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Works Tied to Ohio’s History The City of Perrysburg, Visit Perrysburg, and Mike Sohikian provided funding for the 2025–2026 exhibit. Sculpture sponsors include Rich and Carla Brundrett, Skotynsky Financial Group, Cultural Arts Fund of Wood County, Kingston Residence of Perrysburg, Kingston Rehabilitation of Perrysburg, Perrysburg Moving and Packing, and Turner Concrete Projects. Southeastern Equipment Company supplied the telehandler used to install the exhibit. The funding keeps the exhibit free and accessible, with lighting allowing visitors to view the sculptures day and night. Materials and New Commissions The sculptures use fused and cast glass, locust wood, salvaged and stainless steel, painted steel, and Verde Antique metamorphic marble from Vermont. Two works were created specifically for this year’s walk. Pam Reithmeier’s Viceroy Butterfly sits in the garden at the corner of East Boundary Street and State Route 795. The viceroy butterfly is often mistaken for the monarch butterfly. Another new piece, Wind of Words, takes the form of a windswept tree and addresses communication breakdowns in modern society. Programs and Visitor Information The exhibit is viewable along the park’s perimeter and entryway, accessible to pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. Curator-led tours are available, and the walk includes seasonal programs such as the People’s Choice Award and Winter Photo Contest. The exhibit runs alongside the park’s other amenities, including concerts, disc golf, and inclusive playgrounds. For more information: www.mainart-ery.com For tour inquiries, contact Robin Ballmer: [email protected]. Updates appear on the Perrysburg Sculpture Walk Facebook page facebook.com/PerrysburgSculptureWalk PARTNER STORY