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Cerritos Tribute to Public Safety

2/20/2025

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Update 2/20/2025: If you are in the LA area, we hope you'll attend the dedication next week, February 26th at 10am. 
"I wish to take this time to thank everyone who has made the Cerritos Tribute to Public Safety a success. We could not have created this memorial plaza without every member of our team. The professionalism, expertise, and dedication to quality that each individual brings are integral to every aspect of the project. From the subgrade work that will remain unseen, to the hand-painted engravings on the stone and the final wax application on the bronze, we rely on our team to bring our designs to life exactly as they were envisioned. We are incredibly proud to present this beautiful space, a testament to the combined efforts of all involved. It stands as a tribute to those who uphold safety within our communities—an exceptional group of individuals who are forever deserving of our admiration and gratitude.

Our gratitude is also extended to the City of Cerritos for the opportunity to create this tribute plaza for its community. Several city staff and council members have supported our efforts to bring this design to life. Having worked with the City of Cerritos for over 25 years, placing dozens of sculptures within the city’s impressive public art program, we consider this project one of our most significant. It is an honor to commemorate and highlight the LA County Sheriff and Fire Departments, as well as to memorialize the fallen detectives and K-9 Officer Jack. We are equally honored to create a space to remember those who lost their lives during the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the United States.

The final elements of our design are set to be installed in the coming weeks. We hope that everyone in attendance will have the opportunity to return to this space once it is complete and find moments of respite and remembrance whenever they are needed.

To bring this plaza to fruition, we have collaborated with a team spanning coast to coast. The stone elements were quarried and executed in Vermont; the design, artwork, and coordination were led from Colorado; and the landscape, hardscape, and installation were carried out by a skilled team from California. A collaborative process always leads to a grander statement, and this plaza is a testament to that." - Alyson Kinkade, Assistant Director, National Sculptors' Guild

As the Guild's Director, John Kinkade, always says, 'Sculpture is a Team Sport.' We are especially proud of this team for their collaboration and dedication in bringing this project to life...
  • The City of Cerritos, CA
    • City Manager's Office
      Assistant City Manager, Kathy Matsumoto
      • art in public places liaison
    • Fine Arts and Historical Commission members
      Mayor and Councilmembers
      Department of Public Works
  • Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, CA
    • The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD) serves the residents in Cerritos at its Cerritos Sheriff's Station. The LASD provides municipal police services to the unincorporated communities and 42 of the 88 cities within Los Angeles County. 
  • Los Angeles County Fire Department, CA
    • The Los Angeles County Fire Department (LAFD) serves the residents in Cerritos from Fire Stations #30 and #35. The LAFD is responsible for protecting the lives and property of 4.1 million residents living in 1.25 million housing units in 59 cities and all unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County.
  • The National Sculptors' Guild, Loveland, CO
    • Director, John W. Kinkade
      • landscape and project design and management
    • Assistant Director, Alyson Kinkade
      • project management
    • Charter Member, Gary Alsum
      • project sculptor, bronze figures
    • Charter Member, Mark Leichliter
      • graphic design and structural fabricator
  • Bronze Services of Loveland, Loveland, CO
    • Owner, Judy O'Gorman and crew
      • bronze casting foundry
  • Martino & Luth, Inc., Denver, CO
    • Owner/President, Russel A. Martino and associates
      • structural engineering
  • Barre Granite Quarry, Barre Town, VT
    • source and fabrication of granite elements
  • The New Venetian, Fort Collins, CO
    • Owner, Raffaele Campana
      • project coordinator of granite elements
  • Shipper's Supply Custom Pack, Loveland, CO
    • Owners, Sheree and Jim Lambert and crew
      • custom crating and transport of artwork
  • A.W. Professional Gardening and Landscaping, Glendora, CA
    • Owner, Al Wiscovitz and crew
      • site development and landscaping
  • Advanced Concrete Specialists, Inc., Belleflower, CA
    • Owners, Gary Overgaauw, Pamela Andriese and crew
      • site development, footings and hardscaping                  
  • Capital Crane Service Inc., Whittier, CA
    • Owner, Anthony Fueher and crew
      • crane and rigging
  • Advanced Aquatics Technology, Anaheim, CA
    • Owner, Dave Morris and crew
      • installation technicians
  • Diaz Landscape Architect, Pomona, CA
    • Owner, Patrick J. Diaz
      • landscape architect
Update 2/15/2025: If you are in the LA area, we hope you'll attend the dedication next week, February 26th at 10am.

Update 2/18/2025: Last week's rain really helped to establish the new sod and our landscaping team AW Professional Gardening and Landscaping were able to give the sod a mow, install the lighting fixtures and plant the beds, including the Iceland Roses in the 9/11 Memorial. This greenery adds so much to the overall design for the upcoming dedication.

Update 2/14/2025: After two days rain finally stopped enough to remove the plastic and let the site dry off before our landscaping team AW Professional Gardening and Landscaping plants and installs the light fixtures next week. The bronze figures are veiled until the dedication. A bit austere for now.

NSG's Asst Director Alyson with The New Venetian team, Raffeale and Antonio after a rainy installation of the granite memorials
Update 2/12/2025: We've just installed the granite memorials (in the rain). They look great and the structure of the design is really developing with this addition. Here are a few images from the installation. Each block weighs approximately 700lbs. Special thanks to our team of the day: Ricky and crew from Advanced Aquatics Technology, Anthony from Capital Crane Services, Raffaele and Antonio from The New Venetian, and Alyson from the National Sculptors' Guild.


Update 1/27/2025: Today the bronze sculptures by Gary Alsum are being installed. Our team includes Advanced Aquatics Technology, Capital Crane Services and John Kinkade from the National Sculptors' Guild.)

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Update 1/20/24: Meanwhile, in Vermont, our second order of granite memorials and walls are being fabricated using the age-old process of pulling huge blocks from the quarry, rough cutting, followed by precision shaping to scale, a 7-step polishing series, engraving then hand painting the engraved lettering. Pictured is one of the memorials ready to crate and send to California. Thank you Rock of Ages and The New Venetian for putting together a beautiful product in record time.

Update 11/27/24:  AW Professional Gardening and Landscaping uncovered many surprises when hand-digging out the tree wells. The selected trees are going to look great once planted, but we need more space for their roots before that can happen.

Update 10/31/2024: The structural footings for the artwork and concrete plaza/walkways are in. Tree grates have been placed as well. Thanks Advanced Concrete Specialists! Next our landscaping team from AW Professional Gardening and Landscaping will get some time on the site.
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Update 9/4/24: Gary Alsum's sculptures have been finished with a deep golden patina at Bronze Services of Loveland, They look incredible and ready to ship to California once crated at Shipper's Supply Custom Pack. 
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Update 6/24/2024: The site is taking shape! Forms have been constructed by Advanced Concrete Specialists to prepare for concrete to go in. It's very exciting to see this progress on something we've been planning for so long!
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Update 5/17/2024: We've hit a MAJOR roadblock - one the Guild has not experienced in over 30 years of creating public art placements, our stone order was never started despite ordering with money-down in June 2022. We've been in regular communications with this company, and they repetitively assured us of progression and timeline. It was set to ship this week, and we just learned from a new person taking over after a bankruptcy, the first we heard of anything. The new management reviewed the order number and it was never started and we're likely not getting our money back since they didn't even notify us of the bankruptcy. We feel bamboozled from a company we've had success with in the past on multiple other orders since 2008. The walls were to be shipped in the next week after in-person approval, and installed before the end of March. We've already broken ground, the walls were to go in next, before any other site work. Brainstorming to follow...


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Update 3/20/2024: Our Landscape Construction Plans are being reviewed, once signed off we can break ground! Several requests from the city have been incorporated in a change order, the overall design remains true to our initial vision for the memorial plaza.


Update 2/28/2024:  Bronze Services Foundry has done a phenomenal job finishing the bronze, Gary Alsum's sculptures are ready for patina and we're one step closer to seeing these placed at the City of Cerritos, California later this year.
Update: 2/29/2024 Bronze Services Foundry has done a phenomenal job finishing the bronze, Gary Alsum's Tribute to Public Safety sculptures are ready for patina and the National Sculptors' Guild is one step closer to seeing these placed at the City of Cerritos, California this summer.
Leader of the Pack (K-9 Unit) by Gary Alsum
Update: 2/29/2024 Bronze Services Foundry has done a phenomenal job finishing the bronze, Gary Alsum's Tribute to Public Safety sculptures are ready for patina and the National Sculptors' Guild is one step closer to seeing these placed at the City of Cerritos, California this summer.
Reunion (Firefighter) by Gary Alsum
Update: 2/29/2024 Bronze Services Foundry has done a phenomenal job finishing the bronze, Gary Alsum's Tribute to Public Safety sculptures are ready for patina and the National Sculptors' Guild is one step closer to seeing these placed at the City of Cerritos, California this summer.
With Honor (Sheriff Deputy) by Gary Alsum
Update 2/7/2024: The figures come back to life in metal chasing, all the puzzle pieces of Gary Alsum's sculptures are coming together at Bronze Services in Loveland, Colorado. Next will be the patina to finish off the bronze portion of this project Meanwhile, the granite walls are being etched in Vermont, and we're preparing the California site. It takes a village on this one. We're so pleased to work with great companies throughout the US.
Update 2/7/2024: The figures come back to life in metal chasing, all the puzzle pieces of Gary Alsum's sculptures are coming together at Bronze Services in Loveland, Colorado. Next will be the patina to finish off the bronze portion of this project Meanwhile, the granite walls are being etched in Vermont, and we're preparing the California site. It takes a village on this one. We're so pleased to work with great companies throughout the US.

Update 2/7/2024: 
The figures come back to life in metal chasing, all the puzzle pieces of Gary Alsum's sculptures  are coming together at Bronze Services in Loveland, Colorado. Next will be the patina to finish off the bronze portion of this project

Meanwhile, the granite walls are being etched in Vermont, and we're preparing the California site. It takes a village on this one. We're so pleased to work with great companies throughout the US.
Update 2/7/2024: The figures come back to life in metal chasing, all the puzzle pieces of Gary Alsum's sculptures are coming together at Bronze Services in Loveland, Colorado. Next will be the patina to finish off the bronze portion of this project Meanwhile, the granite walls are being etched in Vermont, and we're preparing the California site. It takes a village on this one. We're so pleased to work with great companies throughout the US.
Update 2/7/2024: The figures come back to life in metal chasing, all the puzzle pieces of Gary Alsum's sculptures are coming together at Bronze Services in Loveland, Colorado. Next will be the patina to finish off the bronze portion of this project Meanwhile, the granite walls are being etched in Vermont, and we're preparing the California site. It takes a village on this one. We're so pleased to work with great companies throughout the US.
Update 2/7/2024: The figures come back to life in metal chasing, all the puzzle pieces of Gary Alsum's sculptures are coming together at Bronze Services in Loveland, Colorado. Next will be the patina to finish off the bronze portion of this project Meanwhile, the granite walls are being etched in Vermont, and we're preparing the California site. It takes a village on this one. We're so pleased to work with great companies throughout the US.
Update 2/7/2024: The figures come back to life in metal chasing, all the puzzle pieces of Gary Alsum's sculptures are coming together at Bronze Services in Loveland, Colorado. Next will be the patina to finish off the bronze portion of this project Meanwhile, the granite walls are being etched in Vermont, and we're preparing the California site. It takes a village on this one. We're so pleased to work with great companies throughout the US.

Nothing to lose your head about, it’s just moving day to the mold-maker. The high temps made us wait a few extra days to transport the clay. National Sculptors' Guild Fellow Gary Alsum's Special Enforcement Bureau sculpture for our Tribute to Public Safety Plaza has entered the next stage of creating the master mold, then will continue on with the lost-wax process of cast bronze.
Update 8/23/2023: Nothing to lose your head about, it’s just moving day to the mold-maker. The high temps made us wait a few extra days to transport the clay.

Gary Alsum's Special Enforcement Bureau sculpture for our Tribute to Public Safety Plaza has entered the next stage of creating the master mold, then will continue on with the lost-wax process of cast bronze.


#WIPwednesday Gary Alsum's Special Enforcement Bureau sculpture for our Tribute to Public Safety Plaza has been completed in clay and approved by the city. It's on it's next stage of creating the master mold, then will continue on with the lost-wax process of cast bronze. The commissioners were particularly pleased by the amount of detail Gary has captured in the uniforms and characteristics of the officers. The K9 depicted is
Update 8/4/2023:
Gary Alsum's Special Enforcement Bureau sculpture for our Tribute to Public Safety Plaza has been completed in clay and approved by the city. It's on it's next stage of creating the master mold, then will continue on with the lost-wax process of cast bronze. The commissioners were particularly pleased by the amount of detail Gary has captured in the uniforms and characteristics of the officers.

​The K9 depicted is "Jack" a revered Belgian Malinois that was lost in the line of duty in 2022. "K9 Jack saved numerous lives and courageously protected members of the Bureau during countless tactical operations." -LA Sheriff Robert Luna

Three of Gary's bronze monuments are part of a larger composition that our design team developed. The Tribute to First Responders plaza includes a Department Memorial and 9/11 Memorial and components that honor today's officers. We are always honored to be part of honoring first responders, and are really looking forward to seeing this project realized for the dedicated department members.


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Update 4/3/2023: We're continuing to work with the city to approve all the engravings.

This project has more language included than most of our projects, we are including the Sheriff's Department Motto, the Fire Department's Motto, A poem for reflection on the 9/11 memorial and the names of fallen detectives on the Sheriff's memorial. The title and insignia will also be included.

That's a lot of letters to triple check before it's literally set in stone!


Update 2/1/2023: The recently approved enlargement of the Female Deputy Officer has begun the casting process. Images show wax has been pulled from the mold, ready to transform into bronze. She's already looking great!
Update 2/1/2023: The Female Officer sculpture has been poured into wax, ready to transform into bronze. She's already looking great! Update: 1/5/2023 Things are progressing on the Tribute to Public Safety project for the City of Cerritos. Gary Alsum's fire fighter casting is nearing completion at Bronze Services Foundry. Not to worry, he'll get that helmet on. Certain elements on the sculpture have been customized to match LA County badges and gear. Next comes patina on this one. Update 12/11/2022: We've completed the landscape plans with help from Diaz Landscape Architecture and site work will commence soon. ​As we designed, the overall 51-ft x 54-ft site will include: Three Bronze Monuments; 9/11 Memorial; Department Memorial. 7-ft x 16-ft Tribute Wall with engraving of Plaza Title, City Insignia, Department Badges and quotation; 4-ft x 12-ft East Wall with two engraved quotations; Concrete Plaza; Lights; Flag Pole, White Roses. Decompressed Granite area with Bosque of Trees. Update 12/1/2022: The K-9 Unit is nearly finished in clay! It's exciting to see all the elements coming to life for this special project. Update 11/7/2022: Gary Alsum has finished sculpting the Female Deputy Sheriff in clay. She's off to the foundry to begin the bronze casting process. Update 5/26/2022: The Hardscape Design Elements have been refined and the stone is ordered. Lettering will be etched into several tons of granite for this placement. 2/18/2022: You may not realize, but monumental placements start small. On this one, we went REAL SMALL. John created a model of the site with our proposed layouts for the city to choose from. We've just been approved on our design for the City of Cerritos' First Responders Plaza which will be located in front of the Sheriff's Department. Our design team is transforming the 2500 sq ft lawn into an artful gathering space that honors first responders. Three monumental bronze sculptures by NSG's Gary Alsum will be the focal point of our Tribute to Public Safety. Granite walls will be adorned by quotes and insignia. A memorial will be placed to pay tribute to the city's fallen officers. And a Bosque of Trees forms a nurturing space to house the new 9/11 memorial. The entire site becomes a piece of art. We are really pleased with the design and how this will enhance the community. We are looking forward to sharing the process here, stay tuned.

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Update 1/11/2023: It has been decided by the City that the K-9 unit should memorialize the community's beloved fallen officer, K-9 Jack, and additional tactical gear to be worn by the K-9 handler. New source reference images are being sent to help artist Gary Alsum rework the sculpture. This change adds a few more months to the schedule, but we are pleased to be able to honor such an important part of the Sheriff's department.
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K-9 Jack was a revered Belgian Malinois that was lost in the line of duty in 2022. "K9 Jack saved numerous lives and courageously protected members of the Bureau during countless tactical operations." -LA Sheriff Robert Luna


Update: 1/5/2023 Things are progressing on the Tribute to Public Safety project for the City of Cerritos. Gary Alsum's fire fighter casting is nearing completion at Bronze Services Foundry. Not to worry, he'll get that helmet on. Certain elements on the sculpture have been customized to match LA County badges and gear. Next comes patina on this one. Update 12/11/2022: We've completed the landscape plans with help from Diaz Landscape Architecture and site work will commence soon. ​As we designed, the overall 51-ft x 54-ft site will include: Three Bronze Monuments; 9/11 Memorial; Department Memorial. 7-ft x 16-ft Tribute Wall with engraving of Plaza Title, City Insignia, Department Badges and quotation; 4-ft x 12-ft East Wall with two engraved quotations; Concrete Plaza; Lights; Flag Pole, White Roses. Decompressed Granite area with Bosque of Trees. Update 12/1/2022: The K-9 Unit is nearly finished in clay! It's exciting to see all the elements coming to life for this special project. Update 11/7/2022: Gary Alsum has finished sculpting the Female Deputy Sheriff in clay. She's off to the foundry to begin the bronze casting process. Update 5/26/2022: The Hardscape Design Elements have been refined and the stone is ordered. Lettering will be etched into several tons of granite for this placement. 2/18/2022: You may not realize, but monumental placements start small. On this one, we went REAL SMALL. John created a model of the site with our proposed layouts for the city to choose from. We've just been approved on our design for the City of Cerritos' First Responders Plaza which will be located in front of the Sheriff's Department. Our design team is transforming the 2500 sq ft lawn into an artful gathering space that honors first responders. Three monumental bronze sculptures by NSG's Gary Alsum will be the focal point of our Tribute to Public Safety. Granite walls will be adorned by quotes and insignia. A memorial will be placed to pay tribute to the city's fallen officers. And a Bosque of Trees forms a nurturing space to house the new 9/11 memorial. The entire site becomes a piece of art. We are really pleased with the design and how this will enhance the community. We are looking forward to sharing the process here, stay tuned.
Update: 1/5/2023 
Things are progressing on the Tribute to Public Safety project for the City of Cerritos. Gary Alsum's  fire fighter casting is nearing completion at Bronze Services Foundry.

Not to worry, he'll get that helmet on. Certain elements on the sculpture have been customized to match LA County badges and gear.

This sculpture just needs that helmet to be welded and metal chased and its ready for patina..


