Public Art Installations

All listed art works were created under the Mansfield Public Art Program beginning in 2025.

Paw In Paw (2026)
Artist: Vito Di Bari
Location: 612 S. Wisteria Street (directions)

Paw in Paw is the first large-scale installation under the Mansfield Public Art Program. This artwork celebrates the universal bond between humans and their animal companions through a larger-than-life sculpture of a dog and a cat standing side by side in a moment of connection. Reflecting the spirit of loyalty, friendship, and care that defines Mansfield’s Animal Shelter, the artwork honors the compassion at the heart of the community. More than a sculpture, it stands as a testament to Mansfield’s values of community, care, and connection. This project was funded in part by a Grant for Art Projects from the National Endowment for the Arts.

Fire Station No.1 Sculpture (coming Spring 2027)
Artist: Seth Vandable
Location: 203 S. Walnut Drive (directions)

The first large-scale bronze sculpture created under the Mansfield Public Art Program is currently being fabricated by renowned sculptor Seth Vandable. The artwork is scheduled to be installed in the spring of 2027 in front of the newly constructed Fire Station No. 1(opened in the summer of 2026).

Veterans Memorial Mural (coming Fall 2026)
Artist: Colton Canava
Location: Julian Feild Park, 1531 E. Broad Street (directions)

Another exciting public art installation is coming soon to Mansfield! Fields of Honor is a new mural that honors the service, sacrifice, and legacy of our nation's veterans. Scheduled for installation in Fall 2026 in time for Veterans Day, this vibrant mural will complement the new Veterans Memorial at Julian Feild Park.

Created by local artist Colton Canava, this meaningful artwork serves as a visual reminder that remembrance is not confined to a single day but lives on through the stories, sacrifices, and legacies of those who have served. Since the earliest observances of Memorial Day, flowers have symbolized remembrance, placed on the graves of fallen service members as expressions of gratitude and respect. Drawing inspiration from this tradition, the mural blends beauty and reflection to create a powerful tribute to veterans, their families, and our community.

Traditions & Celebrations (2026)
Community-Created Mural
Location: Smith St. & Elm St. (directions)

Traditions & Celebrations is Mansfield’s second community mural project. Created through the Mansfield Public Art Program and under the direction of Inspired By Optimism, this artwork honors the backgrounds, beliefs and perspectives that form our families and community. The final design was conceived through brainstorming and feedback from residents, local artists and community leaders. Volunteers of all ages and backgrounds painted the mural in January 2026.

Together As One (2025)
Community-Created Mural
Location: Smith St. & Elm St. (directions)

Together As One is Mansfield’s first community mural project. Created through the Mansfield Public Art Program and under the direction of Inspired By Optimism , this artwork celebrates creativity, collaboration, and local pride. The final design was conceived through multiple brainstorming and feedback sessions with residents and local artists. Over 200 volunteers of all ages and backgrounds painted the mural in the fall of 2025.

Blue Bench (2026)
Artists: Pascale M. Pryor and Firefly Metal Works
Location: Oliver Nature Park Monarch Field (map)

This custom monarch-themed bench was created by Pascale M Pryor, a renowned public artist whose work is playful and joyful, and Firefly Metal Works, a full service metal fabrication studio based in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.

Wanderer (2026)
Artists: Eddie and Mary Phillips
Location: Oliver Nature Park Monarch Field (map)

Inspired by the monarch butterfly’s legendary migration through Texas, this bench invites visitors to pause and rest within the wings of one of nature’s most resilient travelers. The steel framework has been filled with translucent plexiglass panels that cast shifting patterns of amber light onto the surrounding landscape — making the bench itself a living artwork that changes with the sun. The juxtaposition of industrial steel and delicate wing forms reflects our belief that strength and beauty are not opposites, but partners.