- November 22, 2024
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The Palm Coast Arts Foundation unveiled its final turtle sculpture — Turtle No. 21, titled "Renny" — on the public art Turtle Trail on Thursday, Nov. 2.
The turtle sculpture is the last installed under the leadership of PCAF, which is dissolving, likely by the end of the year.
"The community’s interest in the Turtle Trail public art speaks volumes about the support of the arts in Flagler County," PCAF Executive Director Nancy Crouch said at the turtle sculpture's unveiling event.
The Turtle Trail will continue under Crouch's direction as she transitions to a role as co-chair the Flagler County Cultural Council. (Discover all the public art turtles on the Turtle Trail at flaglerartsandculture.org.)
Renny, painted by artists Lisa Fisher and Nancy Zedar, pays tribute to French artist Pierre-Auguste Renoir.
Intracoastal Bank sponsored the project in honor of the bank's 15th anniversary, and the turtle sculpture was installed in front of the bank office at 1290 Palm Coast Parkway NW.
"Collaborating on this Renoir-inspired project offered us brushstrokes of joy and color in our artistic journey. We studied the art of this master, and created this piece representing Palm Coast, and feel it honors his style," the artists said, according to a press release from PCAF.
Crouch remarked on the recent fire at the Flagler Playhouse building and urged attendees to take the Flagler County Culture Council's community survey (take it HERE).
"We know from sheer determination and virtue that with all our collective help and support, the Playhouse will rise from the ashes stronger and better than before," she said. "Having said that, you — the people of Flagler County – what is it you want? How do you see arts, culture, and history shaping our community? Tell us – this survey is important to guide the Flagler County Cultural Council in achieving the initiatives that you want."
The survey deadline is Nov. 10.
"We want to hear from everyone," Crouch said.