Update 12/11/2022: We've completed the landscape plans with help from Diaz Landscape Architecture and site work will commence soon. ​As we designed, the overall 51-ft x 54-ft site will include: Three Bronze Monuments; 9/11 Memorial; Department Memorial. 7-ft x 16-ft Tribute Wall with engraving of Plaza Title, City Insignia, Department Badges and quotation; 4-ft x 12-ft East Wall with two engraved quotations; Concrete Plaza; Lights; Flag Pole, White Roses. Decompressed Granite area with Bosque of Trees. Update 12/1/2022: The K-9 Unit is nearly finished in clay! It's exciting to see all the elements coming to life for this special project. Update 11/7/2022: Gary Alsum has finished sculpting the Female Deputy Sheriff in clay. She's off to the foundry to begin the bronze casting process. Update 5/26/2022: The Hardscape Design Elements have been refined and the stone is ordered. Lettering will be etched into several tons of granite for this placement. 2/18/2022: You may not realize, but monumental placements start small. On this one, we went REAL SMALL. John created a model of the site with our proposed layouts for the city to choose from. We've just been approved on our design for the City of Cerritos' First Responders Plaza which will be located in front of the Sheriff's Department. Our design team is transforming the 2500 sq ft lawn into an artful gathering space that honors first responders. Three monumental bronze sculptures by NSG's Gary Alsum will be the focal point of our Tribute to Public Safety. Granite walls will be adorned by quotes and insignia. A memorial will be placed to pay tribute to the city's fallen officers. And a Bosque of Trees forms a nurturing space to house the new 9/11 memorial. The entire site becomes a piece of art. We are really pleased with the design and how this will enhance the community. We are looking forward to sharing the process here, stay tuned.
Update 12/11/2022: We've drawn up the landscape plans with help from Diaz Landscape Architecture so that site work can soon commence.
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​As we designed, the overall 51-ft x 54-ft site will include: Three Bronze Monuments; 9/11 Memorial; Department Memorial. 7-ft x 16-ft Tribute Wall with engraving of Plaza Title, City Insignia, Department Badges and quotation; 4-ft x 12-ft East Wall with two engraved quotations; Concrete Plaza; Lights; Flag Pole, White Roses. Decompressed Granite area with Bosque of Trees.


Update 12/1/2022: The K-9 Unit is nearly finished in clay! It's exciting to see all the elements coming to life for this special project. Update 11/7/2022: Gary Alsum has finished sculpting the Female Deputy Sheriff in clay. She's off to the foundry to begin the bronze casting process. Update 5/26/2022: The Hardscape Design Elements have been refined and the stone is ordered. Lettering will be etched into several tons of granite for this placement. 2/18/2022: You may not realize, but monumental placements start small. On this one, we went REAL SMALL. John created a model of the site with our proposed layouts for the city to choose from. We've just been approved on our design for the City of Cerritos' First Responders Plaza which will be located in front of the Sheriff's Department. Our design team is transforming the 2500 sq ft lawn into an artful gathering space that honors first responders. Three monumental bronze sculptures by NSG's Gary Alsum will be the focal point of our Tribute to Public Safety. Granite walls will be adorned by quotes and insignia. A memorial will be placed to pay tribute to the city's fallen officers. And a Bosque of Trees forms a nurturing space to house the new 9/11 memorial. The entire site becomes a piece of art. We are really pleased with the design and how this will enhance the community. We are looking forward to sharing the process here, stay tuned.
Update 12/1/2022: The K-9 Unit is nearly finished in clay!

It's exciting to see all the figurative elements coming to life for this special project.
Update 12/1/2022: The K-9 Unit is nearly finished in clay! It's exciting to see all the elements coming to life for this special project. Update 11/7/2022: Gary Alsum has finished sculpting the Female Deputy Sheriff in clay. She's off to the foundry to begin the bronze casting process. Update 5/26/2022: The Hardscape Design Elements have been refined and the stone is ordered. Lettering will be etched into several tons of granite for this placement. 2/18/2022: You may not realize, but monumental placements start small. On this one, we went REAL SMALL. John created a model of the site with our proposed layouts for the city to choose from. We've just been approved on our design for the City of Cerritos' First Responders Plaza which will be located in front of the Sheriff's Department. Our design team is transforming the 2500 sq ft lawn into an artful gathering space that honors first responders. Three monumental bronze sculptures by NSG's Gary Alsum will be the focal point of our Tribute to Public Safety. Granite walls will be adorned by quotes and insignia. A memorial will be placed to pay tribute to the city's fallen officers. And a Bosque of Trees forms a nurturing space to house the new 9/11 memorial. The entire site becomes a piece of art. We are really pleased with the design and how this will enhance the community. We are looking forward to sharing the process here, stay tuned.

Update 11/7/2022: Gary Alsum has finished sculpting the Female Deputy Sheriff in clay. She's off to the foundry to begin the bronze casting process. Update 5/26/2022: The Hardscape Design Elements have been refined and the stone is ordered. Lettering will be etched into several tons of granite for this placement. 2/18/2022: You may not realize, but monumental placements start small. On this one, we went REAL SMALL. John created a model of the site with our proposed layouts for the city to choose from. We've just been approved on our design for the City of Cerritos' First Responders Plaza which will be located in front of the Sheriff's Department. Our design team is transforming the 2500 sq ft lawn into an artful gathering space that honors first responders. Three monumental bronze sculptures by NSG's Gary Alsum will be the focal point of our Tribute to Public Safety. Granite walls will be adorned by quotes and insignia. A memorial will be placed to pay tribute to the city's fallen officers. And a Bosque of Trees forms a nurturing space to house the new 9/11 memorial. The entire site becomes a piece of art. We are really pleased with the design and how this will enhance the community. We are looking forward to sharing the process here, stay tuned.
Update 11/7/2022: Gary Alsum has finished sculpting the Female Deputy Sheriff in clay. She's off to the foundry to begin the bronze casting process. Update 5/26/2022: The Hardscape Design Elements have been refined and the stone is ordered. Lettering will be etched into several tons of granite for this placement. 2/18/2022: You may not realize, but monumental placements start small. On this one, we went REAL SMALL. John created a model of the site with our proposed layouts for the city to choose from. We've just been approved on our design for the City of Cerritos' First Responders Plaza which will be located in front of the Sheriff's Department. Our design team is transforming the 2500 sq ft lawn into an artful gathering space that honors first responders. Three monumental bronze sculptures by NSG's Gary Alsum will be the focal point of our Tribute to Public Safety. Granite walls will be adorned by quotes and insignia. A memorial will be placed to pay tribute to the city's fallen officers. And a Bosque of Trees forms a nurturing space to house the new 9/11 memorial. The entire site becomes a piece of art. We are really pleased with the design and how this will enhance the community. We are looking forward to sharing the process here, stay tuned.
Update 11/7/2022: Gary Alsum has finished sculpting the Female Deputy Sheriff in clay. She's off to the foundry to begin the bronze casting process. Update 5/26/2022: The Hardscape Design Elements have been refined and the stone is ordered. Lettering will be etched into several tons of granite for this placement. 2/18/2022: You may not realize, but monumental placements start small. On this one, we went REAL SMALL. John created a model of the site with our proposed layouts for the city to choose from. We've just been approved on our design for the City of Cerritos' First Responders Plaza which will be located in front of the Sheriff's Department. Our design team is transforming the 2500 sq ft lawn into an artful gathering space that honors first responders. Three monumental bronze sculptures by NSG's Gary Alsum will be the focal point of our Tribute to Public Safety. Granite walls will be adorned by quotes and insignia. A memorial will be placed to pay tribute to the city's fallen officers. And a Bosque of Trees forms a nurturing space to house the new 9/11 memorial. The entire site becomes a piece of art. We are really pleased with the design and how this will enhance the community. We are looking forward to sharing the process here, stay tuned.
Update 11/7/2022: Gary Alsum has finished sculpting the Female Deputy Sheriff in clay. She's off to the foundry to begin the bronze casting process.

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Update 10/22/2022: The stainless steel structural support channels designed for the granite walls have been exceptionally crafted by Mark Leichliter, who also has assisted with graphics on this project. His mastery of welding has each pin on the eight forms precisely placed with zero departures from the plan. This will certainly make life easier later when we align this with the holes in the stone.
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Update 8/8/2022: Sculpture enlargement is about half way sculpted in clay by Gary Alsum in his Colorado studio. The Female Sheriff Deputy and Male K-9 Officer are two major components to this Tribute to Public Safety. Thank you LA County Sheriff's!
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Update 5/26/2022: The Hardscape Design Elements have been refined and the stone is ordered. Lettering will be etched into several tons of granite for this placement. 2/18/2022: You may not realize, but monumental placements start small. On this one, we went REAL SMALL. John created a model of the site with our proposed layouts for the city to choose from. We've just been approved on our design for the City of Cerritos' First Responders Plaza which will be located in front of the Sheriff's Department. Our design team is transforming the 2500 sq ft lawn into an artful gathering space that honors first responders. Three monumental bronze sculptures by NSG's Gary Alsum will be the focal point of our Tribute to Public Safety. Granite walls will be adorned by quotes and insignia. A memorial will be placed to pay tribute to the city's fallen officers. And a Bosque of Trees forms a nurturing space to house the new 9/11 memorial. The entire site becomes a piece of art. We are really pleased with the design and how this will enhance the community. We are looking forward to sharing the process here, stay tuned.
Update 5/26/2022:
The Hardscape Design Elements have been refined and the stone is ordered. Lettering will be etched into several tons of granite for this placement.


You may not realize, but monumental placements start small. On this one, we went REAL SMALL. John created a model of the site with our proposed layouts for the city to choose from. We've just been approved on our design for the City of Cerritos' First Responders Plaza which will be located in front of the Sheriff's Department. Our design team is transforming the 2500 sq ft lawn into an artful gathering space that honors first responders. Three monumental bronze sculptures by NSG's Gary Alsum will be the focal point of our Tribute to Public Safety. Granite walls will be adorned by quotes and insignia. A memorial will be placed to pay tribute to the city's fallen officers. And a Bosque of Trees forms a nurturing space to house the new 9/11 memorial. The entire site becomes a piece of art. We are really pleased with the design and how this will enhance the community. We are looking forward to sharing the process here, stay tuned.NSG Director John Kinkade creating the model to be presented to the city
2/18/2022: You may not realize, but monumental placements start small. On this one, we went REAL SMALL. John created a model of the site with our proposed layouts for the city to choose from.

We've just been approved on our design for the City of Cerritos' First Responders Plaza which will be located in front of the Sheriff's Department. Our design team is transforming the 2500 sq ft lawn into an artful gathering space that honors first responders.

Three monumental bronze sculptures by NSG's Gary Alsum will be the focal point of our Tribute to Public Safety. Granite walls will be adorned by quotes and insignia. A memorial will be placed to pay tribute to the city's fallen officers. And a Bosque of Trees forms a nurturing space to house the new 9/11 memorial. The entire site becomes a piece of art. We are really pleased with the design and how this will enhance the community. We are looking forward to sharing the process here, stay tuned.

Often monumental placements start small. On this one, we went REAL SMALL. John created a model of the site with our proposed layouts for the city to choose from. We've just been approved on our design for the City of Cerritos' First Responders Plaza which will be located in front of the Sheriff's Department. We are transforming the 2500 sq ft green space into a gathering space that honors first responders. Three monumental bronze sculptures by Gary Alsum will be the focal point of our Tribute to Public Safety. Granite walls will be adorned by quotes and insignia. A memorial will be placed to pay tribute to the city's fallen officers. And a Bosque of Trees forms a nurturing space to house a new 9/11 memorial. We are looking forward to sharing the process here, stay tuned.
Often monumental placements start small. On this one, we went REAL SMALL. John created a model of the site with our proposed layouts for the city to choose from. We've just been approved on our design for the City of Cerritos' First Responders Plaza which will be located in front of the Sheriff's Department. We are transforming the 2500 sq ft green space into a gathering space that honors first responders. Three monumental bronze sculptures by Gary Alsum will be the focal point of our Tribute to Public Safety. Granite walls will be adorned by quotes and insignia. A memorial will be placed to pay tribute to the city's fallen officers. And a Bosque of Trees forms a nurturing space to house a new 9/11 memorial. We are looking forward to sharing the process here, stay tuned.
Often monumental placements start small. On this one, we went REAL SMALL. John created a model of the site with our proposed layouts for the city to choose from. We've just been approved on our design for the City of Cerritos' First Responders Plaza which will be located in front of the Sheriff's Department. We are transforming the 2500 sq ft green space into a gathering space that honors first responders. Three monumental bronze sculptures by Gary Alsum will be the focal point of our Tribute to Public Safety. Granite walls will be adorned by quotes and insignia. A memorial will be placed to pay tribute to the city's fallen officers. And a Bosque of Trees forms a nurturing space to house a new 9/11 memorial. We are looking forward to sharing the process here, stay tuned.
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Inspiration Plaza Little Rock

6/27/2024

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We were in Little Rock this week to place the bronze and stainless steel sculptures by @dennyhaskew and @markleichliter at Inspiration Plaza to cap off this project.  learn more about this project on our website https://www.nationalsculptorsguild.com/project-feed/inspiration-plaza-little-rock #LinkInBio  “Inspiration Plaza” is a multifaceted art placement and public space designed by John Kinkade for the Riverfront Park in Little Rock, Arkansas. Art Elements by Denny Haskew and Mark Leichliter, Site development by the Little Rock Parks & Recreation, commissioned through the Sculpture at the River Market.  At the center of a 16-foot circle of dark stone pavers is Denny Haskew’s “I Am You”, at 14-feet tall, this is the largest self supported cast bronze canopy to date. It is an uplifting piece about human connection. The inside portion of the drapery is covered in 22-kt gold leaf. The sculpture is based on 3 foot basalt columns.  A buff-colored pathway curves out from the center to house four 7-foot tall basalt columns capped with stainless steel light diffusers designed and fabricated by Mark Leichliter. Each column has a single polished side facing the center of the walkway and engraved with a variety of inspirational verse, from classic Greek, to Bob Marley.  From the overall design one may see a bow-tie; our inspiration for the plaza came from a special human who has transformed the River Front Park, #IYKYK  The National Sculptors’ Guild believes this placement, central to the River Front Park, will draw and unite the community together and are proud to be part of it.  We are grateful for everyone involved in this placement, Dean Kumpuris, Robert Vogel, Sculpture at the River Market, John Kinkade, Denny Haskew, Mark Leichliter, Jackie Collins and the @lrparksrec crew, Coverall Stone, Tribble Stone Company, Co Waterjet Company, Art Castings of Colorado, Shippers’ Supply Custom Pack, Landstar Logistics #SculptureIsATeamSport  #NationalSculptorsGuild #JKdesignsInc #FineArtConsultation #HomeDecor #CorporateCollections #ArtInPublicPlaces #ArtistDriven #ClientMinded #ConnectingPeopleWithArt #Since1992
Inspiration Plaza by the National Sculptors' Guild, Denny Haskew, John Kinkade, Mark Leichliter
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Update 6/27/2024: We were in Little Rock this week to place the bronze and stainless steel sculptures by @dennyhaskew and @markleichliter at Inspiration Plaza to cap off this project.

learn more about this project on our website https://www.nationalsculptorsguild.com/project-feed/inspiration-plaza-little-rock #LinkInBio

“Inspiration Plaza” is a multifaceted art placement and public space designed by John Kinkade for the Riverfront Park in Little Rock, Arkansas. Art Elements by Denny Haskew and Mark Leichliter, Site development by the Little Rock Parks & Recreation, commissioned through the Sculpture at the River Market.

At the center of a 16-foot circle of dark stone pavers is Denny Haskew’s “I Am You”, at 14-feet tall, this is the largest self supported cast bronze canopy to date. It is an uplifting piece about human connection. The inside portion of the drapery is covered in 22-kt gold leaf. The sculpture is based on 3 foot basalt columns.

A buff-colored pathway curves out from the center to house four 7-foot tall basalt columns capped with stainless steel light diffusers designed and fabricated by Mark Leichliter. Each column has a single polished side facing the center of the walkway and engraved with a variety of inspirational verse, from classic Greek, to Bob Marley.

From the overall design one may see a bow-tie; our inspiration for the plaza came from a special human who has transformed the River Front Park, #IYKYK

The National Sculptors’ Guild believes this placement, central to the River Front Park, will draw and unite the community together and are proud to be part of it.

We are grateful for everyone involved in this placement, Dean Kumpuris, Robert Vogel, Sculpture at the River Market, John Kinkade, Denny Haskew, Mark Leichliter, Jackie Collins and the @lrparksrec crew, Coverall Stone, Tribble Stone Company, Co Waterjet Company, Art Castings of Colorado, Shippers’ Supply Custom Pack, Landstar Logistics #SculptureIsATeamSport

#NationalSculptorsGuild #JKdesignsInc #FineArtConsultation #HomeDecor #CorporateCollections #ArtInPublicPlaces #ArtistDriven #ClientMinded #ConnectingPeopleWithArt #Since1992
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Update 6/3/2024: It took all of the month of May to install the 8+ tons of stone pavers for Inspiration Plaza. It looks terrific. Can you see the bow-tie?? Our inspiration came from a special human who has transformed the River Front Park, #IYKYK

The columns will be engraved next, followed by the installation of the sculptures the end of June. We look forward to sharing those images!
Update 6/3/2024: It took all of the month of May to install the 8+ tons of stone pavers for Inspiration Plaza. It looks terrific. Can you see the bow-tie?? Our inspiration came from a special human who has transformed the River Front Park, #IYKYK
Update 6/3/2024: It took all of the month of May to install the 8+ tons of stone pavers for Inspiration Plaza. It looks terrific. Can you see the bow-tie?? Our inspiration came from a special human who has transformed the River Front Park, #IYKYK

Update 4/17/2024: The National Sculptors’ Guild is on-site to oversee the installation of several elements for “Inspiration Plaza” a multifaceted art placement and public space designed by John Kinkade for Riverfront Park in Little Rock, Arkansas. It’s exciting to see over a years’ worth of work come together. 

And that’s a wrap for now… 8.5 tons of basalt from Coverall Stone Inc. is in place. Next up will be 8 tons of pavers from Tribble Stone followed by engraving and another crane date to place the bronze and stainless steel sculptures by Denny Haskew and Mark Leichliter. We can’t wait!

Deep thanks to Jackie Collins & the Little Rock Parks and Rec team!

“Inspiration Plaza” Designed by John Kinkade, Art Elements by Denny Haskew and Mark Leichliter, Site Development by the Little Rock Parks & Recreation, commissioned through the Sculpture at the River Market, special thanks to Colorado Waterjet Company, Art Castings of Colorado, Shippers' Supply Custom Pack, Landstar, Coverall Stone, and Tribble Stone Company
Update 4/17/2024: The National Sculptors’ Guild is on-site to oversee the installation of several elements for “Inspiration Plaza” a multifaceted art placement and public space designed by John Kinkade for Riverfront Park in Little Rock, Arkansas. It’s exciting to see over a years’ worth of work come together. 

And that’s a wrap for now... 8.5 tons of basalt from Coverall Stone Inc. is in place. Next up will be 8 tons of pavers from Tribble Stone followed by engraving and another crane date to place the bronze and stainless steel sculptures by Denny Haskew and Mark Leichliter. We can’t wait!

Deep thanks to Jackie Collins & the Little Rock Parks and Rec team!

