The 5 Top Public Art/Sculptures Around Lansing
1 Sparty Statue
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2023 Winner
2005 bronze reproduction of the iconic 1945 terra cotta statue of MSU's Spartan mascot.
"Go Green! Alumni and of course it's the best!"
"The statue is an icon."
"Love Sparty!"
"Go Green!"
2 Art Path
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2023 Second Place
ArtPath is an annual public art exhibit produced by the Lansing Art Gallery & Education Center in partnership with the City of Lansing Parks & Recreation.
"It adds so much to the Riverwalk! I look forward to it each year!"
"ArtPath brings art out into the community and makes our river trail even more vibrant!"
"ArtPath has transformed the river trail with art from local and state-wide artists!"
"Look forward to it every year. Calm walk through the displays of art."
3 Big Red Balls (Xmas Downtown)
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2023 Runner Up
"Gotta love the balls."
"I can think of nothing more iconic and symbolic of Lansing."
"Truly makes it feel like Christmas in Lansing. Always gives you a thrill for the season when you see them."
4 The Gearhead Sculpture On Michigan Ave. By Museum Dr.
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2023 Top 5
This art piece is lovingly called “Gearhead” by local admirers but the actual name of this artwork is “Portrait of a Dreamer.”
Created by Ivan Iler of St. Johns, this piece sits in downtown Lansing on the Museum Drive Bridge along Michigan Avenue, and has been there since its installation on December 7, 2017.
"This sculpture is just fun to pass by when I'm in downtown. We need more like this around town!"
"Eye catching."
5 Mother Nature Sculpture In Hunter
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2023 Top 5
Read more about her here.
"This sculpture is beautiful and meaningful."
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