Eatonton Sculpture Trail
A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE ARTISANS VILLAGE AND THE EATONTON-PUTNAM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
The Eatonton Sculpture Trail has a mission to bring a curated display of public art to the community as a way to enhance the visitor experience, showcase the Arts & Entertainment district, support the growing economic climate, and share the artistic passion of Eatonton-Putnam County.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Opening Reception & Reveal on Thursday, July 18! Installation will take place as soon as the locations are finalized. A walking trail MAP for the location of the sculptures will be coming soon!
The 2024 Eatonton Sculpture Trail pieces of artwork have all been selected! The TEN new sculptures have been carefully crated up and shipped to Eatonton from several different states from all over the US. You may have already gotten a peek at two of the sculptures that have been in Eatonton since February. “The Professor” and “Catching the Wind” have been on display at The Artisans Village Art Gallery for several months.
PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD
We need your vote! The public is invited and encouraged to vote for their favorite sculpture. The sculpture that receives the most votes is honored with the “People’s Choice Award,” and becomes a permanent part of the sculpture collection. After the sculptures are installed you’ll have a chance to vote. Paper ballets will be available as well as online voting.
SCULPTURES ARE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE!
Did you know you can buy a sculpture for your home, business or as a permanent addition to the Eatonton Sculpture Trail? Add a touch of creativity and sophistication to enhance your property, office space, gardens, or the downtown retail area. Art from some of the greatest sculptors in the world are represented in this display. Each year more pieces will be added to the rotating and permanent sculptures so that the trail and collection of public artwork continues to grow.
PROGRAM FEATURES & BENEFITS
- ROTATING SCULPTURE PIECES ANNUALLY
- CURATED FOR EATONTON-PUTNAM COUNTY
- SUPPORTED THROUGH GRANTS, DONATIONS, COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
- BUSINESSES & INDIVIDUALS CAN PURCHASE FOR PERMANENT DISPLAY
- CREATES NEW ATTRACTION WITH MINIMAL OVERSIGHT
- SHOWCASES COMMITMENT TO ENHANCING THE COMMUNITY
Eatonton Sculpture Trail Founding Sponsors
SPECIAL THANKS TO LOCAL BUSINESSES AND VOLUNTEERS
A lot of work went into the planning, design, and installation for this first year of the Eatonton Sculpture Trail. We would like to acknowledge and offer a sincere thank you to these businesses and individuals for their help with coordination, collaboration and donations of materials, time, and efforts needed to build the bases for the artists’ sculptures.
- Alan Chase – Built all of the forms for the concrete that will support the sculptures. Alan was a self-employed carpenter and contractor for 17 years prior to moving here from New Hampshire. He and his wife now live on Madison Ave in downtown, Eatonton.
- Fowler Flemister Concrete – Supplied the concrete needed for the sculpture bases in this project. visit their website >
- Chuck Anthony – Designed the molds for the bases and engineered a way to make sure the heavy structures could be strapped and lifted into place. His company, Anthony’s Stucco, is located at 4980 Carey Station Rd ste b, Greensboro. (706) 817-2269,
- Sara Tomson-Hooper – For her committment to this vision and the passion to make it happen. This idea for the Eatonton Sculpture Trail was seven years in the making!
COMMUNITY COLLABORATIONS
EATONTON SCULPTURE TRAIL – MORE DETAILS
ART FOR EVERYONE. EVERYDAY.
The Eatonton Sculpture Trail is partnership of public art between The Artisans Village, a non-profit organization, and The Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce. Their mission is to bring a significant display of public art to Eatonton. The program operates in partnership with SculptureOne Partner Network which also has similar programs in Mankato, Minnesota; Eau Claire, Wisconsin, Mason City, Iowa, and Webster City, Iowa. Permanent and rotating sculptures are displayed along a self-guided walking tour. Rotating sculptures are owned by the artists and loaned to the exhibit for one year unless they are purchased.
