'The Trail of Painted Ponies' New Mexico

This public art event has evolved into one of the biggest, most anticipated landmark events year after year.

'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.

This 2008 public art extravaganza kicked off with a two week 'Tent Event'. The large tent was in itself a 'work of art'.

This 2001 event gave sponsors a choice as to where their donated money went. Sponsors could also designate the percentage of money between charities.

'Cranes on Parade' Kearney, Nebraska

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

'Winged Horse Extravaganza' Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

Benefiting the 'Corolla Wild Horse Fund' and the 'Monument to a Century of Flight', this 2004 event featured ninety-nine pegasus horses beautifully embellished by local artists.

'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.

'United Buddy Bears' Sydney, Australia, Berlin, Germany, Vienna, Austria

This tri-country event was organized to bring awareness to the education of school children in Africa.

'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.

The latest installment in this on-going public art event featured over 70 artists from over 30 countries. The 'Camel Caravan' has raised over 5 million Dirhams for local charities.

'Lions in Jerusalem' Peugeot, Israel

The lion, symbol of Jerusalem was the canvass for artists to convey their ideas. This 2002 event shows how public art is successfully approached in the middle east. More than 80 lions graced the city streets.

'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.

'Penquin Parade' Youngstown, Ohio

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

'Giddy Up to Granby' Granby, Connetticut

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

'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.

'Turtles on Parade' Roswell, Georgia

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

American Art Parades

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