“Inspiration Plaza” Designed by John Kinkade, Art Elements by Denny Haskew and Mark Leichliter, Site Development by the Little Rock Parks & Recreation, commissioned through the Sculpture at the River Market, special thanks to Colorado Waterjet Company, Art Castings of Colorado, Shippers' Supply Custom Pack, Landstar, Coverall Stone, and Tribble Stone Company #SculptureIsATeamSport #NationalSculptorsGuild #JKdesignsInc #FineArtConsultation #HomeDecor #CorporateCollections #ArtInPublicPlaces #ArtistDriven #ClientMinded #ConnectingPeopleWithArt #Since1992
Update 4/17/2024: The National Sculptors’ Guild is on-site to oversee the installation of several elements for “Inspiration Plaza” a multifaceted art placement and public space designed by John Kinkade for Riverfront Park in Little Rock, Arkansas. It’s exciting to see over a years’ worth of work come together. 

And that’s a wrap for now... 8.5 tons of basalt from Coverall Stone Inc. is in place. Next up will be 8 tons of pavers from Tribble Stone followed by engraving and another crane date to place the bronze and stainless steel sculptures by Denny Haskew and Mark Leichliter. We can’t wait!

Deep thanks to Jackie Collins & the Little Rock Parks and Rec team!

“Inspiration Plaza” Designed by John Kinkade, Art Elements by Denny Haskew and Mark Leichliter, Site Development by the Little Rock Parks & Recreation, commissioned through the Sculpture at the River Market, special thanks to Colorado Waterjet Company, Art Castings of Colorado, Shippers' Supply Custom Pack, Landstar, Coverall Stone, and Tribble Stone Company #SculptureIsATeamSport #NationalSculptorsGuild #JKdesignsInc #FineArtConsultation #HomeDecor #CorporateCollections #ArtInPublicPlaces #ArtistDriven #ClientMinded #ConnectingPeopleWithArt #Since1992
Update 4/17/2024: The National Sculptors’ Guild is on-site to oversee the installation of several elements for “Inspiration Plaza” a multifaceted art placement and public space designed by John Kinkade for Riverfront Park in Little Rock, Arkansas. It’s exciting to see over a years’ worth of work come together. 

And that’s a wrap for now... 8.5 tons of basalt from Coverall Stone Inc. is in place. Next up will be 8 tons of pavers from Tribble Stone followed by engraving and another crane date to place the bronze and stainless steel sculptures by Denny Haskew and Mark Leichliter. We can’t wait!

Deep thanks to Jackie Collins & the Little Rock Parks and Rec team!

“Inspiration Plaza” Designed by John Kinkade, Art Elements by Denny Haskew and Mark Leichliter, Site Development by the Little Rock Parks & Recreation, commissioned through the Sculpture at the River Market, special thanks to Colorado Waterjet Company, Art Castings of Colorado, Shippers' Supply Custom Pack, Landstar, Coverall Stone, and Tribble Stone Company #SculptureIsATeamSport #NationalSculptorsGuild #JKdesignsInc #FineArtConsultation #HomeDecor #CorporateCollections #ArtInPublicPlaces #ArtistDriven #ClientMinded #ConnectingPeopleWithArt #Since1992
Update 4/17/2024: The National Sculptors’ Guild is on-site to oversee the installation of several elements for “Inspiration Plaza” a multifaceted art placement and public space designed by John Kinkade for Riverfront Park in Little Rock, Arkansas. It’s exciting to see over a years’ worth of work come together. 

And that’s a wrap for now... 8.5 tons of basalt from Coverall Stone Inc. is in place. Next up will be 8 tons of pavers from Tribble Stone followed by engraving and another crane date to place the bronze and stainless steel sculptures by Denny Haskew and Mark Leichliter. We can’t wait!

Deep thanks to Jackie Collins & the Little Rock Parks and Rec team!

“Inspiration Plaza” Designed by John Kinkade, Art Elements by Denny Haskew and Mark Leichliter, Site Development by the Little Rock Parks & Recreation, commissioned through the Sculpture at the River Market, special thanks to Colorado Waterjet Company, Art Castings of Colorado, Shippers' Supply Custom Pack, Landstar, Coverall Stone, and Tribble Stone Company #SculptureIsATeamSport #NationalSculptorsGuild #JKdesignsInc #FineArtConsultation #HomeDecor #CorporateCollections #ArtInPublicPlaces #ArtistDriven #ClientMinded #ConnectingPeopleWithArt #Since1992
Update 4/17/2024: The National Sculptors’ Guild is on-site to oversee the installation of several elements for “Inspiration Plaza” a multifaceted art placement and public space designed by John Kinkade for Riverfront Park in Little Rock, Arkansas. It’s exciting to see over a years’ worth of work come together. 

And that’s a wrap for now... 8.5 tons of basalt from Coverall Stone Inc. is in place. Next up will be 8 tons of pavers from Tribble Stone followed by engraving and another crane date to place the bronze and stainless steel sculptures by Denny Haskew and Mark Leichliter. We can’t wait!

Deep thanks to Jackie Collins & the Little Rock Parks and Rec team!

“Inspiration Plaza” Designed by John Kinkade, Art Elements by Denny Haskew and Mark Leichliter, Site Development by the Little Rock Parks & Recreation, commissioned through the Sculpture at the River Market, special thanks to Colorado Waterjet Company, Art Castings of Colorado, Shippers' Supply Custom Pack, Landstar, Coverall Stone, and Tribble Stone Company #SculptureIsATeamSport #NationalSculptorsGuild #JKdesignsInc #FineArtConsultation #HomeDecor #CorporateCollections #ArtInPublicPlaces #ArtistDriven #ClientMinded #ConnectingPeopleWithArt #Since1992
Update 4/17/2024: The National Sculptors’ Guild is on-site to oversee the installation of several elements for “Inspiration Plaza” a multifaceted art placement and public space designed by John Kinkade for Riverfront Park in Little Rock, Arkansas. It’s exciting to see over a years’ worth of work come together. 

And that’s a wrap for now... 8.5 tons of basalt from Coverall Stone Inc. is in place. Next up will be 8 tons of pavers from Tribble Stone followed by engraving and another crane date to place the bronze and stainless steel sculptures by Denny Haskew and Mark Leichliter. We can’t wait!

Deep thanks to Jackie Collins & the Little Rock Parks and Rec team!

“Inspiration Plaza” Designed by John Kinkade, Art Elements by Denny Haskew and Mark Leichliter, Site Development by the Little Rock Parks & Recreation, commissioned through the Sculpture at the River Market, special thanks to Colorado Waterjet Company, Art Castings of Colorado, Shippers' Supply Custom Pack, Landstar, Coverall Stone, and Tribble Stone Company #SculptureIsATeamSport #NationalSculptorsGuild #JKdesignsInc #FineArtConsultation #HomeDecor #CorporateCollections #ArtInPublicPlaces #ArtistDriven #ClientMinded #ConnectingPeopleWithArt #Since1992
Update 4/17/2024: The National Sculptors’ Guild is on-site to oversee the installation of several elements for “Inspiration Plaza” a multifaceted art placement and public space designed by John Kinkade for Riverfront Park in Little Rock, Arkansas. It’s exciting to see over a years’ worth of work come together. 

And that’s a wrap for now... 8.5 tons of basalt from Coverall Stone Inc. is in place. Next up will be 8 tons of pavers from Tribble Stone followed by engraving and another crane date to place the bronze and stainless steel sculptures by Denny Haskew and Mark Leichliter. We can’t wait!

Deep thanks to Jackie Collins & the Little Rock Parks and Rec team!

“Inspiration Plaza” Designed by John Kinkade, Art Elements by Denny Haskew and Mark Leichliter, Site Development by the Little Rock Parks & Recreation, commissioned through the Sculpture at the River Market, special thanks to Colorado Waterjet Company, Art Castings of Colorado, Shippers' Supply Custom Pack, Landstar, Coverall Stone, and Tribble Stone Company #SculptureIsATeamSport #NationalSculptorsGuild #JKdesignsInc #FineArtConsultation #HomeDecor #CorporateCollections #ArtInPublicPlaces #ArtistDriven #ClientMinded #ConnectingPeopleWithArt #Since1992
Update 4/17/2024: The National Sculptors’ Guild is on-site to oversee the installation of several elements for “Inspiration Plaza” a multifaceted art placement and public space designed by John Kinkade for Riverfront Park in Little Rock, Arkansas. It’s exciting to see over a years’ worth of work come together. 

And that’s a wrap for now... 8.5 tons of basalt from Coverall Stone Inc. is in place. Next up will be 8 tons of pavers from Tribble Stone followed by engraving and another crane date to place the bronze and stainless steel sculptures by Denny Haskew and Mark Leichliter. We can’t wait!

Deep thanks to Jackie Collins & the Little Rock Parks and Rec team!

“Inspiration Plaza” Designed by John Kinkade, Art Elements by Denny Haskew and Mark Leichliter, Site Development by the Little Rock Parks & Recreation, commissioned through the Sculpture at the River Market, special thanks to Colorado Waterjet Company, Art Castings of Colorado, Shippers' Supply Custom Pack, Landstar, Coverall Stone, and Tribble Stone Company #SculptureIsATeamSport #NationalSculptorsGuild #JKdesignsInc #FineArtConsultation #HomeDecor #CorporateCollections #ArtInPublicPlaces #ArtistDriven #ClientMinded #ConnectingPeopleWithArt #Since1992
Update 4/17/2024: The National Sculptors’ Guild is on-site to oversee the installation of several elements for “Inspiration Plaza” a multifaceted art placement and public space designed by John Kinkade for Riverfront Park in Little Rock, Arkansas. It’s exciting to see over a years’ worth of work come together. 

And that’s a wrap for now... 8.5 tons of basalt from Coverall Stone Inc. is in place. Next up will be 8 tons of pavers from Tribble Stone followed by engraving and another crane date to place the bronze and stainless steel sculptures by Denny Haskew and Mark Leichliter. We can’t wait!

Deep thanks to Jackie Collins & the Little Rock Parks and Rec team!

“Inspiration Plaza” Designed by John Kinkade, Art Elements by Denny Haskew and Mark Leichliter, Site Development by the Little Rock Parks & Recreation, commissioned through the Sculpture at the River Market, special thanks to Colorado Waterjet Company, Art Castings of Colorado, Shippers' Supply Custom Pack, Landstar, Coverall Stone, and Tribble Stone Company #SculptureIsATeamSport #NationalSculptorsGuild #JKdesignsInc #FineArtConsultation #HomeDecor #CorporateCollections #ArtInPublicPlaces #ArtistDriven #ClientMinded #ConnectingPeopleWithArt #Since1992
Update 4/17/2024: The National Sculptors’ Guild is on-site to oversee the installation of several elements for “Inspiration Plaza” a multifaceted art placement and public space designed by John Kinkade for Riverfront Park in Little Rock, Arkansas. It’s exciting to see over a years’ worth of work come together. 

And that’s a wrap for now... 8.5 tons of basalt from Coverall Stone Inc. is in place. Next up will be 8 tons of pavers from Tribble Stone followed by engraving and another crane date to place the bronze and stainless steel sculptures by Denny Haskew and Mark Leichliter. We can’t wait!

Deep thanks to Jackie Collins & the Little Rock Parks and Rec team!

“Inspiration Plaza” Designed by John Kinkade, Art Elements by Denny Haskew and Mark Leichliter, Site Development by the Little Rock Parks & Recreation, commissioned through the Sculpture at the River Market, special thanks to Colorado Waterjet Company, Art Castings of Colorado, Shippers' Supply Custom Pack, Landstar, Coverall Stone, and Tribble Stone Company #SculptureIsATeamSport #NationalSculptorsGuild #JKdesignsInc #FineArtConsultation #HomeDecor #CorporateCollections #ArtInPublicPlaces #ArtistDriven #ClientMinded #ConnectingPeopleWithArt #Since1992
Update 4/17/2024: The National Sculptors’ Guild is on-site to oversee the installation of several elements for “Inspiration Plaza” a multifaceted art placement and public space designed by John Kinkade for Riverfront Park in Little Rock, Arkansas. It’s exciting to see over a years’ worth of work come together. 

And that’s a wrap for now... 8.5 tons of basalt from Coverall Stone Inc. is in place. Next up will be 8 tons of pavers from Tribble Stone followed by engraving and another crane date to place the bronze and stainless steel sculptures by Denny Haskew and Mark Leichliter. We can’t wait!

Deep thanks to Jackie Collins & the Little Rock Parks and Rec team!

“Inspiration Plaza” Designed by John Kinkade, Art Elements by Denny Haskew and Mark Leichliter, Site Development by the Little Rock Parks & Recreation, commissioned through the Sculpture at the River Market, special thanks to Colorado Waterjet Company, Art Castings of Colorado, Shippers' Supply Custom Pack, Landstar, Coverall Stone, and Tribble Stone Company #SculptureIsATeamSport #NationalSculptorsGuild #JKdesignsInc #FineArtConsultation #HomeDecor #CorporateCollections #ArtInPublicPlaces #ArtistDriven #ClientMinded #ConnectingPeopleWithArt #Since1992
Update 4/17/2024: The National Sculptors’ Guild is on-site to oversee the installation of several elements for “Inspiration Plaza” a multifaceted art placement and public space designed by John Kinkade for Riverfront Park in Little Rock, Arkansas. It’s exciting to see over a years’ worth of work come together. 

And that’s a wrap for now... 8.5 tons of basalt from Coverall Stone Inc. is in place. Next up will be 8 tons of pavers from Tribble Stone followed by engraving and another crane date to place the bronze and stainless steel sculptures by Denny Haskew and Mark Leichliter. We can’t wait!

Deep thanks to Jackie Collins & the Little Rock Parks and Rec team!

“Inspiration Plaza” Designed by John Kinkade, Art Elements by Denny Haskew and Mark Leichliter, Site Development by the Little Rock Parks & Recreation, commissioned through the Sculpture at the River Market, special thanks to Colorado Waterjet Company, Art Castings of Colorado, Shippers' Supply Custom Pack, Landstar, Coverall Stone, and Tribble Stone Company #SculptureIsATeamSport #NationalSculptorsGuild #JKdesignsInc #FineArtConsultation #HomeDecor #CorporateCollections #ArtInPublicPlaces #ArtistDriven #ClientMinded #ConnectingPeopleWithArt #Since1992

Update 3/28/24: It may not look like much yet, but this is where public art starts, the foundation is where art meets site and becomes a beacon to gather. You can already see the design coming together. The stainless-steel braces, electrical conduit and concrete footing/pad are in and things are starting to taking shape in Little Rock. We're planning our trip to install the columns after this has properly cured! #GettingCloser
Update 3/28/24: It may not look like much yet, but this is where public art starts, the foundation is where art meets site and becomes a beacon to gather. You can already see the design coming together. The stainless steel braces, electrical conduit and concrete footing/pad is in and things are starting to taking shape in Little Rock. We're planning our trip to install the columns after this has properly cured! #GettingCloser

Update 10/18/2023: ​We’ve loaded up this morning and have #SculptureOnTheMove to #LittleRock AR. This truck has 5 sculptures, 2 bases, and a bunch of stainless steel structures for installation and footings. But wait, there’s more; we’ll have another two truck loads lined up for one of these projects.

Special thanks to Denny Haskew, Mark Leichliter, Art Castings of Colorado, and Shippers' Supply Custom Pack for help with creating, packing and loading; and Landstar Trucking for getting our artwork to its new home where Sculpture at the River Market will receive it and Little Rock Parks & Recreation will help us install. #SculptureIsATeamSport
We’ve loaded up this morning and have #SculptureOnTheMove to #LittleRock AR. This truck has 5 sculptures, 2 bases, and a bunch of stainless steel structures for installation and footings. But wait, there’s more; we’ll have another two truck loads lined up for one of these projects.
Keep up with all our projects here: https://www.nationalsculptorsguild.com/public-art.html
We are excited to get these sculptures in place and will send updates as they develop.
Special thanks to Denny Haskew @markleichliter Art Castings of Colorado and Shippers' Supply Custom Pack for help with creating, packing and loading and Landstar Trucking for getting our artwork to its new home where Sculpture at the River Market will receive it and Little Rock Parks & Recreation will help us install. #SculptureIsATeamSport
#NationalSculptorsGuild #DennyHaskew #WayneSalge #CastBronze #MarkLeichliter #FabricatedStainlessSteel #RobertKwetche #CarvedStone #CustomSiteDesign #JKDesignsInc #ArtInPublicPlaces #ArtistDriven #ClientMinded #Since1992 #NSG #FineArtSculpture
We’ve loaded up this morning and have #SculptureOnTheMove to #LittleRock AR. This truck has 5 sculptures, 2 bases, and a bunch of stainless steel structures for installation and footings. But wait, there’s more; we’ll have another two truck loads lined up for one of these projects.
Keep up with all our projects here: https://www.nationalsculptorsguild.com/public-art.html
We are excited to get these sculptures in place and will send updates as they develop.
Special thanks to Denny Haskew @markleichliter Art Castings of Colorado and Shippers' Supply Custom Pack for help with creating, packing and loading and Landstar Trucking for getting our artwork to its new home where Sculpture at the River Market will receive it and Little Rock Parks & Recreation will help us install. #SculptureIsATeamSport
#NationalSculptorsGuild #DennyHaskew #WayneSalge #CastBronze #MarkLeichliter #FabricatedStainlessSteel #RobertKwetche #CarvedStone #CustomSiteDesign #JKDesignsInc #ArtInPublicPlaces #ArtistDriven #ClientMinded #Since1992 #NSG #FineArtSculpture
We’ve loaded up this morning and have #SculptureOnTheMove to #LittleRock AR. This truck has 5 sculptures, 2 bases, and a bunch of stainless steel structures for installation and footings. But wait, there’s more; we’ll have another two truck loads lined up for one of these projects.
Keep up with all our projects here: https://www.nationalsculptorsguild.com/public-art.html
We are excited to get these sculptures in place and will send updates as they develop.
Special thanks to Denny Haskew @markleichliter Art Castings of Colorado and Shippers' Supply Custom Pack for help with creating, packing and loading and Landstar Trucking for getting our artwork to its new home where Sculpture at the River Market will receive it and Little Rock Parks & Recreation will help us install. #SculptureIsATeamSport
#NationalSculptorsGuild #DennyHaskew #WayneSalge #CastBronze #MarkLeichliter #FabricatedStainlessSteel #RobertKwetche #CarvedStone #CustomSiteDesign #JKDesignsInc #ArtInPublicPlaces #ArtistDriven #ClientMinded #Since1992 #NSG #FineArtSculpture
We’ve loaded up this morning and have #SculptureOnTheMove to #LittleRock AR. This truck has 5 sculptures, 2 bases, and a bunch of stainless steel structures for installation and footings. But wait, there’s more; we’ll have another two truck loads lined up for one of these projects.
Keep up with all our projects here: https://www.nationalsculptorsguild.com/public-art.html
We are excited to get these sculptures in place and will send updates as they develop.
Special thanks to Denny Haskew @markleichliter Art Castings of Colorado and Shippers' Supply Custom Pack for help with creating, packing and loading and Landstar Trucking for getting our artwork to its new home where Sculpture at the River Market will receive it and Little Rock Parks & Recreation will help us install. #SculptureIsATeamSport
#NationalSculptorsGuild #DennyHaskew #WayneSalge #CastBronze #MarkLeichliter #FabricatedStainlessSteel #RobertKwetche #CarvedStone #CustomSiteDesign #JKDesignsInc #ArtInPublicPlaces #ArtistDriven #ClientMinded #Since1992 #NSG #FineArtSculpture
We’ve loaded up this morning and have #SculptureOnTheMove to #LittleRock AR. This truck has 5 sculptures, 2 bases, and a bunch of stainless steel structures for installation and footings. But wait, there’s more; we’ll have another two truck loads lined up for one of these projects.
Keep up with all our projects here: https://www.nationalsculptorsguild.com/public-art.html
We are excited to get these sculptures in place and will send updates as they develop.
Special thanks to Denny Haskew @markleichliter Art Castings of Colorado and Shippers' Supply Custom Pack for help with creating, packing and loading and Landstar Trucking for getting our artwork to its new home where Sculpture at the River Market will receive it and Little Rock Parks & Recreation will help us install. #SculptureIsATeamSport
#NationalSculptorsGuild #DennyHaskew #WayneSalge #CastBronze #MarkLeichliter #FabricatedStainlessSteel #RobertKwetche #CarvedStone #CustomSiteDesign #JKDesignsInc #ArtInPublicPlaces #ArtistDriven #ClientMinded #Since1992 #NSG #FineArtSculpture
We’ve loaded up this morning and have #SculptureOnTheMove to #LittleRock AR. This truck has 5 sculptures, 2 bases, and a bunch of stainless steel structures for installation and footings. But wait, there’s more; we’ll have another two truck loads lined up for one of these projects.
Keep up with all our projects here: https://www.nationalsculptorsguild.com/public-art.html
We are excited to get these sculptures in place and will send updates as they develop.
Special thanks to Denny Haskew @markleichliter Art Castings of Colorado and Shippers' Supply Custom Pack for help with creating, packing and loading and Landstar Trucking for getting our artwork to its new home where Sculpture at the River Market will receive it and Little Rock Parks & Recreation will help us install. #SculptureIsATeamSport
#NationalSculptorsGuild #DennyHaskew #WayneSalge #CastBronze #MarkLeichliter #FabricatedStainlessSteel #RobertKwetche #CarvedStone #CustomSiteDesign #JKDesignsInc #ArtInPublicPlaces #ArtistDriven #ClientMinded #Since1992 #NSG #FineArtSculpture

