Every great city deserves an iconic symbol.
Join us on the journey to transform one of Nashville’s most recognizable landmarks into a dynamic civic centerpiece of international renown, celebrating creativity.
Musica celebrates creativity, music and all of the arts
The Fountains of Musica Foundation is completing the original vision for the Musica sculpture, bringing it to life with the addition of breathtaking fountains. Designed by WET, an internationally acclaimed water feature design firm, the Fountains will celebrate Nashville’s cultural identity, create a vibrant civic space and visual icon for our city.
WATERS WILL BRING MUSICA TO LIFE
Photo credit: Dean Dixon
Located in the Heart of Music City
The Musica statue, created by acclaimed sculptor Alan LeQuire in 2003, is the largest bronze figure group in the United States. Located at the gateway to Music Row, it features nine multi-ethnic, dancing figures, symbolizing the diverse range of musical genres and arts that are part of Nashville’s rich cultural heritage. Musica represents the creative spirit that has shaped Nashville’s identity, and stands at the intersection of our music, business, arts, and academic communities.
ART + WATER INSPIRE
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Art, Music, and Community Converge
The project will transform the area into a beautiful, welcoming public space, provide a gathering place for locals and visitors alike, fostering connections and community. This bold addition to Music Row will serve as a lasting symbol of Nashville’s artistic spirit, and reinforce the city’s reputation as a hub for innovation and culture.
REINFORCE OUR STATUS AS A GLOBAL CENTER FOR THE ARTS
“The theme is music, but Musica represents artistic creativity itself. An artistic idea often seems to miraculously and spontaneously burst forth. This is what happens in the sculpture and its fountains, and the title Musica suggests this, since it refers to all the “arts of the muses.”
— SCULPTOR, ALAN LEQUIRE
Project Features
Three fountains, enhanced park, new green space, one amphitheater seating area, redesigned roundabout, improved traffic flow and safe pedestrian and cyclist routes.
The Foundation is partnering with Metro departments, the mayor’s office, BMI, the Civic Design Center and the public to redesign the Roundabout, animate Owen Bradley Park, and create a sanctuary in the heart of the city.
WET planned holistically to consider Midtown’s rapid pace of growth, where thousands of residents, visitors and commercial users converge daily. They chose to lay out a vibrant public space to include three separate fountains and an invigorated park, with the largest fountain to surround Musica itself. Together these will offer an immersive experience and invite engagement by locals and tourists alike.
The Fountains of Musica will inspire every Nashvillian—it will instill hope and pride in our city, and show the world our rich culture and creative wellspring.
DRAW TOGETHER PEOPLE FROM ACROSS DAVIDSON COUNTY
Central Fountain
A spectacular water display around Musica, with jets soaring over 60 feet into the air, joyfully echoes the dancing figures with rhythmic choreography.
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Owen Bradley Park Fountain
A serene, mist-filled oasis surrounded by green space with separate seating areas.
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Division Street Cascade
A flowing water feature cascading down Division Street will symbolize Nashville’s continuous flow of creativity.
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Where Art Meets Innovation
Musica, at 42-feet tall, is the largest bronze figure group in the United States.
“Dance is the physical expression of music.” – Alan LeQuire
Musica’s nine dancing figures were designed to be the centerpiece of a magnificent fountain for all of Nashville to celebrate music and creativity. The waters will animate the sculpture, bringing rhythm and motion to this joyful work of art.
When assigned the commission in 1999, sculptor Alan LeQuire chose to represent Nashville’s diverse cultures in the faces of Musica’s figures collectively symbolizing the vast range of music and art created here.
WET Design, Fountain Designers
WET, the world’s premier water feature design team, is acclaimed for creating some of the most iconic fountains on the planet. From the breathtaking Bellagio fountain in Las Vegas to the awe-inspiring Rain Vortex at Jewel Changi Airport in Singapore and the record-breaking Dubai Fountain, their work has transformed public spaces into global landmarks.
Now, WET is bringing their unmatched expertise and visionary creativity to Nashville, collaborating on the Fountains of Musica project. This partnership is a monumental opportunity to highlight Music Row as an international destination, blending artistry and innovation that celebrates the heart and soul of our city.
Alan LeQuire, Sculptor
Renowned sculptor Alan LeQuire created Musica, as a tribute to Nashville’s rich artistic heritage. With a career spanning public masterpieces like the Athena Parthenos, his work embodies creativity, community, and timeless beauty.