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Finalists named in bid to sculpt Daisy Gatson Bates, Johnny Cash statues for Capitol

2/3/2021

The National Sculptors' Guild design team is so thrilled and honored to be finalists for Arkansas’ search for sculptors for its upcoming contribution to the National Statuary Hall. We have Jane DeDecker as a finalist for the Daisy Gatson Bates portrait, and Craig Campbell is a finalist for the Johnny Cash portrait. Both artists will be hard at work on the next phase of the process as we will be proposing concepts in the coming months.
read the article by Rachel Herzog for more info: https://www.arkansasonline.com/.../finalists-named-in.../

We are so thrilled and honored to be finalists for Arkansas’ search for sculptors for its upcoming contribution to the National Statuary Hall. We have Jane DeDecker as a finalist for the Daisy Gatson Bates portrait, and Craig Campbell is a finalist for the Johnny Cash portrait. Both artists will be hard at work on the next phase of the process as we will be proposing concepts in the coming months. https://www.arkansasonline.com/.../finalists-named-in.../

NSG Fellow Jane DeDecker with some of her recent historic portraits as part of the Women's Suffrage Movement Monument slated for Washington, DC.

NSG Associate Craig Campbell working on monuments in his studio.

The National Sculptors' Guild design team is so thrilled and honored to be finalists for Arkansas’ search for sculptors for its upcoming contribution to the National Statuary Hall. We have Jane DeDecker as a finalist for the Daisy Gatson Bates portrait, and Craig Campbell is a finalist for the Johnny Cash portrait. Both artists will be hard at work on the next phase of the process as we will be proposing concepts in the coming months. read the article by Rachel Herzog for more infor: https://www.arkansasonline.com/.../finalists-named-in.../ #Finalist #JaneDeDecker #CraigCampbell #NSG #Arkansas #Portraits #NationalStatuaryHall #FingersCrossed

Daisy Lee Bates and Johnny Cash to be commemorated in the National Statuary Hall by one of three finalists each, including Jane DeDecker and Craig Campbell, Fingers crossed we get to honor these extraordinary individuals!

#Finalist #JaneDeDecker #CraigCampbell #NSG #Arkansas #Portraits #NationalStatuaryHall #FingersCrossed

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#SmittenWithTheMittens

1/21/2021

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We had some fun with the Bernie meme and our public art placements, he's so good to have played along with the nation in celebrating his love of repurposed materials and practicality when it comes to fashion.

After checking out the renowned National Sculptors' Guild sculpture garden, Bernie set off to see our placements throughout the nation.

Bernie loved seeing some of our sculpture placements in Downey, California. his favorites were Clay Enoch’s Tree of Life, Jane DeDecker’s From a Different Perspective, Carol Gold’s Infinite Dance

Bernie checking out our most recent Colorado sculpture placements, Wayne Salge’s Really?!, and Daniel Glanz’s Leaps and Bounds.

Bernie loved seeing some of our sculpture placements in Downey, California. his favorites were Clay Enoch’s Tree of Life, Jane DeDecker’s From a Different Perspective, Carol Gold’s Infinite Dance

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Bernie made it to see some of our public art placements in Southlake, Texas too.
Kathi Caricof’s Texas Stars, Gary Alsum’s Saluting a Hero, Jane DeDecker’s Burro Trio, and Michael Warrick’s Mockingbird Tree.

Onto Little Rock, Arkansas where Bernie saw just a handful of our dozens of sculpture placements. A highlight was the Arkansas Nineteenth Amendment Centennial Tribute by Jane DeDecker.
Other pictured public art are Stephen Shachtman’s Arkansas A, DeDecker and Kinkade’s In the Wings, Denny Haskew’s Native Knowledge, DeDecker’s Harriet Tubman, Sandy Scott’s Presidential Eagle, Kathleen Caricof’s Stars and Stripes, DeDecker’s Touch the Sky, Scott’s River Market Pig, and Tim Cherry’s Rabbit Reach in front of Mark Leichliter’s Together.

