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Norman Sas installed Aeolus, the Greek god of wind, a kinetic sculpture which dances in the breeze, in front of the Senior Center. At Station Parkway, eight new sculptures were installed by members of 14 Sculptors, Inc. in a show called “OH SIT”. These pieces contemplate the chair or the concept of “sit”. We are fortunate to be collaborating with this group of sculptors again.

Two of the sculptures are by Leonia artists Gil Hawkins and Mary Martire. Gil’s Luther Hill 2 abstracted sculpture adorns the front corner of the new Municipal Building and Mary’s Firefly bug sculpture hangs from a tree in the Sculpture Garden and has lights which twinkle in the dark.

The participating artists are Noel Caban, Allan Cyprys, Esther A. Grillo, Mary Rieser Heintjes, Siena Gillann Porta, Carl Rattner, Herb Rosenberg and Chuck von Schmidt.

We are proud of the variety of styles and materials in these new pieces and encourage Leonia residents to be Sculpture Scouts. Find the sculptures and let us know on our website which is your favorite.

Sculpture for Leonia is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization established in 2008 with the purpose of enhancing the historically rich art and cultural environment in Leonia through the display of outdoor sculpture. The exhibition is centered in The Erika & David Boyd Sculpture Garden, located at Broad Avenue and Beechwood Place in Leonia, New Jersey, with other locations throughout the town and showcases more than 50 sculptures by artists who provide their pieces on loan for the enrichment of the community.

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On June 2, 2024, Sculpture for Leonia hosted “A Celebration of Volunteers” to thank those in the community who helped Sculpture for Leonia from its beginning in 2008, to the present. Ten honorees, along with all the former and current members, were recognized for their varied contributions to Sculpture for Leonia.

The volunteers of Sculpture for Leonia were also honored by the County. Cynthia Forster, Director of the Bergen County Division of Cultural & Historic Affairs, attended the event and presented the volunteers of Sculpture for Leonia with the following Certificate of Commendation:

“In Honor and Recognition of Your Commitment to Enhance the Historically Rich Art and Cultural Environment of the Community & in Appreciation of Your Extraordinary Efforts in Promoting the Arts Throughout the County of Bergen”

The afternoon began outside in the Erika and David Boyd Sculpture Garden where appetizers were served and was followed by lunch at the adjacent Borough Hall Annex Building. In all, there were seventy-five well-wishers at the celebration.

Best Sculpture Gardens in NJ? According to The Record, July 14, 2017, Leonia’s Erika and David Boyd Sculpture Garden is among the top four, mentioned along with Storm King, Grounds for Sculpture, and the Clifton Sculpture Park. We are very happy to share company with these esteemed destinations.

The article noted that the entire town of Leonia has been made into a site for public art, and commented favorably on a number of our installations, including:

Pulling III by Jack Howard-Potter
Walking Figure by Marilyn Friedman
Abstract Sophisti-Cat by Herrat Sommerhoff
One in Part, Whole in Being by Susan Buroker
Three musicians by Stanley E. Marcus
Implosion Series by Ewerdt Hilgemann

The Record periodically visits Leonia to keep the public abreast of our latest endeavors.

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