Today is day 7, the final day, of Arts In Education Week here in Appleton as proclaimed by Mayor Woodford and what better way to celebrate by featuring Appleton’s most famous sculpture, “The Collective” by Paul Bobrowitz. It seemed particularly important for me to highlight […]
Tag: Appleton Sculptures
Aerial Landscape by Rolph Westphal (Day 1 – Arts In Education Week)
Mayor Woodford has declared September 12-18 to be Arts In Education Week in Appleton, and has called “on all City residents to observe the week with appropriate activities.” I thought an appropriate activity to show appreciation for art would be to spend the week highlighting […]
Common Council Approves Scavenging Resolution And Long-Term Lease For “Stairway To The Stars” Sculpture
During the 09/01/2021 Common Council meeting, the Council separated two items out for individual votes. The first item was Resolution 10-R-21 regarding the scavenging of solid waste/recyclables. The Municipal Services Committee had voted unanimously to recommend for approval updated language that would permit the scavenging […]
Sculpture Going Up On Lawrence Campus
They’ve been working on erecting this sculpture over by the art building on the Lawrence campus for over a week. Hopefully we won’t have to wait too much longer for the finished product.
Interactive Art Installation For Fully Vaccinated People Has Been Dismantled
The interactive art installation for people who have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19 has been dismantled. Hopefully, everyone who wanted to was able to enjoy it while it was still up.
Temporary Interactive Art Sculpture Erected At Lawrence University For People Who Have Been Fully Vaccinated
For those who have been fully vaccinated, Lawrence University has a new temporary art installation just for you. This interactive sculpture is located on the Lawrence front lawn next to the Seeley G. Mudd Library and the Wriston Art Center. I didn’t see anything indicating […]
Avenue of Ice – 1 Week Follow-Up
What a difference a week makes. This is what all the Avenue of Ice sculptures look like now.
Appleton Avenue of Ice 2021
I had a chance to check out the ice sculptures over the weekend. Not sure what they look like now with the warmer weather. It was fun, but, honestly, the sculptures were pretty corporate–not a ton of creativity. I was hoping to see a hodag […]
Avenue of Ice Event Happening Now
Appleton’s Avenue of Ice event is going on Downtown. Go catch all the ice sculptures while they’re fresh.
HOPE Sign Installed In Houdini Plaza
As you may remember, the Public Arts committee and then the Common Common Council voted to approve the installation of a large “HOPE” sign in Houdini Plaza. I can now report that it has been installed.