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John McKinnon All Sculptures Atmo-Sphere Number on Map 23 Artist John McKinnon Material Locally Quarried Granite Installation Date August 1, 2013 Learn About the Artist One of the truly amazing things about Haliburton County is its forests and other quiet places. Inspired by this and the phrase “A Secret Space” John created Atmo-Sphere. It provides a hidden entrance in a large granite sphere for quiet reflection in the outdoors. Within the enclosure is a bench to sit and contemplate the quote on the floor. Don't forget to look up and enjoy the view while being embraced by the sounds of nature all around. The circular space in the roof was inspired by the architecture of the Pantheon. John spent four weeks in August and September 2013 creating this work. The stone for the dome is from the McBain Quarrie near Minden. The bench is created from West Coast cedar. John created the floor tiles out of polished granite in his studio in Nelson B.C. More Photos Previous Next

Digital Guide Medicines of the Haliburton Sculpture Forest with Joseph Pitawanakwat Medicines of the Haliburton Sculpture Forest with Joseph Pitawanakwat The Medicines of the Sculpture Forest series is led by Joseph Pitawanakwat who is Anishinabe from Wiikwimkonng unceded territory on Manitoulin Island. Joseph Pitawanakwat is an educator who specializes in plant-based medicine. He is the founder & director of Creators Garden, a 365 days-a year, Indigenous outdoor-education based business. He focuses on plant identification, sustainable harvesting, and teaching every one of their linguistic, historical, cultural, edible, ecological, and medicinal significance through experience. The Haliburton Sculpture Forest had the privilege of having Joseph come and lead us on a journey of knowledge. In this series, Joseph discusses how native trees and plants within the Sculpture Forest were traditionally used. Follow along with us to learn about the plants of the Haliburton Sculpture Forest and their medicinal uses. Go to Joseph's Website White Ash Latin Name: Fraxinus americana Ojibway Name: Aagimak Uses: Used to prepare for pregnancy and to lessen the risk of miscarriage. Also used in shoes or around camps to deter rattlesnakes. Because of this, cradles are exclusively made from white ash. It is the type of tree that is the most resistant to lightning. Hemlock Latin Name: Tsuga canadensis Ojibway Name: Gaagaagiwanzhiki Uses: The bark is used as a stain for all woodenware. In the Great Lakes region there is lots of heavy metal toxicity in the soil which accumulates in plants and animals. The mixture of tanins and resins in the stain becomes absorbent and absorb the heavy metals in food. White Pine Latin Name: Pinus strobus Ojibway Name: Zhingwaak Uses: Used to make shingles because the tree can very easily be split. American Basswood Latin Name: Tillia americana Ojibway Name: Wiigobimizh Uses: Wiigobimizh translates to rope tree. If you strip the bark off this tree and put it in a swamp over time the microorganisms will eat away at what holds the bark together leaving strands of rope behind. The rope is used to tie other medicines together which then incorporates the cardiovascular medicinal properties into the medicine as well. Blue Cohosh Latin Name: Caulophyllum thalictroides Ojibway Name: Bezhigojiibik Uses: Blue cohosh and ash are two of the most important women’s medicines. Helps to have a healthy pregnancy and also aids in menopausal symptoms. Striped Maple Latin Name: Acer pensylvanicum Ojibway Name: Moozomizh Uses: When a moose gets injured they will go straight to striped maple because there is a medicinal property that helps heal bruises. Observing the behavior of moose allowed Indigenous peoples to realize the medicinal properties of this tree. This tree promotes and stimulates angiogenesis which is the production of new blood vessels. This series was filmed and edited by Scott Walling with additional edits and research by Nadia Pagliaro.

Carole Turner is an American artist based in Istanbul, Turkey. She creates contemporary sculptures in stone, steel, bronze and wood. Carole Turner Website: www.caroleturner.com American artist Carole Turner, who lives and works in Istanbul, Turkey, creates contemporary sculpture in stone, steel, bronze, and wood. She carves, fabricates, and models with abstracted and geometric design, as well as voluptuous figurative and organic form. Carole's sculpture is exhibited internationally and her many monumental sculptures can be found in the collections of museums, municipalities, sculpture parks, and corporations in Italy, Argentina, Germany, Vietnam, Russia, South Korea, Austria, Poland, Romania, Mexico, Egypt, Turkey, China, Chile, India, Bulgaria, Costa Rica, Greece, and the United States. Carole came to Haliburton as part of the Carved on the Canadian Shield Sculpture Symposium in order to carve her sculpture. Celebrating Canada, Ontario, and Dysart 150, four artists came to Haliburton to carve a piece out of limestone representing Canada and the Canadian Shield. < Back to Artists

