FORT WORTH PUBLIC ART VISION STATEMENT | Public Art Helps to Define Fort Worth’s Character as a Vibrant and Sustainable 21st Century City by Celebrating its Storied History, Contributing to its Iconic Destinations, Shaping its Distinct Neighborhoods, and Honoring its Close Connection to Nature

In memorium: Albert Shigeki Komatsu (1926 – 2024). Founder of the Komatsu architecture firm in 1959, which continues in its 65th year today, Mr. Komatsu completed numerous projects in North Texas and across the globe. He worked on special projects locally including the Japanese Garden in the Fort Worth Botanic Gardens. FWPA staff is honored to have worked with Mr. Komatsu, who served on the inaugural Fort Worth Art Commission from 2002-2008.

Please join us at the next meeting of the Fort Worth Art Commission on Monday, November 18, 2024, 5:30 p.m. at the Como Community Center located at 4660 Horne Street (76107).  The agenda will include a presentation of the Horne Street Preliminary Design. The full agenda may be accessed below.

On September 16, 2024, the Fort Worth Art Commission unanimously recommended to acquire a limestone sculpture titled Natura by Fort Worth-based artist Alice Bateman for the Fort Worth Public Art Community Legacy Collection, noting that the heirloom artwork is an important part of Fort Worth’s cultural history. The artwork is one of four created during the popular 1999 public symposium at the Botanic Garden that encouraged Fort Worth City Council to approve a percent for public art ordinance in 2001.

Barnyard Promenade, a series of  twelve large-scale kinetic weathervanes by artist Christopher Fennell was recently dedicated. Each unique sculpture’s distinctive artistic form of native animal, bird or reptile are made from locally-sourced recycled materials. The works can be found along the North Beach Corridor from Shiver Road to Timberland Boulevard.