Brea's Art in Public Places ~ Art Around Town in Orange County

Brea, California ~ A day trip around town in Brea can be like a visit to your favorite gallery.

The city's art program known as "Art in Public Places" began in 1975 and has continued throughout the years up until today.

As development took place in our city each developer contributed to the citizens of Brea and those who visit, art work, in large part sculptures around town that we all enjoy daily.

One of my favorites I pass daily, just a few blocks from home, it's the popular "Jumping Deer" at the corner Berry and Northwood. The neighborhood location of "Jumping Deer" is at the base of the hills and (I'm told) the sculpture is reminiscent of an occasional nearby deer, although in truth I've never seen a live one here. At holiday time you could see a red nose on the one on the far left, the adopted Rudolph so-to-speak. It was a favorite place for the annual photo for the Christmas card. At this point, that's not encouraged. The sculpture has been repaired several times and MIA once (shipped back to the artist) after mis-guided vehicles failed to negotiate the normally easy left-turn.

Not that I'm in any sense of the words an art critic, I just know what I like. Some pieces are a throw-back to early settlers in the area. Others are...well shall I say a little more impressionistic?

The piece on the left is titled "Roughnecks" it's located at the entrance to a commercial and light industrial park. Brea was once known as an oil town evidenced by many things you see around the community today.

The cost of the contributed art work depended up on the size and the cost of the development. You can't go anywhere around town without getting an eye full, we love it.

"Mustangs" on the right are located at the entrance of a commercial park. Brea is one of those unique cities that has some big city benefits while still maintaining a small town atmosphere. The population is about 39,000 yet we have over 100,000 people who work here daily.

As you can probably tell I love my city and sharing it with others. If you're interested in learning more about Brea take a tour around our our at All About Brea~ Brea, CA 92821 & 92823 and view Sunset Magazine, Brea The Best of The West and you will see why Brea's the Place to Be.

Brea is national headquarters for several major companies in the U.S. and is also known for a strong financial community, view Brea Means Business to learn more. Planning on spending a day or two here? Check out, Brea ~ CA as Featured in Westways Magazine for day tripping around town.

If you're want more on Brea real estate contract me, Lynda Eisenmann at Preferred Home Brokers for Real Estate Help, we're located in Brea we're one of longest established real estate companies in all of Orange County under the same ownership.

Contact me Lynda@PreferredHomeBrokers.com, or if you prefer direct or text (714) 595-1494. CA Department of Real Estate License number 402040.