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Art Around the Corner Unveils 2026 Outdoor Sculpture Gallery in Downtown St. George

Art Around the Corner Unveils 2026 Outdoor Sculpture Gallery in Downtown St. George "The Art Around the Corner Foundation has unveiled its 2026 Outdoor Sculpture Gallery, bringing a new collection of public artworks to downtown St. George. Installed throughout the city’s central district, the rotating exhibition features sculptures placed in Town Square Park and on the grounds of the St. George City Building, expanding the gallery’s footprint and reinforcing the area as a walkable destination for public art. The annual program transforms downtown St. George into an open-air gallery featuring works created from materials including bronze, steel, glass, and stone...."

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Art Around the Corner Has a Roundabout Winner!

Art Around the Corner Has a Roundabout Winner! "On behalf of the Art Around the Corner Foundation, I am thrilled to share exciting news with our community: you have selected the signature sculpture for the 2026–2027 Outdoor Sculpture Gallery at the Main Street and 200 North roundabout— Rip Tide, by Diego Harris. This remarkable work captured the imagination of our board and art lovers across Southern Utah. Dynamic, powerful, and beautifully executed, Rip Tide reflects movement, energy, and the ever-changing rhythm of our community. It is exactly the kind of artwork that stops you for a moment, invites reflection, and becomes part of your daily experience. Public art is at its best when it belongs to everyone...."

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Community Invited to Vote on Main Street Roundabout Sculpture

Community Invited to Vote on Main Street Roundabout Sculpture "

The Art Around the Corner Foundation is putting a defining piece of public art directly in the hands of the community. With finalists now selected for its 2026–2027 Outdoor Sculpture Gallery, Greater St. George residents are invited to vote on which of three sculptures will become the next landmark installation at the roundabout on Main Street and 200 North.

For the first time in the program’s history, the Foundation is asking the public to help choose a major installation, underscoring the role of public art as a shared civic experience.

“This is public art in the truest sense of the word,” said AACF Board Chair Lysa McCarroll...."

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Shaping a Creative Core: Inside St. George’s Arts & Historic District Alliance

Shaping a Creative Core: Inside St. George’s Arts & Historic District Alliance "Downtown St. George is in the middle of a quiet renaissance, and a new coalition is helping lead the charge. The Arts & Historic District Alliance of St. George brings together artists, business owners, cultural organizations, and community leaders to champion a downtown where heritage and creativity thrive side by side. The mission is straightforward: cultivate a vibrant arts and historic district that honors the city’s past while energizing its future The timing is no accident. St. George’s long-range planning has placed a bright spotlight on downtown, with the St...."