Our 21st sculpture just installed!

On August 21, 2020, Man and Crocodile by Girolamo Ciulla was installed in Newport News Park. The culmination of years of work and planning, we are thrilled to be able to share the work with the [...]

Melpomene restored

Port Warwick’s Melpomene by sculptor Romolo Del Deo was due for a new base because of staining and damage to the original. A beautiful, new, warm marble base was installed by sculptors and [...]

A new “Natural”

Natural, in Port Warwick, by Masaru Bando, was cleaned, waxed, and installed on a brand new base. Take a walk in Port Warwick to enjoy the new look of this centaur. Harry H. Gordon, sculptor of [...]

Now more than ever

Support local non-profits through this day of giving. Visit Give Local 757 to find local non-profits that need your help, now more than ever.

Celebrating an icon

Richard Hunt, sculptor of Build a Dream at 31st and Jefferson, is working on a monument to Ida B. Wells, civil rights icon. Wells was recently awarded a posthumous Pulitzer Prize citation for [...]

Renew and restore

We are so happy to be working with Historic Preservation Arts to repaint the faded badge and lettering on Monument to Service the Newport News Police Headquarters.

Public art never closes!

The Newport News Public Art Foundation’s collection of 20 sculptures is outdoors, always open, always free, and always accessible, in person or online. Use our informative website to take a [...]

Ready and Waiting

While Man and Crocodile has arrived in Newport News, and all site preparation is complete, a major part of our process and programming is to have the artist present to assist with installation [...]

Arrivati!

Man and Crocodile has arrived! Sculpted by Girolamo Ciulla, this figure and two crocodiles will be installed in Newport News Park April 2020. Stay tuned for more unveiling information. Click on [...]