Public Art at Cabrillo
African American Cafeteria Mural
Celebrating and centering Black history, culture, and the Santa Cruz region.
Created by guest instructor Abi Mustapha, students from the FA24 Art 91 Public Art Painting class, and special guests from the community
Aptos Cafeteria Mural
Created by the student artists of the Fall 2023 ART 91 Mural Class, our guest muralist, Yermo Aranda, and their instructor, Danielle Torvik-Staffen.
This project, funded by Cabrillo College’s HSI Task Force, is intended to celebrate the College’s designation as an Hispanic Serving Institution
(HSI), an institution open and welcoming to all, especially those who have been historically underrepresented and marginalized.
Precious Twin
The Precious Twin sculpture was designed by artist Gustavo Martinez with assistance from Payson McNett and the Art34 sculpture class to celebrate the diversity on our Cabrillo campuses and create a sense of belonging for all.
“Entre los individuos, como entre las naciones, el respeto al derecho ajeno es la paz”
"Among individuals, as among nations, respect for the rights of others is peace."
-Benito Juárez
Engineering Tree Mural
This 10’x 20’ bas relief ceramic tile mural created as a collaborative effort by 50+ Cabrillo Art and Engineering students, instructors, staff and volunteers was three years in the making. Many Engineering disciplines are represented in the mural
MLK Statue
Created by Barrington McClean (1938 - ), the first African American faculty member at Cabrillo College in Aptos between 1969-1979.
McClean is a sculptor, painter and mask-maker.
Donated to the college in 2008 by George Ow.
Ōmeteōtl
The Ōmeteōtl mural, by artist Carlos Rodriguez with the support of Puente MaS Cabrillo students, highlights the STEM legacy of our community through the STEM successes and accomplishments of our ancestors. The mural highlights how our students create our future in STEM by accessing ancestral knowledge through culture in combination with their education.
El mural Ōmeteōtl, del artista Carlos Rodríguez con el apoyo de los estudiantes de Puente MáS Cabrillo, resalta el legado STEM de nuestra comunidad a través de los éxitos y logros STEM de nuestros antepasados. El mural destaca cómo nuestros estudiantes crean nuestro futuro en STEM al acceder al conocimiento ancestral a través en combinación con su educación.
Building B Mural
Painted in spring 2019.
Students from El Nido were guided by artist Monica Galvan, a former El Nido student and who now works for the program.
El Nido High School is a program from County Office of Education, that rents space in building B.
"Public Art - Painting a Mural"
A class project of Art 91, taught in Spring 2017 in Watsonville by instructor Margaret Niven. This was the last art class that was offered in Watsonville.
Participating students: Nick Craig, Craig Demartino, Esmer Karzinova, Austin Sheldon, Rebekah Torres, Israel Rincon, Stephen Uhey
General information
This Pilot Protocol sets forth the minimum District standards of the 3-year pilot program for the permanent installation of public art sculptures, paintings, murals and other installations. Please note that changes may be forthcoming.