"Let the Circle Be Unbroken" - Winfield, KS
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YoSam.
N 37° 14.793 W 096° 59.823
14S E 677647 N 4124103
Spread out pieces of neat art, signifying Bluegrass music.
Waymark Code: WMJMKM
Location: Kansas, United States
Date Posted: 12/05/2013
Views: 2
County of Art: Cowley County
Location of art: Entrance to Island Park
Site of the Walnut Valley Festival Festival
Text of Plaque:
"Let the Circle Be Unbroken"
ARTIST, DAVID CHAPMAN
In Honor of Winfield's Rich Music Heritage
& the Walnut Valley Festival
2002
Presented to the Citizens of Winfield by:
Winfield Main Street, Pray stone Company, Daniels Ready Mix,
L.G. Pike Construction, Dawson Monument, The City of Winfield,
Kansas Arts Commission, Winfield Arts and Humanities Council
and an anonymous Donor
"Bluegrass: Nancy and I have driven by this set of sculptures on numerous occasions, especially during our annual outings to Winfield's Walnut Valley Festival, held the third week of each September. I have not learned the title of the sculptures or the name of the creator, but that doesn't keep me from enjoying them. This set of four sculpted pylons pay homage to Winfield's long-time reputation as a great music city, and to the bluegrass and acoustic musicians who each year participate in the festival. Located in Island Park at the north end of Main Street." ~ Frank Thompson's Kansas Journeys
When I first saw it, I was passing by - and It drew me back. I did a quick Uie and then entered the park. No place to park near the statues, so park in the park, and walk about 50 yards back out and view.
At first I was not sure what I was seeing.
"Is this a group that became famous from this town?" "Who are these people?" Why is it here?"
I took the shots, and left with all my questions unanswered.
It was not until I stopped for the night, way down the road, that I found out about the festival and the little light bulb went off in my head....that's why it is there."