Temporary Public Art - Storm Drain Art

Background

For this project, the City of Dublin was seeking artists to paint functional murals directly adjacent to 10-20 storm drain inlets throughout Dublin. This unique project would include soliciting artists/muralists to complete the design and painting of each storm drain inlet. Storm Drains are the initial inlets that allow for rainwater to enter local waterways before eventually flowing to the San Francisco Bay. Pollutants, such as motor oil, pet waste, and other sediment and urban chemicals, also make their way into storm water systems. The addition of artistic murals to storm drain inlets will help raise awareness and improve water quality in local watersheds and the San Francisco Bay. 

Artworks were approved by the City Council in January 2024 and the artwork was completed in mid-2024.

Selected Art Works

• "Gael’s Shield" by May Yin Giang, at Dublin High School.
• "Sleepy Sea Otter" by Rhonda Chase, at Wells Middle School.
• "Sea Otter with Kelp" by Rhonda Chase, at Wells Middle School.
• "Drains to the Bay" by Nikolette Metcalf, at Kolb Park.
• "Be Careful of What Goes Down the Drain" by Megan Rohrbach, at Schaefer Ranch.
• "Raindrop Fish" by Elli Maskiell, at Civic Center.
• "Leviathan" by Elli Maskiell, at Civic Center.
• "Rainbow School" by Jen Huber at Dublin Sports Grounds.
• "Mind the Drain" by Anne Giancola, at Dougherty Hills Dog Park.
• "When it Rains" by Anne Giancola, at Dougherty Hills Dog Park.
• "Koi Fish" by Rob Corder, at Emerald Glen Park.
• "Toy Boat" by Rob Corder, at Emerald Glen Park.
• "Save the Turtles" by Lisa Long, at Frederiksen Elementary. 
• "Water Drains to Bay" by Lisa Long, at Frederiksen Elementary. 
• "Golden Fish" by Ekaterina Bazlakova, at Alamo Creek Park.
• "Wave" by Ekaterina Bazlakova, at Alamo Creek Park.
• "The Future of the Ocean" by Chih Chun Eroles, at Martin Canyon Creek Trail Head.
• "Entrance to the Clean Bay" by Alyssa Wu, at Martin Canyon Creek Trail Head.
• "It Goes This Way" by Deirdre Weinberg, at Bray Commons.
• "Do As You Otter" by Deirdre Weinberg, at Bray Commons.
  
  

Contact Us:

For more information on the Storm Drain Art Project please contact shelby.perry@dublin.ca.gov or call 925-556-4500.