'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.

'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.

'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.

'Cranes on Parade' Kearney, Nebraska

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

'Moose in the City' Toronto, Ontario

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

'Mastodons on Parade' Fort Wayne, Indiana

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

'Ravinia's Carousel of the Animals' Chicago, Illinois

This 2004 campaign features the carousel horses we all remember from our first merry-go-round ride. These beautiful creations inspired fond memories and showcased local artists' enterpretations.

'The Palmetto Tree Project' Columbia, South Carolina

It is truly amazing how these man made trees seem to fit into the natural landscape of the area. It is also amazing the money and interest they generated.

'Gators on the Geaux' Lake Charles, Louisiana

Local artists had a big hand in this event. 113 larger than life fiberglass gators were cleverly embellished to raise support for the arts.

'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.

'Frogs * Fur * Friends' Grosse Pointe, Michigan

This 2005 public art event hopped right to it by raising money for the Children's Home of Detroit and the Grosse Point Animal Adoption Society.

'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.

'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.

'Elk Grove's Elks' Elk Grove, California

This 2002 public art campaign deployed 50 life-sized elk. These colorful elk dotted the countryside in this northern California community.

'Giddy Up to Granby' Granby, Connetticut

There is no limit to an artist's creativity especially when it comes to horses.

'Tri-Motors in Plane View' Lansing, Michigan

These distinctive airplanes celebrate the small town spirit and involved every student in Lansing.

'Tampa Bay Tour of Turtles' Tampa Bay, Florida

The struggle of the loggerhead turtle is brought to the forefront via this successful public art campaign.

'Guitar Mania of Cleveland' Cleveland, Ohio

The 'Rock and Roll Hall of Fame' hosted over 80, 10 foot tall guitars rendered by local artists. Proceeds benefited the greater Cleveland United Way.

'Olympia Salmon Run' Olympia, Washington

Downtown merchants and businesses were lucky enough to haul in and display these beautifully painted salmonids in 2002.

'Abzoolutely Chestnut Hill' Chestnut Hill, Pennsylvania

This 2006 event incorporated favorite zoo animals to raise funds.

'Fremont Big Fish of the Platte' Fremont, Nebraska

This campaign accomplished its goals of providing a venue for local artists to showcase their talents and raise community spirit and pride.

'Plains to Planes' Sarpy County, Nebraska

One of the ways Sarpy County celebrated its sesquicentennial in 2007 was by offering artists two designs to choose from.

'Star Gazing' Findlay, Ohio

Everyone was star struck when this 2004 public art event was unveiled on the streets of Findlay. This campaign brought needed recognition to local artists and charities.

'The Hunt for Bearable Art' American Red Cross, Michigan

The American Red Cross of Northern Lower Michigan sponsored this 2005 outdoor event.

American Art Parades

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