Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce Sphere, (sculpture).

Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce Sphere, (sculpture).

Norman, Robert R., sculptor.

Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce Sphere, (sculpture).

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Wood sticks and metal rebar.

Sculpture: approx. Diam. 25 ft.

(Around base of sphere:) COMMUNITY SPHERE BY ROBERT R. NORMAN A CREATIVE ENERGY PROJECT EUREKA SPRINGS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE unsigned

Large sphere made of wood sticks interwoven around an iron rebar armature. Many of the sticks bear the artist's comments inscribed in paint. The work is designed to rotate when pushed by visitors.

Allegory -- Place -- Arkansas

Outdoor Sculpture -- Arkansas -- Eureka Springs

Administered by City of Eureka Springs, Parks Commission, 44 South Main Street, Eureka Springs, Arkansas 72632

Located Planer Hill Park and Ride Center, Corner of U.S. 62 West & Highway 23 North, Eureka Springs, Arkanas

The project was sponsored by the Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce and local businesses. The sphere was designed and built by Robert R. Norman in collaboration with The Creative Energy Project and the community and guests of Eureka Springs.

State of Arkansas, Department of Arkansas Heritage, Arkansas Historic Preservation Program, 2015.

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