Images
-
![Springstone sculpture with carvings of Shona women's heads and faces, one above the other.]()
Matriarchy, Tarzan Sithole, 2020 -
![A bright blue sculpture of a horse, made from cut metal pieces, stands in a dynamic running pose on a grassy hill. A cree woman is riding on the horse. Trees with autumn leaves and a cloudy sky are in the background.]()
Kennisis: Horse and Rider, William Lishman 2008 -
![A large sculpture of two hands, carved from light green opal stone, clasped in a handshake. It rests on a flat, dark rock surface with a forest of bare trees and evergreens in the background.]()
Together We Achieve the Extraordinary, Tizirai Gumbere, 2020
Haliburton Sculpture Forest Guided Tour
In-person
Dance Public Art Performance Music Sculpture & installationDate and time
Location
Haliburton Sculpture Forest
297 College Drive
Haliburton, ON
Access
Free.
Offered in English.
Has gender-neutral washrooms.
About
Enjoy a 2 hour enhanced guided tour through the Haliburton Sculpture Forest trails! You will learn more about the stories behind the sculptures and the incredible artists! Along the way, we will stop and you will discover the beauty of nature, our one-of-a-kind benches and enjoy performances from our visiting multidisciplinary artists. A fantastic way to start your day! Come and explore the Haliburton area and discover opportunities to immerse yourself in art.
Links
- Haliburton Sculpture Forest Webpage haliburtonsculptureforest.ca
Organizer
Haliburton Sculpture Forest
The Haliburton Sculpture Forest began as a project of the Arts Committee of the Haliburton County Development Corporation which was focused on local economic development through the arts. The objective was to create a destination for residents, visitors and tourists which highlighted the visual arts in Haliburton County.
In 2004, a new campus for Fleming College, Haliburton School of Art + Design was created in Glebe Park. The Sculpture Forest surrounds the College and serves as a teaching site for many of the programs in addition to being a great place for local residents and visitors to go for a walk and enjoy the sculptures in different seasons.
Today, the Sculpture Forest is an ongoing initiative of Haliburton Sculpture Forest et al, a non-profit organization. Our mission is to bring together art, nature and people of all ages; creating a place for discovery, exploration, creative expression, and contemplation. The collection now includes forty sculptures and six one-of-a-kind benches, by Canadian and International artists.
The Haliburton Sculpture Forest is open 365 days a year. We offer guided tours every week in July and August, and throughout the year, upon request. The Sculpture Forest welcomes artists in residence and hosts community art engagement activities.