The Fountain of Light art structure was installed the morning of August 7, 2024, on the
Avenue of the Fountains (near the smartly designed, safer, and more commuter- and
pedestrian-friendly roundabout), and #FlourishFountainHills had a chance to check it out
firsthand!
The structure was created by local artist Brian Schader; Fountain Hills Cultural and Civic
Association and the Public Art Committee sponsored this latest work of art on the popular
Avenue of the Fountains as part of the Fountain at 50 celebration.
“My vision for this elegant spire is to sit proudly on the Avenue of the Fountains, greeting
visitors and residents alike as they approach one of the most frequented boulevards in our
town,” Schader said.
According to I Love Fountain Hills, “Schader worked with the Fountain Hills Dark Sky
Association to ensure that the indirect interior lighting of the sculpture would stay within the
town’s dark sky-friendly lighting codes. “The seating area at the base was designed to
create a relaxing spot to take in all the beauty for which our town is famous. Integrated into
the base design will be bronze plaques to provide a bit of history of our town, our past
mayors, and recognition for those patrons who made the installation possible.”
“This beautiful sculpture fittingly captures and reflects muted light with a nod to our dark
skies and pays tribute to the movement in the water of our iconic Fountain,” expressed
Mayor Ginny Dickey. “Thanks to all who made this extraordinary piece a part of downtown
Fountain HIlls.”
The Town Council in 2020 voted 6-0 for the sculpture and its honoring of past, present, and
future mayors at one location. (Mayor Dickey recused herself from the discussion and vote.)
Learn more about the sculpture and how this project came together by visiting:
I Love Fountain Hills — https://ilovefountainhills.org/fountain-of-light/
The 2020 story from the Fountain Hills Times —
https://www.fhtimes.com/stories/mayors-to-be-honored,43072