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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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Shakopee Sculpture Commemorating Rev. Pond

10/30/2019

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Installed early this morning in Minnesota, “Rev. Pond” by NSG Charter member Denny Haskew for their new historic trail in Shakopee. ​ We are always honored to work with Shakopee, Minnesota. We've had the great fortune of placing important artwork with the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community since 2004. This sculpture is part of the city’s latest endeavor, a cultural corridor emphasizing shared history of Native people and early settlers. NSG Public Art Placement 529...  Thanks @high five erectors for the great crane work! Art Castings of Colorado for another beautiful bronze, and the City of Shakopee, Minnesota for the commissioned placement.  #NationalSculptorsGuild #NSG #DennyHaskew #ShakopeeMn #SculptureIsATeamSport #PublicArt #MinnesotaRiver #HistoricTrail #RevPond #Shakopee
Installed early this morning in Minnesota, “Rev. Pond” by NSG Charter member Denny Haskew for their new historic trail in Shakopee.
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We are always honored to work with Shakopee, Minnesota. We've had the great fortune of placing important artwork with the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community since 2004. This sculpture is part of the city’s latest endeavor, a cultural corridor emphasizing shared history of Native people and early settlers.
NSG Public Art Placement 529...

Thanks @high five erectors for the great crane work!
Art Castings of Colorado for another beautiful bronze, and the City of Shakopee, Minnesota for the commissioned placement.

#NationalSculptorsGuild #NSG #DennyHaskew #ShakopeeMn #SculptureIsATeamSport #PublicArt #MinnesotaRiver #HistoricTrail #RevPond #Shakopee


8/22/2020: The sculpture has been cast in bronze and awaits a safe time to ship and install.

We are always honored to work with the Shakopee Mdewakanton Dakota Sioux community in Minnesota. We've had the great fortune of placing important artwork with them since 2004. The next sculpture The National Sculptors' Guild will be a part of is a portrait of Rev. Samuel William Pond by Denny Haskew in a new historic trail drawing visitors to ancient sites along the Minnesota River that the city is developing.  Shakopee envisions a cultural corridor emphasizing shared history of Native people and early settlers.  ​ Though Native people had been present in the area for millennia, Chief Sakpe II’s village was first observed by settlers in the 1820s. Drawn to the springs nearby, Europeans settled in the Dakota village called Tinta-otonwe. In the 1840s Rev. Samuel Pond arrived to do missionary work among the Dakota. He compiled the first dictionary of the Dakota language.Rev. Samuel Pond
1/10/2019: We are always honored to work with Shakopee, Minnesota. We've had the great fortune of placing important artwork with the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community since 2004. The next sculpture that the National Sculptors' Guild will be a part of is a portrait of Rev. Samuel William Pond by NSG Fellow Denny Haskew to be placed on a new historic trail drawing visitors to ancient sites along the Minnesota River that the city is developing.

Shakopee envisions a cultural corridor emphasizing shared history of Native people and early settlers.
​
Though Native people had been present in the area for millennia, Chief Sakpe II’s village was first observed by settlers in the 1820s. Drawn to the springs nearby, Europeans settled in the Dakota village called Tinta-otonwe. In the 1840s Rev. Samuel Pond arrived to do missionary work among the Dakota. He compiled the first dictionary of the Dakota language.

We are always honored to work with the Shakopee Mdewakanton Dakota Sioux community in Minnesota. We've had the great fortune of placing important artwork with them since 2004. The next sculpture The National Sculptors' Guild will be a part of is a portrait of Rev. Samuel William Pond by Denny Haskew in a new historic trail drawing visitors to ancient sites along the Minnesota River that the city is developing.

Shakopee envisions a cultural corridor emphasizing shared history of Native people and early settlers. 
​
Though Native people had been present in the area for millennia, Chief Sakpe II’s village was first observed by settlers in the 1820s. Drawn to the springs nearby, Europeans settled in the Dakota village called Tinta-otonwe. In the 1840s Rev. Samuel Pond arrived to do missionary work among the Dakota. He compiled the first dictionary of the Dakota language.
We are always honored to work with the Shakopee Mdewakanton Dakota Sioux community in Minnesota. We've had the great fortune of placing important artwork with them since 2004. The next sculpture The National Sculptors' Guild will be a part of is a portrait of Rev. Samuel William Pond by Denny Haskew in a new historic trail drawing visitors to ancient sites along the Minnesota River that the city is developing.

