What would otherwise be an empty green space in front of a shopping center has instead become an imaginative symbol of a culture that connects the past to the present in Waimea on the island of Hawaiʻi (aka the Big Island). Located outside of the Parker Ranch Center, a large bronze statue of Ikua Purdy […]
On display in one of the concourses of the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport in Anchorage, Alaska, the Ted Stevens Statue allows visitors to engage with the legacy of one of the region’s most impactful politicians. Doing so has provided residents and visitors with a means of connection to this legacy in a way that […]
The William H. Seward Monument is a small but prominent feature in Seward, Alaska. Honoring the person who helped enable the modern community as well as the entire state, the piece highlights what it can mean for a monument to enables connection with individuals, for entire communities and across eras. “A Generation to Find Out” […]
Created in 2015, “Circle Hook” has been referred to as a “new landmark” for the city of Homer, Alaska. The sculpture is in the form of a Halibut hook, directly connecting to the culture and economy that defines the city of Homer “the halibut capital of the world.” However, that is just part of the […]
Running right alongside the Truckee River, the Rotary Sculpture Garden at Bicentennial Park is one of the most distinct features of downtown Reno, Nevada. Featuring sculptures and monuments from a variety of artists, the Sculpture Garden has provided an identity to an area that would otherwise be empty, highlighting what kind of engagement can be […]
Created as a tribute to contributors of and for all genres of music, the Music City Walk of Fame has become one of the most notable attractions in Nashville, Tennessee. With Nashville being known as “Music City,” the landmark celebrates a legacy that permeates the region in a way that resonates with both residents and […]
Nashville marked 200 years of city government with the creation of Public Square. This urban oasis in front of the courthouse features a walking path, an observation deck, a big lawn for events and various markers that call out the history of the city, highlighting what it can mean to cultivate engagement in a space […]