The Schoodic International Sculpture Symposium, a cultural event that brings together artists, municipalities, and businesses throughout Maine for the purpose of creating public art, will be held here in Orono from July through August 2012.   Artists selected from all over the world will design and fashion sculptures using Maine stone at the University of Maine’s Steam Plant Lot.   Orono is one of eight entities that will receive a sculpture, which will be placed at a public site for the enjoyment of all residents and visitors; our sculpture will also become a part of the state-wide Schoodic Sculpture Trail.

An Orono Schoodic Sculpture Citizens Committee has been formed in order to begin the community fund raising effort in support of this exciting event.  The Committee’s first official meeting will be held on February 16, 2012 at 4:30 p.m. in the Orono Council Chambers, 59 Main Street, Orono.  There will be a variety of opportunities to participate throughout the year, so please call the Town Office at 866-2556 if you would like to learn more about the Schoodic Symposium, or if you would like to serve as a member of the Citizens Committee.

Be sure to check future Orono Observers for more information and updates as we prepare to host the 2012 Schoodic International Sculpture Symposium!