Shakopee envisions a cultural corridor emphasizing shared history of Native people and early settlers. 
​
Though Native people had been present in the area for millennia, Chief Sakpe II’s village was first observed by settlers in the 1820s. Drawn to the springs nearby, Europeans settled in the Dakota village called Tinta-otonwe. In the 1840s Rev. Samuel Pond arrived to do missionary work among the Dakota. He compiled the first dictionary of the Dakota language.
Update 2/3/2020: The metal has been poured at Art Castings of Colorado, it will next be pieced back together, metal chased and onto patina. 

We are always honored to work with the Shakopee Mdewakanton Dakota Sioux community in Minnesota. We've had the great fortune of placing important artwork with them since 2004. The next sculpture The National Sculptors' Guild will be a part of is a portrait of Rev. Samuel William Pond by Denny Haskew in a new historic trail drawing visitors to ancient sites along the Minnesota River that the city is developing.

Shakopee envisions a cultural corridor emphasizing shared history of Native people and early settlers. 
​
Though Native people had been present in the area for millennia, Chief Sakpe II’s village was first observed by settlers in the 1820s. Drawn to the springs nearby, Europeans settled in the Dakota village called Tinta-otonwe. In the 1840s Rev. Samuel Pond arrived to do missionary work among the Dakota. He compiled the first dictionary of the Dakota language.
We are always honored to work with Shakopee, Minnesota. We've had the great fortune of placing important artwork with the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community since 2004. The next sculpture that the National Sculptors' Guild will be a part of is a portrait of Rev. Samuel William Pond by NSG Fellow Denny Haskew to be placed on a new historic trail drawing visitors to ancient sites along the Minnesota River that the city is developing.

Shakopee envisions a cultural corridor emphasizing shared history of Native people and early settlers. 
​
Though Native people had been present in the area for millennia, Chief Sakpe II’s village was first observed by settlers in the 1820s. Drawn to the springs nearby, Europeans settled in the Dakota village called Tinta-otonwe. In the 1840s Rev. Samuel Pond arrived to do missionary work among the Dakota. He compiled the first dictionary of the Dakota language.
We are always honored to work with the Shakopee Mdewakanton Dakota Sioux community in Minnesota. We've had the great fortune of placing important artwork with them since 2004. The next sculpture The National Sculptors' Guild will be a part of is a portrait of Rev. Samuel William Pond by Denny Haskew in a new historic trail drawing visitors to ancient sites along the Minnesota River that the city is developing.

Shakopee envisions a cultural corridor emphasizing shared history of Native people and early settlers. 
​
Though Native people had been present in the area for millennia, Chief Sakpe II’s village was first observed by settlers in the 1820s. Drawn to the springs nearby, Europeans settled in the Dakota village called Tinta-otonwe. In the 1840s Rev. Samuel Pond arrived to do missionary work among the Dakota. He compiled the first dictionary of the Dakota language.
We are always honored to work with the Shakopee Mdewakanton Dakota Sioux community in Minnesota. We've had the great fortune of placing important artwork with them since 2004. The next sculpture The National Sculptors' Guild will be a part of is a portrait of Rev. Samuel William Pond by Denny Haskew in a new historic trail drawing visitors to ancient sites along the Minnesota River that the city is developing.

Shakopee envisions a cultural corridor emphasizing shared history of Native people and early settlers. 
​
Though Native people had been present in the area for millennia, Chief Sakpe II’s village was first observed by settlers in the 1820s. Drawn to the springs nearby, Europeans settled in the Dakota village called Tinta-otonwe. In the 1840s Rev. Samuel Pond arrived to do missionary work among the Dakota. He compiled the first dictionary of the Dakota language.
Update 9/15/2019: The clay enlargement has been sculpted by Denny in his studio and approved by the city. Next it will be molded, then casting into bronze at Art Castings of Colorado.

