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Youkie Stagg < Back Originally Published On: January 1, 2016 Originally Published By: Haliburton Echo Atmo-Sphere Written By: Youkie Stagg When broken down to its origins, the word “atmosphere” is “atmo” which means vapour and “sphere” which is the same our modern definition. The sculpture was inspired by the theme “secret space.” “Atmo-sphere” is a spherical shape that creates a secret enclosure for quiet thoughts and reflection within the Sculpture Forest. The sculpture is made of granite stones, cement, Western cedar, and polished granite. It features a hidden archway, a quote from the poet Rumi written on the floor, and an oculus in the roof inspired by the Pantheon in Rome. Like the purpose of traditional oculi, the oculus of “Atmo-sphere” allows for light and air to enter the space, merging the outdoor and indoors. The striking physical appearance of the piece becomes secondary to the incredible feeling of being within the ‘secret space’ and the amplification of voices reverberating off of the walls. John MacKinnon, the creator of the work, is an artist from Nelson, BC. The Sculpture Forest offers free guided tours in July and August each Tuesday from 10-11:30 am and a shorter ‘Curator Selection” tour on Wednesday from 12:10 – 12:50. Meet at the kiosk in the Fleming College parking lot. < Previous Article Next Article >

George Pratt All Sculptures Together We Explore the Wild Number on Map 27 Artist George Pratt Material Salt and Pepper Granite Installation Date August 1, 2016 Learn About the Artist The sculpture “Together We Explore the Wild” was commissioned in appreciation of the life of Shawn Hagerman, family man, outdoorsman, canoeist, camper, fisherman, hunter, photographer, hiker, meditator, poet, and health and fitness enthusiast. He found peace and joy in exploring the wilderness alongside his family and friends. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMhe3CmT1r0 More Photos Previous Next

2021 < All Sculptures 2021 Downtown Haliburton Sculpture Exhibition $1,800.00 Take Flight Jennifer Anne Kelly https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EeRP4I2VPf8 Take Flight There is a moment of euphoria when watching birds levitate from the ground. These magic sights offer spontaneous joy. "Take Flight" is a statement of optimism and a reminder of the joys that surround us. The ability of birds to fly in any pattern they choose is a visual example of freedom. "Take Flight" reminds us of the importance for all beings to experience the pleasure of freedom. Don't hesitate to act, to risk, to explore. We can experience happiness in our own actions and in the appreciation of all that surrounds us. The design of the stainless steel and glass birds originated in a paper cut out similar to how we created paper snowflakes as children. The basic paper cut out was transformed into steel using CNC technology. Glass embellishments are hand cut and layered with crushed glass all made by hand in the studio. The glass is fired in a large kiln and annealed for strength. The process is a juxtaposition of age old and modern processes. May you smile upon viewing and be inspired to take flight in your own way. Jennifer Anne Kelly "I am inspired by what I do not yet understand. This is true of our natural world as I believe we are at the very beginning of understanding the abilities and experiences of other living things. It is also true of creating in glass. I strive to create what I have never seen created before. This leads to a lot of experimentation, trial, and error. My greatest challenge is accomplishing the effect I am looking for with each small element. When the final piece emerges and my heart jumps, I know I have succeeded." Jennifer Anne Kelly was born in Ottawa, Canada and spent a few early schooling years in London, England. Jennifer chose to stay in Ottawa when she returned and completed her formal education at Carleton University. At age twenty two she took a stained glass course in Ottawa and was completely entranced by this magic substance that was so many things at one time. She spent the following years experimenting with original designs in stained glass and then around 2010 she began experimenting with kiln worked glass. She has studied at many schools including Corning Studio, Pittsburgh Glass School, Urban Glass in New York, and Bullseye Glass Studio in Portland OR. In 2013 she was hired to create glass for Cirque du Soleil and that’s when she began to pursue glass creativity as a full time occupation. Kelly has since taught her glass techniques in Canada and the UK. "What energizes me? Fleeting moments in my daily activities or on one of my excursions in the forest and on water make my heart jump. It can be the view in front of me or an image in my mind. It is the spark that ignites my vision