Bringing Sculpture to You - Our Mission

 

Sculpture in the South promotes the appreciation of sculpture through education and the creation of an accessible public sculpture collection enhancing our community.

History

Since 1999, twenty-three bronze sculptures have been installed throughout public spaces in the town of Summerville, South Carolina, providing “up-close-and-personal” experiences with quality sculpture.

Sculpture in the South (SiS) hosted the Sculpture in the South Show & Sale each May for 16 years. Held in Azalea Park, this show featured dozens of juried sculptors from all over the United States and Canada. Proceeds from the event have gone to support sculpture purchases for the Summerville Permanent Public Sculpture Collection.

Presently, SiS has moved its focus to providing a virtual gallery. The Sculpture Showcase (sculptureshowcase.com) features juried artists and their works. Visitors to the sight may browse randomly or may search by material, size, and/or category/genre to find sculpture(s) they may wish to own.

Additionally, SiS facilitates individuals, businesses and organizations in locating specific works to suit their needs. This has resulted in ”our” sculptors’ works finding permanent placement throughout South Carolina. These include a monumental-size bronze of Francis Marion selected by Berkeley County for its Administration Offices Building located in Moncks Corner.

 

Origin

Sculpture in the South was created in 1999 as the result of a survey completed by our local “Main Street” organization (DREAM) during Vision Planning. Residents responded as to their desires for enhancing the Summerville community; many wished for outdoor art to be added to our public places.

Since there is no “percent for art” levied in taxes nor fees, funds were mainly raised through donations. Therefore, Summerville’s Outdoor Sculpture Museum is a gift from our townspeople and businesses. We are justifiably proud of this outstanding and generous community, Summerville, SC!