Once solely known for its rich agrarian culture, the city of Avondale is now home to a raceway destination, a plethora of hiking trails, and thanks to Alamar, a collaborative art scene.

Brookfield Residential and the city of Avondale teamed up to create WholeARTedly Alamar, a public art program exhibiting works from artists across the valley. Six local artists — John Nelson, Mary Shindell, Melissa Martinez, Fausto Fernandez, Neil Borowicz and Roy Wasson Valle — were selected to create the first phase of exhibits. Against its mountain backdrop, you’ll find an array of museum-worthy installations nestled in Alamar’s community parks and common areas.

From the artists, fabricators, and contractors to the foundry employees, suppliers, and installers, WholeARTedly Alamar supported more than 92 individuals in 2020. In fact, the collaborative project sustained 456 jobs from 23 local businesses, including Bollinger Atelier, Magnum Companies, Gothic Landscaping, Dal Tile, Di Mosaico, Mouse Graphics, Accurate Waterjet, Progressive Hardscapes, RJ Ruff, Forterra Pipe and Precast, Lightform Lighting, Tempe Crane and Rigging, Miracle Maintenance, and Kelly’s Reload, just to name a few.

Next time you take the kiddos over to Hay Moon Park or find yourself taking a stroll through the neighborhood, be sure to scope out the colossal sculptures scattered throughout.