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Strawberries

Category: Painting ; Utility Box

Medium(s): Paint

Liberty High School (PADA) Public Design Academy created Strawberries in Brentwood, CA. The artwork is a painted utility box of a pattern of red strawberries with green stems. Source:...

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Tarabuco

Category: Outdoor Sculpture ; Painting

Medium(s): Steel

In 2021, William Wareham created Tarabuco. The work is a painted steel sculpture of interlocking geometric and curved planes featuring bold black markings on a white surface. Source: https://www.williamwareham.com/

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The Assembly

Category: Mural ; Painting

Medium(s): Paint

In 2024, Brian Barneclo created The Assembly. The work is a hand-painted mural and public art piece. Sources: www.brianbarneclo.com https://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/124/Public-Art-in-Richmond Document

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The Diverse History of El Cerrito

Date created: 2022

Category: Painting ; Utility Box

Medium(s): Paint

In 2022, Kristen Kong created The Diverse History of El Cerrito sponsored by the El Cerrito Arts & Culture Commission. The work is a painted utility box mural of historical community members including Belva Davis, Sundar Shadi, and Gail Tsukiyama,...

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The Golden State

Category: Mural ; Painting

Medium(s): Paint

Eugenia Ho created The Golden State in October 2024 as part of the Creative Concord public arts program. The work is a mural that shows California scenes and imagery framed as a collection of postage stamps. The imagery includes a mountain range, a...

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The Harding Elementary Mural

Category: Mural ; Painting

Medium(s): Paint

In 2025, Kristen Kong created The Harding Elementary Mural at Harding Elementary School. The work is a painted mural of students engaged in their favorite outdoor activities (right) and indoor activities (left). Sources:...

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This Land

Category: Mural ; Painting

Medium(s): Paint

In 2024, Brian Barneclo created This Land. The work is a hand-painted mural and public art piece. Sources: https://www.brianbarneclo.com https://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/124/Public-Art-in-Richmond

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Two Languages, Un Corazón

Category: Mural ; Painting

Medium(s): Paint

In 2026, Richard Muro Salazar created Two Languages, Un Corazón at Washington Elementary School. The work is a mural of a dolphin within the natural environment. Source: Mural

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U-Pick Cherries

Category: Painting ; Utility Box

Medium(s): Paint

In 2015, Stephanie Gomez created U-Pick Cherries funded by the City of Brentwood Utility Box Art Program. The work is an acrylic mural on a utility box of a person picking fruit in a cherry orchard. Sources:...

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Ukrainian National Flower

Category: Painting ; Trash Bin

Medium(s): Paper

Samantha McNally created Ukrainian National Flower located in Orinda, California. The work is a watercolor painting of a large sunflower with yellow petals and a dark center, set against a background of green foliage and blue sky. Sources:...

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Untitled (Apple Tree mural) by David "Hyde" Cho

Category: Mural ; Painting

Medium(s): Spray Paint

In 2024, David “Hyde” Cho painted this mural at the FATAPPLE’S Restaurant & Bakery in El Cerrito. The spray-painted mural highlights an apple tree, large sunflowers, wild mushrooms, and a real neon light fixture embedded in the center of the...

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Untitled (Coats Barber Shop mural by Greg Galinsky)

Category: Mural ; Painting

Medium(s): Paint

The Untitled (Coats Barber Shop) mural by Greg Galinsky is located in downtown Pittsburg. Sources: https://www.instagram.com/gregpnutgalinsky/ https://www.pittsburgca.gov/our-city/art-about-town

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Untitled (Colorful Spheres)

Category: Outdoor Sculpture ; Painting

Medium(s): Concrete ; Paint

Painted concrete spheres and flagpole installations located in downtown Pittsburg. Source: https://www.pittsburgca.gov/our-city/art-about-town

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Untitled (mural by Arthur Maslard)

Category: Mural ; Painting

Medium(s): Latex ; Paint

Arthur Maslard (Ratur) created an Untitled mural in 2024 as part of the Creative Concord mural festival. The work is a mural that is one of six artworks completed that year in downtown Concord, California. Sources: Artwork Instagram Artist’s...

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Untitled (Pittsburg Pride Project) by Sophia Sign Art and Murals

Category: Painting ; Utility Box

Medium(s): Acrylic ; Paint

In 2024, Sophia Sign Art & Murals created the Untitled (Pittsburg Pride Project) utility box. Source: https://www.instagram.com/sophiassignartandmurals/

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Untitled Mural (Blue Oak Square)

Category: Architectural Detailing ; Painting

Medium(s): Cement

The mural at Blue Oak Square is a multi-panel exterior mural of geometric and organic patterns.

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Untitled Mural (Soccer Post)

Category: Mural ; Painting

Medium(s): Paint

In 2024, Victor Sanchez created an untitled mural at the Soccer Post store in El Cerrito. The work is a spray paint and acrylic mural of NWSL players Croix Bethune, Melanie Barcenas, Ally Sentnor, and Onyeka...

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Untitled Mural (Twin Towers)

Category: Mural ; Painting

Medium(s): Paint

Untitled (Twin Towers) mural located at the Richmond Food Center. Source: https://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/127/Public-Art-Sites

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Untitled mural Martinez Mural

Category: Mural ; Painting

Medium(s): Paint

Untitled (People and Animals) mural located in downtown Martinez. Source: cityofmartinez.org

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Untitled Utility Box (California Poppies)

Category: Painting ; Utility Box

Medium(s): Paint

The utility box located in Antioch highlights California Poppies. Source: antiochca.gov/1035/Public-Art

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Untitled Utility Box (Colorful Birds)

Category: Painting ; Utility Box

Medium(s): Paint

The artwork is a painted utility box showing birds, lizards and flowers. Source: https://brentwoodca.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/attachmentviewer/index.html?appid=80399d723f844740af1f157546607aac

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Untitled Utility Box (Skateboarder)

Category: Painting ; Utility Box

Medium(s): Paint

The utility box located in Brentwood highlights skateboarders. Name on box: JAS QUE DEZ. Source: brentwoodca.gov/government/parks-recreation/public-art

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Untitled Utility Box by Karina V., Ayesha S., and Dalu L.

Category: Painting ; Utility Box

Medium(s): Paint

Karina V., Ayesha S., and Dalu L. created this Untitled artwork for the City of Antioch’s utility box art program. Source: https://www.antiochca.gov/1035/Public-Art

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Utility Box (Flowers)

Category: Painting ; Utility Box

Medium(s): Paint

Painted utility boxes created by unknown artist located in Pittsburg, California. Source: https://www.pittsburgrec.com/services/parks-and-recreation/beyond-the-box

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