for a new glass artwork." Taking inspiration from dreams and time spent in nature and recreating the experience from memory, Kelly creates dream-like pieces from glass. Most pieces begin with glass powder. The fine powdered glass changes under heat in the kiln. The layering and shading of various powders is repeated several times with multiple trips into the kiln. Fine tools are used to etch into the powder and to shape the individual forms. In some cases, a torch is used to shape rods of glass into the anticipated forms. After torching, etching, and shaping, the glass goes back into the kiln for annealing. Her process of creating the various elements that go into a piece takes weeks and often months. "I create in glass as one would write a poem. It is at once deeply personal and yearning to be shared. When someone views my creation and has a deep connection I am overjoyed." The common glass thread through her work is the contemplation on the human experience in our natural world. Humans have always had a deeply emotional relationship with the world around us. We interpret metaphors in these scenes. We struggle at times to relate and at other times feel a profound interconnectedness with the universe. Artist Contact Information jenniferannekelly.com www.glasskits.ca @jenniferakelly 613-859-0100

Youkie Stagg < Back Originally Published On: January 1, 2016 Originally Published By: Haliburton Echo Musical Inspiration Written By: Youkie Stagg “The musical instrument in this sculpture has a natural bond and connection to human life. Music entertains and educates us and speaks a universal language. The Dolomite lines represent the lyrics accompanying the music from the guitar. The lady is listening to the inspiring lyrics and music and it gives her happiness and peace. Music can do that.” – Simon Chidharara. Simon found the springstone used for “Musical Inspiration” in a mountain side quarry in Zimbabwe (where he lives) and was inspired to make this sculpture. He and his friends carried the rock down the mountain to his studio. The smooth sections of the piece were sanded with seven grades of sandpaper then the rock was heated to open up its pores and it was then polished with wax. The white lines were formed by cutting grooves into the stone and filling them with crushed dolomite. Chidharara is represented in Canada by ZimArt’s Rice Lake Gallery. The Sculpture Forest, located in Glebe Park, Haliburton, offers free guided tours each Tuesday from 10-11:30 am and a shorter “Curator Selection” tour on Wednesday from 12:10–12:50. Meet at the kiosk in the Fleming College parking lot. www.haliburtonsculptureforest.ca < Previous Article Next Article >

2018 < All Sculptures 2018 Downtown Haliburton Sculpture Exhibition $2,500.00 Layers Darrell Markewitz Artist Contact Information 519-923-9219 www.warehamforge.ca

Fraxinus nigra < Back Black Ash Ojibwe Name: baapaagimaak Scientific Name: Fraxinus nigra Significance in Ojibwe Cultures: --- How to Identify the Leaves: "A smaller tree with a narrow crown, it has light grey bark that is soft and cork-like when young, becoming scaly with age. Oval leaflets on a central stalk are deep green and hairless. Full leaves, as opposed to single leaflets, tend to drop in the fall." Sources: Translation: https://ojibwe.lib.umn.edu/main-entry/baapaagimaak-na Image: https://www.ontario.ca/page/black-ash How to Identify Tree: https://www.ontario.ca/page/black-ash < Back Next >

2019 < All Sculptures 2019 Downtown Haliburton Sculpture Exhibition $2,800.00 Girl at the Fountain Tonya Hart "I was born in Canada and received my Bachelor of Fine Arts from York University in Toronto. Over the past two decades I have participated in numerous solo, group and public art exhibitions, notably with the Canadian Sculpture Centre, National Capital Commission and New York Arts Collective 4heads. My art is often inspired by nature and by the science intent on deciphering it. I seek the patterns and connections which broaden our understanding of the natural world and evolve our definition of nature and aesthetics. My recent exhibitions include a solo exhibition at the Venice Biennale of Architecture in 2018 and a sculpture installation at Ontario Place for the Light Exhibition 2018-19." Artist Contact Information info@tonyahart.com

Don Dickson, Amy Doolittle All Sculptures Sound Vessel: Forest Number on Map 05 Artist Don Dickson, Amy Doolittle Material Corten Steel Plate, stainless steel rods Installation Date August 1, 2003 Learn About the Artist Synonymous with the perception of “up north” is the image of trees. They are so numerous that one takes them for granted. Solid yet pliant, they are part of our horizons and landscapes. Like a tree that is still, yet filled with life, the vessel holds sound and, like a tree, is animated and given voice by the wind. More Photos Previous Next

