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Polk County Public Art Trail

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The Polk County Public Art Trail is a joint effort by the Polk County Appearance Commission, Tryon Arts & Crafts School, and Tryon Fine Arts Center

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Tryon Theatre Mural

A film strip mural by Judy Dempsey featuring Morris the Horse and mountains, completed April 2023.

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Morris the Horse

 7ft tall fiberglass horse, town mascot, a replica of a 1928 toy, fourth version due to vandalism.

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Life Network Mural

 Mural by Wyatt Grant on Depot St., abstract circuitry and snowflakes, symbolizing life's journey, Nov 2023.

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Tryon Fine Arts Center Sculptures

 Includes Wood Beam Bell (2017), Blue Tree of Happiness (2017), and Seed in Flight (2013).

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Tryon Theatre Mural

A film strip mural by Judy Dempsey featuring Morris the Horse and mountains, completed April 2023.

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Carved Bear

 Wooden bear carved by Ted Travers from a dying tree base, carved during 2018 annual Tryon Beer Fest.

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Town Hall Sculpture

Abstract steel sculpture by Dan Millspaugh, gifted to Tryon by the artist after a 2005 exhibition.

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Art at Harmon Field

 Includes statue of Harry Dallara (2020) and mural by Dustin Spagnola (2020) honoring Mason Lassiter.

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Mural at The Spot

Nostalgic mural by Timothy Bauer, reflecting Saluda's train history, completed July 20, 2014.

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City Hall & Visitor's Center Murals

Seasonal and event-themed murals by Barbara Cardais, changing frequently.

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The Talisman #2

Duplicate sculpture at Polk County Library, installed March 2012, honoring author Lillian Jackson Braun.

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Cole Lumbus

Wood sculpture of a wood spirit by Chris Carroll, installed in Stearns Park on July 9, 2015.

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Mill Spring Agricultural Center Art

Includes mural by Ishmael Lords, horse Lil Herc, steel sculpture, and windmill, created 2017.

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Mural at the Sunnyview Clubhouse

Large and bright, and the pride of Sunny View.

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Nina Simone Statue

Bronze statue by Zenos Frudakis of Nina Simone with a floating keyboard, unveiled Feb 2010.

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Toy Soldier

 Wooden toy soldier sculpture created by Ted Travers from a dying tree base, completed 2019.

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Lanier Library Sculptures

Includes Bob the Giraffe (2023) and The Talisman (2021), honoring cats from Lillian Jackson Braun's books.

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Barney's Butterfly

Barney Eiserloh, installed in spring 2023 at the Congregational Church.

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Nina Simone Statue

Bronze statue by Zenos Frudakis of Nina Simone with a floating keyboard, unveiled Feb 2010.

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Saluda Forge Sign

Quirky steel sign by Bill Crowell, depicting a tree and arrow, made to attract attention, weighs over 1000 lbs.

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Nina Simone Mural

Mural by Scott Nurkin on Tryon Food and Fuel, depicting Simone with floral backdrop, painted in 2020.

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Tryon Arts and Crafts School

Features a kinetic tree sculpture and giant Penny Farthing bike (2023), celebrating diversity and sustainability (2024).

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Mural at Pace Park

 Local artist Susan Olivari’s mural showing Saluda's history, completed in May 2023.

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Flower Art at Pop-Up Pantry

Glass flower trellis art by Susan Cannon, created with Saluda Garden Club, fired at Saluda Moon Glass Studio.

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22

World War I Doughboy

Marble statue of a WWI infantryman in Courthouse Square, erected July 4, 1925.

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Sculpture at Tryon International Equestrian Cent

Horse sculputre

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McGuinn's Store Logo

A faded mural on NC-9 near Lake Lure depicting the store in 1946, complete with an old Pepsi logo

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Art of the Horse

 Throughout Polk County, find life-size painted horse sculptures, created for the 2018 World Equestrian Games.

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