The Unity Gate is an archway and curling dry stone walls, made by John Shaw-Rimmington and students of the Haliburton School of Art + Design. Unity Gate John Shaw-Rimmington Materials: Locally quarried granite Description: Constructed by students of the 2013 Dry Stone Structures Course, Fleming College, Haliburton School of the Arts Installation Date: August, 2013 Number on Map: 24 Go to Gallery About the Sculpture: The Unity Gate is an archway and curling dry stone walls, made with locally quarried granite. It was designed by John Shaw-Rimmington and constructed by students of the 2013 Dry Stone Structures Course at Fleming College, Haliburton School of the Arts. < Back to Sculptures

Michael Belmore in a visual artist of Ojibwe heritage. Belmore works in a variety of media including plastics, metal, wood and photography. Michael Belmore Website: www.michaelbelmore.com Michael Belmore was born in 1971 north of Thunder Bay and graduated with an A.O.C.A. in Sculpture/Installation from the Ontario College of Art in Toronto, Ontario in 1994. Belmore is of Ojibwe heritage and currently lives in the Haliburton Highlands in Ontario.Since graduating from the Ontario College of Art Belmore has worked in a variety of media including plastics, metal, wood and photography. The materials used are an important key to understanding his work and bring into account how we view nature as commodity. For several years his work has evolved around our use of technology and how it has affected our relationship to the environment.Previous exhibitions have included First Nations Art at the Woodland Cultural Centre, Brantford, Ontario (1992), Naked State at the Power Plant Comtemporary Art Gallery at Harbourfront, Toronto, Ontario (1994), Staking Land Claims at the Walter Phillips Gallery, Banff, Alberta (1997), lichen at the Toronto Sculpture Garden (1998), Ravens Wait at the Indian Art Centre in Hull, Quebec (1999) and Vantage Point at the Sacred Circle Art Gallery, Seattle, Washington (2002). As well Belmore has shown with several artist-run-centres and collectives across Canada and created site-specific public art installations for Thunder Bay Art Gallery, University of Western Ontario in London as well as for the City of Peterborough.A member of the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts, Belmore’s work is represented in the permanent collections of the Indian Art Centre in Hull, the McMichael Canadian Art Collection in Kleinberg, Thunder Bay Art Gallery, Agnes Etherington Art Gallery in Kingston, and in numerous private collections. < Back to Artists

