City to host ribbon-cutting for new works on Augusta Sculpture Trail

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Town of Augusta and Higher Augusta Arts Council have introduced a ribbon-cutting celebration after a brand new group of sculptures was put in as a part of the Sculpture Path.

The celebration will probably be held on April 21 at 11 a.m. on the Eighth Road Riverwalk bulkhead.

4 sculptures from the primary Augusta Sculpture Path have been added to the town’s public artwork assortment and might be seen on the Path with the brand new sculptures, plus another new donated piece of artwork referred to as Tropical Desires, by Roger Finch.

The Augusta Sculpture Path is a walkable and promotable artwork path to draw native and regional guests to the downtown Augusta space, supporting Augusta’s financial and cultural prosperity.

The general public artistic endeavors are positioned at intervals that make for a enjoyable and straightforward out of doors strolling path.

Ten new sculptures have been chosen from submissions and the items will stay part of the Sculpture Path for 2 years. 4 of the sculptures from the preliminary Sculpture Path have been donated to the Metropolis’s Public Artwork Assortment and are included as a everlasting addition to the Path. Additionally included on the Path is a brand new sculpture donated by the household of native artist Roger Finch.

The brand new Augusta Sculpture Path digital strolling tour by Otocast is accessible for self-guided excursions. It may be accessed from any cellular gadget. .

The path options 15 sculptures by nationally famend artists on show in downtown Augusta from January 2023 till December 2024.

To search out out extra in regards to the sculpture path, head over to the web site.

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