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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 in early November. Located on East Rosedale Street in Fort Worth’s Historic Southside, the artwork commemorates stories and leaders of the Civil Rights Movement, including the role of public transportation in the struggle for equal rights.
Nearby, Carousel, located in the roundabout at East Rosedale Street and Mitchell Boulevard, was damaged in April when a vehicle struck the installation, knocking one of its six stainless-steel parrots from its perch. Created by North Carolina-based artists Jim Hirschfield and Sonya Ishii, the work draws on the character of a carousel and references Polytechnic High School, Jubilee Theatre, and the importance of education in the surrounding community.
Fort Worth Public Art is working with the city and the artists to repair the pieces as soon as possible.
Join us for the next FWAC meeting, Monday, October 19th, beginning at 5:30pm, at the Ella Mae Shamblee Library (1062 Evans Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76104 )
Eastchase Island, a new permanent public artwork by Paul Kittelson, will be formally dedicated on Friday, October 16, beginning at 1:00 p.m. within the traffic triangle located at the intersection of Eastchase Parkway and Meadowbrook Boulevard. The artwork was commissioned by the City of Fort Worth through the Fort Worth Public Art Program, which is managed by Arts Fort Worth.
The public is invited to join in the celebration of Eastchase Island the traffic triangle (approximately 1601 Eastchase Parkway, 76120). Artist Paul Kittelson will be available for questions following the program.
The City of Fort Worth and Arts Fort Worth are currently coordinating repairs to Dan Corson’s Flight, an important work in the City’s public art collection.
The repairs will include ensuring that the artwork’s computer-aided lighting program is functioning properly and replacing several of the “horns” that have experienced damage from prolonged exposure to sun and weather.
Arts Fort Worth is working with a team of three qualified contractors, in partnership with the City, to complete the necessary repairs. As soon as a timeline for completion is established, we will share it here and on our social media.
PROJECT HIGHLIGHT | One Way
Artist Leticia Bajuyo’s One Way is designed in tandem with nature and the urban environment. A series of 24 painted metal doilies that appear and disappear, the sculpture references fleeting moments and the infinite passing of time.
PROJECT HIGHLIGHT | A Very Long Now
Alicia Eggert’s A Very Long Now encourages both living in the present and thinking in longer terms. The sculpture is one of two public artworks for the Marine Creek Parkway Curatorial Public Art Project, which gives form to the relative endlessness of time while animating the roadway and prompting a more thoughtful life.
FEATURED ART
Avenue of Light
As in many cities, Fort Worth’s Lancaster Avenue was originally a grand thoroughfare that was severed from the city’s downtown in the 1950s with the construction of a freeway. The district’s renewal began in 2001, with Avenue of Light by Cliff Garten installed as part of this effort. The monumental artwork stretches 1.5 miles, forming a gateway to Fort Worth with a display of contemporary lighting infrastructure, recently updated, which brings a vibrance to this historic area of the city.
ARTIST SPOTLIGHT
Jessica Bell
DFW artist Jessica Bell was recently selected for the Oak Grove Park Public Art Project. A contemporary sculptor dedicated to the realm of public and community art, Bell blends traditional techniques with modern design. Her creations resonate deeply, offering narratives that speak to societal concerns and personal journeys. Bell’s approach is innovative, weaving smaller elements into expansive installations or large scale works that deliver her messages with profound impact. Visit her website to learn more!