Public Art Projects in Addison TX | Addison Arbor Foundation

Take a walk through Addison’s trails and public parks and you will see the art and landscape projects sponsored by the Addison Arbor Foundation (AAF). With additional donations we can accelerate the pace of new art and landscape enhancements to beautify our town.

Light and Energy

Artist: Chris Byars
Location: NE Corner of Marsh and Beltway

These iconic pieces were originally installed in an office complex in Addison. When the sculptures were decommissioned, the Town of Addison stored them for many years. AAF coordinated with the Town to restore the art work to its original colors and condition, move and install them, and to provide landscaping and lighting. The installation was completed in 2013. This effort was very complex due to the large size (24 feet high) and weight (1750 pounds each) of the pieces.

Cut One, Plant One

Artist: Nic Noblique
Location: Proton Drive at the Easement Trail

This piece was purchased from the artist and installed in 2013. This artwork reflects the Town’s and AAF’s commitment to sustainability.

Loop the Loop

Artist: Kati Casida
Location: Redding Trail (along the walking path behind the Addison Athletic Center)

Loop the Loop and Folded Square Alphabet Letter D were decommissioned by an office complex in Addison. Significant restoration was required. AAF coordinated the restoration, installation, landscaping and lighting. The installations were completed in 2012.

Click on the video to learn more about the sculpture.

Folded Square Alphabet D

Artist: Fletcher Benton
Location: Redding Trail

Along with Loop the Loop, this piece was recovered and restored by AAF in 2012 after being decommissioned by an office complex. This artwork is part of the artist’s well-known “Folded Square” alphabet sculpture series. The installation was completed in 2012.

Jacks of All Trades

Artist: Jim Eppler
Location: Les Lacs Park (across from the Addison Athletic Club on Beltway Drive)

These realistic jack rabbit sculptures were commissioned by AAF and installed in a natural rock setting in 2014, in recognition of the original Addison jackrabbits that lived at that location.

A Profound Secret

Artist: Nic Noblique
Location: Northwest Corner of Arapaho and Addison Roads

This artwork was commissioned by AAF. A Profound Secret uses corten steel and pieces from the original cotton gin facility in Addison. The cotton gin, which was built in 1902, was located about 150 yards south of the installation. The title of the piece comes from a passage in a letter to his father written by Eli Whitney, developer of the cotton gin, asking him to keep “a profound secret” until a patent was secured for the design. Installed in 2015.

Original Addison Cotton Gin

Marfa

Artist: Mac Whitney
Location: Parkview Park off of Spectrum Drive

This large red outdoor sculpture weighs over 3,000 pounds and is 23 feet tall. This piece was donated to AAF and moved to its new location in the park by the Parkview Place Townhomes. The piece was previously located at 15301 Spectrum Drive since the 1980s. Installed in July 2015.

The move required a very large crane since the piece was located between two large office buildings and a parking garage structure. For photos of the art piece being relocated to Parkview Park, please visit the Addison flickr Parkview Park Album.

Peace and Tranquility

Artist: Jim Eppler
Location: Oaks North

AAF commissioned this realistic sculpture of a pair of mourning doves which are indigenous to Texas. The funding for this sculpture and installation was largely provided by the family and friends of Roger S. Mellow. Installed in 2016.

Lost in Wisconsin

Artist: Nic Noblique
Location: Corner of Proton and Beltway near the Addison Athletic Club

This beautiful blue sculpture was donated by the renowned artist and refinished by AAF. “I am from Wisconsin, but Texas in now my home. I am glad that Lost in Wisconsin was finally found in Addison, Texas,” said Mr. Noblique. Installed in 2016.

Intersection in Flight

Artist: Eric McGehearty
Location: Corner of Wiley Post Road and Wright Brothers Drive

Intersection in Flight was inspired by the history of the namesakes of the intersection and their vintage aircraft. Eric’s design incorporates elements of the airplanes flown by the Wright Brothers and Wiley Post in an innovative and intricate sculpture. The frame of the sculpture is based on the Wright Brothers’ Flyer aircraft. Embedded within the frame are 232 miniature planes based on the Lockheed Vega aircraft flown by Wiley Post. Installed in 2016.