We are always honored to work with Shakopee, Minnesota. We've had the great fortune of placing important artwork with the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community since 2004. The next sculpture that the National Sculptors' Guild will be a part of is a portrait of Rev. Samuel William Pond by NSG Fellow Denny Haskew to be placed on a new historic trail drawing visitors to ancient sites along the Minnesota River that the city is developing.

Shakopee envisions a cultural corridor emphasizing shared history of Native people and early settlers. 
​
Though Native people had been present in the area for millennia, Chief Sakpe II’s village was first observed by settlers in the 1820s. Drawn to the springs nearby, Europeans settled in the Dakota village called Tinta-otonwe. In the 1840s Rev. Samuel Pond arrived to do missionary work among the Dakota. He compiled the first dictionary of the Dakota language.
We are always honored to work with the Shakopee Mdewakanton Dakota Sioux community in Minnesota. We've had the great fortune of placing important artwork with them since 2004. The next sculpture The National Sculptors' Guild will be a part of is a portrait of Rev. Samuel William Pond by Denny Haskew in a new historic trail drawing visitors to ancient sites along the Minnesota River that the city is developing.

Shakopee envisions a cultural corridor emphasizing shared history of Native people and early settlers. 
​
Though Native people had been present in the area for millennia, Chief Sakpe II’s village was first observed by settlers in the 1820s. Drawn to the springs nearby, Europeans settled in the Dakota village called Tinta-otonwe. In the 1840s Rev. Samuel Pond arrived to do missionary work among the Dakota. He compiled the first dictionary of the Dakota language.
We are always honored to work with Shakopee, Minnesota. We've had the great fortune of placing important artwork with the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community since 2004. The next sculpture that the National Sculptors' Guild will be a part of is a portrait of Rev. Samuel William Pond by NSG Fellow Denny Haskew to be placed on a new historic trail drawing visitors to ancient sites along the Minnesota River that the city is developing.

Shakopee envisions a cultural corridor emphasizing shared history of Native people and early settlers. 
​
Though Native people had been present in the area for millennia, Chief Sakpe II’s village was first observed by settlers in the 1820s. Drawn to the springs nearby, Europeans settled in the Dakota village called Tinta-otonwe. In the 1840s Rev. Samuel Pond arrived to do missionary work among the Dakota. He compiled the first dictionary of the Dakota language.
We are always honored to work with the Shakopee Mdewakanton Dakota Sioux community in Minnesota. We've had the great fortune of placing important artwork with them since 2004. The next sculpture The National Sculptors' Guild will be a part of is a portrait of Rev. Samuel William Pond by Denny Haskew in a new historic trail drawing visitors to ancient sites along the Minnesota River that the city is developing.

Shakopee envisions a cultural corridor emphasizing shared history of Native people and early settlers. 
​
Though Native people had been present in the area for millennia, Chief Sakpe II’s village was first observed by settlers in the 1820s. Drawn to the springs nearby, Europeans settled in the Dakota village called Tinta-otonwe. In the 1840s Rev. Samuel Pond arrived to do missionary work among the Dakota. He compiled the first dictionary of the Dakota language.
Update 1/10/2019: Denny has started working through the composition in a clay sketch and will begin sculpting the enlargement this Winter/Spring. 
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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.
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​“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.
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#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 
​​
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 11/16/2018: 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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Sakpe unveiled downtown Shakopee, MN

11/29/2017

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National Sculptors' Guild Public Art placement Denny Haskew, I Once Rode Free, Shakopee, MN; Nearly 200 years later, Chief Sakpe is in Shakopee once again.  The city of Shakopee and the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community unveiled a statue of the chief in downtown Shakopee on Tuesday.  “We are honored to share this history with our neighbors,” Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Chairman Charles R. Vig said. “Together we’ve been able to accomplish so much more than we could alone.” ​ The statue was originally commissioned by the tribe to be displayed at Mystic Lake Hotel Casino. The relief was on one side whereas the full statue of Chief Sakpe and his horse was on the other. ​ The statue was made by Denny Haskew and the National Sculptors' Guild, a member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in Oklahoma. The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community provided a grant for Haskew to restore and install the statue. -view full SW News story ​by Maggie Stanwood
Nearly 200 years later, Chief Sakpe is in Shakopee once again.

