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Night Guardian by Rita Sutcli e
Tirez Moi De La by Jean Paul Philippe
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Forgotten Ancestors by Jim Thomas
Origin by Dolores Cumley
Libertarian by Mel Fowler
PHOTOS BY STEVE GUNTLI COMMUNITY IMPACT NOTE: THIS LIST IS NOT COMPREHENSIVE.
The impact
What they’re saying
“The community is excited. … If you’re going to create art, what a great place to do
In addition to celebrating the sculpture festival, the Liberty Hill Development Foundation maintains a museum at Lions Foundation Park that displays artifacts and historical documents related to the city’s history. The 1,500-square-foot center, located at 355 Main St., displays Liberty Hill’s 1977 Texas Arts Award as well as recordings by Fowler. “[The museum] is for Liberty Hill’s history,” Spivey said. “Of course, the Sculpture Park is one of the big [pieces] of our history.”
At this year’s festival, Sandsational Sand Sculpting presented a large dragon-themed sand sculpture. The organization has participated in the festival since 2022 and designs a new and unique piece each year, having created Texas-inspired sculptures and fall-themed scenes in past years, founder Jill Harris said. “We love this festival,” Harris said. “All the vendors are fantastic. The music’s good. ... It’s just such a great variety of art and sculpture.” Harris noted the variety of materials utilized by di erent artists at the festival,
it in such a warm and friendly atmosphere.” JILL HARRIS, FOUNDER
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including sand, stone and ice, and noted that she felt the atmosphere was “warm and friendly.” The organization plans to participate in the festival’s 50th anniversary celebration next year but is keeping design ideas under wraps to surprise festivalgoers in October, Harris said.
Past and future 1976 First International Sculpture Park Symposium in Liberty Hill 1977 Liberty Hill wins Texas Arts Award for symposium 1987 International Sculpture Park established 2021 City of Liberty Hill begins funding Liberty Hill Sculpture Festival 2026 50th anniversary of International Sculpture Park Symposium
What's next
a weeklong mini symposium so people can experience that event rsthand on a smaller scale, culminating the event, of course, with the festival itself at the park.” For more information on artists and the event, visit www.lhsculptures.com.
Plans for the 50th anniversary of the symposium are currently underway, Williams said. “We look forward to celebrating the 50th anniversary next year,” Williams said. “We are hoping to recreate the event at its original location downtown with
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