Published on April 28, 2025
At its April 22 meeting, the Addison City Council approved two new public art installations, both donated by the Addison Arbor Foundation (AAF), that will enhance public spaces with nature-inspired artwork.
The first project features three sculptural benches designed by artist Ken McCall, to be installed along the trail behind the AMLI Treehouse Phase I development. Each bench represents a native Texas tree—Texas Ash, Redbud, and Bur Oak—and will be constructed from recycled decking with coated metal trim. These benches are funded through AMLI Residential’s $150,000 public art contribution and are expected to be installed in late 2025.
Council also approved the installation of a mosaic butterfly sculpture titled Blue Butterfly, created by artist Julie Richey. Crafted from stained glass within a steel frame and mounted on a stone boulder, the sculpture will be placed near a pollinator patch in the Beltway Greenspace. This vibrant addition is funded by a Town of Addison grant awarded to AAF and will complement the landscaping underway as part of the Beltway Bike Lane project.