All Sculptures Make the Move
With super work by our DPW, led by Frank Anderson, all of our sculptures are now on the Common. The massive bases were moved by machine and placed in new locations. Then each sculpture was moved into the new location and bolted back down. Fresh soil was placed around each work and grass seed planted, […]
Sunday Paper and Dream Manifesting Make the Move
The first two sculptures made the move to new temporary spots in from of Town Buildings on Center Street – on Friday, August 8. They were moved by a team from Burlington DPW headed by Frank Anderson, with help from sculptor Michael Alfano and park founder Jon Sachs. The next set of moves will happen […]
Moving to the Burlington Common
Due to the coming demolition of the old Police Station and the construction of the new one, we are moving all of the sculptures to temporary locations on the Common and three in front of Town buildings along Center Street. These locations were worked out with the Rec Department that needs to care for the […]
Sculptors at the Park – May 2025
Four of our sculptors joined a group of fans for a talk about and walk to the sculpture park. The Burlington Public Library and High School partnered to create this event, along with a lovely show of work by Burlington students. In the photos you can see Brian McQuillan, David Borrus, Madeline Lord, and Mark […]
Girl Scouts at the Park
An enthusiastic group of girl scouts gathered at the Scupture Park on May 13 to learn about the sculptures from park founder Jon Sachs. Then they got busy painting and sculpting under a maple tree, creating their own works of art. Looking at Sunday Paper. Examining Mother and Child Gathering at the yellow cherries. Sitting […]
Snow on the Sculptures
A friend once asked me what would happen to the sculptures when it snows. I said I think they will look great in the snow. Today’s light snowfall gives us a chance to see how the sculptures react to snow. Havoc has just a bit of snow, already melting. Follow Your Heart is nicely outlined […]
The Pigs Map
Here is the NEW map of where the 16 painted pigs went. Most are in Burlington: one each at the grade schools and high school, others are local sponsors, one in Billerica, and one in… Pittsburgh! It took much pushing, shoving, and oinking to get all 16 pigs to sit together on this map, but […]
The Painted Pigs Project
Here are the 10 painted pigs and the 6 piglets that adorned the Burlington Common in the summer of 2024. Most are still in town and we will publish a map of where they all went soon. Hamma Time Sponsored by RJ Kelly Company When it’s hammer time, call RJK. Artist: Ron LeBrasseur Poppy the […]
Painted Pigs Tribute Video
Here is a video with ALL 16 of the winning painted pig tributes, starring the pigs AND many of the actual winners of the tributes. Each pig gets a flower lei placed on by a young volunteer.
Painted Pigs Group Portrait
On Friday, August 30th, we will be arranging ALL of the painted pigs in front of Town Hall for a giant group portait. EVERYONE is invited to join and be in the photo: kids of ALL ages! (After the photo, the pigs will be moved to their next homes around town.)