Update All Summer, into Fall, we've been at work on this multifaceted placement, craning out the bronze sculpture from the NSG Sculpture Garden to the foundry, picking out the stone pavers at Tribble Stone, checking on the basalt columns in Seattle, making templates for the sculpture and the columns, reworking the structural stainless steel undercarriage of the sculpture to fit the new engineering requirements, creating structures for the stone. Strategizing on the logistics of material gathering, packing, loading, shipping and installation timing. It's complex, but we know this plaza will be striking in the end and cannot wait to see the lights that first evening by the river in Little Rock.
Update 9/22/2023: All Summer, into Fall, we've been at work on this multifaceted placement, craning out the bronze sculpture from the NSG Sculpture Garden to the foundry, picking out the stone pavers at Tribble Stone, checking on the basalt columns in Seattle, making templates for the sculpture and the columns, reworking the structural stainless steel undercarriage of the sculpture to fit the new engineering requirements, creating structures for the stone. Strategizing on the logistics of material gathering, packing, loading, shipping and installation timing. It's complex, but we know this plaza will be striking in the end and cannot wait to see the lights that first evening by the river in Little Rock.
Update All Summer, into Fall, we've been at work on this multifaceted placement, craning out the bronze sculpture from the NSG Sculpture Garden to the foundry, picking out the stone pavers at Tribble Stone, checking on the basalt columns in Seattle, making templates for the sculpture and the columns, reworking the structural stainless steel undercarriage of the sculpture to fit the new engineering requirements, creating structures for the stone. Strategizing on the logistics of material gathering, packing, loading, shipping and installation timing. It's complex, but we know this plaza will be striking in the end and cannot wait to see the lights that first evening by the river in Little Rock.
Update All Summer, into Fall, we've been at work on this multifaceted placement, craning out the bronze sculpture from the NSG Sculpture Garden to the foundry, picking out the stone pavers at Tribble Stone, checking on the basalt columns in Seattle, making templates for the sculpture and the columns, reworking the structural stainless steel undercarriage of the sculpture to fit the new engineering requirements, creating structures for the stone. Strategizing on the logistics of material gathering, packing, loading, shipping and installation timing. It's complex, but we know this plaza will be striking in the end and cannot wait to see the lights that first evening by the river in Little Rock.
Update All Summer, into Fall, we've been at work on this multifaceted placement, craning out the bronze sculpture from the NSG Sculpture Garden to the foundry, picking out the stone pavers at Tribble Stone, checking on the basalt columns in Seattle, making templates for the sculpture and the columns, reworking the structural stainless steel undercarriage of the sculpture to fit the new engineering requirements, creating structures for the stone. Strategizing on the logistics of material gathering, packing, loading, shipping and installation timing. It's complex, but we know this plaza will be striking in the end and cannot wait to see the lights that first evening by the river in Little Rock.
Update All Summer, into Fall, we've been at work on this multifaceted placement, craning out the bronze sculpture from the NSG Sculpture Garden to the foundry, picking out the stone pavers at Tribble Stone, checking on the basalt columns in Seattle, making templates for the sculpture and the columns, reworking the structural stainless steel undercarriage of the sculpture to fit the new engineering requirements, creating structures for the stone. Strategizing on the logistics of material gathering, packing, loading, shipping and installation timing. It's complex, but we know this plaza will be striking in the end and cannot wait to see the lights that first evening by the river in Little Rock.
Update All Summer, into Fall, we've been at work on this multifaceted placement, craning out the bronze sculpture from the NSG Sculpture Garden to the foundry, picking out the stone pavers at Tribble Stone, checking on the basalt columns in Seattle, making templates for the sculpture and the columns, reworking the structural stainless steel undercarriage of the sculpture to fit the new engineering requirements, creating structures for the stone. Strategizing on the logistics of material gathering, packing, loading, shipping and installation timing. It's complex, but we know this plaza will be striking in the end and cannot wait to see the lights that first evening by the river in Little Rock.
Update All Summer, into Fall, we've been at work on this multifaceted placement, craning out the bronze sculpture from the NSG Sculpture Garden to the foundry, picking out the stone pavers at Tribble Stone, checking on the basalt columns in Seattle, making templates for the sculpture and the columns, reworking the structural stainless steel undercarriage of the sculpture to fit the new engineering requirements, creating structures for the stone. Strategizing on the logistics of material gathering, packing, loading, shipping and installation timing. It's complex, but we know this plaza will be striking in the end and cannot wait to see the lights that first evening by the river in Little Rock.

6/20/23: The National Sculptors' Guild were contracted by Sculpture at the River Market to create
6/20/23: The National Sculptors' Guild were contracted by Sculpture at the River Market to create
6/20/23: The National Sculptors' Guild were contracted by Sculpture at the River Market to create
6/20/23: The National Sculptors' Guild were contracted by Sculpture at the River Market to create
6/20/23: The National Sculptors' Guild were contracted by Sculpture at the River Market to create "Inspiration Plaza" designed by John Kinkade for Little Rock, Arkansas.

A 16-foot circle of dark stone pavers, at the center of the plaza will be the bronze sculpture "I Am You", by Denny Haskew. At 14-feet tall, this is the largest self supported cast bronze canopy to date. It is an uplifting piece about human connection. The inside portion of the drapery is covered in 22-kt gold leaf. The sculpture will be based on 3.5-foot basalt columns uplit by embedded light fixtures. 

A buff colored paver pathway will curve away from the center circle. These pavers will match the Dakota sandstone used near the site. On each end of the curved walkway will be four 7-foot tall basalt columns capped with stainless steel light diffusers that are patinaed gold designed and fabricated by Mark Leichliter. The caps will range in height from 24” to 32”. Each cap will be customized to fit the irregular basalt columns. The columns will be natural on all sides except for the side facing the center of the walkway which will be polished. The polished sides will be engraved with inspirational verse. One column will have two polished sides to have the name of the plaza, the date, the donor’s names and the artists/designer’s names engraved on. Each of the polished surfaces will be uplit by a light fixture that is embedded into the stone pavement.

The rest of the plaza will include 24” x 12” pavers that are natural on top and bottom, and sawn sides. Six trees will be planted in the two ellipse landscape areas. Six approx. 2-foot cube donor benches can optionally be added in a semi-circle lining the grass areas of the center plaza to allow a space to sit and contemplate the sculpture.

We believe this placement, central to the River Front Park, will draw and unite the community together and are proud to be part of it.
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NSG Public Art Placed in 2023

12/31/2023

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#HappyNewYear Here is a look back at the public art placements we did in 2023. We are excited about installing many more next year, some already in progress. Thank you for appreciating art and supporting our team of artists. May 2024 bring you health, peace and happiness. #GaryAlsum #DennyHaskew #RobertKwechette #WayneSalge #littlerockark #ThreeRiversCollege #GreeleyCO #PublicArt

#HappyNewYear

Here is a look back at the public art placements we did in 2023. We are excited about installing many more next year, some already in progress.

Click here to view the list of 550 significant sculpture statements we've placed to date.

Thank you for appreciating art and supporting our team of artists.

May 2024 bring you health, peace, and happiness.

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Trail of Forgiveness donated to City of Loveland

9/22/2023

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Update 9/22/2023: The City of Loveland has accepted the Guild's proposed donation from the Council of Catholic Women and a site has been selected. 'Trail of Forgiveness' by Denny Haskew will be placed in Spring 2024. 

The site is at the city's Police & Courts Building at 810 E. 10th Street. The Visual Arts Commission has expressed their gratitude for this generous donation to Loveland’s public art collection. The sculpture is meant to be open to interpretation by the viewer with the hope that it will convey a loving and spiritual message meaningful to all.

"Grandmother’s sunrise prayer, as solid of a soul as can be found. 
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See your road better now closed eyes and all. 
Know that all your enemies were really only teachers for you. 
We walk together now on this path called 
Forgiveness. 
We each have a trail of forgiveness to follow and this sculpture reminds me of mine." -DH

1/4/2017: The Council of Catholic Women in Denver have selected, "Trail of Forgiveness" by Denny Haskew to contribute on their behalf in a community to be determined. The organization’s mission is to support, empower, and educate all women around the globe. 

The monumental sculpture (over 10ft tall) depicts a woman in prayer, the woman is a portrait of the artist's Potawatomi grandmother. "My grandmother's path was one like many others, full of life, love and sorrows. In learning my path I have asked what it is I need to learn and the answer was very clear. Forgiveness." -DH

The cast bronze figure is mounted to a sandstone monolith that has a unique L-shape created from the removal of slabs by the quarry. This L feature in the stone provides a sense of protection for the woman, placing her in a sheltered space while she connects with Creator.

Trail of Forgiveness was originally commissioned by the Barona Band of Mission Indians, Lakeside, CA in 1997. Our design team won an AIA award for the site-design that included 5 monumental sculptures. The maquette was previously created by Denny in honor of his grandmother, “Trail of Prayers” won the first-place prize at the Casa Grande O’Dhamtash Show.
 Council of Catholic Women in Denver are contributing a sculpture,
Trail of Forgiveness in the artist's studio yard awaiting her site.
​Each casting in the limited edition is patinaed by Denny using a special technique he developed to match the bronze to its unique stone, providing a sense of the figure emerging from this natural element.
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Artist Spotlight - Gary Alsum in Fine Art Connoisseur

1/21/2022

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One of the National Sculptors' Guild's Charter Members, Gary Alsum, was just featured in Fine Art Connoisseur Magazine. The article highlights Gary's take on the commission process and some of the benefits of working as a team. As John has always said Artist, Gary Alsum with “Colorado Governor, Ralph Carr,” commission for Carr Judicial Center, Denver, Colorado. Bronze, 54” tall, 2012
One of the National Sculptors' Guild's Charter Members, Gary Alsum, was just featured in Fine Art Connoisseur Magazine. The article highlights Gary's take on the commission process and some of the benefits of working as a team. As John Kinkade, NSG Director has always said "Sculpture is a Team Sport" and we love all the projects we've been able to place with Gary over the past 30 years.

From the Artist Spotlight... "What is the most interesting thing you have sculpted and why?
Most of my work in the past couple of decades has been in collaboration with individual collectors or municipal entities along with the National Sculptors’ Guild (NSG). Most of those works honor people from our past but some are intended to preserve favorite memories or activities. My favorite subjects are the figure in motion, but capturing likenesses is just as satisfying. All the commissions I am awarded are a special honor. I take the responsibility seriously with the goal of giving clients more than they expect.
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Working with the NSG allows me to do what I do best — create meaningful sculpture — while they handle the logistics of scheduling, engineering, transportation, landscaping that enhances the sculpture, installation etc. Not all my sculptures are large enough to require trucks and cranes and such, but when they do, the NSG is an invaluable asset.

How do you describe success?
I feel most successful when a client is moved to tears when they first see a finished sculpture. But occasionally I create more humorous depictions – dogs driving classic cars with reckless abandon. (How else would dogs drive?) Success then is when viewers burst out in laughter. It makes for a fun mix."

​Click here to see the full feature

One of the National Sculptors' Guild's Charter Members, Gary Alsum, was just featured in Fine Art Connoisseur Magazine. The article highlights Gary's take on the commission process and some of the benefits of working as a team. As John has always said
Gary Alsum, “Mother Cabrini,” commission for Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Lafayette, Colorado. Bronze, 96” tall, 2020
One of the National Sculptors' Guild's Charter Members, Gary Alsum, was just featured in Fine Art Connoisseur Magazine. The article highlights Gary's take on the commission process and some of the benefits of working as a team. As John has always said
Gary Alsum, “Extreme,” private commission for collector’s retreat. Bronze, 30” tall fitted to specially selected boulder, 2009
Contact us to commission something for your site by Gary Alsum
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18 NSG Public Art Placements in 2020

1/8/2021

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The National Sculptors’ Guild installed 18 public art placements in 2020, truly a triumph for the challenges we all faced in the year.

We are excited to have several new projects set to install in 2021 that we will be sharing in the near future.
The National Sculptors’ Guild installed 18 public art placements in 2020, truly a triumph for the challenges we all faced in the year. We are excited to have several new projects set to install in 2021 that we will be sharing in the near future. Catch up on what we’ve placed and what is in the works at http://www.jk-designs-inc.com/project-feed Special thanks to all the people that helped make these placements happen, from fabrication to transport and installation, everyone pulled together in a time we had to stay apart. #SculptureIsATeamSport #PublicArt #California #Texas #Missouri #Oklahoma #Minnesota #Oregon #Colorado #InstaArt #InstaGood #InstaLove #NSG #NationalSculptorsGuild #ArtistDriven #ClientMinded
The National Sculptors’ Guild installed 18 public art placements in 2020, truly a triumph for the challenges we all faced in the year. We are excited to have several new projects set to install in 2021 that we will be sharing in the near future. Catch up on what we’ve placed and what is in the works at http://www.jk-designs-inc.com/project-feed Special thanks to all the people that helped make these placements happen, from fabrication to transport and installation, everyone pulled together in a time we had to stay apart. #SculptureIsATeamSport #PublicArt #California #Texas #Missouri #Oklahoma #Minnesota #Oregon #Colorado #InstaArt #InstaGood #InstaLove #NSG #NationalSculptorsGuild #ArtistDriven #ClientMinded
The National Sculptors’ Guild installed 18 public art placements in 2020, truly a triumph for the challenges we all faced in the year. We are excited to have several new projects set to install in 2021 that we will be sharing in the near future. Catch up on what we’ve placed and what is in the works at http://www.jk-designs-inc.com/project-feed Special thanks to all the people that helped make these placements happen, from fabrication to transport and installation, everyone pulled together in a time we had to stay apart. #SculptureIsATeamSport #PublicArt #California #Texas #Missouri #Oklahoma #Minnesota #Oregon #Colorado #InstaArt #InstaGood #InstaLove #NSG #NationalSculptorsGuild #ArtistDriven #ClientMinded
The National Sculptors’ Guild installed 18 public art placements in 2020, truly a triumph for the challenges we all faced in the year. We are excited to have several new projects set to install in 2021 that we will be sharing in the near future. Catch up on what we’ve placed and what is in the works at http://www.jk-designs-inc.com/project-feed Special thanks to all the people that helped make these placements happen, from fabrication to transport and installation, everyone pulled together in a time we had to stay apart. #SculptureIsATeamSport #PublicArt #California #Texas #Missouri #Oklahoma #Minnesota #Oregon #Colorado #InstaArt #InstaGood #InstaLove #NSG #NationalSculptorsGuild #ArtistDriven #ClientMinded
Our 2020 public art placements are... (click titles to learn more)

My Heart is in Your Hands, Jane DeDecker, Downey, CA

Homeward/Monarch, Joe Norman, Downey, CA
Mock Orange, Michael Warrick, Whittier, CA
Time, Carol Gold, Bend, OR
Between the Lines, Jane DeDecker, Loveland, CO
Leaps and Bounds, Daniel Glanz, Brighton, CO
Sweet Dreams & Grassland Trio, Daniel Glanz, Brighton, CO
Mockingbird Tree, Michael Warrick, Southlake, TX
On a Roll, Jack Hill, Downey, CA
From a Different Perspective, Jane DeDecker, Downey, CA
Infinite Dance, Carol Gold, Downey, CA
Tree of Life, Clay Enoch, Downey, CA
Burro Trio, Jane DeDecker, Southlake, TX
Bamboo, Tim Cotterill (The Frogman), Joplin, MO
Keeping the Ball Rolling, Jane DeDecker, Edmond, OK
On a Roll, Jack Hill, Edmond, OK
Rev. Pond, Denny Haskew, Shakopee, MN
Tried and True, Gary Alsum, Edmond, OK

We've now placed 530 public art monuments since 1992!

Special thanks to all the people that helped make these placements happen, from fabrication to transport and installation, everyone pulled together in a time we had to stay apart.