Find information on how to apply for our Outreach Coordinator position. Job Posting Summer Program and Outreach Coordinator Deadline for submission: Friday, April 26, 2024 5:00 pm Job Description May 15 to August 30 2024. Wage $19.50/hour 35 hours/week The position involves promoting the Haliburton Sculpture Forest, coordinating special events, running interpretive tours, assisting with the installation of a new sculpture, assisting with the maintenance of the collection, and media relations. The Haliburton Sculpture Forest is located in Glebe Park adjacent to the campus of the Haliburton School of The Arts. The Sculpture Forest has a permanent collection of over 40 sculptures and attracts thousands of visitors each summer. Skills and attributes required: an interest in the arts, good computer and social media skills, good communications skills and initiative, good organizational skills, post-secondary studies related to arts, culture, education, marketing, or business would be helpful. We are looking for someone who is interested in the community, is eager to be an ambassador, is creative and enjoys working with people. Access to own transportation required. Travel costs will be covered. This is position is supported by Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations Applicants must be involved in post-secondary studies, be less than 30 years of age, have been registered as a full-time student within the previous academic year, and intend to return to school on a full-time basis in the coming year. The Haliburton Sculpture Forest is committed to diversity and inclusivity in our employment practices. We promote the independence, dignity, integration and equality of opportunity with persons with disabilities by ensuring, wherever possible, the accessibility of our facilities and services. Accommodations, including alternative formats, are available for all parts of the recruitment and selection process. Women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities and Indigenous candidates are encouraged to apply. Our hiring committee will select the best qualified candidates for an interview. The Haliburton Sculpture Forest is an equal opportunity employer. Please forward your cover letter and resume to Jim Blake, Curator, Haliburton Sculpture Forest, P.O. Box 210 Haliburton ON K0M 1S0; or by e-mail to info@haliburtonsculptureforest.ca by Friday, April 24, 2024 at 5:00pm. Job Details Project and Job Objectives This position focuses on Education, Interpretation, Public Programming and Communications and a bit on Conservation and Preservation of the Collection Education and Interpretation: Objective: To provide interpretive tours of the Sculpture Forest for school groups (elementary and high school) and the general public. In May and June, the Sculpture Forest provides tours for local school groups which support the school curriculum and introduce students to the Sculpture Forest. In July and August we run free tours for the public once a week - We also provide special tours for groups Public Programming: Objective: Provide public programming that will increase awareness, understanding and enjoyment of the Sculpture Forest. We will be hosting an Indigenous artist in residence who be working on an art project with community members. This project will result in an installation in the Sculpture Forest The Sculpture Forest also plans to host a collective of multi-media artists as artists in residence. At the end of their one week stay, they will mount a public performance - integrating dance, music and digital media in the Sculpture Forest. Communication: Objectives: Inform the local schools, public and tourists about the Sculpture Forest, the public tours and the public events and strengthen the social media presence of the Sculpture Forest through creation and posting of content. Update the Sculpture Forest Website Update the self-guided tour apps (for Sculpture Forest and Downtown Exhibition) Conservation and Preservation: Objective: Maintain upkeep of the collection. All of the sculptures in the Sculpture Forest are permanent outdoor installations and require annual cleaning. Some require refinishing and some minor repairs. The months of May to August are very busy months for the Sculpture Forest in terms of visitors (around 20,000) and programming. Having a student who is able to focus full time on the communication, programming and upkeep is a tremendous help in welcoming our visitors and ensuring the success of our programming. For the students, this position has a variety of responsibilities which include a wide range of communications, community engagement, public speaking, working with artists, planning and running events and doing manual work. The skills developed through this position are helpful for just about any career path they may choose. We also provide the student a fair bit of flexibility in planning their own work schedule and also adding their own ideas and creativity to the planning and delivery of our programs. Description of tasks Assist with planning and running tours for school groups Liaise with the artist in residence and installing a new work of art at the Haliburton Sculpture Forest and artists installing works for the Downtown Haliburton Sculpture Project. Distribute promotional material and provide information to the media about the Sculpture Forest, guided tours, and special events Update the website to include new events and the new sculpture Update the self-guided tour app to include new sculpture Update the self-guided tour app for the Downtown Haliburton Sculpture Exhibition to include new sculptures Assist with planning and promotion of launch event for new installation and the Downtown Haliburton Sculpture Exhibition. Assist with the coordination of special event featuring dance and music and digital media Undertake sculpture cleaning and maintenance as defined by maintenance schedule. Lead weekly guided tours of the Haliburton Sculpture Forest Distribute promotional material and provide information to the media about the Sculpture Forest, and guided tours, Photograph sculptures and activity in Sculpture Forest and post to facebook and instagram Conduct surveys with visitors to Sculpture Forest

Explore our sculpture collection in the A-Z gallery. Top Sculpture Gallery Explore by title A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z A Conspiracy of Ravens A Atmo-sphere A W in the W Beaver B C to C C Curled Figures Current Dreaming Stones D Embracing Eos E Evolution Fire and Ice: A Really Big Shoe F Flying Debris Gelert G Guardians of the Forest H Harmony Anchor Homesteaders Kennisis: Horse and Rider K L Lissome #5 Moose Scraps M Mother Earth Musical Inspiration Pan P Redwing Frond R Shadow Caster S Sleep of the Huntress Sound Vessel: Forest Spiral Ascent Spirit of the Wild Storied Moons Anchor Sun Bench Terminus T To Cut or Not to Cut Together We Explore the Wild Unity Gate U Visionary V Voyage Wind Devish Anchor A Conspiracy of Ravens See the About Page . Show More Atmo-sphere See the About Page . Show More A Walk in the Woods See the About Page . Show More Beaver See the About Page . Show More C to C See the About Page . Show More Curled Figures See the About Page . Show More Current See the About Page . Show More Das Buch XXIII See the About Page. Depth See the About Page. IMG_6459 IMG_6458 Double Take See the About Page . Double Take 1 Dreaming Stones See the About Page . Show More Embracing Eos See the About Page . Show More Evolution See the About Page . Show More Fire and Ice: A Really Big Shoe See the About Page . Show More Fire Bench See the About Page. Show More Flying Debris See the About Page . Show More Forest Screen Bench See the About Page. Show More Gelert See the About Page . Show More Guardians of the Forest See the About Page . Show More Harmony See the About Page. Show More Homesteaders See the About Page . Show More I see a wish! See the About Page. Show More Kennisis: Horse and Rider See the About Page . Show More Lissome #5 See the About Page . Matriarchy See the About Page. Show More Moose Scraps See the About Page . Show More Mother Earth See the About Page. Show More Musical Inspiration See the About Page . Show More Pan See the About Page . Show More Passage See the About Page . Show More Redwing Frond See the About Page . Show More Shadow Caster See the About Page . Show More Sleep of the Huntress See the About Page . Show More Sound Vessel: Forest See the About Page . Show More Spiral Ascent See the About Page . Show More Spirit of the Wild See the About Page . Storied Moons See the About Page . Show More Sun Bench See the About Page. Terminus See the About Page . Show More To Cut or Not to Cut See the About Page . Show More Together We Achieve the Extraordinary See the About Page. Show More Together We Explore the Wild... See the About Page . Show More Unity Gate See the About Page . Show More Visionary: A Tribute to Sir Sandford Fleming See the About Page . Show More Voyage See the About Page. Show More Wind Dervish See the About Page. Show More Das Buch XXII Fire Bench Forest Screen bench I see a wish Matriarchy Together We Achieve the Extraordinary I Passage Depth Double Take W Back to Top

