Public Art Collections

Welcome to Sandy Springs’ galleries without walls. Residents and visitors are invited to explore public art installations throughout the city’s parks, trails, and gathering spaces.

Additional information about featured collections and artist interviews is available through the Otocast mobile app.

The Vision for Art in Sandy Springs

Sandy Springs has a community vision of becoming a leading arts destination within the Atlanta metropolitan area.

A key part of this vision is the City’s Art in Public Places initiative, led by the City of Sandy Springs in partnership with Art Sandy Springs and other community organizations.

City Springs Art Walk

The City Springs Art Walk serves as a “gallery without walls” and features selections from previous ArtSS in the Open Sculpture Contest exhibits.

Explore the City Springs Art Walk

Abernathy Sculpture Garden

Located east of the Playable Art Park at Abernathy Greenway, the Abernathy Sculpture Garden features previous winners from the ArtSS in the Open Sculpture Contest.

Explore the Abernathy Sculpture Garden

Sculpture at Marsh Creek Rain Garden

The Marsh Creek Rain Garden combines public art with environmental education and natural landscapes.

Explore the Marsh Creek Rain Garden Sculpture Collection

Sculpture at Hammond Park

The City’s public art program continues to expand into parks and public gathering spaces throughout Sandy Springs.

Explore Sculpture at Hammond Park

Sculpture at Tibby DeJulio Park at Windsor Meadows

Tibby DeJulio Park at Windsor Meadows is home to one of the City’s permanent public art installations.

Explore Sculpture at Windsor Meadows Park

Sculpture at Morgan Falls Overlook Park

Sculptures displayed at Morgan Falls Overlook Park combine public art with views of one of Sandy Springs’ most visited natural destinations.

Explore Sculpture at Morgan Falls Overlook Park

Sculpture at Veterans Park

Veterans Park features two sculptures displayed together to honor military service members and veterans.

Explore Sculpture at Veterans Park

Solstice

Solstice, created by artist David Landis, is located in the traffic island between The Select and Nam restaurants at City Springs.

The sculpture was gifted to the City by Cornerstone Donors in honor of the Sandy Springs Society’s 35 years of service to the community.

Learn more about Solstice by David Landis

Sandy and the Children

Sandy and the Children is a cast bronze sculpture originally gifted to the Sandy Springs Society by Bob and Linda Brown in recognition of the Town Turtle project.

The Sandy Springs Society later donated the sculpture to the City to commemorate its 20th anniversary.

The sculpture is located at City Springs between the City Green and the Splashpad.

Learn more about Sandy and the Children

Gallery at City Springs

The Gallery at City Springs, located in the lobby of City Hall, features rotating exhibits showcasing local artists.

Visit the Gallery at City Springs

Sandy Springs Art Programs

Sandy Springs supports arts and culture through a variety of public art programs and community partnerships.

Art in Public Places Plan

In September 2020, City Council adopted the Sandy Springs Art in Public Places Plan to guide the growth of public art throughout the city.

The plan’s vision is to enrich the lives of residents, businesses, and visitors through accessible, high-quality public art that celebrates diversity, creativity, and community identity.

ArtSS in the Open

In partnership with Art Sandy Springs, the City hosts ArtSS in the Open, an outdoor sculpture competition at City Springs.

Local, regional, and national artists are invited to submit artwork proposals for temporary exhibition around the City Green.

Each year, the City may purchase one or more sculptures from the exhibit to expand the permanent public art collection.

Artists should submit entries electronically through CaFE.org .

Questions regarding submissions may be directed to cfe@artsandysprings.org .

Donating Art

The City accepts public art donations through its Gifts to the City program.