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Welcome to the Statesboro Art Park!

Located on the corner of East Main Street and Railroad Street, the Statesboro Art Park is breathing color and life into a once-vacant property at the Eastern entrance to Downtown Statesboro. The park occupies what was an undeveloped piece of railroad property in the heart of Downtown, which the city has leased from Norfolk Southern Railway. The park property lies adjacent to an active railroad that intersects with East Main Street.

  • ABOUT THE PARK

    An aerial view of the art park reveals an expansive flower design stretching over the full length of the lot, with sculptures located on each of the three outspreading “petals” and one sculpture situated in the middle of the flower “bloom.” The park features stained concrete sculpture pads and a sidewalk installed by the City of Statesboro’s Public Works Department as well as recycled rock aggregate sourced from GreenRock, a local recycling company that produces the rocks from 100% recycled material collected in Bulloch County. At the far end of the park, six-foot-tall white letters spelling “BORO” cast a shadow over the flower design.

    The art park also hosts an “analemmatic sundial,” an interactive installation that uses the sun and shadows to display time. The sundial was donated by the Leadership Bulloch Class of 2022, and each handmade number reflects the individuality, diversity, and personality of the 13-member class.

    The main attractions of the park, though, are four sculptures created by nationally renowned artists, which adorn the walking path along the park. The featured sculptures include:

    “Cubed” by Beth Nybeck. An abstract steel sculpture inspired by family and community. Interconnected cubes grow from one another, symbolizing the ties that bind us and the strength we draw from one another in shared spaces.

    “Architrave” by Dan Perry. Blending classical architecture with industrial forms, this sculpture captures a moment of upward growth. Abstract yet familiar, it invites viewers to consider transformation, structure, and the beauty of motion frozen in time.

    “Contemplating Momentary Trajectory (Best of Luck)” by Dallas Blue. A sculptural depiction of stillness in transition, this piece explores the tension between rest and momentum. Featuring a stone held in a slingshot shaped like a wishbone, it symbolizes hope, direction, and contemplation during moments of pause.

    Coming Soon — “Flow/Dance” by Marc Moulton and Pam Reynolds. Scheduled for installation in November, this collaborative sculpture will bring movement and rhythm to the park. Created by Georgia Southern University professor Marc Moulton and artist Pam Reynolds, the piece reflects fluidity and harmony through its dynamic form.

  • ART SELECTION

    To aid in the selection of the sculptures, the City of Statesboro formed an Art Advisory Committee consisting of five members, Kim Riner, Michael Van Wagenen, Marc Moulton, Frank D’Arcangelo, and Johnesia Lucas, who were chosen based on their expertise and artistic sensibility.

    Though the current sculpture selection took place internally, future plans for the Statesboro Art Park include a public call for sculpture submissions, which the advisory committee would review for final selection. The juried event would happen biennially and coincide with the end of the current sculptures’ lease agreements. The Statesboro Art Advisory Committee hopes to host its first formal call for art in 2027.

CUBED
"Cubed" by Beth Nybeck is an abstract steel sculpture that draws inspiration from the ideas of family and community. The work combines one large cube with two smaller cubes growing from it, symbolizing interconnectedness and shared strength. Through its clean, geometric design, the sculpture celebrates the bonds we form with one another.
ARCHITRAVE
"Architrave" by Dan Perry is a contemporary sculpture that merges architectural elements with industrial aesthetics. Combining column-like forms, cornices, and mechanical parts, the piece captures a sense of upward growth and transformation. Its suspended, flourishing motion invites viewers to engage in a visual dialogue that balances the familiar with the abstract.
BEST OF LUCK
Contemplating Momentary Trajectory "Best of Luck" by Dallas Blue is a sculptural reflection on moments of stillness during transitions. The work features a stone poised in a slingshot shaped like a wishbone, symbolizing hope and direction. It captures the quiet tension between rest and forward motion, encouraging viewers to pause and consider their next steps.
FLOW/DANCE
"Flow/Dance" is a collaborative sculpture by Marc Moulton and Pam Reynolds, set to be installed in November. The piece is designed to evoke motion, rhythm, and harmony through fluid form and elegant movement. Moulton, a Georgia Southern University professor and member of the Art Advisory Committee, joins Reynolds in creating a dynamic work that will add energy and grace to the park’s collection.