The city of Shakopee and the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community unveiled a statue of the chief in downtown Shakopee on Tuesday.

“We are honored to share this history with our neighbors,” Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Chairman Charles R. Vig said. “Together we’ve been able to accomplish so much more than we could alone.”
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The statue was originally commissioned by the tribe to be displayed at Mystic Lake Hotel Casino. The relief was on one side whereas the full statue of Chief Sakpe and his horse was on the other.
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The sculpture "I Once Rode Free" was made by Denny Haskew and the National Sculptors' Guild, a member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community provided a grant for Haskew to restore and install the statue. -view full SW News story ​by Maggie Stanwood 

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Cold Install in Shakopee

11/21/2017

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John Kinkade and Denny Haskew of the National Sculptors' Guild are in Shakopee, MN to install Chief Shakopee at the entrance of the city .   Working quickly this morning in 27-degree temps, the NSG and Shakopee team secured the 7-foot by 9-foot bronze bas-relief to it's new home.   Denny was inspired by a quote from Chief Sakpe,
Working quickly this morning in 27-degree temps, the NSG/Shakopee team secured the 7-ft by 9-ft bronze bas-relief to it's new home.
John Kinkade and Denny Haskew of the National Sculptors' Guild are in Shakopee, MN to install "I Once Rode Free" at the entrance of the city . 

Working quickly this morning in 27-degree temps, the NSG and Shakopee team secured the twice life-sized bronze bas-relief to its new home. 

Denny was inspired by a quote from Chief Sakpe, "Over these hills I once rode free upon my horse."  The sculpture shows Chief Sakpe standing next to his horse overlooking the land. Chief Shakpee and 37 of his fellow warriors were hanged for defending their home.

The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community is a federally recognized, sovereign Indian tribe of Mdewakanton Dakota people, located southwest of Minneapolis and Saint Paul, within parts of the cities of Prior Lake and Shakopee. Mdewakanton, pronounced Mid-ah-wah-kah-ton, means "dwellers at the spirit waters." Tribal members are direct lineal descendants of Mdewakanton Dakota people who resided in villages near the banks of the lower Minnesota River. A line of leaders known as Chief Sakpe were spokesmen for their village. The first Sakpe pronounced Shock-pay, meaning "six," was named by his people as such after his wife bore sextuplets. The City of Shakopee later developed near this site and was named for these prominent leaders. 
John Kinkade and Denny Haskew of the National Sculptors' Guild are in Shakopee, MN to install Chief Shakopee at the entrance of the city . 

Working quickly this morning in 27-degree temps, the NSG and Shakopee team secured the 7-foot by 9-foot bronze bas-relief to it's new home. 

Denny was inspired by a quote from Chief Sakpe, "Over these hills I once rode free upon my horse."  The sculpture shows Sakpe standing next to his horse overlooking the land. 

The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community is a federally recognized, sovereign Indian tribe of Mdewakanton Dakota people, located southwest of Minneapolis and Saint Paul, within parts of the cities of Prior Lake and Shakopee. Mdewakanton, pronounced Mid-ah-wah-kah-ton, means "dwellers at the spirit waters." Tribal members are direct lineal descendants of Mdewakanton Dakota people who resided in villages near the banks of the lower Minnesota River. A line of leaders known as Chief Sakpe were spokesmen for their village. The first Sakpe pronounced Shock-pay, meaning "six," was named by his people as such after his wife bore sextuplets. The City of Shakopee later developed near this site and was named for these prominent leaders.
John Kinkade and Denny Haskew of the National Sculptors' Guild are in Shakopee, MN to install Chief Shakopee at the entrance of the city . 

Working quickly this morning in 27-degree temps, the NSG and Shakopee team secured the 7-foot by 9-foot bronze bas-relief to it's new home. 

Denny was inspired by a quote from Chief Sakpe, "Over these hills I once rode free upon my horse."  The sculpture shows Sakpe standing next to his horse overlooking the land. 

