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Have you heard? Sipping From the Wetland by local artist Anitra Blayton was recently installed at Alliance Park, 3800 Litsey Road, in Far North Fort Worth! The larger-than-life hummingbird sculpture brings awareness to the vital role of a wetland within communities and the environment, rendering an opportunity to evaluate its value and function as well as celebrate biodiversity. Check back for more details about a forthcoming dedication event.
Fort Worth Public Art (FWPA), a City of Fort Worth program managed by the Arts Fort Worth (AFW) requests qualifications from local professional art service providers for services assisting with public art collection management initiatives. Please see the full RFQ below and apply by Thursday, September 25, 2025 deadline.
Looking to get involved in the Fort Worth arts scene? Ask a question, find inspiration, and share your own creative works through Culturalyst Fort Worth, the free platform that helps connect Fort Worth artists, organizations, and opportunities, including public art opportunities near and far. Pictured: Culturalyst founder Samuel Bowler demonstrating the platform at the Arts Forward Summit.
The City of Fort Worth is pleased to announce Do Something Good For Your Neighbor, a public artwork designed by The Art Studio at RDG Planning & Design for Lake Como Park, is currently featured in the U.S. Pavilion at the 19th International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia, the world’s premier architecture and design showcase. The work will be on view through November 23, 2025.
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!