Sculptural Visions

Sculptural Visions celebrates sculpture in all its forms. Learn from visiting artists demonstrating different techniques including clay modeling, wood and stone carving, metal and wire working, and mixed media. Participate in hands-on activities with the whole family or just take advantage of free admission to the park. Normal entry fees waived in honor of National Public Lands Day.

September 27, 2025

2024 Event Schedule

 

10am	Kick-Off Concert The Villalobos Brothers & Myra Flynn perform. Location: The Little Studio
11:30am	Artist Talk & Contemporary Art Exhibit Tour Christina Pitsch discusses "the ways we remember: monument, memento, souvenir." Location: The Picture Gallery
12pm	Process of Sculpture Sculptor-in-residence Davis Fandiño demystifies the creative and technical process of making sculpture. Location: The Caretaker's Garage
12:30pm	Beyond the Bronze Ranger-guided tour about the history of Augustus Saint-Gaudens' public monuments. Location: Standing Lincoln

 

NPS Photo

1pm	Bronze Pouring Demonstration Molten metal becomes a sculpture. Location: Sculptors' Common
2pm	Process of Sculpture Sculptor-in-residence Davis Fandiño demysitifies the creative and technical process of making sculpture. Location: Caretaker's Garage
2:30pm	Hidden History Tour Ranger-guided tour about the overlooked stories in the park's history. Location: Standing Lincoln
3pm	Bronze Pouring Demonstration Molten metal becomes a sculpture. Location: Sculptors' Common

 

Ongoing Activities (11am - 4pm)

 

Sculptors' Common
Sculptors from across the region share their work, process, and creativity.
Location: Large field in front of the Ravine Studio (16)

Artmaking for All
Find art activities throughout the park including cartooning and crafting at the Caretaker’s Garage (3), a “Polychromy” coloring activity outside the Little Studio (14), and art activities for ages 8-12 with Roger Goldenberg on the Sculptors’ Common.
Location: Throughout the park

Fire Organ Band
An ethereal song born of flame returns to Sculptural Visions. Join the Fire Organ Band for intermittent performances throughout the day with Antoinette Jacobson and Elise Fischer on the fire organ and Ria Blaas and Vajl Adamkowski on the saxophone.
Location: Sculptors' Common

 

About National Public Lands Day

All normal entry fees are waived during this event in honor of National Public Lands Day. This annual celebration organized and led by the National Environmental Education Foundation, in partnership with the National Park Service and other federal agencies. This special day provides all lovers of the environment—old and new—an opportunity to show our appreciation for these unique places. The theme for this year—30 Years of Care and Community—celebrates the 30th year of National Public Lands Day.

Learn about volunteering oppotunities when you visit the park on September 23 or anytime online.