The National Council on the Arts has stated that "there is a response to the world which may be termed aesthetic awareness." Cultivation of this awareness is a social good as it quickens the experience of life and enhances its quality. Burbank's Art in Public Places Ordinance was passed on May 16, 1992 and went into effect on November 16, 1993.

The offerings included in this visual presentation represent not only ordinance-inspired projects, but additional public art pieces which enhance the confidence, vitality, optimism, and beauty of the community. Public art revitalizes suburban areas, can spark economic development, and identifies buildings or facilities. It is felt that a public art program fosters successful partnerships between the private and public sectors and encourages artistic collaboration among professional disciplines engaged in urban design.

For additional information contact Eric Hansen at (818) 238-5300


steel gazebo Location: McCambridge Park
Artist: Michael Amescua
Artwork: Steel Gazebo - eight-sided, 14'x 16', finished in flat dark green paint;. features images of activities that occur in the parks and gargoyles (familiar animals) to protect the park.
The Guardians Location: Police/Fire Headquarters - 3rd and Orange Grove
Artist: Shiela Cavalluzzi
Artwork: "The Guardians," larger-than-life bronze sculpture representing the Police and Fire services on granite-based measuring a total of 12 feet in height.
Pillars of the Community Location: Police/Fire Headquarters - 3rd and Orange Grove
Artist: Paul Marioni and Ann Troutner
Artwork: Two cast dichroic glass columns measuring 16" by 56', "Pillars of the Community." Two 3' sand etched glass images replicating the Police and Fire Department's badges.

