2017 Unveiling
2017 Sculpture Unveiling
On Friday, June 9, the Decatur Sculpture Tour Committee hosted its 6th annual tour with 27 original sculptures
created by 25 artists from nine states and the United Kingdom. These sculptures will be on display through April 2018.
In addition, a number sculptures that have been purchased, donated, or inspired by the DST, are on display in the community including Riverside Sculpture Park.
Key to the City
Greg Mendez receives Key to the City from Mayor Kenneth L. Meyer
Local Sculptor Gregory Mendez is presented with a Key to the City for his efforts to spear head the Sculpture Tour. Congratulations Greg!
Riverside Sculpture Park
Mayor Kenneth L. Meyer, 2017 Artists, Decatur Sculpture Tour Committee cuts the ribbon for the Riverside Sculpture Park
The Dedication and Ribbon Cutting for the Riverside Sculpture Park took place Thursday, June 8, 2017 during the Artist's Reception. Artists, sponsors, friends, and family gathered to dedicate the park, honor the artists, and thank the sponsors.
Plein Art Paint Out
Artistic Heritage
Seals by Ralph Hurst C.1986. Dedicated in memory of Arthur Hurst, located at APLS Decatur.
Experience Decatur’s rich heritage as the birthplace and boyhood home of David Smith,
widely heralded as the greatest American sculptor of the 20th century.
Decatur is also the hometown of preeminent American sculptor Ralph Hurst. Two of
his works are on permanent display in Decatur’s Adams Public Library, and one at
the Adams County Museum.