Public Art Program

The City of Fort Lauderdale established the Public Art and Placemaking program in 2020, recognizing that a superior and diverse aesthetic character of a city's built environment is vital to health, safety, welfare, tourism, and quality of life. This program allocates 2% of the Community Investment Program budget to public art initiatives throughout the city. The Public Art and Placemaking Program contributes to the aesthetic enhancement of the city while creating an exciting cultural environment that reflects and enhances the city's vision, diversity, and character.

Public Art within the City of Fort Lauderdale

Featured Public Art

Manolo Valdes Sculpture at Huizenga Park

 

Title: Cabeza con Mariposas (Head with Butterflies)
Artist: Manolo Valdés
Location: Huizenga Park

Discover Cabeza con Mariposas, a monumental sculpture by renowned Spanish artist Manolo Valdés. Installed in Huizenga Park, the artwork uses butterfly forms to explore transformation, beauty, and renewal and stands as a cultural landmark in downtown Fort Lauderdale.

 

Ernesto Maranje Mural at Holiday Park Image

 

Title: Where Wonder Grows
Artist: Ernesto Maranje
Location: Holiday Park Activity Center

Created by Florida artist Ernesto Maranje, this mural celebrates the connection between people and nature through depictions of South Florida wildlife and native plants. Located at the Holiday Park Activity Center, the artwork reflects the vibrant character of Holiday Park and its surrounding environment.

 

Image of Marc Quinn's Broken Sublime sculpture

 

Title: Broken Sublime (The Hunger)
Artist: Marc Quinn
Location: Tunnel Top Park

Experience Broken Sublime (The Hunger), a stainless-steel sculpture by British artist Marc Quinn. Installed at Tunnel Top Plaza, the artwork explores the relationship between humanity and the natural world while adding a contemporary presence to the downtown landscape.

Public Art and Placement Advisory Board

The Public Art and Placement Advisory Board was established in July of 2020 to serve in an advisory capacity to the City Commission. The board consists of 7 members who must be City residents, own property in the City, or be employed within the City of Fort Lauderdale and have a deep concern for public art.

If you are interested in applying for the Public Art and Placement Advisory Board, please apply here.

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