Mural Location: Police/Fire Headquarters - 3rd and Orange Grove
Artist: Terry Schoonhoven
Artwork: 1700 square-foot mural on canvas depicting historic and contemporary action images of the Police and Fire Department
concrete relief sculpture Location: Courthouse Parking Structure, 3rd & Angeleno
Artist: John "Tony" Sheets
Artwork: A 20' x 16' concrete relief sculpture that traces the history of early California, the development of the San Fernando Valley and the emergence of the City of Burbank.
Requiem Location: Johnny Carson Park, 400 Bob Hope Drive (Riverside Drive side)
Artist: Erwin Binder
Artwork: "Requiem" - a 12-foot bronze abstract, expressionistic sculpture of a flame, dedicated to the "Defenders of the Constitution."
He Envisioned a Dream... Location: Shamrock Gateway Plaza, 4411 Olive Avenue
Artist: Andrea and Aldo Favilli
Artwork: "He Envisioned Dreams that Others Might Share" - a larger-than-life-size cast bronze sculpture depicting a 1920's cameraman.
steel column Location: Burbank City Employee's Credit Union, 1800 W. Magnolia
Artist: Ron Pekar
Artwork: A corten steel column 18' high composed of six rectangular framed oval portraits ascending on interesting planes. The portraits are of Presidents whose images are utilized on American currency.
ceramic tile Location: Park Avenue Senior Apartments, 730 Whitnall Highway, Cusumano Development Artist: Marlo Bartels
Artwork: "Early Burbank" - A ceramic tile work which includes a large landscape image and various accent pieces placed in various locations throughout the facility.
Tree Spirit Location: Wildwood Canyon Park, 1701 Wildwood Canyon Dr.
Artist: Ron Pekar
Artwork: "Tree Spirit." - This three-dimensional corten steel sculpture is a multiple
tree image that creates a sense of the serene. It is approximately 6' x 8' attached to a concrete base. The framing of the tree is highlighted with an enamel coating.
best friends Location: City Animal Shelter, 115 0 Victory Place
Artist: Jay Fay
Artwork: "Best Friends" - This multiple image sculpture is fabricated in brushed aluminum. The figures are approximately 4-1/2' high and include likenesses of a dog, a cat, a bird, a girl and a boy.
Location: Wexler Building, 1111 S. Victory Blvd.
Artist: Daniel Miller
Artwork: "The Requirement" - The wrought iron is representative of a face pressed through a fence. The piece is 9' high and is integrated into a section of a fence which secures the building site.
Afternoon Dragonfly Location: Environmental Recycle Center, 500 S. Flower St.
Artist: Sharon Jokela
Artwork: "Afternoon Dragonfly" - A 4' x 5' tapestry composed of natural and synthetic fibers. It is impressionistic in style, creating a peaceful and harmonic visual presence.
Reclaimed Column Location: Environmental Recycle Center, 500 S. Flower St.
Artist: Otto Rigan
Artwork: "Reclaimed Column" - The column is a contemporary interpretation of the exterior of a classical form. The concept is to draw attention into the interior of the form which is composed of glass callet. The callet is obtained from glass kilns when they are cleaned. The exterior of the 11' column is fabricated out of perforated bronze sheet with a chemically applied patina.
Something Big - Unity Location: SMC Properties, 3800 Van Owen
Artist: Marie Moseley
Artwork: "Something Big - Unity" - A 40' long composition composed of irregular shaped granite pieces. The installation emulates the free forms flow of film unraveling.
Sandblasting & Specialty Glass Location: 2835 Naomi
Artist: Gordon Huether
Artwork: Approximately 270 square feet of sandblaster patterns and permanently laminated specialty color glass.
City Hall Location: City Hall
Architects: William Allen & W. George Lutzi
Burbank City Hall - A wonderful regency moderne structure. The lobby features nineteen colors of marble, brass rails and art deco detailing.
statue Location: Burbank Public Library
Artist: Rick Doray
Artwork: "Dr. David Burbank" - 21" bronze bust, created in 1978.
Location: Airport Plaza, 2950 North Hollywood Way
Artist: Riis C. Burnell
Artwork: "Through the Clouds" - A 12' x 7' 10" x 7' 3" bronze and stainless steel abstract scuplture created by geometric forms.
Location: Mercury Air, 10700 West Sherman Way
Artist: Michael Amescua
Artwork: "Flight" - 10' sculpture depicts an image of Mercury releasing a form evocative of a paper airplane into the wind.
Location: Burbank Water and Power, 164 West Magnolia Blvd
Artist: Hugo Ballin
Artwork: "Water, Power & Light" - 13' x 30 ft manual created in 1948.
Location: Shopping Complex, 141 East Alameda Avenue
Artist: Adel Rakhsani
Artwork: "Burbank Gateway" - Seven columns featuring copper panels with punch images depicting historic and industrial scenes.
Location: Media Studios North, 2255 North Ontario Street
Artist: Woods Davy
Artwork: "Bella Coola" - A 12 ft sculpture features a mixture of balanced forms creating a peaceful combination.
Location: Metrolink Station, North Front Street & West Olive Avenue
Artist: Paul Tzanetopoulos
Artwork: "Pivot" - A 6ft x 8 ft work features curvilinear as well as flat surfaces, depicting of aspect of directions and movement while referencing Burbank's film industry.
Location: Stough Canyon Nature Center
Artist: Andrea Favilli
Artwork: "Tree of Life" - Conceptually, the sculpture's image symbolized three elements: water at the base, land in the middle and sky at the top.
Location: FotoKem Building
Artist: Gordan Huether
Artwork: "Untitled" - Three panels of cantilevered glass with laminated, beveled columns and dichronic glass.
Location: Howard L.L.C.
Artist: Lance Lindborg
Artwork: "The Theory of Flight" - A 40 ft sculpture features an aluminum disc, copper sheets and steel cables.
Location: Between the ABC Building and the Walt Disney Studios
Artist: Liz Larner
Artwork: "Bridge at the Walt Disney Studio" - A pedestrian bridge over 321 ft in length.  It's design was inspired by the curvilinear images of movie film and the film editing process.
Location: Water Reclamation Plant, 2 West Chestnut Street
Artist: David Criss
Artwork: "Seven Elevations" - A playful representation of seven stages of wastewater treatment.
Location: Water Reclamation Plant, 2 West Chestnut Street
Artist: Elizabeth Criss
Artwork: "Amoebas at Work" - These panels illuminate the biological aspects of the water treatment process.