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A significant portion of the long anticipated SH121 Public Art and Landscaping Project by Etty Horowitz and Kevin Sloan, a welcoming gateway artwork that greets drivers as they approach downtown Fort Worth from westbound State Highway 121, was recently installed.
The project has been on a winding path to completion for over 20 years. Kevin Sloan passed away in 2021, and Landscape Architect Matt Stubbs, formerly of Kevin Sloan Studio and now with DSGN Associates, along with lead artist Etty Horowitz, have worked with TxDOT and the City of Fort Worth’s Transportation and Public Works Dept. to shepherd the project through to completion.
Join us for the next FWAC meeting, Monday, March 16, beginning at 5:30pm, at the Chisholm Trail Community Center (4936 McPherson Blvd, Fort Worth, TX )
Join us Thursday, April 9, 2026, in Sycamore Park at 10 am, for the dedication of Energetic, a new public art project for Sycamore Park by artist Blessing Hancock.
Blessing Hancock’s Energetic is a dynamic, illuminated sculpture that plays with light, shadow, and color. It stands as a new icon for Sycamore Park, thoughtfully reflecting both its natural beauty and the spirit of its residents. Its harmonious figure-eight shape symbolizes unity and togetherness, representing the diverse community as a cohesive whole. Placed along the walking trail, this sculpture offers a new way to live with art that enriches our experience and creates an atmosphere of participation.
Unfortunately, a hit-and-run driver damaged the East Rosedale Monument Project, the City-commissioned artwork by local artist Christopher Blay sited on East Rosedale Street near Evans Avenue. Arts Fort Worth staff and artist Christopher Blay have identified a company to make repairs once a donor bus can be found for use in reconstructing the front section. Bollards are being planned as part of the repairs to protect from future damage, and signage will be placed on the site notifying the public repairs are coming.
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!