Public Art

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What is Public Art?

(External link)Because public art is inherently dependent on a public and creative process that is often intangible, it is difficult to prescribe a universal definition to the term “public art.” Much has been written about the difference between “art in public places” and “public art.” The new terminology is continually being coined in attempts to grasp the essence of the creative process and the sometimes “therapeutic” healing and/or proactive climate that takes place in a community both during the making of a public art project and for the years following its arrival to place. Public art has been known to bring communities together, solve problems, put communities on the map, and make communities beautiful. For purposes of this document, a working definition of public art is as follows: Any work of art or element of design created by visual or public context artists cited in a public place for people to experience. This can include installations, murals, outdoor sculptures, or infrastructure such as public fixtures or furniture and other functional elements designed and/or built by artists.

What is Public Art?

(External link)Because public art is inherently dependent on a public and creative process that is often intangible, it is difficult to prescribe a universal definition to the term “public art.” Much has been written about the difference between “art in public places” and “public art.” The new terminology is continually being coined in attempts to grasp the essence of the creative process and the sometimes “therapeutic” healing and/or proactive climate that takes place in a community both during the making of a public art project and for the years following its arrival to place. Public art has been known to bring communities together, solve problems, put communities on the map, and make communities beautiful. For purposes of this document, a working definition of public art is as follows: Any work of art or element of design created by visual or public context artists cited in a public place for people to experience. This can include installations, murals, outdoor sculptures, or infrastructure such as public fixtures or furniture and other functional elements designed and/or built by artists.

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  • Art Walk

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    Public Art Walk to Discover Art in Avondale

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    The "Al Querido" heart sculpture photo is shown on this page and is courtesy of Sharon Denke, photographer.

    On your quest to Discover Avondale, keep an eye out for public art found throughout the city.

    From colorful murals in Old Town to whimsical sculptures in the parks and the iconic heart that lights up Avondale Boulevard at night, you’ll discover an identity that is Uniquely Avondale!

    View the 'Discover Art Everywhere' PDF map(External link) to view art around our city.

    To learn more about Avondale’s Public Art Program(External link) and the Public Art Masterplan(External link)



    Art Walk Locations

    1. Historic Avondale

    • A Bugs Eye View (at Festival Fields)
    • Hands On (Sernas Plaza)
    • Leap of Faith
    • To the Avondale Community
    • NASCAR Championship Mural

    2. Goodyear Farms Historic Cemetery(External link)

    • Algodon Arch at Entrance
    • Memoria Entre Las Flores

    3. Art at The BLVD

    • Al Querido (on the median of Avondale Blvd)

    4. Friendship Park(External link)

    • The Family (Sculpture) - Next to soccer fields
    • Japanese Gazebo Mural - Next to the pond

    5. Avondale Civic Center Campus

    • First Responders Tribute (City Hall Lobby)
    • Family at Play (Sculpture in front of City Hall)
    • Rain Curtain (Visitor’s Center)
    • Humble Roots

    6. Avondale Fire Station 175

    • Grateful Hearts (near flag poles at front of the fire station)

    7. Donnie Hale Park

    • Historic Cashion Sign

    8. Mountain View Community Center

    • Inspiring Young Minds

    9. North Public Safety Facility

    • Harmony of Rivers
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