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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.

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.

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Tried and True at University of Central Oklahoma

12/17/2020

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Gary Alsum's Tried and True has been completed in bronze and is on it's way to the University of Central Oklahoma. The sculpture will be stored there until the site is completed and can be placed.
Thanks to Bronze Services of Colorado for another job well done.

Tried and True by Gary Alsum and the National Sculptors' Guild

5/24/2020:: Gary Alsum and the National Sculptors' Guild were selected by the University of Central Oklahoma to create a Veteran's Memorial for their Edmond, Oklahoma campus. The composition is titled "Tried and True"

The desire of the committee was to honor two individuals as a memorial - one depicted as a soldier and one as a student - who were close to the UCO family and by extension represent all others who have served to defend our liberties.

Gary chose to depict the two soldiers, back to back. One in full combat uniform, the other dressed for class. Minimizing space between the figures creates a single form. Symbolically, this depiction shows how the soldiers rely on one another as they literally have each other’s back – in service, or in civilian life; they stand together in a life-long connection.

This camaraderie extends to the family of Veterans which can be felt through this composition as well. It can connect with relatives, friends, and fellow service people, creating a space for reflection from any path of life.

The clay enlargement is shown here, the sculpture will be placed as soon as it is cast in bronze.

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Tree of Life in Downey, CA

10/5/2020

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Western Art and Architecture Ad: #SculptureIsATeam Sport #TreeOfLife #Clay Enoch #NationalSculptorsGuild #PublicARt Placement 524, A few more photos from our “Tree of Life” installation in California. “Tree of Life” by Clay Enoch and the National Sculptors’ Guild is in its new home at the center of the new Downey Theatre Plaza fountain. The 14-foot bronze and stainless-steel sculpture features 8 life sized figures gracefully stretching out from a single column and united by huge intersecting rings. NSG Public Art Placement 524 See more of the entire process here... http://www.jk-designs-inc.com/.../tree-of-life-in-Downey-ca Special thanks to our Colorado and California team members! Tony Workman and the Art Castings of Colorado staff, Dennis Henderson of DC Crane, John Eisenman Transportation, Zach Pennington of Blackeagle Fabrication, Jim Lambert and Shippers' Supply, Western Steel, Russ Martino and Adam Granath of Martino & Luth, Josef Kekula and the City of Downey, Capital Crane, Andy Garza of Pacific Wood and Iron, and of course Clay Enoch and John Kinkade of the National Sculptors' Guild.

A few more photos from our “Tree of Life” installation in California. “Tree of Life” by Clay Enoch and the National Sculptors’ Guild is in its new home at the center of the new Downey Theatre Plaza fountain. The 14-foot bronze and stainless-steel sculpture features 8 life sized figures gracefully stretching out from a single column and united by huge intersecting rings. NSG Public Art Placement 524 See more of the entire process here... http://www.jk-designs-inc.com/.../tree-of-life-in-Downey-ca Special thanks to our Colorado and California team members! Tony Workman and the Art Castings of Colorado staff, Dennis Henderson of DC Crane, John Eisenman Transportation, Zach Pennington of Blackeagle Fabrication, Jim Lambert and Shippers' Supply, Western Steel, Russ Martino and Adam Granath of Martino & Luth, Josef Kekula and the City of Downey, Capital Crane, Andy Garza of Pacific Wood and Iron, and of course Clay Enoch and John Kinkade of the National Sculptors' Guild.

Update 10/4/2020: “Tree of Life” by Clay Enoch and the National Sculptors’ Guild is in! The new home is at the center of the new Downey Theatre Plaza fountain.

Special thanks during the install to Josef Kekula and the City of Downey, Eisenman Transport, Capital Crane, Pacific Wood and Iron, and of course Clay Enoch and John Kinkade of the National Sculptors' Guild.

