List of public art in Floyd County, Indiana facts for kids
Public art is like an open-air museum! It's art that you can see and enjoy in public places, like parks, streets, or outside buildings. This list is all about cool public art you can find outdoors in Floyd County, Indiana. Most of these artworks are sculptures, which are 3D pieces of art you can walk around. If an artwork isn't a sculpture, we'll tell you!
Art in Mount St. Francis
Mount St. Francis is home to some interesting public art.
- St. Francis With Deer
This sculpture shows Saint Francis of Assisi with a deer. It was made around 1961 by an unknown artist. You can find it at the Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality. It's made of Marble, a beautiful stone often used for sculptures.
Art in New Albany
New Albany has many public artworks scattered around the city.
- The Annunciation
This artwork is at St. Mary's Church. It features two figures: Gabriel and Mary. It's made of Marble. The artist is unknown.
- Companion
You can find this sculpture at Kraft Graceland Memorial Park. It was created in 1978 by an unknown artist and is made of Bronze.
- Crucifixion
This large metal sculpture is located at the Catholic Cemetery of New Albany. It was made by the Daprato Statuary Company.
- Guardian Angel
This metal sculpture of a guardian angel is at St. Mary's School. The artist is unknown.
- Mary
Another metal sculpture, this one depicting Mary, is located at St. Mary's Catholic Church. The artist is unknown.
- The Search
This impressive Bronze sculpture was created by Barney Bright in 1984. You can see it at the New Albany-Floyd County Public Library.
- Volunteer Firemen's Monument
Located at Fairview Cemetery, this monument honors volunteer firefighters. It was made by Charles Edwards in 1902 and is crafted from Pewter.
- West Entrance Figures
At the Carnegie Center for Art & History, you'll find two sculptures at the west and south entrances. These figures are made of Limestone. The artist is unknown.
