Public Art
PUBLIC ART
ArtStart champions public art as a way to connect people, spark dialogue, and strengthen a sense of place through collaboration.
The Iron Hodag Art Project
Wisconsin artist Don Gaber has been commissioned by a private donor to create a Hodag in his signature style. Don's creative process incorporates a variety of materials, including those that are discarded, donated, scavenged, and vintage parts. At this time an 8 foot long skeleton has been designed and will be finished with reclaimed materials sourced from the community. How can you get involved? If you have materials that you believe could contribute to this exciting art piece, please consider donation. Items that reflect the local heritage (think: paper mill artifacts, old metal advertising, machinery parts, tourism signs, etc.) are welcome! To submit an item for consideration, email David Gaber at gaberssuperiorview@gmail.com
TOGETHER
Artists: Witt Siasoco & Norma Dycus Pennycuff
TOGETHER is a place for gathering, contemplation, remembrance, and conversation. The artwork was created in response to the recent tragic losses of young people and adults in the Rhinelander area to suicide. Over the period of a year, the artists asked groups of high school students and other community members “What would you say to someone that you have lost connection to?” The audio responses are accessed through embedded plates using bone conduction, an isolated sound experience through touch.
TOGETHER was created as a part of the Arts For Everybody initiative, a larger national project through One Nation One Project, a national arts and health initiative between Artists, Local Governments, and Community Health Providers designed to activate the power of the arts to heal our communities. TOGETHER is a collaboration between Norma Dycus Pennycuff (Eagle River, WI) and Witt Siasoco (Minneapolis, MN).
Experience TOGETHER at Hodag Park, Rhinelander, WI.
Rhinelander Public Art Commission
Founded in October 2021, the Rhinelander Public Art Commission (RPAC) has been formed to facilitate, direct, advise, and manage public art in the City as defined in the Rhinelander City Ordinance 2.01.166. Use the following links to submit a public art project application. Please review the Submission requirements to ensure that you have completed these requirements.