Fort Worth Public Art -

Self-Guided Public Art Tour
Looking for a fun and free activity to do this summer? Take a self-guided tour and explore the diverse works of public art found throughout the city of Fort Worth, Texas. Download this month's featured printable map of the Historic Northside (PDF). Stay tuned for next month's August map!

Western Heritage Parking Garage Murals
FWPA's Newest Public Artwork

Mike Mandel's public art installation for the new Western Heritage Parking Garage speaks volumes of Fort Worth’s rich history and spirit. The murals individually titled, Rodeo, An Hispanic Voice, Cowgirl, Cowboy, Stockshow, and An African American Tradition, include four tall vertical tile murals installed on the garage exterior, and two smaller horizontal tile murals over the entrance to the garage. Through archived photographs from local cultural institutions, Mandel selected images of iconic individuals and events that summarize the establishment of our city. More..

Find out how you can get involved with FWPA!

Join us for the next Art Commission meeting, Monday August 9, 2010.
Please join us for a presentation on the proposed FY2011 Public Art Work Plan, which lists the ongoing and new public art projects we will be working on during the period of October 1, 2010 - September 30, 2011, and share your comments with the Fort Worth Art Commission.

Welcome! Fort Worth Public Art is a City of Fort Worth program to create an enhanced visual environment for Fort Worth residents, commemorate the city's rich cultural and ethnic diversity, integrate the design work of artists into the development of the City's capital infrastructure improvements, and to promote tourism and economic vitality in the city through the artistic design of public spaces. The Arts Council of Fort Worth and Tarrant County manages the program.