'A Horse Affair' Manchester, Vermont

21 life-size thoroughbreds were embellished by area artists to help promote tourism while enhancing the 'arts' in the Manchester community.

'Shark Byte' San Jose, California

Six foot sharks were seen swimming around downtown San Jose in October, 2001. Proceeds benefited many diverse charitable groups.

'Bear Fever' Boyertown, Pennsylvania

The 'bear' has been an important icon in Boyertown for many years. See how this beloved animal has benefited the community, especially the young citizens.

'urbanart' Melbourne, Australia

'urbanart' is an independent, non-profit artist group based in Melbourne, Australia that has exposure all over the Asia-Pacific region. This site spans project from 1993 to 2004.

'Orcas in the City' Vancouver & Victoria, British Columbia

This great bi-city event raised $400,000 for BC Lions Club childrens' charities. 'Orcas' was modeled from other Canadian events ie. 'Moose in the City' Toronto.

'Custer Stampede' Custer, South Dakota

This 2006 public art event featured life-sized bison as the artist's canvass. The event was sponsored by the Custer Area Chamber of Commerce and the Custer Area Arts Council.

Over 200 artists participated in this unusual public art campaign of 2002. With no official venue anything goes on sidewalks, apartments, airwaves etc.

'Turtles on Parade' Roswell, Georgia

This wonderful 2001 campaign celebrates cultural diversity while showcasing the artistic talents of students new to America.

'Festival of Fins' New Orleans, Louisiana

This popular Y2K fund raising campaign proved to be New Orleans biggest to date. 150 artists raised over $550,000 for local charities and non-profit organizations.

'Lizards on the Loose' Orlando, Florida

More than 200 artists embellished 5' to 7' lizards. Developed by the City of Orlando this public art project benefited the Downtown Arts District in 2008.

'Discovery Dogs' Sioux City, Iowa

Seaman, the discovery dog was mascot and companion to Lewis and Clark over 200 years ago. In 2004 discovery dogs were the focus for Sioux City's community art event.

'Mastodons on Parade' Fort Wayne, Indiana

Fort Wayne's first community art project will not soon be forgot. Ancient elephants raise awareness and monies.

'The Pride of Oshkosh' Oshkosh, Wisconsin

33 life-sized lion sculptures were placed around the Oshkosh community to help with art scholarships, the appreciation of public art and the Paine Center.

'Cranes on Parade' Kearney, Nebraska

Sponsored by the Kearney Dawn Rotary Club these elegant birds have raised money for many local charities and organizations.

100 life-sized german shepard dogs were created to honor and raise money for the many volunteer and other canine rescue dog and handler teams that were called upon by the September 11th tragedy.

'Penquin Parade' Youngstown, Ohio

These cute little wingless critters were wearing anything but tuxedos and generated much interest in the Youngstown area.

This successful 2002 public art fund raising event secured over $74,000 from the on-line bidding alone!

'Stray Cat Strut' Dearborn, Michigan

Cat lovers will love this 2005 public art event that raised awareness and funds for animal adoption and education.

'The Horses Are Coming' Germantown, Tennessee

A public art event celebrated the 60th Anniversay of the Germantown Charity Horse Show (June 10-14). Be sure and see how this equine spectacular concluded.

American Art Parades

Full color, 192 pages, hard back edition, coffee table book of recent public art events throughout the U.S.