Liz Menard < Art Huts Location Art Hut 2 Directions Art Hut 2 is located behind Fleming College. To find Art Hut 2: Walk to 19. Kennisis: Horse and Rider Enter the Red Fleming College Doors Walk straight across the Great Hall and exit the back doors to find Art Hut 2 Installation Start: June 1, 2025 Installation End: August 31, 2025 Liz Menard Botanical Canendensis Performance painting in the Art Hut: eight paintings, acrylic on canvas and wood panels About the Artist Liz Menard Previous Next

Leo Sepa All Sculptures Moose Scraps Number on Map 10 Artist Leo Sepa Material Assemblage of retired vintage farm equipment and other hardware Installation Date June 1, 2001 Learn About the Artist Found objects are at the heart of this sculpture, aptly titled "Moose Scraps", an assemblage of retired vintage farm equipment and other hardware, formed into the shape of one of Canada's largest mammals, the moose. Like many of Leo’s sculptures, the 2.5 meter piece exudes wit and charm. More Photos Previous Next

2023 < All Sculptures 2023 Downtown Haliburton Sculpture Exhibition Contact Artist for Pricing Night Szonja Vucsetics Night Plane & Cedar Logs “Night” consists of two wooden sculptures side-by-side, depicting a reclining human figure wrapped in a blanket, sleeping beside a small campfire. The figure is carved out of a single plane tree log, and the fire from a cedar stump. Stained black, with pieces of shell and metal flake inlay, the blanket depicts a night sky rendering an image of the universe. This installation explores the connection between micro- and macrocosm (mortal human life within vast infinity), and nature as our beginning, ending, nurturer and destroyer. Szonja Vucsetics Szonja Vucsetics is a Hungarian - Canadian artist based in Toronto, working primarily in oil paint and mixed media on paper. She graduated in drawing and painting from OCAD University in 2007 and has lived and worked in Hungary, Jamaica and Canada. Fascinated from early childhood by the expressive voice of colour in nature and visual imagery, Vucsetics looked to expressionism and storybook illustrations to relate her work through her early years as an artist. Using art as a therapy through life experiences, traumas and journeys, her work continuously developed as a visual journal telling the story of lived and subconscious experiences. Her illustrative works speak the visual language of stories and dreams, playfully blurring the boundaries between reality and imagination, impression and expression, representation and abstraction. Through material explorations with brushwork and colour, her work often focuses on our relationship to land as the place that holds our stories. Recently, Vucsetics has been working on narrative depictions of nature and landscape as an allegory for the human conditions of death, rebirth, joy and suffering. Artist Contact Information Email : szonjatics@gmail.com Website : szonjasstudio.ca Phone Number: 647-909-5897 Instagram: @ szonjasstudio Facebook: Szonja's Studio

Featured Videos Play Video All Videos Video Library A collection of all the videos made about and inspired by the Haliburton Sculpture Forest. About the Sculptures Discover from curators and artists the stories behind some of the sculptures in the Haliburton Sculpture Forest. About the Sculptures Play Video Play Video 13:55 Bawaajigan - To Dream | Jared Tait speaks about the work Bawaajigan means "To Dream". Jared Tait will be in residence in the Haliburton Sculpture Forest on the Haliburton School of Art + Design campus to work with community members to create 3-dimensional woodland style paintings which will be installed in the Sculpture Forest on Saturday, August 17th, 2024. The community is invited to join Jared to assist with the painting each week day Monday, August 12th to Friday, August 16th from 9:00am to 4:00pm. Attendance is free. Jared Tait is a member of the Sachigo Lake First Nation an Oji-Cree First Nation in Treaty 9, territory in the far north of Ontario near the Manitoba border. Jared was raised in Thunder Bay. He currently resides with his family in the countryside near Bancroft, Ontario. In 2018, Jared began painting under the mentorship of his father, Tim Tait a self-taught artist. Jared recalls his childhood being surrounded by his father's paintings and being told the stories within them. Since his exposure to art at a young age, Jared has created a strong appreciation and connection to art. Through his understanding of the Woodland style and the methods of telling a story through his work, Jared captures the deep relations to the land and its creatures. He builds on these motivations to preserve the sacred stories, symbolism and teachings. Jared creates imagery inspired by his personal and spiritual experiences and hopes to pass his teachings on to future generations. People can