City of Arlington Adding 16 New Public Art Pieces in 2026

Published on August 06, 2026

The Office of Communication

Arlington continues to be more visually appealing, as 16 new public art pieces are being installed across the city in 2026.  

This year, the Parks, Recreation & Culture Department was renamed to expand its emphasis on arts and culture, which provided the opportunity to add numerous public art pieces throughout Arlington’s parks and community spaces. 

“Public art plays an important role in Arlington. It helps transform everyday places into meaningful experiences. It creates moments of connection. And it tells our story in ways that words alone cannot,” said Gary Packan, director of Arlington’s Parks, Recreation & Culture Department.  

New pieces the public can expect to see in 2026 include:  

• “Heartfullness” – This large metal heart sculpture was installed along the Entertainment District Sculpture Trail in Dr. Robert Cluck Linear Park and dedicated on Feb. 5, 2026. This piece was funded by the City’s Convention and Events Services Fund, which is largely funded by the Hotel Occupancy Tax, paid by visitors that are reserved for tourism and art purposes. 

• “The Path We Share” – Two murals depicting various types of people in the Arlington community were painted on the walls on either side below the Ken Brimer Bridge in Richard Greene Linear Park. These were completed in May and funded by Hotel Occupancy Tax.  

• “Texan Golden Boot” – Donated by the FIFA World Cup 2026 Committee, this combination of a soccer cleat and spur was installed near Stadium Drive and Cowboys Way in May. 

• Leased Art - Three local sculptor artworks will be displayed in Richard Greene Linear Park for the next few years. This artwork was installed along Johnson Creek in early June with one piece to be placed this fall. These pieces are funded through the Hotel Occupancy Tax.

• “Play Ball!” –  A fun and whimsical sculpture donated by the Downtown Arlington Management Corporation, was installed at the Doggie Depot Dog Park in Downtown Arlington on June 18, 2026.

• “Dream” murals – In celebration of the City’s 150^th anniversary, murals will be installed in Downtown and in Arlington’s International Corridor that commemorate the diverse fabric that encompasses the Arlington community. The Downtown mural, which is being sponsored by the Communities Foundation of North Texas, is scheduled to be installed in the fall, and the International Corridor mural, which is sponsored by the Arlington Tomorrow Foundation, is scheduled for October.

• Spirit Horse – This piece is a partnership with the University of Texas at Arlington, which will have one of their Spirit Horses installed in the Urban Union area of Downtown Arlington to link the area with the neighboring UT Arlington campus. Installation is planned for the fall.  

• 150^th Anniversary Murals – Four murals will be installed along Lamar Street, Fielder Street and North Cooper Street in North Arlington to commemorate the City’s 150^th anniversary. These murals will help beautify the corridor along these public roadways. They are planned to be installed in phases beginning in August and finishing in November and are being funded through the Arlington Tomorrow Foundation.  

• “Touched by Time” – As a one-of-a-kind addition to the City’s public art collection this sculpture will feature a glass column and sundial that will be intended to dynamically connect the public with the City’s history. The sculpture will be located on the northwest corner of the Levitt Pavilion/Founders Plaza. It is being funded by the Arlington Tomorrow Foundation.  

The addition of these pieces will bring the number of official public art pieces in Arlington’s collection to more than 35.  

View a directory of the City’s public art