The Sculpture Loan Program is included as a City program in the Albany Public Art Master Plan. The mission of the Sculpture Loan Program is to recognize local artists as important cultural resources, and to install large-scale artwork throughout Albany to broaden public awareness and encourage dialogue about public art. Sculptures are on display for two years in a highly visible outdoor location. Artists are responsible for transportation, delivery, installation, and removal of the sculpture. The installation of the sculpture is the responsibility of the artist and the City of Albany may assist to assure proper installation. The artist is responsible for maintaining the sculpture and the City will maintain the site, base, and plaque for the duration of the loan agreement.

At the end of the two-year loan, the City and artist will consider different options such as continuing the loan for an additional two years, removal of the sculpture, donation of the sculpture to the City, or selling the sculpture to the City or a third party.

Public Art, including placement of sculpture on loans on the Ohlone Greenway was approved by the Council as part of the 2016 Ohlone Greenway Amenities Plan which also included an adventure play area, exercise equipment and seating elements across from the Senior Center, a new sidewalk on the east side of Masonic between Solano Avenue and Washington Avenue, fruit and nut trees and other play and seating areas scattered along the Ohlone Greenway. 

Jeff Downing's sculpture "Barred Spiral" is located at Masonic Ave. and Washington Ave. (under the BART tracks). His inspiration is by "traditional methods of celestial navigation".