Let’s Play

Artist: Eliseo
Location: Spruill Dog Park

At the entrance of the Spruill Dog Park stands a very large dog carved out of stone! AAF commissioned Eliseo to bring to life this whimsical dog from limestone. Eliseo sculpted the dog on site and the installation was completed in time for the opening of the Spruill Dog Park in July 2017. The dog is in a play bow position and is trying to find his bone.

The beautiful stainless steel bone, created by artist Nic Noblique, is located a few feet away.

Artist: Eliseo

Artist Nic Noblique

Aerial Ballet – Monarch

Artist: David B. Hickman
Location: Spring Valley Road and Vitruvian Way, across the street from the George Herbert Walker Bush Elementary School and at the entrance to the Vitruvian Park® development

Three 15-16 foot kinetic monarch butterflies are designed to move gracefully with the wind. A butterfly garden, also known as a pollinator patch, is located beneath the sculpture area to attract monarchs and other pollinators as they migrate through North Texas. UDR, Inc., the partial owner of Vitruvian Park®, made a contribution to the project. Installed in 2018.

Arcadia

Artist: Eliseo
Location: Beltway Drive east of Midway Road, adjacent to Hampton Inn

AAF commissioned Eliseo to create a monumental limestone sculpture depicting scenes from nature. Eliseo carved the sculpture onsite. The sculpture consists of two large limestone blocks measuring approximately 11’ high x 4’ wide and weighing about 17,000 pounds each. The side by side pieces portray different scenes from nature on six sides and are capped with a large metal sphere that rests atop the two stone blocks. The sculpture stands about 15’ tall including the base and sphere. The name Arcadia reflects a vision of pastoralism, beautiful scenery and harmony with nature which Eliseo captured with his sculpture. The term refers to a sparsely populated Greek province associated with natural beauty of mountains, green spaces and unspoiled wilderness. Installed in 2018.

Aigue-Marine

Artist: Pascale Pryor

Location: Bosque Park, located at the southwest corner of Quorum Drive and Morris Avenue.

AAF commissioned artist Pascale Pryor to create this 7.5′ high mixed media sculpture incorporating blue and green slab glass in an intricate pattern with a rim of corten steel. The piece is beautiful day or night! Installed in 2018.

Chacoan

Artist: Greg Reiche

Location: Les Lac Linear Park off of Beltway Road, across from Addison Athletic Center

AAF purchased this mixed media piece in 2019. Chacoan stands about 6 feet tall and incorporates two limestone fence posts from the Oklahoma territory, stacked sandstone from Colorado and New Mexico and real tree branches embedded in glass. Installed in 2019.

The Givers

Artists: Jim Eppler (ravens) and Scott Shubin (perch)

Location: 15250 Quorum Drive (outside the AMLI)

AAF commissioned The Givers, a collaboration of two artists: Jim Eppler and Scott Shubin. Jim Eppler is renown for his lifelike wildlife sculptures; his signature pieces are life size ravens. The Givers consists of five unique ravens, all bearing gifts, atop a 14-foot treelike stainless-steel perch created by Scott Shubin. A sixth raven, holding a key, welcomes visitors on a wall outside the AMLI Addison leasing office. AMLI Residential donated the funding for this sculpture. Installed in 2019.

Spectra

Artist: Scott Shubin

Location: Spectrum Drive (outside the AMLI)

AAF commissioned local artist Scott Shubin to create this powder-coated steel and cable eighteen (18) foot-tall sculpture. AMLI Residential donated the funding for this sculpture. Installed in 2020.

Tango Fantasia

Artist: Art Fairchild

Location: Addison Conference and Theatre Centre, 15650 Addison Road

AAF commissioned Dallas artist Art Fairchild to create Tango Fantasia. The sculpture consists of two 15 foot-tall stainless steel geometric columns combining beautiful patterning on the exterior surfaces with a mirrored finish on the interior surfaces. Installed in 2020.

Golden Hour

Artist: Russ Connell

Location: Corner of Arapaho Road and Surveyor Boulevard at the Addison water tower

AAF commissioned local artist Russ Connell to create Golden Hour. The gold metallic stainless-steel sculpture stands thirteen feet tall with a three-foot round base. The name refers to the time of day, typically shortly after sunrise or before sunset, when the sun shines with a warmer, almost magical light. Installed in 2021.