see Jared’s work hanging near the registration desk of the Haliburton School of Art and Design. His work will be display at the Corner Gallery on the week of August 12 to 17th. An image of his mural Biingiden can be seen on one of the panels in the kiosks at the entrances to the Sculpture Forest and Glebe Park. Play Video Play Video 03:25 Bawaajigan - To Dream by Jared Tait Bawaajigan means "To Dream". Jared Tait will be in residence in the Haliburton Sculpture Forest on the Haliburton School of Art + Design campus to work with community members to create 3-dimensional woodland style paintings which will be installed in the Sculpture Forest on Saturday, August 17th, 2024. The community is invited to join Jared to assist with the painting each week day Monday, August 12th to Friday, August 16th from 9:00am to 4:00pm. Attendance is free. Jared Tait is a member of the Sachigo Lake First Nation an Oji-Cree First Nation in Treaty 9, territory in the far north of Ontario near the Manitoba border. Jared was raised in Thunder Bay. He currently resides with his family in the countryside near Bancroft, Ontario. In 2018, Jared began painting under the mentorship of his father, Tim Tait a self-taught artist. Jared recalls his childhood being surrounded by his father's paintings and being told the stories within them. Since his exposure to art at a young age, Jared has created a strong appreciation and connection to art. Through his understanding of the Woodland style and the methods of telling a story through his work, Jared captures the deep relations to the land and its creatures. He builds on these motivations to preserve the sacred stories, symbolism and teachings. Jared creates imagery inspired by his personal and spiritual experiences and hopes to pass his teachings on to future generations. People can see Jared’s work hanging near the registration desk of the Haliburton School of Art and Design. His work will be display at the Corner Gallery on the week of August 12 to 17th. An image of his mural Biingiden can be seen on one of the panels in the kiosks at the entrances to the Sculpture Forest and Glebe Park. Play Video Play Video 01:02 A Closer Look: Take Flight A closer look at “Take Flight” by Jennifer Anne Kelly. Made of kiln-fired glass and laser-cut steel, this piece can be found beside The Wind and the Willows Spa until Oct. 28 Music: bensound.com Play Video Play Video 01:12 A Closer Look: Black Reflection A closer look at “Black Reflection” by Robert Wehkamp. Made of carved and painted hardwood, this contemporary piece can be found beside Capturing Eden until Oct. 28 Music: bensound.com 0 Comments Play Video Play Video 01:12 A Closer Look: Parallel Composition A closer look at “Parallel Composition” by Eric Tardif. Made of painted aluminum this contemporary piece can be found outside Glecoff's Family Store until Oct. 28 Music: bensound.com Play Video Play Video 01:07 A Closer Look: Athena A closer look at “Athena” by Brett Davis. Made of bronze. As part of his Classical Series, this piece reflects on environmentalism and our need to take care of the planet. Athena can be found at the intersection of Highland and Maple Street until Oct. 28 Music: bensound.com 0 Comments Play Video Play Video 00:59 Unveiling of "Together We Explore the Wild" A brief glimpse of the unveiling of the sculpture "Together We Explore the Wild" by George Pratt. Donated by the Hagerman family in memory of Shawn Hagerman. Play Video Play Video 02:52 GELERT - Part 1 The Donor Medecines of the Haliburton Sculpture Forest 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. Follow along with us to learn about the plants of the Haliburton Sculpture Forest and their medicinal uses. Medicines of the Haliburton Sculpture Fo... Play Video Play Video 09:38 Medicines of the Haliburton Sculpture Forest Series: Joe's Message The Medicines of the Sculpture Forest Series is led by Joseph Pitawanakwat who is Anishinaabe from Wiikwemkoong unceded territory. 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. Check out his website here: http://creatorsgarden.blogspot.com/ The Haliburton Sculpture Forest is located in Glebe Park within the Village of Haliburton, Ontario, Canada Address: 297 College Dr. Website: www.haliburtonsculptureforest.ca Play Video Play Video 08:58 Medicines of the Haliburton Sculpture Forest Series: White Ash The Medicines of the Sculpture Forest series is led by Joseph Pitawanakwat who is Anishinaabe from Wiikwemkoong unceded territory. 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. Check out his website here: http://creatorsgarden.blogspot.com/ The Haliburton Sculpture Forest is located in Glebe Park within the Village of Haliburton, Ontario, Canada Address: 297 College Dr. Website: www.haliburtonsculptureforest.ca Play Video Play Video 03:51 Medicines of the Haliburton Sculpture Forest Series: Hemlock The Medicines of the Sculpture Forest series is led by Joseph Pitawanakwat who is Anishinaabe from Wiikwemkoong unceded territory. 