Established in 1975, Brea's Art in Public Places program was among the first of its kind in California, pioneering the integration of art into everyday public spaces. Through this initiative, private developers in Brea are required to install permanent outdoor sculptures that are accessible for the public to experience and enjoy.

Over the past fifty years, Brea's Art in Public Places program has commissioned over 195 sculptures, one of the largest civic art collections in the state. The artworks encompass a wide array of materials, styles, and artistic approaches, representing both nationally and internationally recognized artists.