Franklin Sculpture Park (updated video)

When I visited on Tuesday to grab some photos of the first two pieces located at the Sculpture Park, I also shot this about 4:00 minute video.



Stop by to see the "emerging art" from the "emerging forest"!

Enjoy!


Prior visits to the Sculpture Park recorded these photos and videos

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/10/sculpture-park-update.html

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/09/sculpture-park-update.html

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/08/future-sculpture-park-video.html

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/04/franklin-sculpture-park-imagine-future.html

Sculpture Park (update)

Hey, there are sculptures in the new Sculpture Park on Panther Way! When I stopped by the Franklin Art Center during the harvest Festival on Sunday, I had heard there were two in place with two more scheduled. I managed to stop by to grab these photos after work on Tuesday.

landscaping is finished, grass is being seeded

the first piece (picture does not do it justice)

landscaping along the path

landscaping along the 'main area'

sculpture #2

Stop by to see these pieces for yourself and check out the park.

A walk through the Sculpture Park

Last Sunday, I took a walk through the developing sculpture park to see the new paving that has been recently put into place.

paving smooths the approach to the bridge

bridge

head wall where bath house use to be at pool

long walk along the inside

into the corner, trees added too

the turn around point in the far corner

approaching the stream entrance

smooth approach over the dam

final walk to complete the route back to the bridge

Prior visits to the Sculpture Park recorded these photos and video
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/09/sculpture-park-update.html

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/08/future-sculpture-park-video.html

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/04/franklin-sculpture-park-imagine-future.html

Sculpture Park update

In my prior visit to the Sculpture Park, I took a video and speculated on what would happen to cover the gap in the bank. Now I know and you can see that they have covered this water way very nicely.

water way covered

water way covered

back side of over grown pool

at the end of the trail

front side of pool

For more info about the Sculpture Park, visit the Franklin Art Center webpage
http://franklinartcenter.com/park.html

Contributions to help fund the construction of the park are still welcomed!


Related posts:
If you missed the video, you can view it here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/08/future-sculpture-park-video.html

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/08/on-hunt-for-venues-to-display-their-work.html

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/04/franklin-sculpture-park-imagine-future.html

Future Sculpture Park (video)

Saturday afternoon was such a gorgeous day, I had to be out and about to capture some photos and in this case a brief 5 minute video. I took a walk to highlight the development efforts for the sculpture park to be opened this fall on Panther Way. The park will be located on the ground of the old town pool next to the Police Station.

If you haven't been out there yet, do plan on going when the sculptures are in place. In the meantime, join me for this walk.




Additional information on the Sculpture Park can be found on the Franklin Art Center webpage.
http://franklinartcenter.com/park.html

"on the hunt for venues to display their work"

The Milford Daily News provides an update on the sculpture park planned for the old town pool land next to the Police Station on Panther Way. DPW workers were out there Saturday doing some grading work on the walking paths.

When the DPW finishes, Linda Kabat said, the artists will have a better idea of where their sculptures might be displayed. 

"We are just waiting at this point," she said. "It’s hard for the sculptors to get an idea of where their work will go. They are waiting to get a better visualization of the park." 

Depending on the available space, the Kabats would like to set up between 10 and 15 sculptures. The park will include as many permanent installations as the center can afford, while the rest of the sculpture will be rotated in and out.

Read the full article in the Milford Daily News here
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x1383331183/Artists-respond-to-call-for-Franklin-sculpture-park?rssfeed=true

"this will revive it"

The Milford Daily News has an article on the new sculpture park being built at the old town pool.

The park’s grand opening will take place in the fall, Kabat said. Depending on available space, the center would like to display between 10 and 15 sculptures, rotating new ones in whenever possible. 

"Some of the sculptures will have containment areas, and some we are going to hide in the trees," said Kabat, adding that the center will accept art from students and professional artists. 

After the park is established, Kabat said he would like to hold art classes there, through the center and the new high school. 

The Department of Public Works has to install fences and create paths, Nutting said. He noted that the park will be handicap-accessible.

Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x1148861843/Art-to-breathe-new-life-into-former-swimming-spot-in-Franklin#ixzz2Q98g1LMm

the old town pool

To contribute to the sculpture park, or buy a brick, you can visit this page http://franklinartcenter.com/park.html

Franklin Sculpture Park - imagine the future

I took a walk around the location of the old town pool on Panther Way on Saturday. The photos in this sequence will take us as we approach on Panther Way and then walk around the pool counter clockwise.

storm water catch basin

You can see the Police Station in the distance beyond the storm water catch basins. These were added to remove phosphorus from the storm water before it gets into Mine Brook.

trees and shrubs have overgrown the pool

Nature has taken over the pool area.

pool wall

Benches are planed to be placed along the wide wall area.

opposite end of the pool

Another pond shaped like a check mark feeds into the old pool area. (See map detail below)

water control

A water control point along the wall

pool overgrown by nature

At the back of the old pool looking towards Panther Way. The police station is to the right.


View Larger Map

You can navigate within this map pinned to the Police Station to see the water flow from the pond to the pool and eventually across RT 140 to Mine Brook.

For more information about the sculpture park, please visit the Franklin Art Center page here
http://franklinartcenter.com/park.html

You can contribute financially or buy a paving brick to help the cause!

New Sculpture Park Opening in Franklin

View it in your browser. New Sculpture Park in Franklin We need your help. The Town of Franklin has approached the Franklin Art Center to combine their resources in order to create a unique, and first of it's kind, Sculpture Park. The town has agreed to donate the land, the landscaping, and insurance. Construction of a parking lot is already underway as is the clearing of the land. Franklin Art Center will be responsible for contacting artists and sculptors, delivery, and design of placement of 10/15 pieces of sculpture, depending on size and complexity. Franklin Art Center has also agreed to approach the business and the community to try and raise money in order to make this an original and distinctive park, for the enjoyment and pleasure of the residents of Franklin, schools and surrounding areas. All donations raised will go to the artists involved to assist with transportation, the construction of foundations if necessary, and installation of these one of a kind works of art. Please help Franklin develop this special space that we call all enjoy. Even the smallest donation will help. Thank you. Donate now → More from the Center Know A Sculptor We are also looking for work to be on display at the park. Contact us now → Franklin Art Center The team at Franklin Art Center wants to extend a hearty 'thank you' to all of our wonderful students. You're made the Art community shine, and we want to keep that going! Learn about the Center →  Friend on Facebook   Forward to Friend  Copyright © 2013 Franklin Art Center Our mailing address is: 5 Main St Franklin Art Center Franklin MA 02038

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Hat's Off to Franklin (1st snow)

Hat's Off to Franklin (1st snow), originally uploaded by shersteve.

A light snow dusted the sculpture this morning.

Defaced already

Defaced_already, originally uploaded by shersteve.

Yes, Dolores and I found a sticker placed on the base of the "Hat's Off to Franklin" sculpture on our walk this morning.

It didn't take long for some inconsiderate soul to deface this brand new Franklin gem.

Fortunately, it removed fairly easily.