West Palm Beach Begins Digital Public Art Guide on Bloomberg Connects
Published on April 16, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contacts:
Kathleen Joy, Director of Communications
City of West Palm Beach – Mayor’s Office
kjoy@wpb.org
(561) 822-1411 (TTY: 800-955-8771)
Sybille Canthal, Director of Arts, Culture and Community Building
City of West Palm Beach – Mayor’s Office
scanthal@wpb.org
(561) 822-1521
City of West Palm Beach Launches Digital Public Art Guide on Bloomberg Connects
Free platform enhances access to public art—onsite and worldwide
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (April 16, 2026) — The City of West Palm Beach today announced the launch of a new digital public art guide on Bloomberg Connects, the free arts and culture app created by Bloomberg Philanthropies. The guide offers an interactive, accessible way to explore the City’s growing public art collection both onsite and from anywhere in the world.
With this launch, the City joins a global network of more than 1,200 cultural institutions — including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Tate, and Hammer Museum — featured on the Bloomberg Connects platform.
Accessible via mobile app or web browser, the City’s guide features rich multimedia content, including audio, video, and expert commentary, designed to enhance the visitor experience and expand access to arts and culture.
The guide debuts the “Downtown Essentials” walking audio tour, showcasing nine key public artworks by internationally recognized and local artists. The tour reflects the diversity of artistic styles and mediums that define West Palm Beach’s Art in Public Places program, offering users a curated introduction to the City’s vibrant cultural landscape.
“This platform reflects our continued commitment to accessibility and innovation,” said Mayor Keith A. James. “By bringing our public art program to Bloomberg Connects, we are removing barriers to access, ensuring that language, mobility, or location are no longer obstacles to experiencing arts and culture. Whether onsite or exploring remotely, this technology makes it easier for everyone to connect with our public art.”
Through this initiative, West Palm Beach continues to elevate its public art program, connecting residents and visitors to permanent and temporary installations across the City through a single, easy-to-use platform.
Bloomberg Connects offers free digital guides to cultural organizations around the world. The platform is part of Bloomberg Philanthropies’ longstanding commitment to supporting digital innovation in the arts. Bloomberg Connects makes it easy to access and engage with arts and culture from mobile devices when visiting in person, or anytime from anywhere. With dynamic content exclusive to each partner organization, it provides a range of features including video, audio, and text; expert commentary; and way-finding maps. Follow Bloomberg Connects on Instagram, Facebook, and Threads for updates on new guide launches, exhibit highlights, and more.
The Bloomberg Connects app, available for free download from Google Play or the App Store.
For more information, please contact Carolina Puente, Public Art Coordinator, at cpuente@wpb.org or call (561) 822-1406.
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About the City of West Palm Beach
The City of West Palm Beach is a vibrant and dynamic city on Florida's Atlantic coast. With a rich history, thriving arts and cultural scene, and a commitment to sustainability, the City of West Palm Beach is a great place to live, work, and play. As one of the three largest cities making up the South Florida region and the central city of Palm Beach County, West Palm Beach is a vibrant, growing waterfront city that seamlessly blends the business advantages available in the area with a more refined and relaxed environment for living and working, making it an exceptional destination for both residents and professionals alike. To learn more about the City of West Palm Beach, visit our official website or follow us on our social media: Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly known as Twitter), and LinkedIn.
To contact the City of West Palm Beach, please dial (561) 822-1200 (TTY800 955-8771).
About Bloomberg Philanthropies
Bloomberg Philanthropies invests in 700 cities and 150 countries around the world to ensure better, longer lives for the greatest number of people. The organization focuses on creating lasting change in five key areas: the Arts, Education, Environment, Government Innovation, and Public Health. Bloomberg Philanthropies encompasses all of Michael R. Bloomberg’s giving, including his foundation, corporate, and personal philanthropy as well as Bloomberg Associates, a philanthropic consultancy that advises cities around the world. In 2023, Bloomberg Philanthropies distributed $3 billion. For more information, please visit bloomberg.org or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, and X.
About Art in Public Places
The Art in Public Places (AiPP) public art program of the City of West Palm Beach, Florida serves its residents and visitors by presenting a diversity of artworks to be experienced in our city. The program works with the public and private sector to commission artists at all career stages to create meaningful artworks —both permanent and temporary —throughout the City’s Public Places. For more information about AiPP WPB, please visit www.wpb.org/Residents, follow us on Instagram, or contact Sybille Canthal, Director of Arts, Culture, and Community Building at (561) 822-1521 or scanthal@wpb.org.