Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville

Six CPAC districts. Six installations.

The CPAC Public Art Initiative comes full circle with its sixth and final installation — the mural, “Birdhouse” by artist David Nackashi for the Southwest CPAC. It transforms a neglected picnic shelter in Lane Wiley Park by featuring the Florida Scrub Jay, which is known for defending the territory, finding food, and caring for the young. Nackashi believes this bird reflects the sense of community, service and importance of family he found central to the community.

Following his rich tradition of vibrant colors and intricate details, “Birdhouse” showcases the Lane Wiley Park Picnic Shelter with symbolism informed by the neighborhood.

We hope you’ve enjoyed learning about this collection of six original and distinct artworks spread across Jacksonville's neighborhoods and made by local artists with community and connection in mind.

The full series:
Main Made Studios — “A Fine Day” sculptural signage, Beachwood Community Center
Jenny K. Hager — “Draw & Dream” sculptural benches, Deerwood Children's Rotary Park
David Nackashi — “Cookout” mural, Charles "Boobie" Clark Center
d. lance vickery — “Big Woofs and Tiny Tails” artistic wayfinding elements, Oceanway Dog Park
Jenny K. Hager — “Wings of Change” sculptural wall hanging, Kennedy Community Center
David Nackashi — “Birdhouse” mural, Lane Wiley Park

Thank you to every artist who brought their talent and their commitment to this initiative. And thank you to the communities across Jacksonville who inspired every one of these pieces.

Public Art not only shapes the environment, but it can also tease what is to come.

The fifth installation in the City of Jacksonville's CPAC Public Art Initiative is a stunning cascade of metal butterflies as a sculptural wall hanging in the atrium of the Kennedy Community Center. “Wings Of Change” is created by artist Jenny K. Hager for the Urban Core CPAC.

The artwork was developed in response to community engagement, which revealed the Kennedy Center’s history, perception and vision for this dynamic space. Feedback demonstrated a strong interest in activating the atrium with visual elements that enhance the architectural character of the building and reflect its varied programmatic uses. Hager learned that a butterfly garden will soon grace the atrium, so she decided to complement the addition with multiple hand-crafted metal butterflies sweeping across the side of the atrium to encourage engagement, movement and life within the space.

The butterflies represent transformation, community, and the beauty that emerges when the conditions are right. Hager's metalwork is known for its precision and its warmth, a combination that's difficult to achieve and unmistakable when you see it.

Catch up on the full series:
Main Made Studios — “A Fine Day” sculptural signage, Beachwood Community Center
Jenny K. Hager — “Draw & Dream” sculptural benches, Deerwood Children's Rotary Park
David Nackashi — “Cookout” mural, Charles "Boobie" Clark Center
d. lance vickery — “Big Woof and Tiny Tails” artistic wayfinding elements, Oceanway Dog Park
Jenny K. Hager — “Wings of Change” sculptural wall hanging, Kennedy Community Center

Jacksonville’s parks feature so many different amenities for visitors to enjoy. Did you know there are only a handful of parks that feature a dog park? Oceanway Park has both a large and small dog park, but community feedback revealed it was difficult to find the two different entries located at opposite ends of the park and linked merely through a maze of chain links.

For the fourth installation in the City of Jacksonville's CPAC Public Art Initiative, artist d. lance vickery addressed a need by creating, “Tiny Tails and Big Woofs” artistic wayfinding elements for this North CPAC location.

Wayfinding is one of the most essential elements of any public space. It orients visitors and communicates the place’s rules; however, these artistic elements also convey the park’s character and shape the experience from the moment someone arrives by its use of colorful paw prints and sculptural signage.

vickery is driven by the artwork’s connection to the environment and here the work is not only shaped by the community to highlight a park feature not many Jacksonville communities have but also celebrate its pride.

Catch up on the series:
Main Made Studios — “A Fine Day” sculptural signage, Beachwood Community Center
Jenny K. Hager — “Draw & Dream” sculptural benches, Deerwood Children's Rotary Park
David Nackashi — “Cookout” mural, Charles "Boobie" Clark Center
d. lance vickery— “Big Woofs and Tiny Tails” artistic wayfinding elements, Oceanway Dog Park

If you missed the 2026 Arts Awards…consider this your official warning to not sleep on next year’s 50th anniversary!

The 49th Annual Arts Awards powered by was an unforgettable night celebrating the artists, visionaries, and changemakers shaping our creative community. From stunning visuals to electric performances and a room full of creative brilliance, this was the place to be.

Still thinking about it? Same.

Video by Prattify

The CPAC Public Art Initiative series is back highlighting functional public art created by local artists throughout Jacksonville. Where our first installation showcased sculptural benches, the next gives a community something else entirely: a chance to see themselves reflected on the walls of a place they already call their own. The mural “Cookout” by David Nackashi was created for the Northwest CPAC at the Charles “Boobie” Clark Center to depict the community’s playfulness, charity, strength, resiliency and pride. The Center sits among an expansive footprint that can be difficult to identify from the street, so the goal was to create a compelling gateway into the Sherwood neighborhood leading to the Center. Nackashi's mural was designed to capture the spirit, faces, and story of the people who live and gather here — turning the building itself into a canvas for the neighborhood. Nackashi’s approach to community murals centers on authentic representation — making sure the art doesn't just decorate a space but belongs to it.

Catch up on the series:
Main Made Studios — “A Fine Day” sculptural signage, Beachwood Community Center posted 4/14
Jenny K. Hager — “Draw & Dream” sculptural benches, Deerwood Children's Rotary Park posted 4/23

Honoring excellence in the arts! Congratulations to Kandice Knecole, recipient of the Helen Lane Founder's award at the 49th Annual Arts Awards. Your dedication and artistic vision continue to inspire and uplift our community in countless ways.

Watch the acceptance video created by Prattify and join us in celebrating this special recognition.

Today we celebrate Darren Dailey, recipient of the Robert Arleigh White Award for Advocacy at the 49th Annual Arts Awards. Thank you for your outstanding contributions to arts and culture and for helping creativity flourish throughout our region.

Enjoy this acceptance video created by Prattify and join us in recognizing Darren's 20 years of service to our arts and culture community.