FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (January 24, 2025) – Business for the Arts Broward (BFA), a nonprofit 501(c)(3), recently unveiled a commissioned mural by globally recognized artist Hector Prado titled “FLOW OF FORTUNE,” at Las Olas Pocket Park, 601-603 E. Las Olas Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale.

Prado’s mural brightens the downtown with colorful imagery of koi fish swimming among blooming lotus flowers. The image is meant to invoke a sense of peace, resilience and harmony with nature and invites reflection, reminding viewers of the quiet strength found in nature.

A native of Colombia, Prado has exhibited internationally including at The Louvre in Paris and is recognized by collectors and corporate brands around the world. His work has garnered critical acclaim from the Cannes Film Festival, London International Awards, Clio Awards, New York Festivals, Emmy Awards and more. Prado’s artwork has been utilized by Volkswagen, Hewlett-Packard, Steven Spielberg and many more.

“Thanks to the incredible vision of Hector Prado and the generous support of our sponsors, this mural not only enhances the beauty of Las Olas but also contributes to the ongoing growth of our city’s cultural landscape,” said BFA Board Chair Jarett Levan.

This is the latest from BFA’s Art Walls: Let’s Make Broward Beautiful with support from

The Las Olas Company, BBX Capital Fund for the Arts at the Community Foundation of Broward, Dara and Jarett Levan Fund for the Arts at the Community Foundation of Broward, Matthew and Catherine Mandell, Florida State Representative Chip LaMarca and Eileen LaMarca, Las Olas Capital Arts and Susie and Alan Levan Family Foundation.  More murals are planned for the future.

BFA offers the public art program to curate and facilitate interior and exterior murals and sculptures. Arts improve the image and identity of communities, attracts new visitors and integrates the vision of both community and business leaders. Businesses and organizations in Broward County interested in having a mural painted can learn more here. The program supports local artists and creatives and reinforces the culture of community, connectivity, unity and engagement across diverse populations.

Business for the Arts Broward is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) that engages businesses and business leaders to advocate and educate about the importance of the County’s art and cultural community as well as to recognize the connection between cultural vitality, creative success and economic development. The organization’s Public Art Committee’s mural program is modeled after Wynwood Walls in Miami, Yorkville Murals in Toronto, Mural Arts Philadelphia and the Baltimore Mural Program, among others.

For more information about BFA and its programs, contact Robyn Vegas at 954-940-4933 or [email protected].

About Business for the Arts Broward

Business for the Arts Broward is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) engaging businesses and business leaders to advocate and educate about the importance of the County’s art and cultural community as well as to recognize the connection between cultural vitality, creative success, and economic development. To learn more visit www.Facebook.com/BFABroward or www.bfabroward.org.

 

 

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