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. Check out his website here: http://creatorsgarden.blogspot.com/ The Haliburton Sculpture Forest is located in Glebe Park within the Village of Haliburton, Ontario, Canada Address: 297 College Dr. Website: www.haliburtonsculptureforest.ca Play Video Play Video 05:03 Medicines of the Haliburton Sculpture Forest: Blue Cohosh The Medicines of the Sculpture Forest series is led by Joseph Pitawanakwat who is Anishinaabe from Wiikwemkoong unceded territory. 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. Check out his website here: http://creatorsgarden.blogspot.com/ The Haliburton Sculpture Forest is located in Glebe Park within the Village of Haliburton, Ontario, Canada Address: 297 College Dr. Website: www.haliburtonsculptureforest.ca Play Video Play Video 08:25 Medicines of the Haliburton Sculpture Forest Series: Striped Maple The Medicines of the Sculpture Forest series is led by Joseph Pitawanakwat who is Anishinaabe from Wiikwemkoong unceded territory. 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. Check out his website here: http://creatorsgarden.blogspot.com/ The Haliburton Sculpture Forest is located in Glebe Park within the Village of Haliburton, Ontario, Canada Address: 297 College Dr. Website: www.haliburtonsculptureforest.ca Play Video Play Video 01:07 Medicines of the Haliburton Sculpture Forest Series: Pine The Medicines of the Sculpture Forest series is led by Joseph Pitawanakwat who is Anishinaabe from Wiikwemkoong unceded territory. 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. Check out his website here: http://creatorsgarden.blogspot.com/ The Haliburton Sculpture Forest is located in Glebe Park within the Village of Haliburton, Ontario, Canada Address: 297 College Dr. Website: www.haliburtonsculptureforest.ca Play Video Play Video 02:54 Medicines of the Haliburton Sculpture Forest Series: Basswood The Medicines of the Sculpture Forest series is lead by Joseph Pitawanakwat who is Anishinaabe from Wiikwemkoong unceded territory. 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. Check out his website here: http://creatorsgarden.blogspot.com/ The Haliburton Sculpture Forest is located in Glebe Park within the Village of Haliburton, Ontario, Canada Address: 297 College Dr. Website: www.haliburtonsculptureforest.ca Visitor Stories One of the best parts of the Sculpture Forest is all of the stories that are connected to the sculptures. In the summer and fall of 2020, we posted short video clips and written stories sent in from some of our visitors sharing their stories about the Sculpture Forest! And we loved to hear from you! Visitor Stories Play Video Play Video 01:05 Zhenya's Story // #HSFwhatsyourstory Meet Zhenya! Starting in 2018, Zhenya has performed over the course of 2 summers at the Sculpture Forest with the dance collective, "Throwdown Collective". Now he is here as a visitor! Here's Zhenya's story... what's your story? #HSFwhatsyourstory Tell us your stories! You can share them by emailing Noelle at noelle@haliburtonsculptureforest.ca or by tagging us and using the hashtag #HSFwhatsyourstory on Facebook and Instagram. Play Video Play Video 00:59 Noelle's Story // #HSFwhatsyourstory Ever wondered what a walk through the Sculpture Forest during the pouring rain looks like? Our outreach coordinator, Noelle, is here to show you! Here's Noelle's story, what's your story? #HSFwhatsyourstory Don't forget to share your stories with us! You can do so by tagging us and using the hashtag #HSFwhatsyourstory on Facebook and Instagram, you submit them by email to noelle@haliburtonsculptureforest.ca Play Video Play Video 01:13 Myra's Story // #HSFwhatsyourstory Join Myra as she shares her story! What's your story? We invite you to share your story with us on social media by tagging us and using the hashtag, #HSFwhatsyourstory for the chance to win a personal tour led by our talented curator, Jim Blake! For more information please contact Noelle at noelle@haliburtonsculptureforest.ca . Play Video Play Video 01:03 Angus's Story // #HSFwhatsyourstory Join Angus, a past staff member of the Sculpture Forest, as he shares his story. What's your story? We invite you to share your story with us on social media by tagging us and using the hashtag, #HSFwhatsyourstory for the chance to win a personal tour led by our talented curator, Jim Blake! For more information please contact Noelle at noelle@haliburtonsculptureforest.ca . Play Video Play Video 01:45 Blue's Story // #HSFwhatsyourstory Blue is an expert at all things Sculpture Forest related. Join him as he shares his story! What's your story? You can share your story with us on Facebook and Instagram