Pentwater Arts Council 2023 Sculpture Walk Award Winners

The 2023 Pentwater Arts Council Sculpture Walk recently concluded and the presentation of the People’s Choice and Juror’s Awards were announced at an Artists Reception. Over the course of the summer months Pentwater residents and visitors had the opportunity to view six unique sculptures located within the Village of Pentwater, learn about the artist’s view of their art piece and vote for their favorite sculpture.

Following the tabulation of votes, the People’s Choice Award went to Water Maiden by artist Robert Barnum. The Juror’s Award was presented to Kenneth Thompson for Aluminum Spiral. In addition, announcement that the Pentwater Arts Council will purchase the Water Maiden sculpture as a gift to the Village of Pentwater was revealed and another popular sculpture, Constructed Tree, by Anthony Heinz-May has been purchased by Dave & Deb Zare, as a gift for the People of Pentwater. The location of all future sculptures will be coordinated with the Village of Pentwater and private property owners as applicable, at the end of May, 2024.

The Pentwater Arts Council is grateful to the residents and visitors who participated in the Sculpture Walk and to the Village leadership for their support. 2023 completed the second of a three year commitment by the Pentwater Arts Council to present sculpture art to the Village of Pentwater. Work on the 2024 Sculpture Walk has already begun with plans to showcase new sculpture pieces at the end of May.