Norfolk 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 two “Norfolk Now” articles on the sculpture background, Click Here, Click Here
To view the following images as a slideshow, please click on a photo.
2024
Read the article in “Norfolk Now”, July 10, 2024″
Sculpture Trail Expands.
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 for 2025. As the current projects evolve and expand our horizons, we are excited about what the future looks like. We welcome your input. Stay tuned.
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
We are happy to announce, we have chosen a whimsical, colorful creation by Norfolk sculptor Elizabeth Knowles in collaboration with sculptor Eric David Laxman as our second permanent artwork. This magical work which measures seven feet tall is named Lotus. Look for it to be installed in Summer 2024, location TBD.
Norfolk sculptor Elizabeth Knowles and sculptor Eric David Laxman discuss the development process of LOTUS with Norfolk Now writer Avice Meehan.
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
Our work and planning continues. . . We have some interesting and challenging ideas for 2025. As the current projects evolve and expand our horizons, we are excited about what the future looks like. We welcome your input. Stay tuned.