by tagging us and using the hashtag #HSFwhatsyourstory, or by email at noelle@haliburtonsculptureforest.ca Play Video Play Video 00:39 Nick's Story //#HSFwhatsyourstory As part of our newest video project we are asking visitors to share their stories about the Haliburton Sculpture Forest using the hashtag: #HSFwhatsyourstory Here is Nick's story! What's your story? We invite you to share your story with us on social media by tagging us and using the hashtag, #HSFwhatsyourstory for the chance to win a personal tour led by our talented curator, Jim Blake! For more information please contact Noelle at noelle@haliburtonsculptureforest.ca . Play Video Play Video 01:42 Deb's Story // #HSFwhatsyourstory Watch as Deb not only shares her story but also unveils a special surprise for the Sculpture Forest! Here's Deb's story... What's your story? #HSFwhatsyourstory We still want to hear your stories! You can share them by emailing Noelle at noelle@haliburtonsculptureforest.ca or by tagging us and using the hashtag #HSFwhatsyourstory on Facebook and Instagram. Play Video Play Video 00:54 Barb Bolin's Story // #HSFWhatsYourStory What a better way to kick off winter than with our #HSFWhatsYourStory series ❄️ Featured today is Barb Bolin, Chair of the Sculpture Forest Board of Directors. We want to know, what's your story? Share & tag us on social! Instagram: @sculptureforest Facebook: @HaliburtonSculptureForest Events Over the past decade we have hosted numerous events at the Sculpture Forest. Dive into our history to discover the different artists and performers who have been inspired by our grounds. Events Play Video Play Video 03:04 Success Story - Haliburton Sculpture Forest "When a small group of inspired people get together, just about anything can happen." - Jim Blake, Curator, Haliburton Sculpture Forest Since the beginning of the pandemic, the Haliburton Sculpture Forest experienced a dramatic increase in the number of visitors - from 10,000 in 2019 to 40,000 in 2021. In order to maintain the environmental integrity of the forest and improve the visitor experience, the non-profit organization greatly enhanced the landscaping and signage with support from the Regional Tourism Relief Fund. Read more about this project and view other success stories at https://ohto.ca/rtrf-video-series . Haliburton Sculpture Forest: https://www.haliburtonsculptureforest.ca/ Video Production by Ben Hemmings Media: https://www.benhemmingsmedia.com/ FedDev Ontario: https://feddev-ontario.canada.ca/en This project is funded by the Government of Canada through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), as part of Ontario’s Highlands delivery of support for local tourism businesses and organizations through the Tourism Relief Fund. #ComeWander #GoC #TourismReliefFund Play Video Play Video 03:33 Twilight in the Sculpture Forest by James Morehead "Twilight in the Sculpture Forest" - a poetry film written + narrated by James Morehead (Poet Laureate - Dublin, CA), and filmed + edited by Brad Brown. Filmed on location at the Haliburton Sculpture Forest, Haliburton, Ontario, Canada. Twilight in The Sculpture Forest copyright 2022 James Morehead The guardians have always stood at the trailhead, rusting in the sun. They are totems of a kind: father, mother, and their child, spines assembled from sickle and shovel, discarded metal things for arms, queer unblinking eyes and smiles. I do not linger for their blessing when passing through the trees. Gelert greets me: Irish protector, majestic, cast in bronze, nose ever tilting upward to detect the scent of hunting wolves on basswood, balsam fir, and pine. I caress his cool back, then move on. The forest pulls me deeper in where Pan is playing on his flute, each note suspended, held and silent, embedded in Canadian shield. Green-gray shadows fill my wake; canopy diffuses all sunlight. I pass a hiker in limestone: they wear a badge of maple leaf, ever autumn, reddish brown. One foot forward, one set back, a smile, a wink, or so I think, for their face is featureless— a simple orb of clean, smooth stone. Curious, a chain mail book, forged steel covers bolted down and each page sounds a rattle and crash. But, despite how long I gaze, its mysteries—hidden still, concealed by fire. I almost miss her as I pass, carved from Belmont Rose. The sleeping huntress, feathered hair and naked skin cut from a block, then set upon the forest floor. Up ahead a beaver sits, drawn from cement, with iron teeth, to gaze upon a single lamp post: steel, graffitied, out of place. Turn the corner a granite gneiss dome, low arched door and bench inside; I rest awhile where echoes dwell. “Silence is the language of God,” Rumi’s words inscribed, “all else is poor translation.” I’ve lingered long, twilight has come, the sculptures now—no longer stone. Welded wire forms a man: his arms