The Lafayette Library Public Art Collection

The Lafayette Library and Learning Center (LLLC), which opened its doors in November 2009, has been a cornerstone of Lafayette’s commitment to the arts. From its inception, the LLLC was envisioned not just as a repository of books but as a vibrant cultural hub. This vision was realized through a collaborative effort involving the City of Lafayette, the Lafayette Library and Learning Center Foundation, and the Oakland Museum of California, which curated a distinctive public art collection for the library prior to its opening.

In 2008, Carin Adams, Senior Curator of Art at the Oakland Museum of California, collaborated with the City of Lafayette's Library Public Art Committee to curate a diverse and engaging art collection for the new library facility. The selection process was comprehensive and community-oriented. Practicing professional artists residing or maintaining studios in the San Francisco Bay Area, with a preference for Lafayette residents, were invited to submit small artworks across various media, suitable for different locations within the library. The public art budget allocated $60,000 for these purchases, ensuring a wide representation of artistic expressions.

Adams's curatorial expertise ensured that the selected artworks resonated with the library's mission as a cultural and educational hub. Her collaboration with the Library Public Art Committee and the broader community exemplified a commitment to integrating art into public spaces, enriching the cultural fabric of Lafayette.

Coming Soon!

This page will soon feature links to all of the artworks in the Library Public Art Collection. You’ll be able to access information about each piece and its artist through QR codes on new labels being installed throughout the library. As you explore the library, if a piece of art catches your eye, simply scan the QR code to discover more about its story and the artist behind it.

Ahr, Carolyn, Orange Tulip (2007)

Almaguer, Michael, Balance (2003)

Barnard, Suzy, Surrounded by Blue (2009)

Becker, Robert, Coaches (2008–2009)

Becker, Robert, Miramonte/Campolindo Football (2008–2009)

Becker, Robert, Next Swimmer (2008–2009)

Becker, Robert, Sleepy Hollow B Meet (2008–2009)

Becker, Robert, Warm Ups – Soda Center (2008–2009)

Bloom, Arlynn, Resting (2008)

deSoto, Lewis, Napa (2007)

Erskine, Peter, Sun Painting (2009)

Garza, Carmen, Sandia (1997)

Gass, Linda, On the Edge (2008)

Goggin, Brian, Speechless (2009)

Gross, Sarah, Mechanical Beetle (2009)

Horn, Rolfe, Along Huckleberry Path, Study 14, Oakland Hills (2006)

Hsu, Joyce, Flying Girl with Flowers (2006)

Hughen, Amanda, Fistulation (2009)

Inlow, Yan, Resting Woodpecker (2007)

Innis, Cynthia, Fathom (2007)

Jackson, Oliver, Intaglio Print XVIII (2007)

Key, Jeff, Vessel #245 – Nesting (2000)

Lubliner, Malcolm, Glenn Seaborg portrait (1986)

Melnikova-Raich, Sonia, Morning Paper (2007)

Mudgett, David, Resolve (2017)

Nugent, Bob, Flora Brasiliensis #68 (2007)

Payne, Emily, Acres of Diamonds (2009)

Rupe, Sita, Puzzle Pieces (2009)

Santamarina, Vivian, Once Upon a Time (2009)

Tanaka, Kana, Optical Streams – Parts 1 & 2 (2009)

Weber, Ann, String of Pearls (2006)