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Public Art Committee reviews project updates, highlights new Keller Street parking-garage mural
Summary
Committee members received updates on multiple projects including a spring 2026 installation at Adobe Road Winery, a Rotary Club roundabout feature and progress at the River Arch; staff also reported that Ash Gregorio completed a mural in the Keller Street parking garage funded by local organizations.
At its Feb. 26 meeting the Petaluma Public Art Committee received staff updates on the city’s project matrix and recent installations.
Public Art Specialist Melissa Abercrombie reported that a steel sculpture by Ryan Peterson, approved earlier, is under construction behind the First Street parking garage near the river and is expected to be installed in spring 2026. The Rotary Club roundabout art feature has advanced community fundraising and outreach; staff said the proposed piece by David Best is expected to stand about 24 feet and will include lighting design, with final renderings pending.
Abercrombie gave a status update on the River Arch project: three artworks remain to be installed on Nathan Appel’s property, lot-line adjustments and brush removal are underway, and public-works coordination is needed for grading and power access; planting and volunteer staging were discussed but paused until weather allows and until partners confirm maintenance and funding.
Staff also reported that artist Ash Gregorio completed a mural titled "Swimming Through Traffic" on the second floor of the Keller Street parking garage. The project was completed in about one week with community support; funding included contributions from local LGBTQ organizations in Napa and Sonoma counties and in-kind paint support from Peterson's Paints. Public works provided site safety measures and Petaluma Police provided extra patrols while the mural was produced.
Committee members discussed possible ribbon-cutting or volunteer celebration for Gregorio’s mural when weather permits and encouraged staff to coordinate with communications and city staff for outreach. Abercrombie also reminded the committee of an Art in the Parks grant opportunity through California State Parks and encouraged the subcommittees to consider whether queued projects match grant objectives.
Staff said they would continue outreach to partners and update the committee as timelines solidify.
