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Permanent Exhibitions
Following are images, the artists, and information about our permanent exhibits. Visit our Permanent Exhibit
Location Map for directions to each exhibit in Cary.
Join the Parade, 1997-1998
Jane A. Rankin
Monument, CO
Located at Town Hall Campus
This grouping depicts three boys and three girls playing instruments. This artwork
commemorates the importance of Cary's Band in the history of the town. The first child with
cymbals was donated by Fidelity Bank and honors mayor Koka Booth for this long time support
of band activities. Other figures were made possible by proceeds from CVA's first Art Ball.
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Gateway to Excellence, 1999
James T. Russell
Lomita, CA
Located on Harrison Avenue near I-40
This hand polished stainless steel piece was placed at this very visible location so that visitors would be able to easily see it, especially those who came to the U.S. Open and the Special Olympics. Russell combines his skills as sculptor, engineer, and architect to produce beautiful pieces which mirror and reflect their
environment. Funds from the second Art Ball made this piece possible.
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Dancing Beams, 1999
Brian Monaghan
Chicago, IL
Located at Regency Park
This red steel sculpture was placed on Tryon Road at the entrance to Regency Park to celebrate the remarkable achievements of the Special Olympians from around the world.
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Interim VIII, 1999
Bruce Niemi
Kenosha , WI
Located at Crescent Commons Shopping Center
In addition to having created works of art for his home state of Illinois, Bruce Niemi also has works in Missouri and New Mexico. Niemi also has a work of art at Cary Academy.
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KATAL (Kids Are Together At Last), 2000
William Moore
Pittsboro, NC
Located at Kids Together Park
During 2000 CVA's focus was on the final completion and installation of several pieces for the Kids Together Park. CVA held a naming contest for this dragon and it is now named KATAL for "Kids are Together at Last."
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Oracle Bench, 2000
Jim Gallucci
Greensboro, NC
Located at Kids Together Park
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Dinosaur Bench, 2000
Jim Gallucci
Greensboro, NC
Located at Kids Together Park
These benches are made of painted steel in a color that matches the playground equipment. The oracle bench is interactive with a sound component created by the curved piping. If a person speaks into one end of the pipe very quietly, someone on the opposite end of the pipe will be able to clearly hear what was spoken.
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Sassafras Bench, 2000
Rodney Carroll
Baltimore, MD
Located at Kids Together Park
These benches are made of aluminum. Each bench represents a different tree and includes the botanical name. One of these trees represented is the dogwood, which is one of the symbols of Cary. The gingko, sassafras, redbud and tulip poplar are also represented.
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Eastern Redbud Bench, 2000
Rodney Carroll
Baltimore, MD
Located at Kids Together Park
These benches are made of aluminum. Each bench represents a different tree and includes the botanical name. One of these trees represented is the dogwood, which is one of the symbols of Cary. The gingko, sassafras, redbud and tulip poplar are also represented.
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Tulip Poplar Bench, 2000
Rodney Carroll
Baltimore, MD
Located at Kids Together Park
These benches are made of aluminum. Each bench represents a different tree and includes the botanical name. One of these trees represented is the dogwood, which is one of the symbols of Cary. The gingko, sassafras, redbud and tulip poplar are also represented.
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Dogwood Bench, 2000
Rodney Carroll
Baltimore, MD
Located at Kids Together Park
These benches are made of aluminum. Each bench represents a different tree and includes the botanical name. One of these trees represented is the dogwood, which is one of the symbols of Cary. The gingko, sassafras, redbud and tulip poplar are also represented.
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Ginkgo Biloba Bench, 2000
Rodney Carroll
Baltimore, MD
Located at Kids Together Park
These benches are made of aluminum. Each bench represents a different tree and includes the botanical name. One of these trees represented is the dogwood, which is one of the symbols of Cary. The gingko, sassafras, redbud and tulip poplar are also represented.