The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community is a federally recognized, sovereign Indian tribe of Mdewakanton Dakota people, located southwest of Minneapolis and Saint Paul, within parts of the cities of Prior Lake and Shakopee. Mdewakanton, pronounced Mid-ah-wah-kah-ton, means "dwellers at the spirit waters." Tribal members are direct lineal descendants of Mdewakanton Dakota people who resided in villages near the banks of the lower Minnesota River. A line of leaders known as Chief Sakpe were spokesmen for their village. The first Sakpe pronounced Shock-pay, meaning "six," was named by his people as such after his wife bore sextuplets. The City of Shakopee later developed near this site and was named for these prominent leaders.
John Kinkade and Denny Haskew of the National Sculptors' Guild are in Shakopee, MN to install Chief Shakopee at the entrance of the city . 

Working quickly this morning in 27-degree temps, the NSG and Shakopee team secured the 7-foot by 9-foot bronze bas-relief to it's new home. 

Denny was inspired by a quote from Chief Sakpe, "Over these hills I once rode free upon my horse."  The sculpture shows Sakpe standing next to his horse overlooking the land. 

The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community is a federally recognized, sovereign Indian tribe of Mdewakanton Dakota people, located southwest of Minneapolis and Saint Paul, within parts of the cities of Prior Lake and Shakopee. Mdewakanton, pronounced Mid-ah-wah-kah-ton, means "dwellers at the spirit waters." Tribal members are direct lineal descendants of Mdewakanton Dakota people who resided in villages near the banks of the lower Minnesota River. A line of leaders known as Chief Sakpe were spokesmen for their village. The first Sakpe pronounced Shock-pay, meaning "six," was named by his people as such after his wife bore sextuplets. The City of Shakopee later developed near this site and was named for these prominent leaders.
John Kinkade and Denny Haskew of the National Sculptors' Guild are in Shakopee, MN to install Chief Shakopee at the entrance of the city . 

Working quickly this morning in 27-degree temps, the NSG and Shakopee team secured the 7-foot by 9-foot bronze bas-relief to it's new home. 

Denny was inspired by a quote from Chief Sakpe, "Over these hills I once rode free upon my horse."  The sculpture shows Sakpe standing next to his horse overlooking the land. 

The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community is a federally recognized, sovereign Indian tribe of Mdewakanton Dakota people, located southwest of Minneapolis and Saint Paul, within parts of the cities of Prior Lake and Shakopee. Mdewakanton, pronounced Mid-ah-wah-kah-ton, means "dwellers at the spirit waters." Tribal members are direct lineal descendants of Mdewakanton Dakota people who resided in villages near the banks of the lower Minnesota River. A line of leaders known as Chief Sakpe were spokesmen for their village. The first Sakpe pronounced Shock-pay, meaning "six," was named by his people as such after his wife bore sextuplets. The City of Shakopee later developed near this site and was named for these prominent leaders.
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Haskew's CU Buffalo

7/28/2017

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5/9/18: Installation day. "Silver and Gold" by Denny Haskew and the National Sculptors' Guild has found it's new home on the deck of CU-Boulder's new Admissions Building, with the most exquisite backdrop of the flat-irons. A true Colorado scene.
5/9/18: Installation day.
4/4/18: The bronze is complete and stainless steel substructure is attached, extensively engineered for a tricky installation on the rooftop patio. Special thanks to Art Castings of Colorado foundry for another beautiful job.  National Sculptors' Guild will install the bronze buffalo
4/4/18: The bronze is complete and stainless steel substructure is attached, extensively engineered for a tricky installation on the rooftop patio. Special thanks to Art Castings of Colorado foundry for another beautiful job.

National Sculptors' Guild will install the bronze buffalo "Silver and Gold" by Denny Haskew  in Boulder at CU's new Admissions Building next month.

