John Muir Stone Statue Project

You are invited to submit a proposal for planning, creating, and funding a life-sized John Muir stone statue. > With the release of the California Quarter by the U.S. Mint featuring John Muir and Yosemite, this is an excellent time to take stock of what is available to honor the person who had been voted the “Greatest Californian” in 1976. Naturalist and writer John Muir is considered by many to be the father of the worldwide National Park movement, and he was the first President of the Sierra Club. Development of the John Muir Festival Center in Martinez, California, suggests a need to pay proper tribute to Muir in sculpture. > The new California Quarter is not the first sculpture in coin commemorating John Muir, but it is certainly enhancing interest. While there is a variety of cast metal, wooden sculptures and several busts, none are located in a prominent place, nor do they serve as a proper tribute to Mr. Muir. > The John Muir Festival Center in Martinez, California is building a new education and performing arts center, both of which will be needing suitable public art. > We are now actively soliciting colleges and universities who might be interested in planning, creating, and finding funding for a life-sized John Muir stone statue for placement at the Festival Center or other appropriate area. We are not affiliated with the John Muir Festival Center or any other agency, but are simply concerned citizens who are knowledgeable about John Muir's increasing importance and continuing inspiration, trying to jump-start the process. As part of a global network, we believe we can assist you in collaborating with appropriate Entities. > For more information, visit: http://www.sierraclub.org/john_muir_exhibit/pictures/sculpture.html http://www.muirfest.org/


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