“In the Making” – the 18th Nashua International Sculpture Symposium

WHO + WHAT: 18th Annual Nashua International Sculpture Symposium, titled “In The Making”

WHERE: The Picker Artists’ Studios, 3 Pine Street, Nashua, N.H. 03060

WHEN: May 8, 2025 - May 31, 2025

Opening ceremony: 5:30 p.m. on May 8, 2025 at Picker Artists Studios

Closing ceremony: 1 p.m. on May 31, 2025, starts at Picker Artists Studios then moves around the city

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About the 2025 Symposium:

Exploring this year’s theme “In The Making,” our four women sculptors are:

· Valerie Funk of Germany;

· Danaë LeBlond-Joris of France;

· Yunmi Lee, of South Korea/Italy; and

· Casey Schachner of the U.S.

These artists will gift their finished sculptures to the City of Nashua to become part of its permanent collection following the three-week-long symposium. These new pieces will be celebrated with the public at the Closing ceremony event to be held starting at 1 p.m. on May 31, 2025.

GET INVOLVED!

There are various ways for families, organizations and businesses to get involved in a meaningful way and becomepart of the legacy of sculpture in Nashua during the Symposium:

· Plan to attend the Picker Artists Studios for the opening and closing ceremonies

· See the artists at work on their sculptures between May 12 – May 28.

· Sign up on our website to bring/provide a meal (lunch or dinner) for the sculptors

· Volunteer with NISS

· Sponsor a sculpture or donate to invest in the cultural, social, and economic value of public art in our city

· Schools and organizations are welcome to partner with NISS during the Symposium

Contact NISS President Gail Moriarty for information on all these opportunities at chair.nashuasculptures@gmail.com .

ABOUT NISS:

The Nashua International Sculpture Symposium is an annual community event designed to elevate the awareness and appreciation of public art in Nashua. The Symposium allows Nashua residents and visitors to engage directly with guest sculptors from around the world and experience ‘art in the making’. Nashua has the distinction of being the only city in the U.S. which hosts an annual international sculpture symposium. This collaborative, three-week-long public event celebrates cultural exchange and diversity through creation and sharing. Curiosity and understanding are nurtured via the day-to-day interactions with our visiting artists.

Since 2008, guest artists from around the world have created 52 different sculptures which are permanently installed throughout the city. These large stone or metal outdoor sculptures stand in a variety of public spaces includingdowntown Nashua, schools, parks, neighborhoods, walking trails, and riverfront paths. They incorporate our motto, “art as everyday living,” enhancing the quality of life for New Hampshire citizens daily, and actively contribute to Nashua’s identity as a vibrant arts community.

For more information, to volunteer, donate to or sponsor the Symposium, and to view all of Nashua’spermanent sculpture installation locations, see our website: NashuaSculptureSymposium.org

Tours of the sculptures around Nashua are also available upon request. Contact NISS President Gail Moriarty at chair.nashuasculptures@gmail.com .