'The Big Parade' USA

See how 'Out Front Productions' and 'The Big Parade' bring public art projects to life.

'Benches on Parade' Rochester, New York

Come back often to see how this 2010 Spring and Summer public art event unfolds!

'Chicago's Cow Parade' Chicago, Illinois

Three hundred cows stampeded through downtown Chicago in 1999 and started the public art phenomenon in the United States.

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

'Lighthouses on Parade' Portland, Maine

Sixty lighthouses went on the auction block September of 2003. "One of the largest, high profile events our community has ever seen".

'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.

'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.

'Terriers Around Town' West Springfield, Massachusetts

View this year long celebration featuring 'Westie' a West Highland Terrier. 'Westie' is also the town mascot.

'Horses, Saratoga Style' Saratoga Springs, New York

This summer of 2007 community art project was a continuation of the very successful 2002 campaign. Artists from the Capital Region, Northwest New York, Vermont and New Hampshire made up the creative pool.

'These Boots Were Made For Talking' Cheyenne, Wyoming

This popular 2004 public art campaign raised money for the support of the majestic Cheyenne Union Pacific Train Depot (a national historic landmark). 'Big Boots' added color to downtown Cheyenne.

'Moose in the City' Toronto, Ontario

Learn how this millenium event raised 1.4 million dollars for charity and is still going strong.

'We Let the Dogs Out' Athens, Georgia

You won't find any of these dogs in the pound, instead they were adopted by caring sponsors in Athens. This community public art program accomplished a greater love and appreciation for art no matter what its form.

'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.

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

'Caribou Fest' Caibou, Maine

The caribou is native to northern New England and Caribou, Maine in more ways than one. This 2002 public art event brought this community together like never before.

'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.

'Snow People on Parade' Mt. Washington, New Hampshire

This on-going 2006 public art event featured seventeen 'Snow People' which were spotted throughout the Mt. Washington valley.

'Heads Up Kentucky' Louisville, Kentucky

This 2005 event was sponsored in part by the Kentucky Psychological Association Foundation. See how health education, fund raising activities and regional artists came together to make this campaign truly unique.

'Horse of a Different Color' Akron, Ohio

This well run 2005 public art campaign sold all sponsorships very quickly. The event raised funds for the C.A.R.E. and NICU units of the Akron Children's Hospital.

'Hands Across Eau Claire' Eau Claire, Wisconsin

This unusual casting was sponsored by the Children's Museum of Eau Claire. This 2005 and 2006 public art event had the community applauding.

American Art Parades

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