Educate, Encourage, Enjoy!
Arts R Alive strives for public education about art
—Daily Freeman Journal photo by Hans Madsen Wayne Schlotfeldt, at left, along with his mom, Carol Schlotfeldt, both of Webster City, enjoy looking over Resonance, a sculpture by Webster City artist Tim Adams on display in Twin Parks West as part of the Arts R Alive program in August 2018
— Daily Freeman-Journal photo by David Borer <br>Leilani Lucero, of Webster City, looks up at "Tenderness," one of the sculptures in West Twin Park during the Art in the Park sculpture event in August 2024 hosted by Arts R Alive.
—Daily Freeman Journal photo by Hans Madsen Wayne Schlotfeldt, at left, along with his mom, Carol Schlotfeldt, both of Webster City, enjoy looking over Resonance, a sculpture by Webster City artist Tim Adams on display in Twin Parks West as part of the Arts R Alive program in August 2018
— Daily Freeman-Journal photo by David Borer <br>Leilani Lucero, of Webster City, looks up at "Tenderness," one of the sculptures in West Twin Park during the Art in the Park sculpture event in August 2024 hosted by Arts R Alive.
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“Public art is for Everyone, Everywhere -- Educate, Encourage, Enjoy!" is the mission statement of Arts R Alive in Webster City, IA. The group is in its 16th year of bringing sculptures to Webster City. It evolved from the Pride in Webster City community group beginning in 2010.
Since 2023 the group has been a member of the SculptureOne group which includes the cities of Eau Claire, Wisconsin; Mankato, Minnesota; and Mason City. Each year Webster City exchanges thought provoking sculptures with these cities. The pieces are created by artists from around the United States.
Events
• May 12: Afternoon -- Installations of sculptures for 2026-2027
Evening -- 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. -- Artist reception with artists and community
• Aug. 6: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. -- Art in the Park Sculpture Event in West Twin Park with music and refreshments
• Dec. 13: 12 p.m. Ol' Fashioned Christmas Dinner at the Jane Young House
The group's funding comes from private donations, grants, and Hotel Motel grants.
The group’s webpage is artsralive.org.