Simplified: The Sioux Falls City Council this week got a first look at the pieces selected to be featured in the annual SculptureWalk. Here's a glimpse at some of the 80 sculptures that will spend the year downtown and around the community.
Why it matters
- The SculptureWalk is one of the largest annual exhibits of public sculpture in the world, as Arts Coordinator Maren Engel told councilors on Tuesday afternoon.
- This year's pieces come from 54 different artists, including 11 from South Dakota and others from numerous states across the U.S. and as far as Canada. Each year, one sculpture is selected as "Best in Show" and purchased by the city.
- SculptureWalk is also expanding some programming this year – thanks, in part, to support via the city's Community Partners Program. There'll be opportunities to find information on tours, request tours and even take virtual tours on the website.
"There's lots of wonderful little stories that are really fun to tell when you're walking around and experience them in-person," said Jana Anderson, lead curator of both the Washington Pavilion's Visual Arts Center and SculptureWalk.
Show me the art
This is just a smattering of the many pieces available. You can see the full list of sculptures here.
What happens next?
The current exhibit of sculptures will be taken down the weekend of April 11. The new sculptures are expected to be installed May 2.