#SculptureIsATeamSport #PublicArt #California #Texas #Missouri #Oklahoma #Minnesota #Oregon #Colorado #InstaArt #InstaGood #InstaLove #NSG #NationalSculptorsGuild #ArtistDriven #ClientMinded
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Arkansas 19th Amendment Memorial

10/10/2019

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The 10/10/2019 dedication of The Arkansas 19th Amendment Memorial by Jane DeDecker  and the National Sculptors' Guild in Little Rock, Arkansas' Women’s Suffrage Centennial Plaza at the Vogel Schwartz Sculpture Garden.  The sculpture celebrates the 100th Anniversary of the Nineteenth Amendment, Granting Women the Right To Vote. Depicting notable activists Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Sojourner Truth, Harriet Stanton Blatch, Alice Paul, and Ida B Wells. Jane customized the composition for this placement, by including additional historic figures; two of the suffragettes who helped lead the movement in Arkansas; Josephine Miller Brown and Julia Burnell Babcock aka Bernie Babcock. In 1919, Arkansas became the 12th state to approve the 19th Amendment.  Learn more about this placement: https://www.nationalsculptorsguild.com/project-feed/every-word-we-utter-arkansas #SusanBAnthony #ElizabethCadyStanton #SojournerTruth #HarrietStantonBlatch #AlicePaul #IdaBWells #NotableWomen #JosephineMillerBrown #JuliaBurnell  #NationalSculptorsGuild #JaneDeDecker #BronzeSculpture #DeDeckerBronze #LittleRock #WomensSuffragePlaza #NineteenthAmendment #JKdesignsInc #HomeDecor #CorporateCollections #ArtInPublicPlaces #ArtistDriven #ClientMinded #Since1992 #NSG #FineArtSculpture
The 10/10/2019 dedication of The Arkansas 19th Amendment Memorial by Jane DeDecker  and the National Sculptors' Guild in Little Rock, Arkansas' Women’s Suffrage Centennial Plaza at the Vogel Schwartz Sculpture Garden.  The sculpture celebrates the 100th Anniversary of the Nineteenth Amendment, Granting Women the Right To Vote. Depicting notable activists Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Sojourner Truth, Harriet Stanton Blatch, Alice Paul, and Ida B Wells. Jane customized the composition for this placement, by including additional historic figures; two of the suffragettes who helped lead the movement in Arkansas; Josephine Miller Brown and Julia Burnell Babcock aka Bernie Babcock. In 1919, Arkansas became the 12th state to approve the 19th Amendment.  Learn more about this placement: https://www.nationalsculptorsguild.com/project-feed/every-word-we-utter-arkansas #SusanBAnthony #ElizabethCadyStanton #SojournerTruth #HarrietStantonBlatch #AlicePaul #IdaBWells #NotableWomen #JosephineMillerBrown #JuliaBurnell  #NationalSculptorsGuild #JaneDeDecker #BronzeSculpture #DeDeckerBronze #LittleRock #WomensSuffragePlaza #NineteenthAmendment #JKdesignsInc #HomeDecor #CorporateCollections #ArtInPublicPlaces #ArtistDriven #ClientMinded #Since1992 #NSG #FineArtSculpture
Upate: 10/10/2019 ​
The National Sculptors' Guild has just finished installing NSG Fellow Jane DeDecker’s “Arkansas Nineteenth Amendment Memorial” bronze sculpture with its custom designed granite and stainless-steel base in Little Rock, Arkansas. Could it be more gorgeous?!!

Special thanks to the Sculpture at the River Market and City of Little Rock for creating such a beautiful plaza for the sculpture.

NSG Public Art Placement #510
​Installation images shown below
The 10/10/2019 dedication of The Arkansas 19th Amendment Memorial by Jane DeDecker  and the National Sculptors' Guild in Little Rock, Arkansas' Women’s Suffrage Centennial Plaza at the Vogel Schwartz Sculpture Garden.  The sculpture celebrates the 100th Anniversary of the Nineteenth Amendment, Granting Women the Right To Vote. Depicting notable activists Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Sojourner Truth, Harriet Stanton Blatch, Alice Paul, and Ida B Wells. Jane customized the composition for this placement, by including additional historic figures; two of the suffragettes who helped lead the movement in Arkansas; Josephine Miller Brown and Julia Burnell Babcock aka Bernie Babcock. In 1919, Arkansas became the 12th state to approve the 19th Amendment.  Learn more about this placement: https://www.nationalsculptorsguild.com/project-feed/every-word-we-utter-arkansas #SusanBAnthony #ElizabethCadyStanton #SojournerTruth #HarrietStantonBlatch #AlicePaul #IdaBWells #NotableWomen #JosephineMillerBrown #JuliaBurnell  #NationalSculptorsGuild #JaneDeDecker #BronzeSculpture #DeDeckerBronze #LittleRock #WomensSuffragePlaza #NineteenthAmendment #JKdesignsInc #HomeDecor #CorporateCollections #ArtInPublicPlaces #ArtistDriven #ClientMinded #Since1992 #NSG #FineArtSculpture
10/9/2019 #ThisJustIn ​ The National Sculptors' Guild has just finished installing NSG Fellow Jane DeDecker’s “Arkansas Nineteenth Amendment Memorial” bronze sculpture with its custom designed granite and stainless-steel base in Little Rock, Arkansas. Could it be more gorgeous?!!  Special thanks to the Sculpture at the River Market and City of Little Rock for creating such a beautiful plaza for the sculpture.   Installation images shown belowThe Arkansas 19th Amendment Memorial by Jane DeDecker, National Sculptors' Guild will be dedicated October 10th at 11am in the new Women’s Suffrage Centennial Plaza at the Vogel Schwartz Sculpture Garden The 10/10/2019 dedication of The Arkansas 19th Amendment Memorial by Jane DeDecker  and the National Sculptors' Guild in Little Rock, Arkansas' Women’s Suffrage Centennial Plaza at the Vogel Schwartz Sculpture Garden.  The sculpture celebrates the 100th Anniversary of the Nineteenth Amendment, Granting Women the Right To Vote. Depicting notable activists Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Sojourner Truth, Harriet Stanton Blatch, Alice Paul, and Ida B Wells. Jane customized the composition for this placement, by including additional historic figures; two of the suffragettes who helped lead the movement in Arkansas; Josephine Miller Brown and Julia Burnell Babcock aka Bernie Babcock. In 1919, Arkansas became the 12th state to approve the 19th Amendment.  Learn more about this placement: https://www.nationalsculptorsguild.com/project-feed/every-word-we-utter-arkansas #SusanBAnthony #ElizabethCadyStanton #SojournerTruth #HarrietStantonBlatch #AlicePaul #IdaBWells #NotableWomen #JosephineMillerBrown #JuliaBurnell  #NationalSculptorsGuild #JaneDeDecker #BronzeSculpture #DeDeckerBronze #LittleRock #WomensSuffragePlaza #NineteenthAmendment #JKdesignsInc #HomeDecor #CorporateCollections #ArtInPublicPlaces #ArtistDriven #ClientMinded #Since1992 #NSG #FineArtSculpture
The Arkansas 19th Amendment Memorial by Jane DeDecker and the National Sculptors' Guild will be dedicated October 10th at 11am in the new Women’s Suffrage Centennial Plaza at the Vogel Schwartz Sculpture Garden
10/9/2019 #ThisJustIn #PublicArt
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The National Sculptors' Guild has just finished installing NSG Fellow Jane DeDecker’s “Arkansas Nineteenth Amendment Memorial” bronze sculpture with its custom designed granite and stainless-steel base in Little Rock, Arkansas. Could it be more gorgeous?!!

Special thanks to the Sculpture at the River Market and City of Little Rock for creating such a beautiful plaza for the sculpture.


Installation images shown below
10/9/2019 #ThisJustIn #PublicArt
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The National Sculptors' Guild has just finished installing NSG Fellow Jane DeDecker’s “Arkansas Nineteenth Amendment Memorial” bronze sculpture with its custom designed granite and stainless-steel base in Little Rock, Arkansas. Could it be more gorgeous?!!

Special thanks to the Sculpture at the River Market and City of Little Rock for creating such a beautiful plaza for the sculpture.


Installation images shown below
10/9/2019 #ThisJustIn #PublicArt
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The National Sculptors' Guild has just finished installing NSG Fellow Jane DeDecker’s “Arkansas Nineteenth Amendment Memorial” bronze sculpture with its custom designed granite and stainless-steel base in Little Rock, Arkansas. Could it be more gorgeous?!!

Special thanks to the Sculpture at the River Market and City of Little Rock for creating such a beautiful plaza for the sculpture.


Installation images shown below
10/9/2019 #ThisJustIn #PublicArt
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The National Sculptors' Guild has just finished installing NSG Fellow Jane DeDecker’s “Arkansas Nineteenth Amendment Memorial” bronze sculpture with its custom designed granite and stainless-steel base in Little Rock, Arkansas. Could it be more gorgeous?!!

Special thanks to the Sculpture at the River Market and City of Little Rock for creating such a beautiful plaza for the sculpture.


Installation images shown below
10/9/2019 #ThisJustIn #PublicArt
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The National Sculptors' Guild has just finished installing NSG Fellow Jane DeDecker’s “Arkansas Nineteenth Amendment Memorial” bronze sculpture with its custom designed granite and stainless-steel base in Little Rock, Arkansas. Could it be more gorgeous?!!

Special thanks to the Sculpture at the River Market and City of Little Rock for creating such a beautiful plaza for the sculpture.


Installation images shown below
10/9/2019 #ThisJustIn #PublicArt
​
The National Sculptors' Guild has just finished installing NSG Fellow Jane DeDecker’s “Arkansas Nineteenth Amendment Memorial” bronze sculpture with its custom designed granite and stainless-steel base in Little Rock, Arkansas. Could it be more gorgeous?!!

Special thanks to the Sculpture at the River Market and City of Little Rock for creating such a beautiful plaza for the sculpture.


Installation images shown below
The National Sculptors' Guild has loaded up NSG Fellow Jane DeDecker’s “Arkansas Nineteenth Amendment Memorial” bronze sculpture with its custom designed granite and stainless-steel base and are headed to Little Rock Arkansas... Fable is supervising the load.  Stay tuned for pics of the installation.  The sculpture celebrates the 100th Anniversary of the Nineteenth Amendment, Granting Women the Right To Vote ​ Jane customized the composition for the Arkansas placement, by including additional historic figures; two of the suffragettes who helped lead the movement in Arkansas. Josephine Miller Brown and Julia Burnell Babcock aka Bernie Babcock  In 1919, Arkansas became the 12th state to approve the 19th Amendment. ​ The Arkansas 19th Amendment Memorial will be dedicated October 10th at 11am in the Women’s Suffrage Centennial Plaza at Little Rock's  Riverfront Park ​ This 5-ft version (minus the two extra figures) is the #Maquette for DeDecker's Every Word We Utter 20-ft #Monument proposed for placement in DC with bills currently being passed through the various points of #legislature. #BePartOfTheCircle learn more...  So many more women were involved in this movement than depicted here. We honor them all with gratitude for the steps they made for ours and future generations. #SusanBAnthony #ElizabethCadyStanton #SojournerTruth #HarrietStantonBlatch #AlicePaul #IdaBWells #NotableWomen #WomensRights #Vote #Historic #BraveWomen #FigurativeArt #SuffrageMovement #TheirMovementOurMonument  #ThanksFable #ArtDog #RhodesianRidgeback
Jane DeDecker with Son, David, complete the patina
The National Sculptors' Guild has loaded up NSG Fellow Jane DeDecker’s “Arkansas Nineteenth Amendment Memorial” bronze sculpture with its custom designed granite and stainless-steel base and are headed to Little Rock Arkansas... Fable is supervising the load.  Stay tuned for pics of the installation.  The sculpture celebrates the 100th Anniversary of the Nineteenth Amendment, Granting Women the Right To Vote ​ Jane customized the composition for the Arkansas placement, by including additional historic figures; two of the suffragettes who helped lead the movement in Arkansas. Josephine Miller Brown and Julia Burnell Babcock aka Bernie Babcock  In 1919, Arkansas became the 12th state to approve the 19th Amendment. ​ The Arkansas 19th Amendment Memorial will be dedicated October 10th at 11am in the Women’s Suffrage Centennial Plaza at Little Rock's  Riverfront Park ​ This 5-ft version (minus the two extra figures) is the #Maquette for DeDecker's Every Word We Utter 20-ft #Monument proposed for placement in DC with bills currently being passed through the various points of #legislature. #BePartOfTheCircle learn more...  So many more women were involved in this movement than depicted here. We honor them all with gratitude for the steps they made for ours and future generations. #SusanBAnthony #ElizabethCadyStanton #SojournerTruth #HarrietStantonBlatch #AlicePaul #IdaBWells #NotableWomen #WomensRights #Vote #Historic #BraveWomen #FigurativeArt #SuffrageMovement #TheirMovementOurMonument  #ThanksFable #ArtDog #RhodesianRidgeback
Arkansas 19th Amendment Memorial
The #NationalSculptorsGuild has loaded up NSG Fellow #JaneDeDecker’s “Every Word We Utter” #bronze #sculpture with a custom designed #Granite and #StainlessSteel base and are headed to #LittleRock #Arkansas #Fable is supervising the load.  The sculpture celebrates the 100th Anniversary of the #NineteenthAmendment, Granting Women the #RightToVote  Jane customized the composition for this placement, by including additional historic figures; two of the #suffragettes who helped lead the #movement in Arkansas. #JosephineMillerBrown #JuliaBurnellBabcock aka #BernieBabcock  In 1919, Arkansas became the 12th state to approve the 19th Amendment.  #EveryWordWeUtter will be #dedicated October 10th at 11am in the Women’s Suffrage Centennial Plaza at #RiverfrontPark  This 5-ft version (minus the two extra figures) is the #Maquette for the @everywordweutter 20-ft #Monument proposed for placement in DC with bills currently being passed through the various points of #legislature.  #BePartOfTheCircle learn more... http://www.jk-designs-inc.com/project-f…/every-word-we-utter  #SusanBAnthony #ElizabethCadyStanton #SojournerTruth #HarrietStantonBlatch #AlicePaul #IdaBWells #NotableWomen #WomensRights #Vote #Historic #BraveWomen #FigurativeArt #SuffrageMovement #TheirMovementOurMonument  So many more women were involved than depicted here. We honor them all with gratitude for the steps they made for ours and future generations.  #ThanksFable #ArtDog #RhodesianRidgebackBric's dog Fable checks out the strapping job
10/5/2019: The National Sculptors' Guild has loaded up NSG Fellow Jane DeDecker’s “The Arkansas Nineteenth Amendment Memorial” bronze sculpture with its custom designed granite and stainless-steel base and are headed to Little Rock Arkansas... Fable is supervising the load.

Stay tuned for pics of the installation.

The sculpture celebrates the 100th Anniversary of the Nineteenth Amendment, Granting Women the Right To Vote. Depicting notable activists Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Sojourner Truth, Harriet Stanton Blatch, Alice Paul, and Ida B Wells.

Jane customized the composition for the Arkansas placement, by including additional historic figures; two of the suffragettes who helped lead the movement in Arkansas. Josephine Miller Brown and Julia Burnell Babcock aka Bernie Babcock

In 1919, Arkansas became the 12th state to approve the 19th Amendment.
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The Arkansas 19th Amendment Memorial will be dedicated October 10th at 11am in the Women’s Suffrage Centennial Plaza at Little Rock's  Riverfront Park
​

This 5-ft version (minus the two extra figures) is the Maquette "Stand" for DeDecker's Every Word We Utter 20+ft Monument proposed for placement in DC with bills currently being passed through the various points of legislature. 
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So many more phenomenal women were involved in this movement than depicted here. We honor them all with gratitude for the steps they made for ours and future generations.
#SusanBAnthony #ElizabethCadyStanton #SojournerTruth #HarrietStantonBlatch #AlicePaul #IdaBWells #NotableWomen #WomensRights #Vote #Historic #BraveWomen #FigurativeArt #SuffrageMovement #TheirMovementOurMonument 

The #NationalSculptorsGuild has loaded up NSG Fellow #JaneDeDecker’s “Every Word We Utter” #bronze #sculpture with a custom designed #Granite and #StainlessSteel base and are headed to #LittleRock #Arkansas #Fable is supervising the load.  The sculpture celebrates the 100th Anniversary of the #NineteenthAmendment, Granting Women the #RightToVote  Jane customized the composition for this placement, by including additional historic figures; two of the #suffragettes who helped lead the #movement in Arkansas. #JosephineMillerBrown #JuliaBurnellBabcock aka #BernieBabcock  In 1919, Arkansas became the 12th state to approve the 19th Amendment.  #EveryWordWeUtter will be #dedicated October 10th at 11am in the Women’s Suffrage Centennial Plaza at #RiverfrontPark  This 5-ft version (minus the two extra figures) is the #Maquette for the @everywordweutter 20-ft #Monument proposed for placement in DC with bills currently being passed through the various points of #legislature.  #BePartOfTheCircle learn more... http://www.jk-designs-inc.com/project-f…/every-word-we-utter  #SusanBAnthony #ElizabethCadyStanton #SojournerTruth #HarrietStantonBlatch #AlicePaul #IdaBWells #NotableWomen #WomensRights #Vote #Historic #BraveWomen #FigurativeArt #SuffrageMovement #TheirMovementOurMonument  So many more women were involved than depicted here. We honor them all with gratitude for the steps they made for ours and future generations.  #ThanksFable #ArtDog #RhodesianRidgeback
The #NationalSculptorsGuild has loaded up NSG Fellow #JaneDeDecker’s “Every Word We Utter” #bronze #sculpture with a custom designed #Granite and #StainlessSteel base and are headed to #LittleRock #Arkansas #Fable is supervising the load.  The sculpture celebrates the 100th Anniversary of the #NineteenthAmendment, Granting Women the #RightToVote  Jane customized the composition for this placement, by including additional historic figures; two of the #suffragettes who helped lead the #movement in Arkansas. #JosephineMillerBrown #JuliaBurnellBabcock aka #BernieBabcock  In 1919, Arkansas became the 12th state to approve the 19th Amendment.  #EveryWordWeUtter will be #dedicated October 10th at 11am in the Women’s Suffrage Centennial Plaza at #RiverfrontPark  This 5-ft version (minus the two extra figures) is the #Maquette for the @everywordweutter 20-ft #Monument proposed for placement in DC with bills currently being passed through the various points of #legislature.  #BePartOfTheCircle learn more... http://www.jk-designs-inc.com/project-f…/every-word-we-utter  #SusanBAnthony #ElizabethCadyStanton #SojournerTruth #HarrietStantonBlatch #AlicePaul #IdaBWells #NotableWomen #WomensRights #Vote #Historic #BraveWomen #FigurativeArt #SuffrageMovement #TheirMovementOurMonument  So many more women were involved than depicted here. We honor them all with gratitude for the steps they made for ours and future generations.  #ThanksFable #ArtDog #RhodesianRidgeback
The #NationalSculptorsGuild has loaded up NSG Fellow #JaneDeDecker’s “Every Word We Utter” #bronze #sculpture with a custom designed #Granite and #StainlessSteel base and are headed to #LittleRock #Arkansas #Fable is supervising the load.  The sculpture celebrates the 100th Anniversary of the #NineteenthAmendment, Granting Women the #RightToVote  Jane customized the composition for this placement, by including additional historic figures; two of the #suffragettes who helped lead the #movement in Arkansas. #JosephineMillerBrown #JuliaBurnellBabcock aka #BernieBabcock  In 1919, Arkansas became the 12th state to approve the 19th Amendment.  #EveryWordWeUtter will be #dedicated October 10th at 11am in the Women’s Suffrage Centennial Plaza at #RiverfrontPark  This 5-ft version (minus the two extra figures) is the #Maquette for the @everywordweutter 20-ft #Monument proposed for placement in DC with bills currently being passed through the various points of #legislature.  #BePartOfTheCircle learn more... http://www.jk-designs-inc.com/project-f…/every-word-we-utter  #SusanBAnthony #ElizabethCadyStanton #SojournerTruth #HarrietStantonBlatch #AlicePaul #IdaBWells #NotableWomen #WomensRights #Vote #Historic #BraveWomen #FigurativeArt #SuffrageMovement #TheirMovementOurMonument  So many more women were involved than depicted here. We honor them all with gratitude for the steps they made for ours and future generations.  #ThanksFable #ArtDog #RhodesianRidgeback
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Leaps and Bounds

8/26/2019

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This morning we installed multiple pieces by NSG Fellow Daniel Glanz at the new Riverdale Animal Shelter in Adams County, Colorado

“Leaps and Bounds” at the entry. And “Sweet Dreams” with “Grassland Trio” in the nearby calming garden.