NSG placement #524

Update 9/30/2020: "Tree of Life" by Clay Enoch and the National Sculptors' Guild is on the truck and heading to Downey, CA. We are excited to see it in its new home at the center of the new Theatre Plaza. The 14ft bronze and stainless steel sculpture shares the truck with three other sculptures that the Guild is installing in Downey's downtown.

It has always been John's motto that "Sculpture is a Team Sport"... It was an arduous task to load this complex sculpture. Arguably the most difficult loading we've experienced in our 28 years. It includes an engineered steel cradle, crane and rigging with pinpoint accuracy, and a team of people that coordinate well together. (this is just to load it on the truck; wait for the install) Everyone rose to the occasion. Special thanks to everyone involved... Tony Workman and the Art Castings staff, Dennis Henderson of DC Crane, John Eisenman Transportation, Zach Pennington of Blackeagle Fabrication, Jim Lambert and Shipper's Supply, Western Steel and Boiler, Russ Martino and Adam Granath of Martino and Luth, Josef Kekula and the City of Downey, CA, and of course Clay Enoch and John Kinkade of the National Sculptors' Guild. With the right people in place, we can achieve anything.

Stay tuned for the install pics in a couple days.

Update 9/15/2020: Nearing completion at Art Castings of Colorado. All eight figures are in place and the patina comes next.

"Tree of Life" by Clay Enoch and the National Sculptors' Guild

Update: 7/21/2020: Coming soon to Downey, California...
"Tree of Life" by Clay Enoch and the National Sculptors' Guild is in the finishing steps of bronze casting at Art Castings of Colorado.

This installation is part of a series of Public Art placements that the City has commissioned from the National Sculptors' Guild for installation in 2020. The bronze and stainless steel sculpture will be placed in the new fountain at the Theater Plaza.

Our design team began working on this project in March of 2019.

Measuring 12-feet tall and 14-feet in diameter, the tree composed of eight life-size bronze figures outstretched from a single column are united by the stainless steel rings that they hold; this sculpture is among our most complex figurative monuments to date. We are so excited to see this significant art statement in place. We will update this post as soon as installation is set.

Progression of the project is shown below...

Update 5/18/2020: attaching rings to figures, figures to trunk, metal chasing, and patina in progress

Coming soon to Downey, California...
"Tree of Life" by Clay Enoch and the National Sculptors' Guild is in the finishing steps of bronze casting at Art Castings of Colorado.

This installation is part of a series of Public Art placements that the City has commissioned from the National Sculptors' Guild for installations in 2020. The bronze and stainless steel sculpture will be placed in a 18-foot diameter fountain at the Theater Plaza.

Our design team began working on this project in March of 2019.

Measuring 12-feet tall and 14-feet in diameter, the tree composed of eight life-size bronze figures out stretched from a single column are united by the stainless steel rings they hold; this sculpture is among our most complex figurative monuments to date. We are so excited to see this significant art statement in place. We will update this post as soon as installation is set.

Progression of the project is shown below...

Update 1/22/20 and 2/23/2020: sculpting the trunk, and site visit to see the start of the fountain.

Update 10/11/2019: enlargement of the next set of figures in clay.

Update 8/27/2019: enlargement of the first figures in clay.

Update 5/8/2019: engineering and prototype for enlargement

Update 3/25/2019: presentation of conceptual approach and maquette

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On a Roll in Downey, CA

10/4/2020

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The National Sculptors' Guild has installed Affiliate Jack Hill's "On a Roll" in Downey, California. We're thrilled with this playful public art placement, appropriately placed adjacent to the Hall of Fame Market and Deli. We hope you find it a'peeling'.

This installation is part of a series of Public Art placements that the City has commissioned from the National Sculptors' Guild to enhance Downey Avenue.

Special thanks to NSG Fellow Clay Enoch, Capitol Crane and the City of Downey for the installation help.

NSG Public Art Placement #521

7/1/2020: Coming soon to downtown Downey, CA!

