dancers — Georgia Gerber
Artist: Georgia Gerber
Medium: Bronze
Location: Cupertino Civic Center, 10800 Torre Ave
Donor / Commissioned: Dick and Carolyn Randall
The Guardians — W. Stanley “Sandy” Proctor
Artist: W. Stanley “Sandy” Proctor
Medium: Bronze
Location: Memorial Park, 21121 Stevens Creek Blvd
Donor / Commissioned: Family of Matthew Axelson & Cupertino Veterans Memorial
The Magnificent Tree — Brad Howe
Artist: Brad Howe
Medium: Stainless steel
Location: Whole Foods, 20900 Stevens Creek Blvd
Donor / Commissioned: Sand Hill Property Company
The Oaks — Eric Powell
Artist: Eric Powell
Medium: Wood, steel
Location: 21301 Point Reyes Ter
Donor / Commissioned: Taylor Morrison, The Pacific Companies
The Reader — Georgia Gerber
Artist: Georgia Gerber
Medium: Bronze
Location: Cupertino Civic Center, 10800 Torre Ave
Donor / Commissioned: Dick and Carolyn Randall
Under My Wings — Jason Paul Bennett
Artist: Jason Paul Bennett
Medium: Stainless steel
Location: Main Street Cupertino, 19401 Stevens Creek Blvd
Donor / Commissioned: Sand Hill Property Company
Wagon Wheel — Barbara Grygutis
Artist: Barbara Grygutis
Medium: Aluminum
Location: Main Street Cupertino, 19401 Stevens Creek Blvd
Donor / Commissioned: Sand Hill Property Company
City of Cupertino Art Galleries
Within the City of Cupertino, various art galleries and locations exist which promote local artists and are open to the public.
- Euphrat Museum of Art, DeAnza College - An engaging and community-oriented exhibition space located on the campus of De Anza College that highlights contemporary art that explores social issues, diverse cultural perspectives, and creative expression from both established artists and emerging voices. It serves as a vibrant cultural hub that connects the college student body with the broader Silicon Valley community through thought-provoking visual arts.
- Cupertino Library - The Cupertino Library has a strong and dynamic connection with the arts, serving as a vital space where community, literature, and visual expression intersect. Rather than just being a place for books, it acts as a cultural gallery and canvas for the community in several distinct ways:
Local Organizations in Cupertino
Local organizations in Cupertino benefit the art scene by creating spaces for public display, providing financial support, and celebrating cultural diversity.
- Cupertino Library Foundation - The Cupertino Library Foundation supports local art by funding and hosting regular rotating exhibits on the library's Art Wall, giving Santa Clara County creators a public platform to display their work. Additionally, the non-profit finances community cultural initiatives, including live music showcases, outdoor theatrical performances, and hands-on art workshops that engage local families.
- Fine Arts League of Cupertino - Founded in 1963, the Fine Arts League of Cupertino (FALC) is an active organization dedicated to promoting and encouraging the practice and appreciation of the visual arts across Cupertino and surrounding Bay Area communities. The group supports local artists of all levels by offering public exhibition opportunities, skill-building demonstrations, and valuable networking resources.
- Rotary Club - The Rotary Club of Cupertino supports local art by funding interactive, public art installations and integrating diverse artistic performances into community events. Rather than operating as an arts organization itself, the club leverages its resources to blend artistic expression with civic utility and humanitarian fundraising.
City of Cupertino Art Studios
Local art studios in Cupertino, both public and private, serve as vital neighborhood hubs that cultivate creative growth by providing community members of all ages with professional instruction, specialized tools, and dedicated workspaces. By hosting public workshops and student showcases, these studios also foster local connection and ensure that hands-on visual arts remain a visible, active part of the city's cultural identity.
- Baer Blacksmith Shop - The Baer Blacksmith Shop is a meticulously restored historic structure dating back to the 1880s, now located within the McClellan Ranch Preserve in Cupertino. Originally situated at a prominent local crossroads, it now serves as an educational museum space where the Cupertino Historical Society partners with the city to host live metalworking demonstrations and exhibit late-19th-century blacksmithing artifacts.
- Wilson Park Ceramics - Wilson Park Ceramics is a charming, community-oriented pottery center located in Cupertino that offers a wide range of clay programs for artists of all ages and skill levels.
- Common Clay Ceramics Studio - Common Clay Space Pottery Studio is a welcoming, community-focused ceramics studio located in Cupertino that offers a creative haven for potters of all experience levels. The fully equipped workspace provides multi-week courses, specialized workshops, and open studio memberships, allowing participants to master wheel throwing, hand-building, and intricate glazing techniques.
- Hongyun Arts - Hongyun Art is a dynamic Cupertino studio that goes beyond traditional fine arts by focusing on teamwork, confidence-building, and creative leadership for young students. Through their project-based curriculum, non-profit foundation, and volunteer teaching assistant programs, they actively engage students in community service projects like local mural painting and global education initiatives.