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PRESS RELEASE<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Decatur Sculpture Tour Committee has announced the 13th<\/sup>\u00a0year of new, original outdoor sculptures to Decatur in the Second Street Gallery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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 year\u2019s show.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over 20 artists from eleven states will be featured in the 2024 gallery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

START EARLY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.\u00a0A live concert with the Wildflowers event in memory of Connor Brite begins at 5:00 p.m. on the Madison Street Plaza.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plein Aire artists set up their easels and sculpture installations begin at 8 a.m. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Mayor\u2019s welcome on the courthouse square will take place at 3:00 p.m. with the unveiling of the sculptures.\u00a0Many artists will be available for questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saturday, June 8th<\/sup><\/u><\/strong>              <\/sup>Day of Installation and Unveiling activities<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8 a.m. \u2013 11:00\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sculpture Installation\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Begin on 2nd<\/sup>\u00a0Street<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8 – 9 a.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Plein Air Painting Check-In at Information Tent \/ \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Court House on 2nd Street<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9 -5 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Children’s Sculpture Activity\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Adams Public Library<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2:15 p.m. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Razz M\u2019 Jazz performance\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a02nd<\/sup>\u00a0St. at Court House Square<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3:00 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Mayor’s Welcome\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Court House Square<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                               Introduction of Artists and DST Committee \/ Unveiling Begins \/ Meet the artists           <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3:00-7:00 p.m. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Plein Air Contest Paintings on sale \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Artist Loft Building, 118 N 2nd Street<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5 \u2013 8 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Food Vendors Wine and Beer available \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0First Street \/ Madison Street Plaza<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3:00 p.m. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Announcement of awards \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Best of Show \/ Plein Air Artists<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3:00 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Street Musicians<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The DST Peoples\u2019 Choice Award represents the community\u2019s greatest artist critics:\u00a0 the regular people who may or may not have an \u2018eye\u2019 for the arts \u2013 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.\u00a0It is simply \u2018the public\u2019s favorite\u2019.\u00a0Ballots can be accepted until September 30, 2024.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.\u00a0For docent-led tours, please contact the DST at:\u00a0\u00a0www.decatursculpturetour.com<\/a>, or Kelly Ehinger at the APLS, Decatur Branch or call 724-2605.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For a map and brochure of the 2024-2025 DST, click here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n