Order a maquette and keep a piece of CU in your home. click here​

12/20/17: Above are images of the casting at Art Castings of Colorado, that are metal chased back together and prepped for patina. 
National Sculptors' Guild will install the bronze buffalo "Silver and Gold" by Denny Haskew  in Boulder at CU's new Admissions Building Spring 2018.
12/20/17: Above are images of the casting at Art Castings of Colorado, that are metal chased back together and prepped for patina. 
National Sculptors' Guild will install the bronze buffalo "Silver and Gold" by Denny Haskew  in Boulder at CU's new Admissions Building Spring 2018.
12/20/17: Above are images of the casting at Art Castings of Colorado, that are metal chased back together and prepped for patina. 
National Sculptors' Guild will install the bronze buffalo "Silver and Gold" by Denny Haskew  in Boulder at CU's new Admissions Building Spring 2018.
12/20/17: Above are images of the casting at Art Castings of Colorado, that are metal chased back together and prepped for patina, then will install in Boulder at the new CU Administration Building next Spring.
 8/23/17: The clay has been approved and the buffalo is heading to Art Castings of Colorado to be cast in bronze.   National Sculptors' Guild will install the bronze buffalo
8/23/17: The clay has been approved and the buffalo is heading to Art Castings of Colorado to be cast in bronze. 

National Sculptors' Guild will install the bronze buffalo "Silver and Gold" by Denny Haskew  in Boulder at CU's new Admissions Building Spring 2018.

Order a maquette and keep a piece of CU in your home. click here

7/28/17 : Denny Haskew's Buffalo enlargement for CU is well underway. Shown here is the foam armature with the start of clay being added and sculpted.
Abbie poses to show how large the sculpture is.
Denny Haskew National Sculptors Guild Buffalo Sculpture for CU Boulder 2017 7/28/17 : Denny Haskew's Buffalo enlargement
Be on the lookout for more buffalo at CU. We've been commissioned to enlarge Denny Haskew's On Prairie's Edge for the Boulder campus. More images will be posted as the sculpture is finished and installed later this Fall.
Be on the lookout for more buffalo at CU. We've been commissioned to enlarge Denny Haskew's On Prairie's Edge for the Boulder campus. More images will be posted as the sculpture is finished and installed later this Fall.

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Trail of Forgiveness Council of Catholic Women

1/4/2017

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The Council of Catholic Women in Denver are contributing a sculpture, "Trail of Forgiveness" by Denny Haskew. 
 Council of Catholic Women in Denver are contributing a sculpture,
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Finalists at Sculpture at the River Market Announced

4/23/2016

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The National Sculptors' Guild is pleased to have 3 of our designs selected as the finalists for the 2017 Public Monument installation for a site at the historic Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Kathleen Caricof's ENLIGHTENMENT, Clay Enoch's UNITED, and Denny Haskew's STRENGTH TO ENDURE. The winner will be announced at the Sculpture at the River Market show on Sunday at 3pm.
If you are in Little Rock, please stop by the show to meet the artists and see some phenomenal sculpture from around the country. It's a great opportunity to take a piece home.
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Little Rock's Riverfront Park Sculpture Promenade 

12/18/2015

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We have been fortunate to have worked with this great city since 2004 and have placed over 100 public art pieces in Little Rock, with 6 more monuments in the works for 2016 placements. pictured here for a recent article is Denny Haskew/NSG's  "Native Knowledge" 
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"A runner enjoys a fall jog along the promenade as it passes the Junction Bridge." photo credit: Michael Storey (Sculpture: Native Knowledge by Denny Haskew and the National Sculptors' Guild)
National Sculptors' Guild's sculpture placements continue to enhance the community of Little Rock, AR and have received notice in some recent media articles. ​Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette article Dec.14, 2015  We encourage you to go visit this culturally rich part of the country and meet the wonderful people we've come to know as friends.
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Accolades in Little Rock - public art enhances a community

12/14/2015

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Recent accolades and articles in Little Rock, Arkansas are bringing some of our proudest placements to light. The National Sculptors' Guild is proud to have contributed to this great community with art since 2004! If you haven't visited Little Rock, Go!pictured NSG placements are Jane DeDecker's Patty Cake placed at River Front Park #419, and Denny Haskew's Renewal Ritual placed in 2015 in the Vogel Schwartz Sculpture Garden that NSG/JK Design's John Kinkade helped design in 2008 .

Arkansas Business Article Dec. 14, 2015 
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JK Designs, Fine Art Consultation since 1992 Our purpose is to champion a community of artists and to serve as a bridge between these artists and the public. We approach all aspects as a team which offers the client a wide variety of creative solutions to fulfill each unique need. Our primary goal is to allow the artists to stick to their strength - creating great artwork. We also coordinate the many aspects involved in completing large-scale projects.
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