Horse and The Hound Frolic by the Creek

Horse and The Hound

by Jim Collins

The Public Art League welcomes "Horse and The Hound" by Jim Collins (Signal Mountain, TN) to a serene spot by the Boneyard Creek in Urbana.  Come visit the piece in the park near the Boneyard Creek at the corner of N. Race and Griggs Streets.

The horse and hound are life-sized and made of powder-coated stainless steel.  Thank you to MCDJ, LLC for the site sponsorship of the piece.  Also, thank you to the City of Urbana and the Urbana Public Arts Program for their support with site preparation and installation.

"Hole in My Heart" Installed at Hessel Park!

"Hole In My Heart"

by Benjamin Pierce

Join the Public Art League in welcoming "Hole In My Heart" by Benjamin Pierce (Cape Girardeau, MO) to Hessel Park in Champaign.  The sculpture was constructed from welded and stainless steel with portions painted with hi-solids poly paint.  It stands 9 1/2 feet tall with its shape matching the contours of the beautiful Hessel Park trail.

A big thanks to Barham Benefit Group for sponsoring the site.  Thanks also go out to the Champaign Park District for their work with site preparation and installation.

Public Art League's 2016 Unveiling Celebration!

Tuesday, July 26, 2016

5:30 - 7:00 p.m.

Art Mart

1705 S. Prospect Ave.

Champaign, IL

Please join us Tuesday, July 26th from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. at Art Mart as we unveil the sculptures that could make their way to the Champaign-Urbana area this year!  Artists from all over the country have submitted their entries and you will get a chance to see the wonderful pieces that have been selected for installation.

Hors d'oeuvres Provided.  Beer & Wine Available (Cash Bar)

Please RSVP by Friday, July 22:  RSVP here

2016 Call to Artists

The Public Art League is currently seeking artist submissions of sculpture for installation in 2016.  Please see our current Call to Artists here.

Please note that the entry deadline is 5:00 p.m. CST on July 14th.

Thank you.

Public Art League Wine Tasting

Please join us on Thursday, April 21, 2016 at the new Art Mart for the Public Art League Wine Tasting.  Discover great wines, enjoy appetizers and support public art.

The event will be held from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.  Feel free to stop by any time!  We will be at the beautiful new Art Mart at 1705 S. Prospect Ave. in Champaign.  Entry is $25 and will go towards a great cause!  In addition, there will be special discounts on wines ordered at the event and a portion of the event's wine sales will be donated to PAL!

Tickets may be purchased online here:  Buy Tickets

Tickets are also available for purchase at Art Mart.

2015 Installation Celebration!

On the evening of Tuesday, December 8, 2015, please join us to celebrate the installation of the new sculptures in the Champaign-Urbana area (including Mahomet) over the past year.

The event will take place at Biaggi's (2235 S. Neil St. in Champaign) on Tuesday, December 8th from 5:30 - 7:30pm. Appetizers and a cash bar will be available.

Please RSVP by Friday, December 8 here if you plan to attend. If you have any questions, please feel free to email us.

Join us for a night of food, drink and friends of the Public Art League as we celebrate the new sculptures and their sponsors!

"Triumph" - Celebrating Another Great Year of Public Art

"Triumph"

by Benjamin Pierce (Cape Girardeau, MO)

The Public Art League is pleased to welcome "Triumph" by Benjamin Pierce (Cape Girardeau, MO) to the breezeway of the M2 Building in downtown Champaign.  The sculpture was constructed from welded steel and stands 9' tall.

"Triumph" is the most recent sculpture for Pierce within a series of work titled "balance."  In the series, the artist tries to focus on form and material more than ever.  The center oculus captures space and creates a window for the viewer to look through.  The artist states: "We live in a society that has forgotten how to enjoy our surroundings, with our faces always in a laptop or a smart phone it's difficult to be able to stop and smell the roses.  My hope for this work is to capture someone's attention long enough for them to see something unexpected through my sculpture."

The Public Art League would like to thank Councilmember Marci Dodds, Cody Sokolski, and One Main Development for the site sponsorship of this piece.