Capturing Culture on Campus
Explore FGCU’s Public Art: Culture in Every Corner
Public art, accessible to everyone regardless of background or experience, is created intentionally for display in communal spaces. It can take many forms: sculpture, murals, installations or mixed media.
At Florida Gulf Coast University, public art is integrated into the environment. Some works are decorative, some are landmarks, some are purchased, some are donated — and all are points of pride.
You don’t have to be an art aficionado to enjoy this type of art. It invites everyone in and sparks thought and conversation. FGCU’s campus is open to the public during regular hours, and visitors can take a self-guided art walk. Wander the pathways between academic buildings, stop into the library or Arts Complex, hit up Alico Arena before a game or explore the green spaces in between. Each location holds its own artistic discovery.
FGCU’s public art tells the story of a university rooted in creativity, community and a deep respect for place. These works invite us to pause, reflect and see the campus through a lens that values artistic expression as a vital part of learning and living. Everyone from first-time visitors to students rushing to class and lifelong art lovers can come be part of the nature and culture FGCU has preserved and cultivated.