Majestic Freedom

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The individual deer were named Sacrifice, Allegiance and Unity by Johnson Elementary students. John Blackburn is responsible for the lovely fountain behind the sculpture.  J. Payne Lara is a professional bronze sculptor in Navasota, TX and…

Memoire

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The sculpture of a mother teaching her children to fish was donated by Margueritte Schirk Gardner in honor of her mother, Emilie Schirk, a French emigrant and widow who raised ten children during the Great Depression and World War II with great…

Mesa

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This large abstract monolith is an assemblage of blocks and trapezoids of patinated aluminum in two separate pieces. It is 22 ft high, 36 ft in width and 16 feet deep. Mesa was originally installed in November 2003 at the Arts Center building…

Our Lady of Victory

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This 9'8" tall bronze sculpture of Mary with the Christ Child was created for Saint Mary's Catholic Center's new church, dedicated on July 29, 2023. It was made by local sculptor Larry Schueckler and gilded with 23.75k gold leaf by Starr Studios…

Petunia

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Petunia, a portrayal of a little barefoot girl with a long ponytail feeding a goose, was dedicated in memory of Marge Zwolinski. It is located to the right of the entrance to the offices and classrooms.Sculptor: J Payne LaraInstallation:…

Piranha Cycle + Pilates

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This fitness studio offers elite cycle and Pilates classes, but their mission extends beyond physical transformation; they aim for clients to wake up every day proud of who they are. They believe the real change happens internally, and that…

Purple Turtle Art Studio

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Purple Turtle opened in Fall 2000 and has been teaching art creativity to children ever since. Visit the lovely art with painted hearts across the purple cottage's front. You can also book painting party events for family and friends from…

Railroad Bridge Mosaics

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Underneath the railroad bridge near the corner of Wellborn Road and W Villa Maria Road are 20 beautiful large mosaics depicting places around Bryan-College Station. Each tile is one-half inch square. Photos of local landmarks were taken,…

Service with Courage

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The sculpture by J. Payne Lara depicts a 6 ½ foot tall firefighter clothed in full bunker gear with an ax in hand and an air pack strapped to his back. Weighing approximately 650 pounds, it serves as a reminder of the dedication of every local…

Service with Honor

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This sculpture of a policeman holding hand with a young boy is based on College Station Police Chief, Ed Feldman. He was deeply admired by our community. Read more HERE, including how he pitched against Willie Mays! You can find this heart-warming…

Sister Cities Mural at Clara B. Mounce Public Library

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On the west exterior brick wall of the Clara B. Mounce Public Library, facing the railroad tracks and Carnegie Alley, the Sister Cities Mural brings a brilliant splash of global connection to Historic Downtown Bryan. This vibrant public artwork…

Sky Cutter

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Stephen C. Beachy Central Park was developed in 1979. It is 106.4 acres with many amenities. Central Park is stocked with catfish through early November by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.Sculptor: J Payne LaraInstallation: 14 December…