The official opening of the Sculpture Forest took place in the fall of 2001. The forest resides in a portion of Glebe Park, near the village of Haliburton. The ten acre forest reserve features a series of walking trails that enable visitors to view the installations. In the beginning a trio of sculptures launched this new site. The artistic aim was to provide an art experience that features sculptures that relate to the Haliburton biosphere and the forest in which they reside.
In seven years a remarkable outdoor sculpture gallery has been created. Seventeen sculptures and two sculptured benches, all by Canadian and International artists, are nestled along the trails.
The Haliburton Sculpture Forest began as a project of the Haliburton County Development Corporation's Arts Committee. Today the project is an ongoing initiative of Haliburton Sculpture Forest et al, a non-profit organization whose purpose is to increase understanding and appreciation of the arts through the development of public art and the engagement of artists with the community.
Partners in this project include Fleming College, Haliburton Campus, the Haliburton County Development Corporation, the Municipality of Dysart et al, Haliburton Highlands Secondary School, Haliburton Highlands Museum, Haliburton Highlands Trails and Tours Network, Haliburton Nordic Trails Association, Head Lake Trail Committee, Glebe Park Committee, the Arts Council~Haliburton Highlands and community volunteers.
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