Ordinary Life — In Bronze, Weighing 800 Pounds — On Display In Simsbury Peter MartekaContact Reporter Nature's Path & Way To Go A few years ago, Ferg Jansen and his wife, Linda, were at a wedding in Indiana when they came upon a man washing windows. “I remember my wife saying, ‘I don’t think he’s

Life in Simsbury: A Public Art Trail May 15 - September 15 From May 15 through September 15, 2018, Simsbury Chamber of Commerce, with the help of Simsbury Bank and other sponsors, will be displaying 32 life-sized bronze sculptures created by artist Seward Johnson in a walkable and bikeable art trail throughout the bucolic town of Simsbury. Each work

"Celebrating the Familiar" Outdoor exhibit in Simsbury, Connecticut features 25 sculptures of people in everyday life by renowned artist Seward Johnson. “Bunnies Don’t Bite," will be hopping into town as part of "Life In Simsbury: A Public Art Trail" on May 15, 2018. The Simsbury Chamber of Commerce is hosting the outdoor sculpture display

The iconic statue, Embracing Peace, was unveiled at Eno Hall, Simsbury, this morning with members of the Simsbury Chamber of Commerce, Farmington Valley Visiting Nurse Association, community leaders and sponsors present. This is the final bronze statue in the Simsbury Art Trail completing the thirty-two sculptures in place now through September 15th. "We

The Simsbury Art Trail is growing as interest increases. The website has been updated, 25 sculptures already have sponsors, and non-sculpture sponsorships have been added for the growing number of businesses who want to be a part of the region's most celebrated event.

The Simsbury Chamber of Commerce has been overwhelmed with support from local businesses and patrons since the announcement of the first-ever townwide art exhibit. Nineteen of the twenty incredibly realistic statues in the Simsbury Art Trail vhave already found sponsors. "Hosting an event of this magnitude requires an incredible commitment from the entire

The Simsbury Chamber of Commerce is investing in a series of 23 bronze statues to be placed around town next year, as part of a push to increase tourism and foot-traffic for the small western Connecticut town during the spring and summer

Michael Walsh Contact Reporter Staff Writer The Simsbury Chamber of Commerce has visions to turn Simsbury into a walkable art exhibit. This spring, the chamber hopes to install 23 works by the sculptor Seward Johnson, who's known for making real-life bronze statues depicting people doing day-to-day activities. The chamber unveiled the first one,

Get a Sneak Peek at First Sculpture for Town Wide Exhibit by Renowned Artist