Ten colorful and thought-provoking sculptures will adorn Shippensburg University's campus beginning in August as part of Outdoor Works 2000. The year-long sculpture celebration begins with installation of the sculptures and includes a competition to select the top pieces, walking tours, and a Spring symposium.
Organizers also plan student contests and working with visiting tour groups.
William Hynes, art department chair, said the sculptures include a variety of sizes and materials. One piece, a stand of copper trees, weighs 200 pounds, while a stone and glass megalith weighs 2,100 tons. Hynes said Outdoor Works 2000 has been a dream of members of the university-wide arts committee for a number of years. It wasn't until last year, however, that all the resources came together to bring the idea to fruition. In May, several art department faculty members, the Student Association director, and arts committee members selected 10 pieces submitted by sculptors from throughout the East Coast.