We hope you’ll get a chance to enjoy these placements soon. For now the shelter recommends adopting online as construction finishes up, and as we all await a vaccine for in-person adoptions.

NSG Public Art Placements
​ #518 & 519


#PublicArt #NSG #DanielGlanz #NationalSculptorsGuild #LeapsAndBounds 
#SweetDreams #GrasslandTrio #RiverdaleAnimalShelter #AdoptDontShop
#AdamsCounty #JustInstalled #Bronze #StainlessSteel
#ArtistDriven #ClientMinded
This morning we installed multiple pieces by NSG Fellow Daniel Glanz at the new Riverdale Animal Shelter in Adams County, Colorado  “Leaps and Bounds” at the entry. And “Sweet Dreams” with “Grassland Trio” in the nearby calming garden.  We hope you’ll get a chance to enjoy these placements soon. For now the shelter recommends adopting online as construction finishes up, and as we all await a vaccine for in-person adoptions.  NSG Public Art Placements ​ #518 & 519  #PublicArt #NSG #DanielGlanz #NationalSculptorsGuild #LeapsAndBounds  #SweetDreams #GrasslandTrio #RiverdaleAnimalShelter #AdoptDontShop #AdamsCounty #JustInstalled #Bronze #StainlessSteel #ArtistDriven #ClientMinded
Leaps and Bounds, Daniel Glanz, NSG
This morning we installed multiple pieces by NSG Fellow Daniel Glanz at the new Riverdale Animal Shelter in Adams County, Colorado  “Leaps and Bounds” at the entry. And “Sweet Dreams” with “Grassland Trio” in the nearby calming garden.  NSG Public Art Placements ​ #518 & 519       #PublicArt #NSG #DanielGlanz #NationalSculptorsGuild #LeapsAndBounds #SweetDreams #GrasslandTrio #RiverdaleAnimalShelter #AdoptDontShop #AdamsCounty #JustInstalled #Bronze #StainlessSteel #ArtistDriven #ClientMinded
Sweet Dreams, Daniel Glanz, NSG
This morning we installed multiple pieces by NSG Fellow Daniel Glanz at the new Riverdale Animal Shelter in Adams County, Colorado  “Leaps and Bounds” at the entry. And “Sweet Dreams” with “Grassland Trio” in the nearby calming garden.  NSG Public Art Placements ​ #518 & 519       #PublicArt #NSG #DanielGlanz #NationalSculptorsGuild #LeapsAndBounds #SweetDreams #GrasslandTrio #RiverdaleAnimalShelter #AdoptDontShop #AdamsCounty #JustInstalled #Bronze #StainlessSteel #ArtistDriven #ClientMinded
Grassland Trio, Daniel Glanz, NSG
Leaps and Bounds, Daniel Glanz, NSG
This morning we installed multiple pieces by NSG Fellow Daniel Glanz at the new Riverdale Animal Shelter in Adams County, Colorado

“Leaps and Bounds” at the entry. And “Sweet Dreams” with “Grassland Trio” in the nearby calming garden.

We hope you’ll get a chance to enjoy these placements soon. For now the shelter recommends adopting online as construction finishes up, and as we all await a vaccine for in-person adoptions.

NSG Public Art Placements
​ #518 & 519

#PublicArt #NSG #DanielGlanz #NationalSculptorsGuild #LeapsAndBounds 
#SweetDreams #GrasslandTrio #RiverdaleAnimalShelter #AdoptDontShop
#AdamsCounty #JustInstalled #Bronze #StainlessSteel
#ArtistDriven #ClientMinded
This morning we installed multiple pieces by NSG Fellow Daniel Glanz at the new Riverdale Animal Shelter in Adams County, Colorado

“Leaps and Bounds” at the entry. And “Sweet Dreams” with “Grassland Trio” in the nearby calming garden.

We hope you’ll get a chance to enjoy these placements soon. For now the shelter recommends adopting online as construction finishes up, and as we all await a vaccine for in-person adoptions.

NSG Public Art Placements
​ #518 & 519

#PublicArt #NSG #DanielGlanz #NationalSculptorsGuild #LeapsAndBounds 
#SweetDreams #GrasslandTrio #RiverdaleAnimalShelter #AdoptDontShop
#AdamsCounty #JustInstalled #Bronze #StainlessSteel
#ArtistDriven #ClientMinded
This morning we installed multiple pieces by NSG Fellow Daniel Glanz at the new Riverdale Animal Shelter in Adams County, Colorado

“Leaps and Bounds” at the entry. And “Sweet Dreams” with “Grassland Trio” in the nearby calming garden.

We hope you’ll get a chance to enjoy these placements soon. For now the shelter recommends adopting online as construction finishes up, and as we all await a vaccine for in-person adoptions.

NSG Public Art Placements
​ #518 & 519

#PublicArt #NSG #DanielGlanz #NationalSculptorsGuild #LeapsAndBounds 
#SweetDreams #GrasslandTrio #RiverdaleAnimalShelter #AdoptDontShop
#AdamsCounty #JustInstalled #Bronze #StainlessSteel
#ArtistDriven #ClientMinded
This morning we installed multiple pieces by NSG Fellow Daniel Glanz at the new Riverdale Animal Shelter in Adams County, Colorado

“Leaps and Bounds” at the entry. And “Sweet Dreams” with “Grassland Trio” in the nearby calming garden.

We hope you’ll get a chance to enjoy these placements soon. For now the shelter recommends adopting online as construction finishes up, and as we all await a vaccine for in-person adoptions.

NSG Public Art Placements
​ #518 & 519

#PublicArt #NSG #DanielGlanz #NationalSculptorsGuild #LeapsAndBounds 
#SweetDreams #GrasslandTrio #RiverdaleAnimalShelter #AdoptDontShop
#AdamsCounty #JustInstalled #Bronze #StainlessSteel
#ArtistDriven #ClientMinded
This morning we installed multiple pieces by NSG Fellow Daniel Glanz at the new Riverdale Animal Shelter in Adams County, Colorado

“Leaps and Bounds” at the entry. And “Sweet Dreams” with “Grassland Trio” in the nearby calming garden.

We hope you’ll get a chance to enjoy these placements soon. For now the shelter recommends adopting online as construction finishes up, and as we all await a vaccine for in-person adoptions.

NSG Public Art Placements
​ #518 & 519

#PublicArt #NSG #DanielGlanz #NationalSculptorsGuild #LeapsAndBounds 
#SweetDreams #GrasslandTrio #RiverdaleAnimalShelter #AdoptDontShop
#AdamsCounty #JustInstalled #Bronze #StainlessSteel
#ArtistDriven #ClientMinded

11/3/2019: The last several months have been filled with sculpting and casting for this project. #process.

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6/20/2019:
The Adam's County Arts Committee has approved our proposal for the second area for art at the new Riverdale Animal Shelter. Two sculptures by 
​Daniel Glanz and the National Sculptors' Guild will be placed in the calming garden.

​​In this quieter placement we have a mouse curled up next to a sleeping cat in this unlikely pairing as they take a break from the ‘race’. The bronze is placed on a large sandstone natural bench, inviting visitors to sit next to Sweet Dreams for a moment of respite.
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Finally, Grassland Trio again combines stainless steel with bronze, depicting a rabbit, lizard and bird united by tall grasses representing the natural beauty of the area, and a few of the other (maybe lesser known) pets that the shelter assists.

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Daniel Glanz and the National Sculptors' Guild are happy to announce our design for Adams County's new Riverdale Animal Shelter was accepted and will be realized in the coming year. We will post updates here as the sculpture evolves.  Energetic and enthusiastically welcoming, this piece creates an immediate connection for the public with the shelter; becoming an iconic entrance piece for the Riverdale Animal Shelter.  A dog leaps in the air to catch a frisbee. Across the entry one sees the young child that threw the frisbee. In-between, a cat sitting on the provided bench has it’s paw up in a futile attempt to intercept. The dog and cat will include sculpted details specific to Riverdale, including the names “River” and “Dale” inscribed on collars – reinforcing proper care of pets. The frisbee may include the Riverdale logo.   The sculptures will be cast in bronze and scaled at life-size, the frisbee and abstract element that the dog attaches to will be fabricated stainless steel. Patina on the bronze will be warm-browns. The breeds of the cat and dog will be nondescript for universal appeal. The child will be sculpted gender neutral and racially ambiguous for optimum inclusiveness of all visitors to the Riverdale Animal Shelter.  Utilizing the existing bench for the cat invites visitors to sit next to the sculpture and be part of the composition. The artwork provides multiple photo opportunities to capture happy adoption moments.  The term 'Leaps and Bounds' is used to emphasize that someone or something is improving or increasing quickly and greatly... this absolutely rings true for the animals that are sheltered and adopted here. The sculpture demonstrates the health and vitality that comes from our connection with our pets. It also sets the tone for visitors to the shelter; as one enters the facility; they know this to be a place where animals thrive.Leaps & Bounds design for the Adams County Riverdale Animal Shelter
2/8/2019:
​Daniel Glanz and the National Sculptors' Guild are happy to announce our design for Adams County's new Riverdale Animal Shelter was accepted and will be realized in the coming year. We will post updates here as the sculpture evolves.

Energetic and enthusiastically welcoming, this piece creates an immediate connection for the public with the shelter; becoming an iconic entrance piece for the Riverdale Animal Shelter.

A dog leaps in the air to catch a frisbee. Across the entry one sees the young child that threw the frisbee. In-between, a cat sitting on the provided bench has it’s paw up in a futile attempt to intercept. The dog and cat will include sculpted details specific to Riverdale, including the names “River” and “Dale” inscribed on collars – reinforcing proper care of pets. The frisbee may include the Riverdale logo. 

The sculptures will be cast in bronze and scaled at life-size, the frisbee and abstract element that the dog attaches to will be fabricated stainless steel. Patina on the bronze will be warm-browns. The breeds of the cat and dog will be nondescript for universal appeal. The child will be sculpted gender neutral and racially ambiguous for optimum inclusiveness of all visitors to the Riverdale Animal Shelter.

Utilizing the existing bench for the cat invites visitors to sit next to the sculpture and be part of the composition. The artwork provides multiple photo opportunities to capture happy adoption moments.

The term 'Leaps and Bounds' is used to emphasize that someone or something is improving or increasing quickly and greatly... this absolutely rings true for the animals that are sheltered and adopted here. The sculpture demonstrates the health and vitality that comes from our connection with our pets. It also sets the tone for visitors to the shelter; as one enters the facility; they know this to be a place where animals thrive.


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Reaching Our Goal

11/20/2018

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Update 12/6/2018: The Legacy Project is our 500th Public Art Placement!
More elements and finish work has been going in since placing the sculpture. We anticipate a great celebration once the plaza of The Foundry opens to the public.
The Legacy Project is our 500th Public Art Placement!
. 
More elements and finish work has been going in since placing the sculpture. We anticipate a great celebration once the plaza of The Foundry opens to the public.
.
​“Reaching Our Goal" by Denny Haskew and the National Sculptors' Guild is the bronze element of The Rotary Club of Thompson Valley's Legacy Project at the Foundry. ​
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We are so excited to be celebrating this moment in Loveland, Colorado where we've been headquartered since 1992. We have donated our portion of the project back to the placement to give back to the community that has supported us through the years.
.
#FullCircle #ReachingOurGoal
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http://www.jk-designs-inc.com/project-feed/reaching-our-goal
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We are happy to share this pivotal moment with fellow Lovelanders:
Denny Haskew - NSG Charter Member
The Rotary Club of Thompson Valley
The Foundry - Downtown Loveland's newest development
Art Castings of Colorado - Foundry, casting art since 1972
And all the other talented artists and subcontractors who make our creations come to life for the public to enjoy.
.
#PublicArt #LovelandColorado #DennyHaskew #ReachingOurGoal #Bronze #RotaryClub #ThompsonValley #Legacy #Brinkman #TheFoundry #ArtCastingsOfColorado #FineArt #NSG #NationalSculptorsGuild #ILiveLoveland #LovelandArt #ConnectingPeopleWithArt #Sculpture @ The Foundry
The Legacy Project is our 500th Public Art Placement!
. 
More elements and finish work has been going in since placing the sculpture. We anticipate a great celebration once the plaza of The Foundry opens to the public.
.
​“Reaching Our Goal" by Denny Haskew and the National Sculptors' Guild is the bronze element of The Rotary Club of Thompson Valley's Legacy Project at the Foundry. ​
.
We are so excited to be celebrating this moment in Loveland, Colorado where we've been headquartered since 1992. We have donated our portion of the project back to the placement to give back to the community that has supported us through the years.
.
#FullCircle #ReachingOurGoal
.
http://www.jk-designs-inc.com/project-feed/reaching-our-goal
.
We are happy to share this pivotal moment with fellow Lovelanders:
Denny Haskew - NSG Charter Member
The Rotary Club of Thompson Valley
The Foundry - Downtown Loveland's newest development
Art Castings of Colorado - Foundry, casting art since 1972
And all the other talented artists and subcontractors who make our creations come to life for the public to enjoy.
.
#PublicArt #LovelandColorado #DennyHaskew #ReachingOurGoal #Bronze #RotaryClub #ThompsonValley #Legacy #Brinkman #TheFoundry #ArtCastingsOfColorado #FineArt #NSG #NationalSculptorsGuild #ILiveLoveland #LovelandArt #ConnectingPeopleWithArt #Sculpture @ The Foundry
The Legacy Project is our 500th Public Art Placement!
. 
More elements and finish work has been going in since placing the sculpture. We anticipate a great celebration once the plaza of The Foundry opens to the public.
.
​“Reaching Our Goal" by Denny Haskew and the National Sculptors' Guild is the bronze element of The Rotary Club of Thompson Valley's Legacy Project at the Foundry. ​
.
We are so excited to be celebrating this moment in Loveland, Colorado where we've been headquartered since 1992. We have donated our portion of the project back to the placement to give back to the community that has supported us through the years.
.
#FullCircle #ReachingOurGoal
.
http://www.jk-designs-inc.com/project-feed/reaching-our-goal
.
We are happy to share this pivotal moment with fellow Lovelanders:
Denny Haskew - NSG Charter Member
The Rotary Club of Thompson Valley
The Foundry - Downtown Loveland's newest development
Art Castings of Colorado - Foundry, casting art since 1972
And all the other talented artists and subcontractors who make our creations come to life for the public to enjoy.
.
#PublicArt #LovelandColorado #DennyHaskew #ReachingOurGoal #Bronze #RotaryClub #ThompsonValley #Legacy #Brinkman #TheFoundry #ArtCastingsOfColorado #FineArt #NSG #NationalSculptorsGuild #ILiveLoveland #LovelandArt #ConnectingPeopleWithArt #Sculpture @ The Foundry
The Legacy Project is our 500th Public Art Placement!
. 
More elements and finish work has been going in since placing the sculpture. We anticipate a great celebration once the plaza of The Foundry opens to the public.
.
​“Reaching Our Goal" by Denny Haskew and the National Sculptors' Guild is the bronze element of The Rotary Club of Thompson Valley's Legacy Project at the Foundry. ​
.
We are so excited to be celebrating this moment in Loveland, Colorado where we've been headquartered since 1992. We have donated our portion of the project back to the placement to give back to the community that has supported us through the years.
.
#FullCircle #ReachingOurGoal
.
http://www.jk-designs-inc.com/project-feed/reaching-our-goal
.
We are happy to share this pivotal moment with fellow Lovelanders:
Denny Haskew - NSG Charter Member
The Rotary Club of Thompson Valley
The Foundry - Downtown Loveland's newest development
Art Castings of Colorado - Foundry, casting art since 1972
And all the other talented artists and subcontractors who make our creations come to life for the public to enjoy.
.
#PublicArt #LovelandColorado #DennyHaskew #ReachingOurGoal #Bronze #RotaryClub #ThompsonValley #Legacy #Brinkman #TheFoundry #ArtCastingsOfColorado #FineArt #NSG #NationalSculptorsGuild #ILiveLoveland #LovelandArt #ConnectingPeopleWithArt #Sculpture @ The Foundry

Update 11/20/2018: We were downtown completing the installation this afternoon.   ​The bronze is in! A view of "Reaching Our Goal" from one of the narrative stones.
Update 11/20/2018: We were downtown completing the installation this afternoon.

​The bronze is in! "Reaching Our Goal" by 
Denny Haskew and the National Sculptors' Guild is the final element to go in of The Rotary Club of Thompson Valley's Legacy Project at The Foundry 
​​

The Legacy Project is the National Sculptors’ Guild’s 500th Public Art Placement!

We are so excited to be celebrating this moment in Loveland, Colorado where we've been headquartered since 1992.

​We have donated our portion of the project back to the placement to give back to the communit
y that has supported us through the years.

 #FullCircle #ReachingOurGoal



Update 11/20/2018: We were downtown completing the installation this afternoon.

​The bronze is in! "Reaching Our Goal" by Denny Haskew and the National Sculptors' Guild is the final element to go in of The Rotary Club of Thompson Valley's Legacy Project at The Foundry 
​​
The Legacy Project is the National Sculptors’ Guild’s 500th Public Art Placement!

We are so excited to be celebrating this moment in Loveland, Colorado where we've been headquartered since 1992.

​We have donated our portion of the project back to the placement to give back to the community that has supported us through the years.

 #FullCircle #ReachingOurGoal
Update 11/20/2018: We were downtown completing the installation this afternoon.

​The bronze is in! "Reaching Our Goal" by Denny Haskew and the National Sculptors' Guild is the final element to go in of The Rotary Club of Thompson Valley's Legacy Project at The Foundry 
​​
The Legacy Project is the National Sculptors’ Guild’s 500th Public Art Placement!

We are so excited to be celebrating this moment in Loveland, Colorado where we've been headquartered since 1992.

​We have donated our portion of the project back to the placement to give back to the community that has supported us through the years.

 #FullCircle #ReachingOurGoal
Update 11/20/2018: We were downtown completing the installation this afternoon.

​The bronze is in! "Reaching Our Goal" by Denny Haskew and the National Sculptors' Guild is the final element to go in of The Rotary Club of Thompson Valley's Legacy Project at The Foundry 
​​
The Legacy Project is the National Sculptors’ Guild’s 500th Public Art Placement!

We are so excited to be celebrating this moment in Loveland, Colorado where we've been headquartered since 1992.

​We have donated our portion of the project back to the placement to give back to the community that has supported us through the years.

 #FullCircle #ReachingOurGoal
Update 11/20/2018: We were downtown completing the installation this afternoon.

