Explore Huntsville’s vibrant public art scene with our Public Art guides and toolkits! We offer downloadable resources designed for a variety of audiences, including art enthusiasts, families, students, and curious explorers. These toolkits are perfect for those who prefer a printable self-guided art adventure or want to view a guide on a device without internet access. Just like our online tours, they provide insightful information and fun ways to connect with the amazing artwork that enriches our city – discover Huntsville’s art at your own pace, anytime, anywhere!
COMING SOON. Hop aboard your rocket ship and explore some of Huntsville’s most Amazing Spaces on the Amazing Space Race! You’ll meet some weird and wonderful aliens along the way, and you’ll help them learn about our planet and our city by taking a closer look at the art! This downloadable resource is perfect for helping youth group leadership, teachers, and parents lead kids on a whimsical art adventure.
COMING SOON. This guide is designed for parents and educators accompanying young visitors to Huntsville City Hall or learning about the artwork remotely. Aligned to 4th grade Alabama Standards of Learning (ALEX), the guide touches on topics related on Alabama history and geography as they relate to the public art collection in the building. Note: access to the art is limited to the first and second floors. 6th and 7th floor artwork access is only available to invited visitors, or can be studied online by visiting Our Civic Canvas on the Public Art Archive.
COMING SOON. This educator’s guide, written by artist and former CEO of the US Space and Rocket Center Dr. Deborah Barnhart, helps students learn about our planet through a series of four art installation in Rose Park, called the “Compass Rose Family”. In this short curriculum, intended targeted for grads 4-8, students can learn about our globe, maps, sun dials, and more!
This Downtown Art Essentials guide is a resource by the City of Huntsville’s Public Art Program. This self-guided tour invites you to explore a curated selection of some of Downtown Huntsville’s most noteworthy works of art in public places. The guide includes a recommended route with directions and a few highlights about each artwork.
This map is designed to guide visitors and residents to specific artwork locations while visiting Huntsville City Hall. Note that access to the art is limited to the first and second floors for the general public. 6th and 7th floor artwork access is only available to invited visitors. Those interested in learning about the artwork remotely can learn about the work online by visiting Our Civic Canvas on the Public Art Archive.