Celebrating Public Art in Oneida County, NY
After a year’s research, members of the ArtOneida team have found over 150 works of public art across the county, representing over 130 years of history. You can see 50+ of these works highlighted in their new book, titled ArtOneida, available at local sellers or to order online.
This companion website also shares more photographs and information about all the artwork, including an interactive map.
This project is sponsored by Sculpture Space, in Utica, NY, as a part of their 40th anniversary, with funding from the Oneida County Partners in Prosperity initiative.
Featured Artwork: Persephone
An explosion of reds, oranges, and yellows rises from a columnar base of browns and greens. Many layers of metaphor burst forth here, as well. Flames rise from a pyre. Branches rise from the trunk of…