​The bronze is in! "Reaching Our Goal" by Denny Haskew and the National Sculptors' Guild is the final element to go in of The Rotary Club of Thompson Valley's Legacy Project at The Foundry 
​​
The Legacy Project is the National Sculptors’ Guild’s 500th Public Art Placement!

We are so excited to be celebrating this moment in Loveland, Colorado where we've been headquartered since 1992.

​We have donated our portion of the project back to the placement to give back to the community that has supported us through the years.

 #FullCircle #ReachingOurGoal
Update 11/20/2018: We were downtown completing the installation this afternoon.

​The bronze is in! "Reaching Our Goal" by Denny Haskew and the National Sculptors' Guild is the final element to go in of The Rotary Club of Thompson Valley's Legacy Project at The Foundry 
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The Legacy Project is the National Sculptors’ Guild’s 500th Public Art Placement!

We are so excited to be celebrating this moment in Loveland, Colorado where we've been headquartered since 1992.

​We have donated our portion of the project back to the placement to give back to the community that has supported us through the years.

 #FullCircle #ReachingOurGoal
Update 11/20/2018: We were downtown completing the installation this afternoon.

​The bronze is in! "Reaching Our Goal" by Denny Haskew and the National Sculptors' Guild is the final element to go in of The Rotary Club of Thompson Valley's Legacy Project at The Foundry 
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The Legacy Project is the National Sculptors’ Guild’s 500th Public Art Placement!

We are so excited to be celebrating this moment in Loveland, Colorado where we've been headquartered since 1992.

​We have donated our portion of the project back to the placement to give back to the community that has supported us through the years.

 #FullCircle #ReachingOurGoal

Update 11/16/2018: Today was a huge step in the installation of The Legacy Project. Over 68,000 lbs of Dakota sandstone was craned into the site and set by Denny Haskew and the National Sculptors' Guild. Next week the final stone and bronze element will be placed.  The Rotary Club of Thompson Valley's Denny Haskew and the National Sculptors' Guild crew align and level 2 of the monolithic stones for The Legacy Project
Update 11/16/2018: Today was a huge step in the installation of The Legacy Project. Over 68,000 lbs of Dakota sandstone was craned into the site and set by Denny Haskew and the National Sculptors' Guild. Next week the final stone and bronze element will be placed.

The Rotary Club of Thompson Valley's "Legacy Project" will activate the plaza of The Foundry, a new development that is transforming Loveland's historic downtown. The installation includes "Reaching Our Goal" bronze sculpture by National Sculptors' Guild Charter Member Denny Haskew

Update 11/16/2018: Today was a huge step in the installation of The Legacy Project. Over 68,000 lbs of Dakota sandstone was craned into the site and set by Denny Haskew and the National Sculptors' Guild. Next week the final stone and bronze element will be placed.

The Rotary Club of Thompson Valley's "Legacy Project" will activate the plaza of The Foundry, a new development that is transforming Loveland's historic downtown. The installation includes "Reaching Our Goal" bronze sculpture by National Sculptors' Guild Charter Member Denny Haskew
Update 11/16/2018: Today was a huge step in the installation of The Legacy Project. Over 68,000 lbs of Dakota sandstone was craned into the site and set by Denny Haskew and the National Sculptors' Guild. Next week the final stone and bronze element will be placed.

The Rotary Club of Thompson Valley's "Legacy Project" will activate the plaza of The Foundry, a new development that is transforming Loveland's historic downtown. The installation includes "Reaching Our Goal" bronze sculpture by National Sculptors' Guild Charter Member Denny Haskew
Update 11/16/2018: Today was a huge step in the installation of The Legacy Project. Over 68,000 lbs of Dakota sandstone was craned into the site and set by Denny Haskew and the National Sculptors' Guild. Next week the final stone and bronze element will be placed.

The Rotary Club of Thompson Valley's "Legacy Project" will activate the plaza of The Foundry, a new development that is transforming Loveland's historic downtown. The installation includes "Reaching Our Goal" bronze sculpture by National Sculptors' Guild Charter Member Denny Haskew
Update 11/16/2018: Today was a huge step in the installation of The Legacy Project. Over 68,000 lbs of Dakota sandstone was craned into the site and set by Denny Haskew and the National Sculptors' Guild. Next week the final stone and bronze element will be placed.

The Rotary Club of Thompson Valley's "Legacy Project" will activate the plaza of The Foundry, a new development that is transforming Loveland's historic downtown. The installation includes "Reaching Our Goal" bronze sculpture by National Sculptors' Guild Charter Member Denny Haskew

Update 11/14/2018: Our 500th Public Art Placement is going in this week! Stay tuned to our social media posts for updates. We're so excited that we're celebrating this moment in Loveland, CO where we've been headquartered since 1992. #FullCircle  Pictured to the left is the top stone being drilled at Art Castings of Colorado where the bronze was cast. The bronze is cast and ready for patina.   The other stone monoliths are being loaded to deliver to the site. The installation will take a couple of days of craning in 68 tons of stone. The bronze is scheduled to go in next Tuesday to finish it off.  ​​#ReachingOurGoalTony Workman of Art Castings of Colorado drilling the stone.
Update 11/14/2018: Our 500th Public Art Placement is going in this week! Stay tuned to our social media posts for updates. We're so excited that we're celebrating this moment in Loveland, CO where we've been headquartered since 1992. #FullCircle

Pictured to the left is the top stone being drilled at Art Castings of Colorado where the bronze was cast. The bronze is cast and ready for patina. 

The other stone monoliths are being loaded to deliver to the site. The installation will take a couple of days of craning in 34 tons of stone. The bronze is scheduled to go in next Tuesday to finish it off.  ​​#ReachingOurGoal


Update 10/15/2018: The metal has been poured, time to put the pieces back together.   Pictured is artist Denny Haskew at Art Castings of Colorado where the bronze is being cast.  ​#ReachingOurGoalDenny Haskew at Art Castings of Colorado
Update 10/15/2018: The metal has been poured, time to put the pieces back together. 

Pictured is artist Denny Haskew at Art Castings of Colorado where the bronze is being cast.

​#ReachingOurGoal

Update 10/15/2018: The metal has been poured, time to put the pieces back together.   Pictured is artist Denny Haskew at Art Castings of Colorado where the bronze is being cast.  ​#ReachingOurGoal

Update 8/23/18: Appropriately so, the National Sculptors' Guild anticipates this placement, which we are contributing our share to, to be our 500th public art monumental placement. What better place for such a milestone than in our backyard.  We are happy to share this pivotal moment with Lovelanders: Denny Haskew - NSG Charter Member The Rotary Club of Thompson Valley ​The Foundry - downtown Loveland's newest development Art Castings of Colorado - Foundry, since 1972 And all the other talented artists and subcontractors who make our creations come to life for the public to enjoy. ​#ReachingOurGoalNSG's 500th Public Art Placement
Update 8/23/18: Appropriately so, the National Sculptors' Guild anticipates this placement, which we are contributing our share to, to be our 500th public art monumental placement. What better place for such a milestone than in our backyard.

We are happy to share this pivotal moment with Lovelanders:
Denny Haskew - NSG Charter Member
The Rotary Club of Thompson Valley
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The Foundry - downtown Loveland's newest development
Art Castings of Colorado - Foundry, since 1972
And all the other talented artists and subcontractors who make our creations come to life for the public to enjoy.
​#ReachingOurGoal


Update 8/20/18: We're working on some of the details that will be part of the overall placement. Look for the Rotary wheel to be incorporated throughout The Legacy plaza. Some will highlight the contributors that are making this placement possible. Thanks Rotary Club of Thompson Valley!
Rotary International Wheel
Update 8/20/18: We're working on some of the smaller details that will be part of the overall placement. Look for the Rotary wheel to be incorporated throughout The Legacy plaza. Some will highlight the contributors that are making this art placement possible. Thanks Rotary Club of Thompson Valley!
Update 8/20/18: We're working on some of the details that will be part of the overall placement. Look for the Rotary wheel to be incorporated throughout The Legacy plaza. Some will highlight the contributors that are making this placement possible. Thanks Rotary Club of Thompson Valley!
Stainless Steel Rotary Wheel

Update 6/5/18: It may not look like much yet, but we have over 60 tons of stone going into this art placement. Many of the sandstone monoliths will be etched with information about the successes of the Rotary Club of Thompson Valley.  This image shows laying out templates in preparation of sandblasting the narrative into one of the stones. Template on second stone
Update 6/5/18: It may not look like much yet, but we have over 60,000 pounds of stone going into this art placement. Many of the sandstone monoliths will be etched with information about the successes of the Rotary Club of Thompson Valley.

This image shows laying out templates in preparation of sandblasting the narrative into one of the stones. 


5/15/2018: Columbine Gallery and the National Sculptors' Guild are pleased to team up with the Rotary Club of Thompson Valley on their
5/15/2018: Columbine Gallery and the National Sculptors' Guild are pleased to team up with the Rotary Club of Thompson Valley on their
5/15/2018: Columbine Gallery and the National Sculptors' Guild are pleased to team up with the Rotary Club of Thompson Valley on their "Legacy Project" in Loveland, Colorado. 

The Legacy Project celebrates the 30th Anniversary (2019) of the Rotary Club of Thompson Valley. The larger-than-life bronze sculpture depicts a woman helping a teenage boy surmount a stone precipice tying into the Rotary motto, "Service Above Self". Part of this service has been the club's support of Polio Plus, a major contributor to the eradication of Polio world-wide.

"Reaching Our Goal" by NSG Fellow Denny Haskew will be placed in the plaza of The Foundry, a new development that is transforming Loveland's historic downtown, set to open Fall 2018. The art placement will coincide with the opening.

The National Sculptors' Guild designed additional stone elements to activate the plaza and provide area's of recognition to donors and the club's efforts. 

We have contributed $50,000 plus design work to the project, our way of giving back to community for all the support we've received over the past 26 years. 

Haskew is a renowned figurative artist and a Charter Member of the National Sculptors' Guild. His work is in numerous prestigious collections including the Smithsonian Institution, DC; the Gilcrease Museum, OK; and the Boulder and Colorado Springs campuses of the University of Colorado.

​Denny Haskew currently resides in Loveland, Colorado where he is actively engaged in the art industry as a sculptor. He received his degree from the University of Utah, then served two years in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. 

Having spent numerous years as a guide and ski instructor, Denny has learned to love the rivers and mountains of the western states of Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Oregon, and Utah.  After moving to Loveland, a hub of successful working sculptors, he wasted no time in getting monumental sculpture experience through working with renowned sculptors including Fritz White and Kent Ullberg.  Since 1987, Denny has created and placed dozens of monumental compositions; spanning the spectrum of the figurative genre.


The project budget is $180,000 of which 50% has been raised. Please help the Thompson Valley Rotary Foundation Reach their Goal. email for details.
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Columbine Gallery and the National Sculptors' Guild are pleased to team up with the Rotary Club of Thompson Valley on
Columbine Gallery and the National Sculptors' Guild are pleased to team up with the Rotary Club of Thompson Valley on "The Legacy Project" in Loveland, Colorado. 

The Legacy Project celebrates the 30th anniversary (2019) of the Rotary Club of Thompson Valley. The bronze sculpture depicts a woman helping a teenage boy surmount a stone precipice tying into the Rotary motto, "Service Above Self". Part of this service has been the club's support of Polio Plus, a major contributor to the eradication of Polio world-wide.

"Reaching our Goal" by NSG Fellow Denny Haskew will be placed in the plaza of The Foundry, a new development that is transforming Loveland's historic downtown, set to open Fall 2018. The art placement will coincide with the opening.

The National Sculptors' Guild designed additional stone elements to activate the plaza and provide area's of recognition to the club's efforts. 

We have contributed $50,000 to the project, our way of giving back to the support we've received from this community over the past 26 years. 

Haskew is a renowned figurative artist and a Charter Member of the National Sculptors' Guild. His work is in the numerous prestigious collections including the Smithsonian Institution, the Gilcrease Museum, OK and the Boulder and Colorado Springs campuses of the University of Colorado.

​Denny Haskew currently resides in Loveland, Colorado where he is actively engaged in the art industry as a sculptor. He received his degree from the University of Utah, then served two years in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. 

Having spent numerous years as a guide and ski instructor, Denny has learned to love the rivers and mountains of the western states of Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Oregon, and Utah.  After moving to Loveland, a hub of successful working sculptors, he wasted no time in getting monumental sculpture experience through working with renowned sculptors including Fritz White and Kent Ullberg.  Since 1987, Denny has created and placed dozens of monumental compositions; spanning the spectrum of the figurative genre.
Columbine Gallery and the National Sculptors' Guild are pleased to team up with the Rotary Club of Thompson Valley on "The Legacy Project" in Loveland, Colorado. 

The Legacy Project celebrates the 30th anniversary (2019) of the Rotary Club of Thompson Valley. The bronze sculpture depicts a woman helping a teenage boy surmount a stone precipice tying into the Rotary motto, "Service Above Self". Part of this service has been the club's support of Polio Plus, a major contributor to the eradication of Polio world-wide.

"Reaching our Goal" by NSG Fellow Denny Haskew will be placed in the plaza of The Foundry, a new development that is transforming Loveland's historic downtown, set to open Fall 2018. The art placement will coincide with the opening.

The National Sculptors' Guild designed additional stone elements to activate the plaza and provide area's of recognition to the club's efforts. 

We have contributed $50,000 to the project, our way of giving back to the support we've received from this community over the past 26 years. 

Haskew is a renowned figurative artist and a Charter Member of the National Sculptors' Guild. His work is in the numerous prestigious collections including the Smithsonian Institution, the Gilcrease Museum, OK and the Boulder and Colorado Springs campuses of the University of Colorado.

​Denny Haskew currently resides in Loveland, Colorado where he is actively engaged in the art industry as a sculptor. He received his degree from the University of Utah, then served two years in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. 

Having spent numerous years as a guide and ski instructor, Denny has learned to love the rivers and mountains of the western states of Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Oregon, and Utah.  After moving to Loveland, a hub of successful working sculptors, he wasted no time in getting monumental sculpture experience through working with renowned sculptors including Fritz White and Kent Ullberg.  Since 1987, Denny has created and placed dozens of monumental compositions; spanning the spectrum of the figurative genre.
Columbine Gallery and the National Sculptors' Guild are pleased to team up with the Rotary Club of Thompson Valley on "The Legacy Project" in Loveland, Colorado. 

The Legacy Project celebrates the 30th anniversary (2019) of the Rotary Club of Thompson Valley. The bronze sculpture depicts a woman helping a teenage boy surmount a stone precipice tying into the Rotary motto, "Service Above Self". Part of this service has been the club's support of Polio Plus, a major contributor to the eradication of Polio world-wide.

"Reaching our Goal" by NSG Fellow Denny Haskew will be placed in the plaza of The Foundry, a new development that is transforming Loveland's historic downtown, set to open Fall 2018. The art placement will coincide with the opening.

The National Sculptors' Guild designed additional stone elements to activate the plaza and provide area's of recognition to the club's efforts. 

We have contributed $50,000 to the project, our way of giving back to the support we've received from this community over the past 26 years. 

Haskew is a renowned figurative artist and a Charter Member of the National Sculptors' Guild. His work is in the numerous prestigious collections including the Smithsonian Institution, the Gilcrease Museum, OK and the Boulder and Colorado Springs campuses of the University of Colorado.

​Denny Haskew currently resides in Loveland, Colorado where he is actively engaged in the art industry as a sculptor. He received his degree from the University of Utah, then served two years in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. 

Having spent numerous years as a guide and ski instructor, Denny has learned to love the rivers and mountains of the western states of Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Oregon, and Utah.  After moving to Loveland, a hub of successful working sculptors, he wasted no time in getting monumental sculpture experience through working with renowned sculptors including Fritz White and Kent Ullberg.  Since 1987, Denny has created and placed dozens of monumental compositions; spanning the spectrum of the figurative genre.
Columbine Gallery and the National Sculptors' Guild are pleased to team up with the Rotary Club of Thompson Valley on "The Legacy Project" in Loveland, Colorado. 

The Legacy Project celebrates the 30th anniversary (2019) of the Rotary Club of Thompson Valley. The bronze sculpture depicts a woman helping a teenage boy surmount a stone precipice tying into the Rotary motto, "Service Above Self". Part of this service has been the club's support of Polio Plus, a major contributor to the eradication of Polio world-wide.

"Reaching our Goal" by NSG Fellow Denny Haskew will be placed in the plaza of The Foundry, a new development that is transforming Loveland's historic downtown, set to open Fall 2018. The art placement will coincide with the opening.

The National Sculptors' Guild designed additional stone elements to activate the plaza and provide area's of recognition to the club's efforts. 

We have contributed $50,000 to the project, our way of giving back to the support we've received from this community over the past 26 years. 

Haskew is a renowned figurative artist and a Charter Member of the National Sculptors' Guild. His work is in the numerous prestigious collections including the Smithsonian Institution, the Gilcrease Museum, OK and the Boulder and Colorado Springs campuses of the University of Colorado.

​Denny Haskew currently resides in Loveland, Colorado where he is actively engaged in the art industry as a sculptor. He received his degree from the University of Utah, then served two years in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. 

Having spent numerous years as a guide and ski instructor, Denny has learned to love the rivers and mountains of the western states of Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Oregon, and Utah.  After moving to Loveland, a hub of successful working sculptors, he wasted no time in getting monumental sculpture experience through working with renowned sculptors including Fritz White and Kent Ullberg.  Since 1987, Denny has created and placed dozens of monumental compositions; spanning the spectrum of the figurative genre.
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Southlake Shield

11/15/2018

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The City of Southlake's iconic shield is being created by NSG's Joe Norman. The clay was rushed off to the foundry so that a number of these shields will be ready for city buildings this Winter. The finished product will be cast Stainless Steel, and Joe's sculpted the shield in a couple sizes.   #ArtfulLogos
The City of Southlake's iconic shield is being created by NSG's Joe Norman. The clay was rushed off to the foundry so that a number of these shields will be ready for city buildings this Winter. The finished product will be cast Stainless Steel, and Joe's sculpted the shield in a couple sizes. 

#ArtfulLogos #MakeAStatement

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Revisiting Harriet Tubman

10/10/2018

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Here is a video we just ran across by a student digesting and discussing NSG Fellow Jane DeDecker’s Harriet Tubman sculpture that we placed in Little Rock in 2004, part of a series of sculptures that lead to the Clinton Presidential Center see more about our installation ​ Our sculpture placements continue to move and educate people. #PublicArt #FeedYourCreativeSpirit
Here is a video we just ran across by a student digesting and discussing NSG Fellow Jane DeDecker’s Harriet Tubman sculpture that we placed inLittle Rock in 2004, part of a series of sculptures that lead to the Clinton Presidential Center see more about our installation 
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Our sculpture placements continue to move and educate people. #PublicArt #FeedYourCreativeSpirit

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National Sculptors' Guild welcomes Joe Norman

9/28/2018

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The National Sculptors 'Guild is pleased to announce our newest Affiliate member, Joe Norman.   Joe graduated with a degree in Product Design from Stanford and worked with design consulting firms for a number of years before teaching middle school and customizing vintage motorcycles. For the past ten years he has been a full-time sculptor, focusing on handmade and site-specific works informed by the intersection of the natural and human-made environment.  Joe was the Artist-In-Residence at Great Basin National Park and frequently speaks on art and its role in social justice. His work is in permanent public and private collections across the United States. He currently maintains his studio at Artworks Loveland. We're excited by Joe's diverse exploration of material and imaginative approach to varied subject matter. From word play, to morphing silhouettes; magnified microcosms to figurative renderings from reclaimed bicycle parts, Joe fills the public space with a bit more wonder through sophisticated form. His work  makes interaction unavoidable and we're pleased to add him to our team.  Smaller works are also available for the home collector. You'll start seeing his sculpture at Columbine Gallery and in the National Sculptors' Guild sculpture garden by mid-October, and can start ordering online now.... click here to shopJoe Norman with his sculpture "Fear and Love"
The National Sculptors 'Guild is pleased to announce our newest Affiliate member, Joe Norman. 

