PRESS RELEASE
The Decatur Sculpture Tour Committee has announced the 13th year of new, original outdoor sculptures to Decatur in the Second Street Gallery.
This 10-month outdoor gallery features 28 unique, abstract, and realism art pieces at no cost for residents, tourists, and art enthusiasts to enjoy. Artists from Colorado, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, South Dakota, Tennessee, Washington, West Virginia, and Indiana will feature original exhibits that have been reviewed by the DST jury and accepted into this yearâs show.Â
Over 20 artists from eleven states will be featured in the 2024 gallery.
START EARLY
Get your coffee and watch the installations at 8:00 a.m. on June 8th. Meet the artists and join the walk along the five-block tour, visit the Riverside Sculpture Park, and enjoy a stroll along the Madison Street Plaza. A live concert with the Wildflowers event in memory of Connor Brite begins at 5:00 p.m. on the Madison Street Plaza.
Plein Aire artists set up their easels and sculpture installations begin at 8 a.m.
The Mayorâs welcome on the courthouse square will take place at 3:00 p.m. with the unveiling of the sculptures. Many artists will be available for questions.
Saturday, June 8th Day of Installation and Unveiling activities
8 a.m. â 11:00     Sculpture Installation                                                                 Begin on 2nd Street
8 – 9 a.m.               Plein Air Painting Check-In at Information Tent /             Court House on 2nd Street
9 -5 p.m.               Children’s Sculpture Activity                                                   Adams Public Library
2:15 p.m.               Razz Mâ Jazz performance                                                  2nd St. at Court House Square
3:00 p.m.             Mayor’s Welcome                                                                       Court House Square
Introduction of Artists and DST Committee / Unveiling Begins / Meet the artists
3:00-7:00 p.m.    Plein Air Contest Paintings on sale                           Artist Loft Building, 118 N 2nd Street
5 â 8 p.m.              Food Vendors Wine and Beer available                       First Street / Madison Street Plaza
3:00 p.m.               Announcement of awards                                                Best of Show / Plein Air Artists
3:00 p.m.               Street Musicians
The DST Peoplesâ Choice Award represents the communityâs greatest artist critics: the regular people who may or may not have an âeyeâ for the arts â but know what they like. It is typically an exhibit that captures the interest of young and old, artists and non-artists, professional and amateur. It is simply âthe publicâs favoriteâ. Ballots can be accepted until September 30, 2024.Â
Susan Roe, North Adams Arts Council (NAAC) president and DST Committee member, reminds the community that each exhibit has an element of education and certainly a component of entertainment for all ages. For docent-led tours, please contact the DST at:  www.decatursculpturetour.com, or Kelly Ehinger at the APLS, Decatur Branch or call 724-2605.
For a map and brochure of the 2024-2025 DST, click here: