Looking Local: Art Returns to our Sidewalks, Sculpture Tour Launched

Art returns to the area with the EC Sculpture Tour…and beyond! Get the details from Visit Eau Claire below:

“Each new season brings fresh perspectives, inspiring works, and a reminder of how central creativity is to the identity of this region. We’re proud to continue supporting public art that is free, accessible, and woven right into the daily life of Eau Claire.” 

-Julie Pangallo, Visit Eau Claire’s public arts manager.

Visit Eau Claire is excited to announce the official launch of the 2025–26 Sculpture Tour Eau Claire. With 35 new sculptures installed for this season, the tour now features over 120 sculptures, continuing Eau Claire’s distinction as the largest outdoor rotating sculpture tour in the nation. 

“The Sculpture Tour has grown into one of our community’s most beloved traditions,” said Julie Pangallo, Visit Eau Claire’s public arts manager. “Each new season brings fresh perspectives, inspiring works, and a reminder of how central creativity is to the identity of this region. We’re proud to continue supporting public art that is free, accessible, and woven right into the daily life of Eau Claire.” 

This year’s sculptures will once again transform Eau Claire into an engaging open-air gallery, while installations in Altoona and Menomonie continue to expand the tour’s regional reach, thanks to growing partnerships and community support.  CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE.