Ormond Memorial Art Museum and Gardens

Sandy's Garden

Shed Roberson working on alligator bench Click for larger image

What Are We Up to Lately At OMAM?

We are so excited about “Sandy’s Garden!”

Thanks to generous donations in memory of Sandra Fuire Baird, a longtime Museum friend and former Board President who passed away from ovarian cancer in September, 2005, work on an exciting addition to the OMAM Gardens is nearing completion.

"Sandy's Garden" is being built in memory of Sandra Fuire Baird.  Her wish was to create an artistically designed area in OMAM's garden where children could play and learn.  With the help of the many contributors to Sandy's memorial fund, and the expertise of artists Sang Roberson, Lee Malerich and Chris Hill, "Sandy's Garden" is well on the way to completion.

The formal dedication for “Sandy’s Garden” is set for November 18, 2006. Two artists, NEA recipient Lee Malerich of South Carolina, and Chris Hill of Nassau, Bahamas, are currently engaged in the sculptural and mosaic creations under construction on the Gardens' southern edge.

In conjunction, the Garden Club of the Halifax Country has embarked on a project to create classroom space in the current Emmons Cottage with a brand new deck overlooking “Sandy’s Garden”.

The Museum encourages school groups to schedule visits to view the new children’s garden and participate in mosaic and sculpture classes designed specifically for class needs in the Historic Emmons Cottage.

Please have your class take advantage of this unique opportunity to combine an art experience with the remarkable history that the Emmons offers.

Contact the Museum at (386) 676-2942 or omam78e@ aol.com to schedule a class.

Sandy's Garden Photo Gallery

Chris Hill, Shed Roberson (both standing,) Lee Malerich, Sang Roberson, and Ann Burt sitting on the alligator bench	Chris Hill, Lee Malerich, Shed Roberson	Front row: Lee Malerich, Sang Roberson, Ann Burt; Back row: Chris Hill, Shed Roberson
Chris Hill, Lee Malerich, Shed Roberson	Lee Malerich and Shed Roberson	Shed Roberson and Chris Hill
Diane Van Wert in the mosaic class	Joanne Hamilton's contribution to the mosaic project	A tree can be hazardous
Artist Lee Malerich working on her mosaic project	Artist Lee Malerich's contribution to the mosaic project	Design for the mosaic wall in Sandy's Garden
Sandy's Garden nearing completion	Lee Malerich, Sang Roberson and Savannah Elliott working on the mosaic wall	Lee Malerich, Sang Roberson and Savannah Elliott working on the mosaic wall
Savannah Elliott, Lee Malerich and Sang Roberson working on the mosaic wall	Mosaic project in Sandy's Garden	Mosaic wall in Sandy's Garden

 

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