Sculpture Trail

NCA Public Artworks Vision

The Norfolk Community Association identified an opportunity to enhance our surroundings and create connectivity of space through a public artwork initiative. Years in the planning, this project is intended to be a collaborative effort with local artists to develop visual points of interest eventually giving shape to a trail of artworks that would encourage public engagement and exploration here in Norfolk.

2023

Owl of Good Fortune by Jon Riedeman

Norfolk sculptor Jon Riedeman was commissioned in 2021 to create Norfolk’s first sculpture, The Owl of Good Fortune. Installed in September 2023 in Robertson Plaza in downtown Norfolk, this piece has already become an iconic symbol of Norfolk as a place where Art meets Nature.

To see a video of the making of the Owl of Good Fortune, Click Here.

 

To read a “Norfolk Now” article on the sculpture, Click Here

Jon Riedeman oversees the installation.​
The granite base is meticulously placed.
Over 150 interested people came to the unveiling ceremony and heard Jon explain the details of his work.​
Jon Riedeman with NCA board members Doreen Kelly, Marie Lowe, Walter Godlewski and Marie Civco.​

2024

A large crowd of supporters attended the unveiling of LOTUS, the NCA’s second public artwork. While the siting on the Village Green is temporary, it was a perfect location to introduce LOTUS to Norfolk. In her remarks, Elizabeth Knowles explained the positive energy and sense of renewal that the lotus flower has represented throughout history.
The LOTUS sculpture was meticulously assembled petal by petal.
Elizabeth and Eric were hands on right to the end.
Working together.
Norfolk sculptor Elizabeth Knowles and sculptor Eric David Laxman discuss the development process of LOTUS with Norfolk Now writer Avice Meehan.
Read the article about the sculpture in “Norfolk Now”, July 10, 2024″Sculpture Trail Expands.”

2025

The family of Norfolk native and prolific artist Ann Curtiss Scoville, has generously donated one of Ann’s works to the Norfolk Sculpture Trail. Look for details on the installation planned for Spring 2025.

2026 and Beyond

Our work and planning continues … We have some interesting and challenging ideas ahead of us. As the current projects evolve and expand our horizons, we are excited about what the future looks like. We welcome your input. Stay tuned.