Cindy Hoskins
Santa Maria recreation supervisor
“There’s so many reasons and more. Because public art will bring people downtown and the community together. All cultures love art.”
Ruben Espinoza
artist
“Becuase it represents the city’s identity.”
Minnie Anderson
artist
“It employs artists, and it stimulates art and creativity.”
Michael Corob
artist
“It gives people a reason to stop and enjoy the area, the art, the nature. It gives them a place to stop and enjoy beauty.”
This article appears in Aug 27 – Sep 3, 2015.