The National Sculptors' Guild is preparing to install Affiliate Jack Hill's "On a Roll". This installation is part of a series of Public Art placements that the City has commissioned from the National Sculptors' Guild to enhance Downey Avenue.

The project has been delayed due to the pandemic, we're hoping to install in the next month or so. Until then - take in this foundry shot of a vibrant 7-foot tall bronze banana on roller skates!

Progression of the enlargement are shown below... want the maquette? want #2 of the enlargement edition? order one here

Coming soon to downtown Downey, CA!
The National Sculptors' Guild is preparing to install Affiliate Jack Hill's "On a Roll". The installations are part of a series of Public Art placements that the City has commissioned from the National Sculptors' Guild to enhance Downey Avenue.

The project has been delayed due to the pandemic, we're hoping to install in the next month or so. Until then - take in this foundry shot of a brilliantly colored, 7-foot tall bronze banana on roller skates!

Progression of the enlargement are shown below... want the maquette? order one here

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Mockingbird Tree, Southlake, TX

9/22/2020

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Michael Warrick and the National Sculptors' Guild has installed "Mockingbird Tree" an 18-ft tall stainless steel sculpture in Southlake, Texas at the Zena Rucker Road/Tower Boulevard Roundabout.

We're thrilled to have another project in the works with the City of Southlake. Michael Warrick and the National Sculptors' Guild won their latest competition with the pictured design of

2/1/2019: We're thrilled to have another project in the works with the City of Southlake. Michael Warrick and the National Sculptors' Guild won their latest competition with the pictured design of "Mockingbird Tree".

The 18-ft tall stainless steel sculpture Celebrates the tree as one of Texas' natural resources; incorporates three mockingbirds (the Texas state bird) and creates a playful image that engages the public's imagination.

Once complete, it will be placed in a roundabout that will bring together and connect a residential, retail and medical space near Park Village in Southlake, TX. The three elements are represented in the sculpture by the gold-leafed birds.

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Carol Gold's Time in Bend, OR

7/23/2020

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Installed Today! The National Sculptors' Guild completed installing Carol Gold's bronze sculpture

Installed Today! The National Sculptors' Guild completed installing Carol Gold's 13-foot sculpture "Time" in Bend, Oregon earlier today. Below are some images from the installation.

"Time" depicts a stylized figure running atop a large wheel, alluding to travel, as well as, the ceaseless movement of the clock. The implied motion of the sculpture reflects the energetic and playful mood of city life.

The bronze figure measures 6 feet high, 4.5 feet wide and 3.5 feet deep. The 7-ft diameter circular ring is fabricated from rectangular rolled stainless steel tubing.

More images to follow once landscaping is complete.

Installed Today! The National Sculptors' Guild completed installing Carol Gold's bronze sculpture "Time" in Bend, Oregon earlier today. Below are some images from the installation.

"Time" depicts a stylized figure running atop a large wheel, alluding to travel, as well as, the ceaseless movement of the clock. The implied motion of the sculpture reflects the energetic and playful mood of city life.

The bronze figure measures 6 feet high, 4.5 feet wide and 3.5 feet deep. The 7-ft diameter circular ring will be fabricated from rectangular rolled stainless steel tubing.

More images to follow once landscaping is complete.

Carol Gold and the National Sculptors' Guild are preparing to install "Time" in Bend, Oregon this summer.

"Time" depicts a stylized figure running atop a large wheel, alluding to travel, as well as, the ceaseless movement of the clock. The implied motion of the sculpture reflects the energetic and playful mood of city life.

The bronze figure measures 6 feet high, 4.5 feet wide and 3.5 feet deep. The 7-ft diameter circular ring will be fabricated from rectangular rolled stainless steel tubing.

The monument has been cast and assembled at the world-renowned bronze foundry, Art Castings of Colorado. The bronze figure patinaed in warm tones with coppery brown skin and a rich chocolate brown on the clothing. The stainless steel ring features a sandblasted soft matte finish. The neutral colors of the sculpture will harmonize with nearby architecture and landscape.

