The Fort Sheridan Sculpture Garden Project
In scenic Fort Sheridan, Illinois, less than 25 miles north of Chicago, a major new sculpture park is taking form.
Established as a Not for Profit Private Charity in 2005, The Julia Foundation has as its goal to make Fort Sheridan a fine arts destination for generations to come.
Situated in key places around the 623-acre historic site, an impressive collection of original, large-scale artworks will be funded, installed, and managed by The Julia Foundation.
The long-term vision for the Fort Sheridan Sculpture Garden includes dozens of works of fine art dotting the landscape of scenic Fort Sheridan.
Three sculptures are already in place: “Petroushka’s Journey I” and “Petroushka’s Journey II,” and “Cascading Melodies.”
Three other works have already been acquired: “Emergence,” “Untitled” (by Lynne Bloom), and “Butterfly Woman.”
Future works selected by The Julia Foundation board will meet the following guidelines:
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Be in keeping with the mission of the foundation.
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Adhere to the guiding principles established by the board.
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The beauty of the piece.
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The work’s artistic merit, difficulty, and the creativity exhibited.
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Whether the piece provokes thought.
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Whether the piece provokes conversation.
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Whether the piece is visually interesting.
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Whether the piece enhances the public space and other works in the area.
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