Discover the magic and activities at the Sculpture Forest in the winter months. Everyday including holidays from dawn to dusk Ski Trails: You must have a valid ski trail pass to ski. Pass can be purchased on-site with cash or by e-transfer www.skihaliburton.com/trail-maps Snowshoe Trails: Free of charge Walking: Free of charge. Walkers are welcome but trails are not groomed for walking, icy conditions may exist. Grippers and poles are recommended. Hours The Haliburton Highlands offer an abundance of activities and sights to see in the winter! Visit the Ontario Highlands website to discover more. Go Now Winter at the Sculpture Forest Snowshoeing, Hiking, Nordic Skiing, Tours and all of the Ontario Highlands to Explore! Discover the magic of the Haliburton Sculpture Forest in the wintertime. Our trails are packed with snow, perfect for walking, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing! Please follow our COVID-19 protocols. Tours Discover more about your favourite sculptures with a tour! Choose from the options below. Guided Tours Self-Guided Tours Snowshoeing and Hiking Trails Snowshoe or walk for free on the colour-coded paths! These take you through the Sculpture Forest as well as on the kilometres of marked snowshoe trails on the trails north of the museum in Glebe Park. Bring your own snowshoes or borrow a pair from the museum for free! (Check the museum hours or call ahead.) Depending on the weather, the conditions may vary. At times the pathways can be very icy. Please use caution. We recommend using walking poles and grippers on your boots. The trail loop in the Sculpture Forest is a shared by walkers, skiers and snowshoers. Please move to the side of the rail to allow skiers to pass. Snowshoe Trail Map Highlands Museum Nordic Skiing (Cross-Country) Enjoy the Sculpture Forest on skis! The Haliburton Highlands Nordic Trail and Ski Club Association offers trail passes for Glebe Park. Visit the HHNTA website for details. The main trails of the Sculpture Forest and Glebe Park will be groomed and ready for Nordic Skiing as soon as there is enough snow to do so. The Nordic ski trails at Glebe Park are top-rated ski trails in the province for classic and skate skiing. Explore all Glebe Park has to offer on the 13.5 km of ski trails during the day and at night, enjoy skiing in the Sculpture Forest until 9:00 PM on the lit loop trail. There are options for all levels of skiers. The trails in the Sculpture Forest are recommended for novice skiers while the upper trails in Glebe Park are quite hilly and are considered "very challenging." Trail Conditions: Visit the Ski Haliburton website for updates on the trails. Cost: If you would like to use the trails for cross-county skiing, please buy a trail pass in advance or you can pay at the honesty boxes on-site. See the Ski Haliburton website for pricing and updates. Day passes (self-registration) are available at the trail heads. Please bring cash, or you can e-transfer to membership@skihaliburton.com Ski Haliburton Website Winter Gallery 1/3

Terminus by Marianne Reim was installed in 2002 and stands at a height of two metres. Terminus Marianne Reim Name of Sculpture: Terminus Materials: ¼ inch rolled steel Height: 2 metres Description: Stylized figure, painted black Installation Date: January 2002 Number on Map: 11 Go to Gallery Artist Statement: The specific forms of my work float on the surface of a well of memory. I create discreet objects, objects in series and installation. My preferred material is steel. In my constructions the material wears its identity through rough cut edges, visible welds and an undisguised slabness. I may combine them with wire, stone, text and miscellaneous findings. By cutting, burning and welding, experience, memory and emotion are melded into steel. < Back to Sculptures