Joe graduated with a degree in Product Design from Stanford and worked with design consulting firms for a number of years before teaching middle school and customizing vintage motorcycles. For the past ten years he has been a full-time sculptor, focusing on handmade and site-specific works informed by the intersection of the natural and human-made environment.

Joe was the Artist-In-Residence at Great Basin National Park and frequently speaks on art and its role in social justice. His work is in permanent public and private collections across the United States. He currently maintains his studio at Artworks Loveland.

One of Joe Norman's most recent installations,
One of Joe Norman's most recent installations, "Taft Bridge Wings" was commissioned by the city of Loveland featuring a set of 8 wing patterns of critical waterway bird and insect species of Northern Colorado.
Joe Norman's latest public art project is in-the-works for Golden, Colorado, Installation is slated for Spring 2019, on hwy 93 across from the North Table Mountain trail head. Shown here are the latest scale prototypes and engineering drawings for the sculptures. The composition depicts three running children or a red-tailed hawk in flight depending on the viewed angle. We're excited by Joe's diverse exploration of material and imaginative approach to varied subject matter. From word play, to morphing silhouettes; magnified microcosms to figurative renderings from reclaimed bicycle parts, Joe fills the public space with a bit more wonder through sophisticated form. His work  makes interaction unavoidable and we're pleased to add him to our team.  Smaller works are also available for the home collector. You'll start seeing his sculpture at Columbine Gallery and in the National Sculptors' Guild sculpture garden by mid-October, and can start ordering online now.... click here to shop
Joe Norman's latest public art project is in-the-works for Golden, Colorado, Installation is slated for Spring 2019, on hwy 93 across from the North Table Mountain trail head. Shown here are the latest scale prototypes and engineering drawings for the sculptures. The composition depicts three running children or a red-tailed hawk in flight depending on the viewed angle. 

Joe Norman's latest public art project is in-the-works for Golden, Colorado, Installation is slated for Spring 2019, on hwy 93 across from the North Table Mountain trail head. Shown here are the latest scale prototypes and engineering drawings for the sculptures. The composition depicts three running children or a red-tailed hawk in flight depending on the viewed angle.  We're excited by Joe's diverse exploration of material and imaginative approach to varied subject matter. From word play, to morphing silhouettes; magnified microcosms to figurative renderings from reclaimed bicycle parts, Joe fills the public space with a bit more wonder through sophisticated form. His work  makes interaction unavoidable and we're pleased to add him to our team.  Smaller works are also available for the home collector. You'll start seeing his sculpture at Columbine Gallery and in the National Sculptors' Guild sculpture garden by mid-October, and can start ordering online now.... click here to shop
Joe Norman's latest public art project is in-the-works for Golden, Colorado, Installation is slated for Spring 2019, on hwy 93 across from the North Table Mountain trail head. Shown here are the latest scale prototypes and engineering drawings for the sculptures. The composition depicts three running children or a red-tailed hawk in flight depending on the viewed angle.  We're excited by Joe's diverse exploration of material and imaginative approach to varied subject matter. From word play, to morphing silhouettes; magnified microcosms to figurative renderings from reclaimed bicycle parts, Joe fills the public space with a bit more wonder through sophisticated form. His work  makes interaction unavoidable and we're pleased to add him to our team.  Smaller works are also available for the home collector. You'll start seeing his sculpture at Columbine Gallery and in the National Sculptors' Guild sculpture garden by mid-October, and can start ordering online now.... click here to shop
We're excited by Joe Norman's diverse exploration of material and imaginative approach to varied subject matter. From word play, to morphing silhouettes; magnified microcosms to figurative renderings from reclaimed bicycle parts, Joe fills the public space with a bit more wonder through sophisticated form. His work  makes interaction unavoidable and we're pleased to add him to our team.

Smaller works are also available for the home collector. You'll start seeing Joe's sculpture at Columbine Gallery and in the National Sculptors' Guild sculpture garden by mid-October, and can start ordering online now.... click here to shop
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Darrell Davis elected Fellow

1/15/2018

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We are pleased to announce that the National Sculptors' Guild Fellows voted to Promote Associate Darrell Davis as an Elected Fellow.  The board of directors nominated Davis' promotion.  Darrell Davis' life-sized Lion Pride in progress
We are pleased to announce that the National Sculptors' Guild Fellows voted to Promote Associate Darrell Davis as an Elected Fellow.

The board of directors nominated Davis' promotion.  "We have found great success with Darrell including our latest contract with the Little Rock Zoo for a pride of lions cast in aluminum for the roundabout leading to the zoo to be completed in 2018. Darrell’s accolades continue to accumulate and we enjoy working with Darrell on large-scale projects. He supports and promotes other NSG members on a regular basis and we feel confident that he will continue to be an outstanding NSG representative." -Alyson Kinkade

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DeDecker Sculptures at Brighton Recreation Center

10/27/2006

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The National Sculptors' Guild has worked with the City of Brighton to place a number of bronze sculptures by Fellow Jane DeDecker at the entrance of the Recreation Center on 11th Avenue, Brighton, Colorado. The pieces each speak to discovery and play, depicting youth interacting with nature. ​ Jane states... “My work is a cumulative process made of my life experiences and my desire to sculpt the human form. Each piece tells a story of how it was created - every stroke supporting the narrative.”  Part of Jane’s artistic genius is her ability to select a moment to which all of us can relate on a personal level. These moments span all generations, depicting a universally recognized scene. This scene may speak of the love between parent and child, the freedom of a child’s imagination or the simple dignity of everyday tasks. Each is a timeless expression of the human experience, causing us to reflect and evaluate the importance of love, relationships and achievement. - John Kinkade, Executive Director of the National Sculptors' Guild  NSG Public Art Placements #213-216Galileo stares up into the sky...Wonder what he’s thinking.
The National Sculptors' Guild has worked with the City of Brighton to place a number of bronze sculptures by Fellow Jane DeDecker at the entrance of the Recreation Center on 11th Avenue, Brighton, Colorado. The pieces each speak to discovery and play, depicting youth actively interacting with nature.
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Jane states... “My work is a cumulative process made of my life experiences and my desire to sculpt the human form. Each piece tells a story of how it was created - every stroke supporting the narrative.”

Part of Jane’s artistic genius is her ability to select a moment to which all of us can relate on a personal level. These moments span all generations, depicting a universally recognized scene. This scene may speak of the love between parent and child, the freedom of a child’s imagination or the simple dignity of everyday tasks. Each is a timeless expression of the human experience, causing us to reflect and evaluate the importance of love, relationships and achievement. - John Kinkade, Executive Director of the National Sculptors' Guild

NSG Public Art Placement #213 Galileo, Lords of the Forest, Ears of Joy and Leaves of Grass

The National Sculptors' Guild has worked with the City of Brighton to place a number of bronze sculptures by Fellow Jane DeDecker at the entrance of the Recreation Center on 11th Avenue, Brighton, Colorado. The pieces each speak to discovery and play, depicting youth interacting with nature. ​ Jane states... “My work is a cumulative process made of my life experiences and my desire to sculpt the human form. Each piece tells a story of how it was created - every stroke supporting the narrative.”  Part of Jane’s artistic genius is her ability to select a moment to which all of us can relate on a personal level. These moments span all generations, depicting a universally recognized scene. This scene may speak of the love between parent and child, the freedom of a child’s imagination or the simple dignity of everyday tasks. Each is a timeless expression of the human experience, causing us to reflect and evaluate the importance of love, relationships and achievement. - John Kinkade, Executive Director of the National Sculptors' Guild  NSG Public Art Placements #213-216
"Lords of the Forest" As in many of Jane DeDecker’s pieces with children, a prop is used. In this case, it is a log! This sculpture speaks to activity and good health.
The National Sculptors' Guild has worked with the City of Brighton to place a number of bronze sculptures by Fellow Jane DeDecker at the entrance of the Recreation Center on 11th Avenue, Brighton, Colorado. The pieces each speak to discovery and play, depicting youth interacting with nature. ​ Jane states... “My work is a cumulative process made of my life experiences and my desire to sculpt the human form. Each piece tells a story of how it was created - every stroke supporting the narrative.”  Part of Jane’s artistic genius is her ability to select a moment to which all of us can relate on a personal level. These moments span all generations, depicting a universally recognized scene. This scene may speak of the love between parent and child, the freedom of a child’s imagination or the simple dignity of everyday tasks. Each is a timeless expression of the human experience, causing us to reflect and evaluate the importance of love, relationships and achievement. - John Kinkade, Executive Director of the National Sculptors' Guild  NSG Public Art Placements #213-216
Ears of Joy was named after a story about this boy and his dog. The story won a Pulitzer Prize.
The National Sculptors' Guild has worked with the City of Brighton to place a number of bronze sculptures by Fellow Jane DeDecker at the entrance of the Recreation Center on 11th Avenue, Brighton, Colorado. The pieces each speak to discovery and play, depicting youth interacting with nature. ​ Jane states... “My work is a cumulative process made of my life experiences and my desire to sculpt the human form. Each piece tells a story of how it was created - every stroke supporting the narrative.”  Part of Jane’s artistic genius is her ability to select a moment to which all of us can relate on a personal level. These moments span all generations, depicting a universally recognized scene. This scene may speak of the love between parent and child, the freedom of a child’s imagination or the simple dignity of everyday tasks. Each is a timeless expression of the human experience, causing us to reflect and evaluate the importance of love, relationships and achievement. - John Kinkade, Executive Director of the National Sculptors' Guild  NSG Public Art Placements #213-216
This is one of Jane’s newest sculptures. The clump of grass holds all kinds of secrets. There is a garter snake, a butterfly, worm, caterpillar, bug and more!
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Courage to Lead Brighton, CO

2/22/2002

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Courage to Lead by Denny Haskew and the National Sculptors' Guild was placed in front of Brighton, Colorado's City Hall.  This one and a quarter life-size image was introduced in May of 1993 and won the Western Regional Show, Cheyenne, WY, the People’s Choice Award at Hillside Sculpture Invitational, and the Sculpture Award at the Red Earth Invitational Art Show. The City of Brighton received the last available numbered piece in the edition of seven. In the creation of this work, Denny drew upon historical research after being told stories about the Society of the Sacred Arrow. This Society existed among many of the Plains Indian tribes. Among other tribes, the Crow, the Arapaho and the Cheyenne were known to perform the Sacred Arrow Ceremony. The night prior to a raiding party, war party or some equally important event, the tribe would gather around the pow wow circle with much chanting and singing. The members of the Society of the Sacred Arrow would rush out into the center of the ring and collectively shoot arrows straight into the sky. Then with a show of bravery and courage, they would stand still as the falling shafts came back to earth. Each member was unafraid because of his strong belief in his spiritual protection. Their courage and conviction showed that their cause was right and that God was with them. This was a great morale boost to the tribe members in attaining success on the next day’s venture. This display of courage by the members of the Sacred Arrow Society often placed them in the role as leaders of other warriors.It is placed upon Dakota Sandstone taken from the foothills.  The sandstone used was created 70 million years ago. Dakota Sandstone occasionally appears on the plains in jutting outcroppings and bluffs. Plain’s Native Americans used it for structural purposes in religious dwellings. The design team of NSG Fellow Haskew and JK Designs Principal Kinkade has stacked 20 tons of this stone to create the suggestion of such an outcropping. The vertical stone holds a bronze plaque of explanation and commemoration. Denny Haskew is a Charter Member of the National Sculptors' Guild and one of Loveland's best known artists with his sculptures installed throughout the United States including Alaska, California, Arizona, Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, Wyoming, South Dakota, New York, Michigan, Virginia, South Carolina, Illinois and Kentucky. For many years, Haskew maintains a Loveland home-based studio. ​ Haskew was born in Aurora and went to junior high and high school in Salt Lake City, Utah. He completed a bachelor's degree in business administration at the University of Utah. Haskew spent much of his early career as a ski instructor at Park City, Utah and was involved in developing ski touring trails in Idaho. He was also a white water river guide in the Grand Canyon. He did carpentry work and made furniture on the side.The talent and desire to become an artist goes back to Haskew's childhood when he carved decoys out of firewood for his father. He then tried his hand at carving shore birds.  His parents moved to Loveland, and Haskew became interested in meeting one of the local artists. His introduction to Fritz White changed his life, and he knew he wanted a career as an artist. He asked White how to get started, and White said, Courage to Lead at Brighton's City Hall
Courage to Lead by Denny Haskew and the National Sculptors' Guild was placed in front of Brighton, Colorado's City Hall.

This one and a quarter life-size bronze sculpture was introduced in May of 1993 and won the Western Regional Show, Cheyenne, WY, the People’s Choice Award at Hillside Sculpture Invitational, and the Sculpture Award at the Red Earth Invitational Art Show. In the creation of this artwork, Denny drew upon historical research after being told stories about the Society of the Sacred Arrow. This Society existed among many of the Plains Indian tribes. Among other tribes, the Crow, the Arapaho and the Cheyenne were known to perform the Sacred Arrow Ceremony. The night prior to a raiding party, war party or some equally important event, the tribe would gather around the pow wow circle with much chanting and singing. The members of the Society of the Sacred Arrow would rush out into the center of the ring and collectively shoot arrows straight into the sky. Then with a show of bravery and courage, they would stand still as the falling shafts came back to earth. Each member was unafraid because of his strong belief in his spiritual protection. Their courage and conviction showed that their cause was right and that God was with them. This was a great morale boost to the tribe members in attaining success on the next day’s venture. This display of courage by the members of the Sacred Arrow Society often placed them in the role as leaders of other warriors.It is placed upon Dakota Sandstone taken from the foothills.

The sandstone used was created 70 million years ago. Dakota Sandstone occasionally appears on the plains in jutting outcroppings and bluffs. Plain’s Native Americans used it for structural purposes in religious dwellings. The design team of NSG Fellow Haskew and JK Designs Principal Kinkade has stacked 20 tons of this stone to create the suggestion of such an outcropping. The vertical stone holds a bronze plaque of explanation and commemoration.

Courage to Lead by Denny Haskew and the National Sculptors' Guild was placed in front of Brighton, Colorado's City Hall.  This one and a quarter life-size image was introduced in May of 1993 and won the Western Regional Show, Cheyenne, WY, the People’s Choice Award at Hillside Sculpture Invitational, and the Sculpture Award at the Red Earth Invitational Art Show. The City of Brighton received the last available numbered piece in the edition of seven. In the creation of this work, Denny drew upon historical research after being told stories about the Society of the Sacred Arrow. This Society existed among many of the Plains Indian tribes. Among other tribes, the Crow, the Arapaho and the Cheyenne were known to perform the Sacred Arrow Ceremony. The night prior to a raiding party, war party or some equally important event, the tribe would gather around the pow wow circle with much chanting and singing. The members of the Society of the Sacred Arrow would rush out into the center of the ring and collectively shoot arrows straight into the sky. Then with a show of bravery and courage, they would stand still as the falling shafts came back to earth. Each member was unafraid because of his strong belief in his spiritual protection. Their courage and conviction showed that their cause was right and that God was with them. This was a great morale boost to the tribe members in attaining success on the next day’s venture. This display of courage by the members of the Sacred Arrow Society often placed them in the role as leaders of other warriors.It is placed upon Dakota Sandstone taken from the foothills.  The sandstone used was created 70 million years ago. Dakota Sandstone occasionally appears on the plains in jutting outcroppings and bluffs. Plain’s Native Americans used it for structural purposes in religious dwellings. The design team of NSG Fellow Haskew and JK Designs Principal Kinkade has stacked 20 tons of this stone to create the suggestion of such an outcropping. The vertical stone holds a bronze plaque of explanation and commemoration. Denny Haskew is a Charter Member of the National Sculptors' Guild and one of Loveland's best known artists with his sculptures installed throughout the United States including Alaska, California, Arizona, Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, Wyoming, South Dakota, New York, Michigan, Virginia, South Carolina, Illinois and Kentucky. For many years, Haskew maintains a Loveland home-based studio. ​ Haskew was born in Aurora and went to junior high and high school in Salt Lake City, Utah. He completed a bachelor's degree in business administration at the University of Utah. Haskew spent much of his early career as a ski instructor at Park City, Utah and was involved in developing ski touring trails in Idaho. He was also a white water river guide in the Grand Canyon. He did carpentry work and made furniture on the side.The talent and desire to become an artist goes back to Haskew's childhood when he carved decoys out of firewood for his father. He then tried his hand at carving shore birds.  His parents moved to Loveland, and Haskew became interested in meeting one of the local artists. His introduction to Fritz White changed his life, and he knew he wanted a career as an artist. He asked White how to get started, and White said,
Denny Haskew is a Charter Member of the National Sculptors' Guild and one of Loveland's best known artists with his sculptures installed throughout the United States including Alaska, California, Arizona, Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, Wyoming, South Dakota, New York, Michigan, Virginia, South Carolina, Illinois and Kentucky. For many years, Haskew maintains a Loveland home-based studio.
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Haskew was born in Aurora and went to junior high and high school in Salt Lake City, Utah. He completed a bachelor's degree in business administration at the University of Utah. Haskew spent much of his early career as a ski instructor at Park City, Utah and was involved in developing ski touring trails in Idaho. He was also a white water river guide in the Grand Canyon. He did carpentry work and made furniture on the side.The talent and desire to become an artist goes back to Haskew's childhood when he carved decoys out of firewood for his father. He then tried his hand at carving shore birds.

His parents moved to Loveland, and Haskew became interested in meeting one of the local artists. His introduction to Fritz White changed his life, and he knew he wanted a career as an artist. He asked White how to get started, and White said, "The old fashion way -- as an apprentice." Haskew quickly asked if he could become White's apprentice and to that, White responded, "I was afraid you would say that." White was a taskmaster often tearing apart what Haskew had started. However despite critical setbacks, Haskew sold his first piece while working for White. After a year, Haskew set up his own studio. With just four pieces, he was accepted into "Sculpture in the Park" held annually in the Benson Park Sculpture Garden.

“I begin with the human figure. Initially, I have no intention of creating an ‘Indian image’, but sometimes the statement comes out stronger that way. Sometimes the opposite is true. Recently, I started to sculpt a Native figure, but it became something else. We’re all human beings inside. We’re all a mixture and will continue to mix until it no longer matters what type of figure is used as long as it makes the strongest statement possible.” see more of Haskew's work here.

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