Victorville City Library in Partnership with the Friends of the Library Issue a Call to Artists

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 17, 2025

VICTORVILLE, Calif. - The Victorville City Library in partnership with the Friends of the Library, invite Southern California artists to submit designs to transform an unfinished, book-shaped bench into unique works of public art.

This initiative, titled the "Dream, Discover, Design" Art Bench Project, aims to enhance the Library environment, celebrate local creativity, and connect the joy of reading with the power of visual art.

Artists are encouraged to propose designs that reflect themes of inspiration, knowledge, or discovery. The goal is to create a vibrant, functional art piece that sparks curiosity and provides an inviting atmosphere for all library visitors. The bench will be on display at the entrance of the new Victorville City Library currently under construction at the Green Tree Golf Course.

Opportunity Details

• Who: Open to all artists aged 18+ residing in Southern California.
• What: Call to Artists to create designs of inspiration, knowledge, or discovery for a library bench that will be prominently placed at the new Victorville City Library.

Artist Stipend: Selected artist will receive a stipend of $1,200 to cover project time, labor, and travel expenses; plus, an additional $500 for material costs upon submission of itemized receipts.

• Deadline for Submissions: Submit applications, along with a rendering of proposed design or samples of previous work to: [email protected] by 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 5, 2025.

Detailed submission guidelines and an application form are available online.

The Victorville City Library is dedicated to providing educational resources, fostering a love of reading, and serving as a dynamic cultural center for the City of Victorville community. Through innovative programs and accessible services, we strive to inspire lifelong learning and community connection.

Located in Southern California at the high-point between Los Angeles and Las Vegas, Victorville is the leading city for both industry and retail in the High Desert Region. Victorville is a growing, vibrant community that is home to approximately 136,000 residents and some of the area's largest employers, including the City-operated Southern California Logistics Airport. Clean air, abundant mountain vistas, family-friendly recreation activities, spectacular sunsets, and breathtaking night skies entice locals and visitors alike to fall in love with this city that is within a few hours of SoCal beaches, National Parks, mountain retreats, and other major attractions. Ontario International Airport is less than an hour away. Learn more about the City of Victorville at VictorvilleCA.gov.