Time will appeal to all ages through its whimsically approachable design. At its substantial scale, the sculpture will create an eye-catching sculptural placement that will act as an identifiable landmark.

UPDATE 6/5/2020: Carol Gold and the National Sculptors' Guild are preparing to install "Time" in Bend, Oregon this summer.

"Time" depicts a stylized figure running atop a large wheel, alluding to travel, as well as, the ceaseless movement of the clock. The implied motion of the sculpture reflects the energetic and playful mood of city life.

The bronze figure measures 6 feet high, 4.5 feet wide and 3.5 feet deep. The 7-ft diameter circular ring will be fabricated from rectangular rolled stainless steel tubing.

The monument has been cast and assembled at the world-renowned bronze foundry, Art Castings of Colorado. The bronze figure patinaed in warm tones with coppery brown skin and a rich chocolate brown on the clothing. The stainless steel ring features a sandblasted soft matte finish. The neutral colors of the sculpture will harmonize with nearby architecture and landscape.

Time will appeal to all ages through its whimsically approachable design. At its substantial scale, the sculpture will create an eye-catching sculptural placement that will act as an identifiable landmark.

"Ah! The clock is always slow; it is later than you think." -- Robert Service (1874 - 1958)

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Fly Fishin' heading to Wyoming

7/16/2020

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The sculpture was installed today, and it looks great! National Sculptors' Guild Fellow Daniel Glanz's "Fly Fishin' II" has made it to its new home near Jackson Hole.

The private pond is ideal for this majestic bronze eagle catching the cutthroat trout.

The sculpture is installed, and it looks great! National Sculptors' Guild Fellow Daniel Glanz's

Update June 10, 2020: Final touches are being added to National Sculptors' Guild Fellow Daniel Glanz's "Fly Fishin' II" commissioned for a private home outside Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

The American Bald Eagle is captured lifting a freshly caught Cutthroat Trout. The bronze will be placed on a natural stone in the family's pond. The striking wildlife sculpture was cast at Eagle Bronze in Lander, Wyoming. (fitting for the subject) The Guild plans to install within the next month.

With a wingspan of 97", this beautiful bronze will create a spectacular view.

"Fly Fishin' II" is available as a limited edition, great for home or public art collections. Order from our online store, please allow approximately 4 months for casting time.

Below are images of the clay process.

Final touches are being added to National Sculptors' Guild Fellow Daniel Glanz's "Fly Fishin' II" commissioned for a private home outside Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

The American Bald Eagle is captured lifting a freshly caught Cutthroat Trout. The bronze will be placed on a natural stone in the family's pond. The striking wildlife sculpture was cast at Eagle Bronze in Lander, Wyoming. (fitting for the subject) The Guild plans to install within the next month.

With a wingspan of 97", this beautiful bronze will create a spectacular view.

"Fly Fishin' II" is available as a limited edition, great for home or public art collections. Order from our online store, please allow approximately 4 months for casting time.

Below are images of the clay process.

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Newly Elected NSG Associate Craig Campbell

6/1/2020

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The National Sculptors' Guild Fellows have elected Craig Campbell as an Associate Member, His work is expressive and covers the gamut of subjects from strong and serious, to playful and imaginative; figurative or wildlife. We can't wait to see what new creations come from his studio and are eager to place some fantastic public art with Craig.

Craig Campbell began sculpting more than 25 years ago and received his BFA in sculpture from Wichita State University. To further his goal to create figurative and representational work, he began a rigorous program of self-study in the areas of human and animal anatomy, movement, character, and proportion. He has created work for both commercial clients and fine art galleries, and his work has been commissioned by zoos and theme companies, toy companies, and the film industry, including work for The Hobbit, Elysium and Mad Max. He was a featured artist in the HISTORY channel’s “Monument Guys” TV series. learn more about Craig