Each month, CODAworx welcomes new artists, commissioners, and fabricators who are redefining what’s possible in public art. This week, we’re spotlighting three standout new members whose recent projects showcase exceptional cretivity, craftsmanship, and community impact. From dramatic atrium sculptures to eye-catching murals, their work embodies the spirit of innovation that drives the CODAworx network forward. Keep reading to see our selection of notable members who have recently joined the site:
Welcome these new members and see the projects they entered in the 2026 CODAawards:
Katie is a Michigan-based public art manager, consultant, and visual artist specializing in placemaking, urban space activation, and large-scale public art installations. She is best known for her roles as the Activation Manager for Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. (DGRI) and the Art Project Manager for the Gerald R. Ford International Airport.
Katie has played a vital role in curating, documenting, and facilitating major public exhibitions of Jerry’s Map — the legendary, ever-evolving imaginary cartography project created over six decades by Michigan artist Jerry Gretzinger.
Mark Hoversten is a designer, artist and scholar who serves as Dean of NC State University College of Design and Professor of Landscape Architecture.
Mark Hoversten served as the Executive Landscape Architect for Reds and Whites, a prominent public art installation unveiled in May 2024 on the Centennial Campus of North Carolina State University. [
Liz Taylor is a Phoenix-based artist and experiential designer creating public art that is joyful, accessible, and designed for everyone. Her large-scale installations operate as civic landmarks that reward curiosity.
Swing is a prominent, baseball-themed public art sculpture located at Surprise Stadium in Surprise, Arizona. Unveiled by the city alongside its sister piece "Bounce," the sculpture celebrates the fluid physics and local excitement of Arizona spring training
The City of Wichita’s local art agency works to support and advance Wichita's arts community, and foster collaborations and connections with statewide, regional, and national arts partners.
The Carl G. Brewer Community Center is a state-of-the-art, 30,000-square-foot public recreation facility located inside McAdams Park in Wichita, Kansas. Following a massive $9.1 million modernization project, the center hosted its highly anticipated grand reopening in December 2025.
John is a scottish architectural glass artist with over 40 years of international commissioned work across the UK, Germany, and East Africa. Resident in Germany since 1994, working in close collaboration with Derix Glasstudios, Taunusstein.
John designed this monumental, 10-meter-tall (33-foot) fused-glass window that serves as the breathtaking artistic centerpiece of the newly expanded Dalmore Distillery Still House in Alness, Scotland.
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Cathal’s work explores the boundaries between visual art, poetry, community, nature and scientific enquiry. Visual artist & sculptor he has completed a number of significant participatory public art projects. Current work is collaborative with architects and uses advanced computational design.
Big Skygazer is a groundbreaking, 13-meter-long (42-foot) public art sculpture and communal seating installation located in Mote Park, County Roscommon, Ireland.
Alchemy Station is a certified, women-owned firm of art consultants who curate intentional art programs that inspire awe, spark wonder, and build connection. Their work with developers, designers, architects, and businesses vary from workspaces, hospitality, and healthcare to large scale public spaces and building lobbies.
Alchemy Station collaborated with property developer WS Development to curate and install Open (I) and Open (II), a major new permanent public art piece by artist Erika Hock at One Boston Wharf Road in Boston's Seaport District.
Asend is a Chicago-based artist and muralist with over two decades of creating large-scale public art, he creates immersive works that foster connection, wellness, and community. Influenced by Chicago’s 1990s graffiti culture and Baroque painting, his work blends realism, color, and storytelling across murals, painting, sculpture, and installations.
The Four Seasons mural project by Asend is a massive full-facade public art installation that wraps around a nearly 70,000-square-foot office building in Northbrook, Illinois. Commissioned by the commercial real estate company XRoads Advisors, this nature-themed installation was designed to support health and wellness by giving "a season to each side" of the facility.
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