Simon Chidharara is a stone sculptor born in Mutare in Nyanga, a beautiful mountainous region with a strong sculpting tradition. Simon Chidharara Website: zimart.ca/artist_bios/Simon.pdf Phone: 705-939-6144 Email: zimart@sympatico.ca Simon Chidharara was born in 1980 in Mutare in Nyanga, a beautiful mountainous region with a strong sculpting tradition located near the Mozambique border. He started sculpting at the age of 11, apprenticing with his older brother Kenneth, who is also represented by ZimArt. Simon completed his secondary education before deciding that he wanted to pursue his passion for carving full time. Learning is still important to him and he is voracious reader. “Any topic interests me,” he says. “Geography, history, science all influence human life and I like to find out more about what makes us do the things we do, and feel the way we feel.” Simon is one of the founding members of the Nyanga Arts Centre, a co-operative venture run by local artists in the Nyanga region. Having relocated to Chitungwiza following his residency with ZimArt in 2007, Simon is no longer a full time member but he remains connected to the Centre and still travels to Nyanga on a regular basis. He says the stone from the region is itself a vital source of inspiration to him and that he will always remain close to his rural roots. Indeed a strong influence in Simon's work is the natural world and man's connection to birds and animals. When he came to Canada in 2007 Simon was the first third-generation artist from the Nyanga region to travel overseas to represent himself and present his work directly to an international audience. He has long been popular with Canadian collectors who are drawn to the expressive range in his sculptures and the emotional depth. Simon's subjects are frequently women or “feminine spirits,” which are sometimes represented as mythical creatures. “Women are the centre of life,” he explains, “So I like to celebrate everything about them.” Simon has participated in several group exhibitions at the National Gallery of Zimbabwe in Mutare. His work has been bought by galleries and collectors from Holland, the UK, the US, South Africa, Canada and Germany. Simon Chidharara is represented in Canada exclusively by ZimArt. Contact < Back to Artists

"Atmo-Sphere" by John McKinnon. < Back to Sculptures Atmo-Sphere John McKinnon Name of Sculpture: Atmo-Sphere Materials: Locally quarried granite Description: A bold granite sphere with a hidden sunlit sanctuary Installation Date: August, 2013 Number on Map: 23 Go to Gallery About the Sculpture: One of the truly amazing things about Haliburton County is its forests and other quiet places. Inspired by this and the phrase “A Secret Space” John created Atmo-Sphere. It provides a hidden entrance in a large granite sphere for quiet reflection in the outdoors. Within the enclosure is a bench to sit and contemplate the quote on the floor. Don't forget to look up and enjoy the view while being embraced by the sounds of nature all around. The circular space in the roof was inspired by the architecture of the Pantheon. John spent four weeks in August and September 2013 creating this work. The stone for the dome is from the McBain Quarrie near Minden. The bench is created from West Coast cedar. John created the floor tiles out of polished granite in his studio in Nelson B.C.

Charles O'Neil is a Canadian visual artist specializing in classical life drawing and painting, as well as sculptural work using metals. Charles O'Neil Website: flemingcollege.ca/faculty/charles-oneil Charles O'Neil is a full-time artist living and working in the Haliburton Highlands. With a background in classical life drawing and painting, Charles earned many awards for his painting in juried competitions during the 1980's. By the 1990's Charles became interested in three dimensional sculptures and moved into the use of metals. With some artist blacksmithing techniques Charles developed a method of creating sculptures of wire commonly found at most building supply companies. Although subject matter of his sculptures varies widely, the human form has always been his main interest. Relieving the arts should not be taken too seriously; Charles strives to include a touch of humour in his work. With a long association with the Haliburton School of the Arts, and Sir Sandford Fleming College, Charles earned a Visual and Creative Arts diploma and an Artist Blacksmith Certificate. He became a faculty member in 1997, teaching both teens and adults wire sculpture, drawing, and painting. Charles is also an active member of the Haliburton Guild of Fine Arts, the Ontario Crafts Council, and the Craft Association of British Columbia. Charles O'Neil is presently showing his work in many galleries across Canada. His work can be found in galleries in Ottawa, Haliburton, Port Carling, Bracebridge, Toronto, and Vancouver. Acceptance of his work is international and is held in many private and corporate collections in New York, Southfield Michigan, London, England, Paris, France, Brisbane, Australia, and throughout Canada. < Back to Artists