The City of Valdosta created the Public Art Program to further the purchase and foster the appreciation of works of public art and to promote the creation of works of art and the purchase of same for the citizens and the City of Valdosta in order to promote the aesthetic value to the entire community. The Program also encourages the preservation and protection of works of public art and to encourage economic development.
Public Art Advisory Committee (PAAC)
Satilla #3
Artist: Joel Dion & Community, 2015
What started as a printmaking workshop for kids and a ceramics workshop for locals came clay tiles with images relating to the history of the region-mostly around the agricultural business moving from Troupeville to Valdosta for train access.
Dawat: A Summons to a Royal Feast
Artist: Wilby Coleman, 2010
Curated as one of the first public art pieces featured outside the Arts Center. The sculpture is a 100 pound, 1/2 inch steel circular plate, with repeating circles and curves to show balance and asymmetry.
Low-Poly Heart
Artist: Matt Duffy, 2017
A 3D aluminum diamond-plated heart made of interconnected metal bands that construct the linear composition, which represents a community of people connected to each other.
The Richard Hill Glass Studio Mural
Artist: Ramiro Santillan, 2023
Decades of Change
Artist: Marty Haythorn, 2015
This planter was a public art project covering four decades of local history from 1905 to 1944; 39 inches tall with handmade tiles of architectural elements, prominent people, vintage vehicles, and news headlines.
Wings of Freedom
Artist: Marty Haythorn, 2015
This piece includes 42 square feet of handmade tiles depicting major military conflicts from the Revolutionary War to the present.
Baby The Rain Must Fall
Artist: Wilby Coleman, 2019
A donation for the opening of the Art Park in 2019. A 119 inch metal sculpture of clouds and faucets that has been installed to the right of the pavillion.
Boy on Globe
A bronze sculpture depicting a young scholar sitting on top of the world, viewing a document with a looking glass & thirsty for knowledge.
Cormorant
Artist: Harry McDaniel, 2011
McDaniel did not start with a conceptual intention with this sculpture but instead wanted to elicit the feeling of motion and interaction between each of the three pieces, allowing the viewer to have a visual experience.
The Lion of Judah
Artist: Josh Taylor, 2015
The Lion of Judah runs throughout the Bible, from the symbol of the Hebrew tribe of Judah in Genesis to representing Jesus in the Book of Revelation.
Water Fountain
Gifted by the PAAC to the community
Two little kids take a break from playing in the park to get a refreshing drink from this outdoor water fountain. This beautiful bronze fountain sculpture is a classic addition to the Hudson Pottery Studio.
Guardian
Artist: Mark Dickson, 2012
Dickson created the sculpture “Guardian” located behind Odum Library. This piece is made of steel, stainless steel, and bronze and was added to VSU’s collection in 2012.
