Exhibit 3 Public Art in HdG.pdf
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This is an exhibit document compiled by the Havre de Grace Public Art Committee of the Havre de Grace Arts Collective, Inc., detailing the city's public art installations and their locations within Havre de Grace, Maryland. The exhibit catalogs 21 public art installations created between 1919 and 2021, including sculptures, murals, and interactive installations distributed throughout the downtown area and Arts & Entertainment District. The installations range from historical monuments such as the War Memorial (1919, 1989) and Major General Marquis de Lafayette statue (1976) to contemporary works including the Big Fish sculpture (2019), Dream Race mural (2019), and Ernest Burke bronze statue (2021). Notable featured artists include Ezra Berger, Shawn Forton, and Thomas Sterner, with several installations commissioned by the Public Art Committee, the City of Havre de Grace, and local organizations. The document includes a detailed downtown map indicating the precise locations of each numbered installation and references to cultural institutions such as the Havre de Grace Maritime Museum, Decoy Museum, and Cultural Center at the Opera House.
The exhibit demonstrates Havre de Grace's commitment to public art as a community priority, formalized through the City Council's 2015 endorsement of a Public Art Plan. The document serves as a comprehensive reference guide acknowledging the collaborative efforts of artists, the Public Art Committee, and community organizations in establishing public art as an integral element of the city's identity. The installations reflect themes significant to the region's history, including maritime heritage, military service, local wildlife, and the city's cultural landmarks such as the historic Graw racetrack. This exhibit directly supports the related Request for Qualifications for sculptural bus shelter modification by providing context for the artistic standards, design diversity, and community engagement practices established within Havre de Grace's public art program.
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| Exhibit 2 HdG Public Art Plan.pdf | ||
| Attachment A 6'x8' Bus shelter Specs.pdf | ||
| Exhibit 1 DHCD Placemaking Grant.pdf |
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Public Art in Havre de Grace Havre de Grace has always been a welcoming place where art is appreciated and artists encouraged to create. In 2015 the City Council endorsed a Public Art Plan and recognized the Public Art Committee for its implementation. That recognition, along with the e�orts of many others, have made the creation and installation of public art a priority. The following is a complilation of current public art installations.
1 Big Fish, School of Fish 2019 Artist: Thomas Sterner. Concord Point Park on the waterfront.
Stainless steel sculpture depicting a large Rock�sh (Striped Bass) cantilevered over a signature sidewalk vignette.
Commissioned by the Public Art Committee and the City of Havre de Grace.
2 Dream Race at the Graw 2019 Artists: Original Art by William Watson. Painted Mural by Ezra Berger assisted by Liz Lawson, Renz Balagtas, Darwin Berger, River Berger, Jimmy Boatman.
200 block of Market Street. Painting of the Graw racetrack with an imagined race including all of the famous horses that raced at the track.
Commissioned by: Allen Fair and the Havre de Grace Alliance, Inc.
3 Gold Star Families Monument 2018 Artist: N/A Concord Point Park on the waterfront. A semi-circular, black granite monument with etched photographs and limited text on either side.
4 Green Street Mural J11 2008 Artist: Ezra Berger.
300 Block of Green Street. Painted Mural along retaining wall depicting various stylized structures and underwater scenes. Commissioned by Murals of Grace: Havre de Grace Main Street, Inc.
5 6 Havre de Grace Murals 2012, 2017 Artist: Shawn Forton. 700 block of Warren Street (1), Union & Warren (2). Painted Murals depicting iconic symbols of Havre de Grace.
7 Iwo Jima Mural 2008 Artists: Genevieve Britton/Painted Ladies. American Legion Post 47, 501 Saint John Street.
Painted Mural depicting marines raising US �ag on Iwo Jima din WW2. Commissioned by Murals of Grace: HdG Main Street and American Legion Post 47.
8 Major General Marquis de Lafayette 1976 Artist: Gary Siegal Corner of Union and St. John Streets. Bronze Sculpture on concrete pedestal. Standing, near life-sized statue of the Marquis de Lafayette.
9 Maritime Murals 2017 Artist: Paul Santeroleri. Facade of Havre de Grace Maritime Museum 100 block of Lafayette Street.
Three Murals (each approx. 8’ x 8’) depicting maritime themed images.
10 Story of Citation at the Graw 2019 Artist: Ezra Berger. 200 block of Market Street. Painted Mural of the racehorse Citation at the Graw racetrack in Havre de Grace including the 1948 Chesapeake Stakes. (Inset into Story of Citation at the Graw Mural.)
Commissioned by Allen Fair.
11 The People of Havre de Grace 2018 Artist: Shawn Forton. 400 block of Pennington Ave.
at Lodge Lane. Painted Mural collage of images depicting historic people and local wildlife.
12 The Red Onion 2019 Artists: Ezra Berger assisted by Darwin Berger, River Berger, Julie Francis, Mike Ashe and Stella & Demitri. 200 block of Market Street. Painted Mural of a historic brothel from bygone years in Havre de Grace.
13 Under Chesapeake 2015 Artists: Ezra Berger assisted by Adam Lafon, Renz Balagtas, Brett Roark, Brandon Roark. Route 40 bridge overpass over Superior Street. Painted Mural of geese, boats, water and undersea life of the Susquehanna River and Chesapeake Bay.
14 War Memorial 1919 & 1989 Artist: N/A Tydings Park. A semi-circular, brown granite monument with engraved names of Havre de Grace citizens who died in various wars and con�icts.
15 Rocktopus/Playing Mantis 2021 Artist: JimmyO Burril
300 Block of Lodge Lane. Whimsical creations on a local garage
16 Cigar Life 2021 Artist: Mike Lust - Bearwood Designs Green Street & N. Washington Street. Wall sculpture contained within exterior wall of EZ Tobacco shop.
17 Flaps Down, Flaps Bound 2021 Artist: Matthew Harris Studios 215 Giles Street. Metal sculpture honoring the many men and women whose dedication, vision and contributions were invaluable in the growth and development of the Havre de Grace Decoy Museum.
18 Havre de Grace 2021 Artist: Shawn Forton 100 Block of Market Street.
19 Bicycle Racks Throughout the Arts & Entertainment District 2019 Designer: Bill Watson Eight custom designed bicycle racks depicting various forms of artistic expression (music, painting, etc.). Locations loosely de�ne A&E District boundaries.
20 Umbrella 2019 Artist: Shawn Forton Corner of St. John and Franklin Streets Interactive whimsical mural that allows people to “appear” as though they are holding an umbrella.
21 Ernest Burke 2021 Artist: Austen Brantley Tydings Park Life-sized bronze statue commemorating the life of Ernest Burke, Havre de Grace native, marine veteran and team member on the Elite Giants from the Negro Baseball League.
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Public Art Locator Map Please refer to listings on previous page for precise numbered locations
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