- April 17, 2025
A Seward Johnson sculpture, titled “Wine, Food, and Thou”, is unloaded for Ormond's "Art Imitates Life" sculpture tour. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Seward Johnson sculptures await to be installed in Ormond Beach. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
The sculptures came to Ormond Beach from the Seward Johnson Atelier in New Jersey. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Seward Johnson sculptures in The Casements’ parking lot await installation in Ormond Beach. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
“Calling Girl” and “Nice to See You” from the the "Art Imitates Life" sculpture tour. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
“The Search” and “Bunnies Don’t Bite” are two of three bench sculptures, with “Calling Girl” in the background. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Seward Johnson sculptures in The Casements’ parking lot await installation in Ormond Beach. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Seward Johnson sculptures in The Casements’ parking lot await installation in Ormond Beach. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
A sculpture of Monet is delivered for the "Art Imitates Life" sculpture tour. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
A sculpture of Monet is delivered to Ormond Beach. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Ormond Beach Arts District board members Thays França, Stephanie Mason-Teague, Barbara Saunders and Theresa Lieberman at the sponsor reception at The Casements. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Reception attendees listen to a presentation during the Sculpture Tour sponsor reception. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Ormond Beach Arts District Board President Julia Truilo (right) addresses the sculpture reception attendees as Ormond Beach Main Street Executive Director Becky Parker (left) looks on. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Amy Goodson and Nancy Cortez, of Adams Cameron and Co. Realtors pose with their sponsored sculpture, “Can Do.” Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Coleman Goodemote Construction installs “Embracing Peace” at the Ormond Memorial Art Museum and Gardens. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Coleman Goodemote Construction installs “Embracing Peace” at the Ormond Memorial Art Museum and Gardens. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Coleman Goodemote Construction installs Bob, the window washer sculpture titled “Nice to See You”, in front of Ocean Art Gallery in Granda Plaza. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Coleman Goodemote Construction installs Bob, the window washer sculpture, titled “Nice to See You”, in front of Ocean Art Gallery in Granda Plaza. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Coleman Goodemote Construction installs “Special Delivery” in front of the Ormond Beach Post office on the beachside. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
“Special Delivery”, depicting a letter carrier, stands in front of the Ormond Beach Post office on the beachside. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Art lovers have a new reason to celebrate as 13 bronze sculptures have arrived in Ormond Beach for the Seward Johnson "Art Imitates Life" Sculpture Tour.
Delivered on Wednesday, Nov. 20, the sculptures were installed around the city over the next several days, adding to the growing public art collection in the area with the goal to transform Ormond Beach into a vibrant open-air gallery.
A reception was held on Wednesday, Nov. 20 in The Casements parking lot to thank the sponsors who made the project possible. Ten of the sculptures were on display at the event before being moved to their permanent locations around town. The sculpture tour was organized by the Ormond Beach Arts District, which promotes public art and cultural activity throughout the city.
The Seward Johnson Sculpture Tour will remain on display until April 2025. A map of the sculpture locations is available through the Ormond Beach Arts District’s website, ormondarts.com.
The city of Ormond Beach is also inviting the public to weigh in on the future of public art in the city by participating in a Public Art Master Plan survey online at http://obpublicartplan.com.
