Fort Worth Public Art

10/19/2026

Arts Fort Worth would like to thank all the folks that came to the dedication of "EastChase Island" this past Friday, October 16th. Special thanks to the representatives of the City of Fort Worth, the Fort Worth Arts Commission, and of course, artist Paul Kittleson!

Image 1: (from left) FW Public Art Project Manager Michelle Richardson, FW Public Art Program Manager Anne Allen, City Manager Jay Chapa, Artist Carter Ernst, Artist Paul Kittleson, District 5 City Councilmember Deborah Peoples, Core Team Member Ann Salyer-Caldwell, FW Art Commission Chair Philip Newburn, Arts Fort Worth Executive Director Wesley Gentle

The artist extends special thanks to Wes Timmons of All-Out Concrete and his studio assistant Tim Glover

10/13/2026

East Rosedale Monument Update

The East Rosedale Monument Project, created by local artist Christopher Blay from a reimagined vintage bus shell, suffered damage to its front bumper after being struck by a vehicle last November. Located on East Rosedale Street in Fort Worth’s Historic Southside, the artwork commemorates stories and leaders of the Civil Rights Movement on both the national and local stage, including the role of public transportation in the struggle for equal rights.

Because the damage was severe, the front section of the artwork will be completely replaced, and the rear components will be realigned. After an extensive search, another vintage transit bus was found, and a qualified fabrication shop is working on the artwork reconstruction.

Fort Worth Public Art is working with the city, the artist, and qualified contractors to repair the artwork as soon as possible.

10/09/2026

The current underpass located on Main Street is dark and can be a foreboding experience for pedestrians. The goal of artist Bill Fitzgibbons is to create an inviting and placemaking light sculpture as well as a gateway from downtown Fort Worth that celebrates the Near Southside community. To this end, Main Street Gateway will have multiple unique light programs throughout the year. The rendering above shows a blue and green program inspired by the former flag of Fort Worth, with the blue representing the space age to come and the green representing the prairie.

On November 3rd, 2025, Fort Worth Public Art teamed up with the City of Fort Worth Streetlights crew to provide the artist an opportunity to test lighting scenarios. Several different lighting fixtures and lenses were tested on-site at the South Main Underpass. This process allowed the artist to see the actual effects and luminosity provided by the various options, which will inform the final specifications for the project. Also in attendance were representatives from Near Southside Inc., Downtown Fort Worth Inc., and a few nearby neighbors.

Though the 2026 project completion date is dependent on City infrastructure repairs and a major waterline project in the underpass, the test provided a renewal of energy in anticipation of the final product.

Questions? For more information, contact project manager Alida Labbe at [email protected]

10/09/2026

Meet Blessing Hancock, the artist behind “Energetic,” the soon-to-be-unveiled sculpture at Sycamore Park in Fort Worth!

With over 20 years of experience and more than 60 large-scale public art installations worldwide, Blessing is known for merging natural forms, technology, and community engagement into immersive works of art.

Commissioned through Fort Worth Public Art, a City of Fort Worth program advised by the Fort Worth Art Commission and managed by Arts Fort Worth, “Energetic” will light up one of Fort Worth’s oldest parks, a space celebrated for its unique ecology, with form, color, and interactive light. This stainless steel sculpture is designed to reflect movement, vitality, and connection, creating a place where park goers can gather, reflect, and be inspired.

Stay tuned for the unveiling, and get ready to see “Energetic” transform Sycamore Park.

10/08/2026

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10/07/2026

We are proud to announce the installation of the Meacham Corridor public art project entitled "SkyLight" which was designed by Vicki Scuri SiteWorks. The piece is located along the bridges of Meacham Boulevard at the intersections of Polaris Drive and Painted Horse Drive.

The design features 137 translucent fins that stretch along 500 feet of railings across two bridges. The colorful artwork utilizes seven hues inspired by the Texas skies, including sunset red, pink and orange as well as blue. The translucent materials will look differently based on changes in light, viewing angle, speed, direction, motion and time of day.

Thanks to Vicki and her team, including Alexandr Polzin, JunoWorks, Gibson and Associates for working with us to realize this project!

10/06/2026

Arts Fort Worth is on the lookout for a Public Art Project Manager who’s equal parts creative thinker, detail wrangler, and community connector. If you know your way around public art and love the idea of helping artists bring bold ideas to life in public spaces, this might just be your next move.

This role is all about collaboration. You’ll work closely with artists, City of Fort Worth departments, and community stakeholders to manage public art projects from concept to installation, and everything in between. From artist selection and contract negotiation to community engagement and dedication events, you’ll be the steady hand guiding projects that leave a lasting mark on Fort Worth.

What You’ll Be Doing:
Managing multiple public art projects at different phases of development (think: planning, budgeting, scheduling, and keeping things moving)

Working with artists, architects, Fort Worth residents, business leaders and city staff to bring creative visions to life

Building relationships with community members, City Council offices, and neighborhood groups

Supporting new initiatives, temporary installations, and community-based projects

Representing Arts Fort Worth at public meetings, events, and more

You’re a Great Fit If You:
Have experience in public art, museums, galleries, arts administration, and/or project management (3+ years preferred)

Know how to read site plans and speak the language of artists and architects

Are a strong communicator who can navigate complex situations with diplomacy and care

Are organized, adaptable, and ready to juggle multiple projects at once

Believe in the power of public art to connect people and spark change

Bonus points if you’re fluent in Spanish, have experience with Adobe Creative Suite or Canva, and know your way around a CRM.

More info here at Culturalyst:

https://fortworth.culturalyst.com/opportunities/fa321538-3006-4457-a37d-5289118badc5

10/05/2026