Kim and Mary Kay Love honored during Collective Arts Festival

Kim and Mary Kay Love were honored during the Collective Arts Festival for their unwavering support to Sheridan’s art community. 

Sheridan Public Arts Committee (SPAC) Chair Greg Luhman announced that a plaque will be placed with a history and words honoring the Love’s dedication and support in creating the sculpture walk, that will now be known as the “Kim and Mary Kay Sculpture Walk” and branded as the “Love Sculpture Walk.” Sheridan Mayor Rich Bridger made the official declaration of the new sculpture walk’s name during the presentation. The plaque will be emplaced with Leonardo’s Horse, a prized sculpture in Sheridan’s vast collection.  

Leonardo’s Horse in Sheridan is a replica of a twenty-four-foot bronze sculpture in Milan, Italy and twin to another eight-foot horse in the town of Vinci, Italy. These sculptures were gifts to the people of Italy in appreciation for the genius of da Vinci. The horse now stands as a gift to the people of Sheridan in appreciation for the support of the arts, thanks to the dedicated efforts of the Sheridan Arts Committee and steadfast support of Kim and Mary Kay Love. 

On behalf of SPAC, Executive Director Jill Benson presented Love with a commissioned bronze statue, created by Casper based artist, Chris Navarro, of Love’s beloved pet camel, “Clyde”, as a symbol of appreciation for all the work Love has put into growing the organization as its former chair.  

The Collective Arts Festival, under the newly formed Bighorn Arts Collective, took place on Saturday, Aug. 10, at the Whitney Commons and included music and dance performances, art demos, literary and poetry readings, children’s arts activities, and artisan booths, as well as food trucks and a beer garden.

Local artists were on hand to give demonstrations during the Collective Arts Festival.

SAGE Community Arts’ Creative Station offered both children and adults an opportunity to show their talent.

Booths offered art of all varieties, created by local artists from around the region.

Poetry, live music and visual performances kept the crowds entertained and enlightened.