reach up to welcome night, unsettling, just mesh for skin. They came before (now all sleep) Each paralyzed (secrets to keep) So I lie (but for a while) At midnight’s turn I try to rise, limbs locked in place, bereft, alone, until I hear footsteps are near, what are these passersby to think? I cannot call tongue turned to stone. Play Video Play Video 09:04 Re-Connection RX3 From September 13-18, 2021 visitors had the chance to see dance artists Brian Solomon, Noriko Yamamoto, Phylicia Browne-Charles, Madeline Friel and Throwdown Collective (Mairéad Filgate, Brodie Stevenson and Irvin Chow) as they spent a week in solo creative dance residency in the Haliburton Sculpture Forest. These selected artists were invited to take an existing work or idea—perhaps halted by the pandemic—and to re-engage, re-configure, and adapt it to the outdoor environment, exploring it through a new lens. Throughout this week, film footage was taken of the performers. The footage has been edited into a creative montage and was screened at a culminating live event in Haliburton in Fall 2022. The participating artists returned to Haliburton for the screening, to perform their work before a live audience and to participate in an artists talkback about their experience with re-emergence, re-engagement and re-connection! Play Video Play Video 03:23 Sculpture Forest Re-Imagined-1 Watch as Throwdown Collective, and Toronto dance troupe performs at the Haliburton Sculpture Forest! This performance was created in partnership between Dance Happens Here Haliburton and the Haliburton Sculpture Forest. This video was created by Sticks and Stones Productions. Come explore the magic of the Haliburton Sculpture Forest: https://www.haliburtonsculptureforest.ca/ Throwdown Collective: http://www.throwdownco.ca/ Sticks and Stones Productions: https://www.haliburtoncdc.ca/about-hcdc/incubator/businesses-in-incubator/sticks-stones-productions.html Play Video Play Video 03:21 Sculpture Forest Re-Imagined-The Background Story Watch as Throwdown Collective, and Toronto dance troupe talks about the making of their 2018 performance at the Haliburton Sculpture Forest! This performance was created in partnership between Dance Happens Here Haliburton and the Haliburton Sculpture Forest. This video was created by Sticks and Stones Productions. Come explore the magic of the Haliburton Sculpture Forest: https://www.haliburtonsculptureforest.ca/ Throwdown Collective: http://www.throwdownco.ca/ Sticks and Stones Productions: https://www.haliburtoncdc.ca/about-hcdc/incubator/businesses-in-incubator/sticks-stones-productions.html Play Video Play Video 03:19 Sculpture Forest: Re-Imagined Part 2 Watch as Throwdown Collective, and Toronto dance troupe performs at the Haliburton Sculpture Forest! This performance was created in partnership between Dance Happens Here Haliburton and the Haliburton Sculpture Forest. This video was created by Sticks and Stones Productions. Come explore the magic of the Haliburton Sculpture Forest: https://www.haliburtonsculptureforest.ca/ Throwdown Collective: http://www.throwdownco.ca/ Sticks and Stones Productions: https://www.haliburtoncdc.ca/about-hcdc/incubator/businesses-in-incubator/sticks-stones-productions.html About Haliburton Highlands Learn more about Haliburton Highlands and the surrounding area of the Sculpture Forest. About Haliburton Highlands Play Video Play Video Culturally Rich By Nature The Municipality of Dysart et al, located in the heart of the beautiful Haliburton Highlands. A warm and friendly community, where families live, play and work together. This culturally rich community is home to a wide variety of artists, including musicians, graphic artists and performing artists. Our dynamic Arts College, Fleming College, features instructors who are well known and respected for their craft and inspire many emerging artists. Swimming, boating, fishing, hiking and cycling are favourite summer activities, while hockey, downhill skiing, cross country skiing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing and dog sledding are popular in the winter. Nature is always just outside your front door in Dysart et al. Come step outside and discover how we are culturally rich by nature. Play Video Play Video Glebe Park - Village of Haliburton Glebe Park is a terrific community resource in Haliburton Village. In a visit to Glebe Park you can be active on trails for skiing, mountain biking, walking and snowshoeing; You can tour through the Sculpture Forest, visit the Haliburton Highlands Museum, see blacksmithing demonstrations, take your dog for a walk, enjoy a picnic. You can see an Art College in action, take courses and enjoy performances. Thousands of people come to Glebe Park each year from near and far to be active and get involved. This video is our invitation for everyone to enjoy Glebe Park.