Fenelon Arts Committee Sculpture Project Installation Complete

James C. Smith, Portage (left) and Susan Rankin, River Grove (right), public art installation at the Rain Garden, Fenelon Falls

The Fenelon Arts Committee (FAC) is thrilled to announce the final installation of The Sculpture Project.  

The FAC has added two public artworks in the Rain Garden; Portage by James C. Smith and River  Grove by Susan Rankin. The project began in 2019 with a Call for Submissions followed by a jury of local arts and cultural leaders who selected the two sculptures. The fundraising campaign began in 2020 and raised over $50,000 for the two works to be fabricated and installed in their new  permanent home. This is the first public artwork to be installed under the City’s new Arts Policy. 

The FAC is grateful for the support and assistance we have received from the Fenelon Falls Powerlinks Committee, Fenelon Rotary Club, the Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes, The Fenelon Chest Fund, the Ontario Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries, City of  Kawartha Lakes, and especially our many individual donors. The FAC is part of Kawartha Works Community Co-operative. 

We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our Artists for their patience, imagination, and  talent. We would also like to thank our community for their ongoing support and encouragement. We look forward to an official celebration in the coming months. 

Click to learn more about The Sculpture Project.