Lakefront Sculpture Exhibit

Welcome to the Tenth Annual Lakefront Sculpture Exhibit. In honor of our ten year anniversary, we are decked out in silver. A quarter of the artists in this year’s show are exhibiting with us for the first time and most of the works this year have been created especially for the Lakefront Sculpture Exhibit. We are honored to present these new pieces to the community.

There are 20 large-scale sculptures on display throughout the 43rd and 44th Wards, extending from Burton on the south to Irving Park on the north and from the lakefront to Southport. This year’s artists explore architectural design and environmental challenges; they provide new takes on classic designs and still treat us to whimsical designs that will delight us all. The 20 artists featured in the 2011 exhibit showcase the depth of styles and materials that are only available to artists working in grand, 3-D media.

The Lakefront Sculpture Exhibit is a privately funded, not-for-profit corporation. Sponsors from the community contribute financially and with their time by serving on the jury and attending related events. The sponsors who choose to participate are already active in the community. Their commitment to providing our communities with this unique form of beautification makes this event possible every year. We could not do this without their support.

Public art is an asset to the entire community. It is a statement of civic and corporate pride and says that our community supports and values the arts. These attributes affirm our commitment to education, public participation and true community. The benefits extend well beyond the sheer enjoyment of the individual works.

The works now on display will remain in place until spring of 2012. The works remain the property of the artists and are available for sale at the conclusion of this show. If you feel drawn to a particular piece but not necessarily the size, many of these artists also offer works in sizes that may be more appropriate to your needs. We would be more than happy to connect you with any of the artists in the show. You can also visit the LSE website to view previous works – many of them are available now for sale.

Our hope is that you enjoy all of the works on display throughout the year. They are all waiting to be discovered during your visits around the areas. The maps in the back of this brochure will help guide you, but it is just as much fun to come upon one unexpectedly. However you choose to locate them, we hope that you will enjoy their presence as much as we do. We look forward to hearing from you.

The Honorable Vi Daley and Alderman Tom Tunney