The Carving Studio and Sculpture Center announces the dedication of a public artwork in Wallingford on Saturday, September 17, 2022 at 1:00 PM. The permanent installation at the Gilbert Hart Library at 14 South Main Street is in partnership with the Town of Wallingford. Led by master sculptor Nora Valdez, a team of teen carvers created the environmental-themed Stone Bench this summer. The group included Greggary Delaney, Jonathan Eno, Tucker Moody, Riley Quesnel, and Emily Sunderland.

The Stone Bench Project is a Carving Studio and Sculpture Center program that began in Ayacucho, Peru during January 2009. Subsequent years have seen development of opportunities for Rutland area teens to connect with their region's cultural heritage. Teamwork is built as students cooperatively develop a theme, produce a scale model in clay and carve the limestone blocks. The finished benches are permanently installed in the area for public enjoyment.

Funding for the Stone Bench Project is provided by individuals, foundations and The Town of Wallingford. For more information please contact (802) 438-2097 or info@carvingstudio.org.

Nov 28, 2024, 12 to 3 PM

Nov 30, 2024, 7:30 to 9:30 PM

Dec 2, 2024, 6:30 to 8 PM