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Messenger, 2000
Gary Price
Springville, UT
Located at Cary Library on Academy Street
CVA administers the Joanne Pegram Visual Arts Scholarship Fund which has helped eleven students pursue higher education in the visual arts. The scholarships were created by Terry Pegram and his family in memory of the late Joanne Pegram, who was very active in the arts within Cary. This artwork commemorates the scholarship program. The accompanying plaque reads "When the Student is Ready, the Teacher will Appear."
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Hill Top Afternoon
(acrylic)
Anne H. Jenkins
Raleigh, NC
Located at Bond Park Community Center
This piece was purchased by CVA at the 2001 Spring Fine Arts League of Cary show and then donated to the Town of Cary.
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Bring It On In
(watercolor & gouache)
Sue Ernest
Oak Island, NC
Located at Bond Park Community Center
This piece was purchased at the 2001 Spring Fine Arts League of Cary show and then donated to the Town of Cary.
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Teaching the Children, 2001
Abbe Godwin
Colfax, NC
Located at the Cary Family YMCA
This piece is cast in bronze and features a teaching figure surrounded by several children.
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Overture, 2002
Jim Gallucci
Greensboro, NC
Located at the Koka Booth Amphitheatre
at Regency Park
This stainless steel gate with bronze accents is located at the main entrance of the Regency Park Amphitheater. The artist included elements inspired by the architecture and the natural pine setting into the design. He also incorporated musical notes from "Ode to Joy." Two other sculptural elements are integrated into the park area. Images of a ballerina and comedy-tragedy mask greet hungry patrons near the concession stands and as they depart the amphitheatre. |
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All That Jazz
Susan Schumacher
Raleigh, NC
Located at Herbert Young Community Center
This piece was purchased at the 2002 Spring Fine Arts League of Cary show and then donated to the Town of Cary.
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Don't Lick Your Pencils
Roxanna Alexander
Raleigh, NC
Located at Jordan Hall
This piece was purchased at the 2003 Spring Fine Arts League of Cary show and then donated to the Town of Cary.
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Harvest
Janet Harrell
Apex, NC
Located at the Middle Creek Community Center
This piece was purchased at the 2003 Spring Fine Arts League of Cary show and was then donated to the Town of Cary.
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Rhythm Rapids
Barbi Dalton
Chapel Hill, NC
Located in the Stevens Nature Center at the Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve
This piece was purchased at the 2004 Spring Fine Arts League of Cary show and then donated to the Town of Cary. |
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Balancing Act II
Holly Jones and Chad Bush
Raleigh, NC
Located at The SAS Soccer Park
This piece was the result of a partnership between CVA, SAS Institute, and the Town of Cary. It was placed at the SAS Soccer Park in December of 2004. This 26 foot tall sculpture is sure to become a beloved landmark for The Town of Cary Cary and the Triangle.
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Curvaceous Kiss
Russ RuBert
Colorado Springs, Co
Located at the Sears Farm Road Neighborhood Park off of Highway 55. This kinetic sculpture was named basded on the input of community members. The artist also designed and constructed 3 benches for the site. |
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Still Groovin
Susan Hecht
Cary, NC
Cary Tennis Center
This piece was purchased at the 2005 Spring Fine Arts League of Cary show and then donated to the Town of Cary. |
Oakwood Afternoon
Larry T. Dean
Raleigh, NC
Cary Tennis Center
This piece was purchased at the 2005 Spring Fine Arts League of Cary show and then donated to the Town of Cary. |
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Just Another Day - Senegal
Diana L. Coidan
Cary, NC
Located in the Town Hall Campus Building
This piece was purchased at the 2006 Spring Fine Arts League of Cary show and then donated to the Town of Cary. |
Muses II
Constance Pappalardo
Cary, NC
Located in the Town Hall Campus Building
This piece was purchased at the 2006 Spring Fine Arts League of Cary show and then donated to the Town of Cary. |
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Southern Lady
Elaine A. Wood
Cary, NC
Located in the Town Hall Campus Building
This piece was purchased at the 2006 Spring Fine Arts League of Cary show and then donated to the Town of Cary. |
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